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Aurora Expeditions AURORA EXPEDITIONS 2019/20 Antarctica & Arctic Voyages Greg Mortimer; In pursuit of adventure 04 The Arctic 40 DiscoverThe Greg Mortimer; Ship overview Aurora Expeditions06 The Arctic's regions 42 The Greg Mortimer; True to our ideals 08 The Arctic's top experiences 44 The Greg Mortimer; Next level expedition cruising 10 Svalbard Odyssey 46 The Greg Mortimer; Purpose-built for adventure 12 Franz Josef Land Explorer 48 The Greg Mortimer; Expedition specialists 14 Arctic Discovery 50 The Greg Mortimer; Your base sanctuary 16 High Arctic Adventure 52 The Greg Mortimer; Expedition inclusions Jewels of the Arctic 54 and added extras 18 Arctic Complete 56 Antarctica 20 2019/20 Expedition Calendars 58 Antarctica's regions 22 Global Itineraries 59 Antarctica's top experiences 24 Talk to us! 60 Save time, fly to Antarctica 26 Aurora Travel Agency Services 61 Antarctica + Patagonia = Super Thrill! 27 The Aurora Family; VIP Program 62 Spirit of Antarctica 28 Stay connected with us 63 Christmas in Antarctica 30 The Greg Mortimer; Deck plans 64 Antarctic Explorer 32 The Greg Mortimer; Cabin layouts 66 Across the Antarctic Circle 34 Terms and conditions 67 Wild Antarctica 36 South Georgia and Antarctic Odyssey 38 2 | aurora expeditions For over 25 years, we’ve pioneered ship-based Our new ship is being fitted with the latest in adventure and exploration in Antarctica and the sonar, satellite communications and ‘return- Arctic, to become a leader in polar travel. Along to-port’ technologies. Our team have worked the way, we’ve earned a reputation for friendly, closely with our ship designers to create the best active, small-group voyages that strive to connect expedition vessel on the seas, with its unique with and protect, the wild places we visit. adventure activity preparation areas and sea-level Zodiac loading making it easier to transfer to and From humble beginnings chartering sturdy, from the ship. Russian, polar research vessels to explore the high latitudes, Aurora Expeditions is now proud to As you browse through this brochure, you’ll see announce the inaugural voyages of our state-of- that we continue to seek new regions to explore the-art expedition ship, the Greg Mortimer. Just such as Russia's Franz Josef Land (page 48), like its namesake, the Australian mountaineer and Jan Mayen (page 50), while continuing to offer Aurora Expeditions co-founder, the Greg Mortimer voyages to your favourite destinations including pushes the boundaries of exploration using the the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, South latest innovations in naval technology. Georgia and the Falkland Islands in the Southern Hemisphere; and Norway (including Svalbard) and Exclusively designed for expedition cruising, Greenland in the north. the 104-metre vessel will allow us to continue providing the authentic, small-ship experience We offer a wide range of adventure activities, from for which we are known. Thanks to its unique, ascending rarely trodden peaks in Antarctica and patented X-Bow®, it’s capable of fast, comfortable Greenland, to sea kayaking among porpoising transit speeds using less fuel consumption and penguins and seal pups, and much more. reduced emissions. The protection of the places Your floating base camp, the Greg Mortimer, we visit has been Aurora’s philosophy since we offers unparalleled ease in getting you to your began. Today, environmental preservation and adventures and the friendliest atmosphere to expeditioner safety are always at the forefront of welcome you back on board. our operations and the Greg Mortimer is being Welcome to a new era for Aurora Expeditions. built to the latest and most stringent Polar Code specifications. Robert Halfpenny Managing Director, Aurora Expeditions 3 | auroraexpeditions.com.au Antarctic Peninsula; A. Watson “In my experience the most powerful step in a grand adventure is that first one. Birth of an ideal In 1988, Greg Mortimer hatched Everything -follows Greg Mortimer on from that.” an audacious plan to sail to Antarctica and attempt Mount Minto, the highest unclimbed peak in the Admiralty Ranges. He had already become the first Australian to reach the summits of Mount Everest, K2 and Annapurna II – without using supplementary oxygen. Returning triumphant, Greg and his future wife, Margaret, founded Aurora Expeditions. Greg’s quiet determination, fierce courage and larrikin streak proved ideal traits for leading polar expeditions but above all, it was his insatiable desire to explore, to push farther than others that made him successful. First ship-based adventures In 1992, our first expedition boarded an ice-strengthened ship bound for Antarctica. Greg and his merry band took every opportunity to explore, often landing where few, if any, had been before. By limiting group numbers and having the flexibility to respond to weather and ice conditions, expedition cruising was born. It’s a style we’ve evolved ever since, pioneering mountaineering, sea kayaking, polar snorkelling, skiing and rock climbing, expanding into the European Arctic, Australia’s Kimberley Coast and the Galápagos Islands. We've also offered expeditioners the chance to retrace epic polar journeys like Shackleton’s crossing of South Georgia. In doing so we’ve become one of the world’s leading polar specialists. Adventure remains our mainstay Today Greg’s legacy is as strong as ever. Aurora Expeditions remains at the forefront of expedition cruising, where our focus is on the destination, the adventures that await and a warm, inclusive atmosphere that comes naturally when memorable times are shared. With the construction of our first purpose-built, state-of-the-art expedition vessel now underway, by October 2019, we’ll be pushing the boundaries even farther. And our new ship’s name? The Greg Mortimer, of course. In the pages ahead, you'll discover just how far expedition cruising has progressed, and if you’re excited by the destinations and adventure activities on offer, please call now and speak to one of our expedition experts to book your voyage with Aurora Expeditions. 4 | aurora expeditions “In my experience the most powerful step in a grand adventure is that first one. Everything -follows Greg Mortimer on from that.” Please5 | Note: auroraexpeditions.com.au Ship images are artist’s impressions and may vary. Background image: Hornsund, Spitsbergen; A. Seafarer RESTAURANT AND BAR Make new friends in our communal dining areas, RELAXED STATEROOMS which feature open seating Relax between adventures and a delicious, daily menu, in one of our 80 comfortable or in our fully-stocked bar on staterooms. Ranging Deck 5. from porthole to balcony categories, all have en suite bathrooms and plenty of storage space. ACTIVITY PREPARATION Whether you’re diving, climbing, snowshoeing or paddling, our Deck 3, expedition-staff-designed prep area and sea kayak launch platform gives you easy access to adventure activities. ZODIAC DOCKS Four sea-level platforms make loading and unloading our fleet of 15 Zodiacs a breeze and are easily accessed from CHANGING ROOM/ MUDROOM Deck 3 mudroom and Store your outdoor clothing and gumboots in your activity preparation areas. personal locker. Prepare for each landing with easy access to boarding Zodiacs and handy biosecurity cleaning on your return. 6 | aurora expeditions OBSERVATION LOUNGE Floor-to-ceiling windows in our Deck 8 lounge mean that you don’t miss out on the wildlife and wilderness passing by. Comfortable, with bar facilities, it's a perfect place to mingle. LECTURE THEATRE Mingle with expedition staff and fellow expeditioners, enjoy fascinating, informative talks and briefings, and relax while watching movies and slide shows in our comfortable theatre. ULSTEIN X-BOW® We’re the first expedition ship to pioneer this unique design, which splits wave energy. The result? Faster, more comfortable travel, lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions. OBSERVATION AREAS From Deck 8’s 180-degree forward views to Deck 7’s 270-degree views aft and Deck 5’s intimate nooks at the sides, you'll enjoy spectacular panoramic scenery. SUSTAINABILITY HYDRAULIC PLATFORMS Thanks to ‘virtual Custom-built for Aurora anchoring’, which uses GPS Expeditions, these dedicated and high-tech steering to observation areas swing hold position, the delicate out to offer unobstructed polar sea floor is protected views of polar bears, feeding from heavy chains and whales, or the ship pushing anchors. through pack ice. Please Note: Ship images are artist’s impressions and may vary. Background image: The Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula; A. Halsall For more than 25 years we’ve been driven by the passion to explore, and we’ve chosen the best ships to do so. From ice-breakers to topsail schooners, the vessels we use are renowned not just for their warm and friendly atmosphere, but most importantly, for their ability to take you to places others simply can’t reach. In 2019, we will launch the Greg Mortimer, our very first, purpose-built expedition ship. Designed in close consultation with our expedition specialists, and built to world-class polar standards, the Greg Mortimer is set to redefine expedition cruising in the years to come. 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. Please Note: Ship images are artist’s impressions and may vary. Background image: Gentoo penguins, Antarctic Peninsula; A. Watson 8 | aurora expeditions Kayakers paddle through Possession Bay, South Georgia; K. Holland Please Note: Ship images are artist’s impressions and may vary. Background image: Gentoo penguins, Antarctic Peninsula; A. Watson 9 | auroraexpeditions.com.au Whether it’s gathering in the modern lecture theatre to learn about the wildlife that you are about to see, photographing polar bears from its viewing platforms or preparing for your next shore excursion, while remaining comfortably out of the weather, our new ship, the Greg Mortimer, takes expedition cruising to a new level.
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