Greg Mortimer, 11 Nights Svalbard Odyssey Cruise ex Longyearbyen Return

10 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard Greg Mortimer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Longyearbyen.

Day 1 Arrive in Longyearbyen
Having made your way to Longyearbyen, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to our group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash or purchase last minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket.

The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense.

Accommodation: Funken Lodge (or similar)

Day 2 Embarkation Day
This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Your luggage will be collected from your hotel and transferred directly to the port for clearance and delivered to your cabin ahead of your arrival on board. Please keep any valuables or personal items with you throughout the day.

This morning, your luggage will be collected from your hotel and transferred directly to the port for sanitisation, clearance and delivered to your cabin ahead of your arrival on board. Please ensure that your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before joining your fellow expeditioners on a guided city tour of Longyearbyen.

On the drive to Camp Barentz, located in Advent Valley, your guide will give you an introduction to Longyearbyen’s fascinating history. Once at Camp Barentz we enjoy a presentation in the large ‘lavvo’ – a traditional building common in northern Norway. You will also have the opportunity to meet the friendly huskies and perhaps pick up some souvenirs. A visit to the Svalbard Museum is included back in town before embarking the vessel in the late afternoon.

After the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we ‘throw the lines’ and set sail.

This evening, get to know your fellow expeditioners and our friendly Expedition Team and crew at the Welcome Dinner to celebrate the start of a thrilling adventure.

NOTE: Sometimes our ship is unable to dock in Longyearbyen port due to space and capacity. In these instances, we reach the ship by Zodiac. Please ensure that you keep your wet-weather gear in your hand luggage to use in the Zodiacs, if the situation arises. Please ensure your cabin luggage tag is completed clearly showing your cabin number and name. Our crew will deliver your luggage directly to your cabin.

Days 3–11 Svalbard
Svalbard offers Arctic wilderness at its best. The members of our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to tailor our day-to-day itinerary, choosing the best options, based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions and the possibility of encounters with wildlife.

Phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in fossils, set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See walrus hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our legs on walks across tundra carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers. We visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and scree slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk colonies. Most memorable will be encounters with the majestic polar bear on pack ice. Your Expedition Team is just as keen as you are to find them – they will be on constant watch to spot these inspiring creatures.

If you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an opportunity to enjoy that activity when conditions allow. For those who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plun

Day 12 Disembark in Longyearbyen
During the early morning we cruise back into Longyearbyen. Farewell your Expedition Team upon disembarkation and enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport to continue your journey.

Note: We do not recommend booking flights that depart prior to 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation, as we may experience delays at the conclusion of the voyage.

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Aurora Expeditions launched their ship, the Greg Mortimer, in time for the Antarctic season in, 2019.

Proudly named after Aurora’s adventurous co-founder, this 104-metre ship is Aurora’s very first, purpose-built expedition vessel. Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the Greg Mortimer is built to world-class polar standards – designed in close consultation with their expedition specialists, taking advantage of more than 30 years of experience.

Whether it’s adventure, wildlife or simply relaxing that draws you to the planet’s wildest places, the Greg Mortimer will deliver the best expedition cruising experience. The Greg Mortimer will continue to retain Aurora’s ethos and focus on multiple landings, flexible itineraries, environmental sensitivity and family-built atmosphere.

At Aurora Expeditions wilderness is a passion they share with others by taking small groups of like-minded people to some of the most isolated places on our planet. From the polar regions of Antarctica and High Arctic to the wilds of Costa Rica, Scotland, Patagonia and more, Aurora Expeditions aims to create special expedition-style cruises that foster an understanding and appreciation of our natural world.

The Australian-owned adventure company was initially established in the early 1990¹s by adventures Greg Mortimer and Margaret Werner when they began sharing their love of remote places by organising ship-based trips for keen friends and fellow travellers. Their style to push the boundaries¹ has remained unchanged and they are proud of the fact that their spirit of adventure and exploration is as strong as ever. Their adventure activities are proof of this; with many of their voyages offering polar scuba diving, sea kayaking, camping and mountain climbing.

Deeply committed to education and preservation of the environment, Aurora Expeditions were the founding member of both the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). All their voyages have expert expedition staff who will help to unlock the wonders of these special places.

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Greg Mortimer - Deck 03

Greg Mortimer - Deck 04

Greg Mortimer - Deck 05

Greg Mortimer - Deck 06

Greg Mortimer - Deck 07

Greg Mortimer - Deck 08

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Balcony Stateroom Superior

Deck: 4 & 6 | Quantity: 2 | Cabin size: 28.2m2 – 40.2m2.

Cabin Features

Private en-suite (wheelchair accessible)
Private balcony
Full size window
Desk area
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Room safe
42″ flat-screen TV
Mini bar*

Aurora Stateroom Twin Share

Deck: 3 | Quantity: 15 | Size: 23.2 m2
Cabin Features

Twin or double bed
Private En-suite
Porthole window
Desk area
Closet space

Sofa bed (can sleep 3rd passenger in select cabins)
Room-controlled thermostat
Safe for storing valuables
42″ flat-screen TV

Balcony Stateroom Cat B

Decks: 4 & 6 | Quantity: 58 | Cabin and balcony combined size: 16.1m2 – 21m2. Cabin Features Twin or double bed Private En-suite Floor to ceiling window Desk area Closet space Private balcony Room-controlled thermostat Safe for storing valuables 42″ flat-screen TV

Balcony Stateroom Cat C

Decks: 4 & 6 | Quantity: 58 | Cabin and balcony combined size: 16.1m2 – 21m2. Cabin Features Twin or double bed Private En-suite Floor to ceiling window Desk area Closet space Private balcony Room-controlled thermostat Safe for storing valuables 42″ flat-screen TV

Aurora Stateroom Triple Share

Deck: 3 | Quantity: 15 | Size: 23.2 m2
Cabin Features

Twin or double bed
Private En-suite
Porthole window
Desk area
Closet space

Sofa bed (can sleep 3rd passenger in select cabins)
Room-controlled thermostat
Safe for storing valuables
42″ flat-screen TV

Captain's Suite

Deck: 4 | Quantity: 1 | Cabin and balcony combined size: 44.5 m2. Cabin Features

Twin or double bed
Private en-suite
Full size window
Desk area
Closet space

Private balcony
Room-controlled thermostat
Safe for storing valuables
Seperate lounge area
42″ flat-screen TV

Junior Suite

Deck: 7 | Quantity: 4 | Cabin and balcony combined size: 38.9 m2. Cabin Features

Twin or double bed
Private en-suite
Full size window
Desk area
Closet space

Private balcony
Room-controlled thermostat
Safe for storing valuables
42″ flat-screen TV
Seperate lounge area

Balcony Stateroom Cat A

Decks: 4 & 6 | Quantity: 58 | Cabin and balcony combined size: 16.1m2 – 21m2. Cabin Features

Twin or double bed
Private En-suite
Floor to ceiling window
Desk area
Closet space

Private balcony
Room-controlled thermostat
Safe for storing valuables
42″ flat-screen TV