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Expedition price includes overnight accommodation with ensuite and breakfast prior to expeditions; all meals, snacks tea and coffee during the voyage; beer, wine and soft drinks with dinner; all shore excursions and Zodiac cruises; all lectures; transfers; 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket; port charges, fees, gratuities and Wi-Fi.

Award-winning adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions is offering an exciting and unique opportunity to discover the natural wonders of the Arctic with one of the world’s greatest explorers on board the state-of-the-art polar ship named after him. “His exploring and guiding expertise, gleaned over three decades, will be an enlightening experience and highlight many a little-known treasure, inlet, and wildlife experience for his fellow expeditioners.”

Departing Aberdeen on May 16, 2023, this special Founder’s expedition will visit the remote Orkney and Shetland Islands, sail along the magnificent Norwegian coast, and explore the frozen wildernesses of Bear Island and Svalbard, before arriving in Longyearbyen on May 30.

The renowned Greg Mortimer (OAM) will be the Expedition Leader of a life-enriching Across the Arctic Circle voyage aboard the Greg Mortimer, a 15-day adventure of a lifetime sailing from Scotland to Norway.

Greg Mortimer – Arctic – Tyson Mayr

The Founder’s voyage, Across the Arctic Circle expedition, is priced from AU$21,095 per person for an Aurora Stateroom Twin Share.

“I can’t wait to bathe in that exquisite Arctic light once again”.

We are thrilled Greg is to lead this fascinating Arctic journey. Optional activities available for this voyage are sea kayaking and scuba diving.

“Expeditioners will be immersed in heritage from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, from the Scots to the Vikings. I look forward to seeing you there,” said Greg Mortimer, OAM. He is an inspiration to all who travel with him,” said Chief Executive Officer Michael Heath. Spot whales, walruses and the elusive polar bear.

Explore fjords, fishing villages and myriad islands. Be mesmerized by the birdlife, glistening glaciers and towering cliffs. All were brought to life through Mortimer’s passion and enthusiasm. This time it will be even more surreal, being on a ship with my own name on it.

For more information on Across the Arctic Circle, visit here.

For more information, visit www.auroraexpeditions.com.au.