Aurora Expeditions 2019-20 Global Programs

From humble beginnings chartering sturdy, Russian, polar research vessels to explore the high latitudes, Aurora Expeditions is now proud to announce the inaugural voyages of their state-of- the-art expedition ship, the Greg Mortimer. Just like its namesake, the Australian mountaineer and Aurora Expeditions co-founder, the Greg Mortimer pushes the boundaries of exploration using the latest innovations in naval technology. Exclusively designed for expedition cruising, the 104-metre vessel will allow Aurora Expeditions to continue providing the authentic, small-ship experience for which they are known. Thanks to its unique, patented X-Bow®, it’s capable of fast, comfortable transit speeds using less fuel consumption and reduced emissions. The protection of the places Aurora visits has been Aurora’s philosophy since they began. Today, environmental preservation and expeditioner safety are always at the forefront of their operations and the Greg Mortimer is being built to the Aurora latest