Greg Mortimer Ship (See Cruises, Cabins, Deck Plans)

Introducing Greg Mortimer

The Greg Mortimer, along with the sistership The Sylvia Earle, offer an unrivalled choice for guests looking to explore the polar regions in a small and intimate group with a strong emphasis on spending time outside exploring. It's an ideal choice for wildlife watchers, photographers and adventurous guests looking to experience additional activities in remote places, such as kayaking, diving and climbing.

At the heart of the ship's design is the stylish wave-piercing X Bow, which offers excellent stability and fuel efficiency. For a small ship, the Greg Mortimer has a surprisingly spacious and inviting interior with a large observation lounge, lecture lounge, dining options in two restaurants serving exceptional meals and on-deck hot tubs.

With just 132 guests per voyage, the Greg Mortimer has an intimate feeling missing on larger ships. Expect a great atmosphere onboard and lots of interaction with the guide team.

Highlights of Greg Mortimer

Small Ship Offering a Huge Expedition Experience

Taking just 132 guests per voyage, The Greg Mortimer excels at delivering an outstanding expedition experience. Its flexible small group is ideally suited to travellers who want to maximize their time off the ship exploring by Zodiac and onshore landings.

A Great Choice For Adventure Activities

The Greg Mortimer is one of the best ships for additional adventure activities such as kayaking, diving, climbing, polar snorkelling and camping due to its small group size, wide range of equipment and onboard expertise.

Great Zodiac to Guest Ratio

Greg Mortimer can accommodate all guests at the same time in its fleet of 15 Zodiacs, which are speedily accessed via the ship's four zodiac boarding platforms. Expect less time waiting to board a Zodiac and more time exploring.

Modern X Bow Design

A striking feature of the Greg Mortimer is the modern X bow design, which allows the ship to cut through heavy seas with the best fuel efficiency and stability in its class, providing fast and comfortable sailing for guests on sea passages.

Best In Class Sustainability and Safety

The Greg Mortimer has high fuel efficiency and a streamlined design to deliver a massive reduction in emissions. The ship employs the latest technology, such as virtual anchoring, to prevent anchors from disturbing sensitive areas and world-class safety features.

High Levels of Onboard Comfort

From well-appointed cabins with balconies, a choice of two restaurants, comfortable lounges, on-deck jacuzzis and a sauna and gym, guests experience a high level of comfort throughout their voyage with the bonus of travelling in a small group.

Industry Leading Guides

The Greg Mortimer is known for its outstanding team of guides and polar specialists that offer it an excellent reputation for being one of the best small ships for activities, wildlife watching, and exploring.

Greg Mortimer Features

Exterior

On Deck Jacuzzis

The two jacuzzis located on the top deck of the ship offer the best place to unwind and enjoy epic views in the height of comfort.

Hydraulic Viewing Platform

Unique hydraulic viewing platforms fold out of the side of the ship and offer guests unobstructed views of seabirds and marine life.

Multiple Viewing Decks

The ship features spacious viewing decks, making it ideal for photographers and wildlife watchers.

Zodiac launching platforms

Four extendable sea-level platforms offer guests an efficient and safe boarding of the ship's 15 Zodiacs.

Activities platform

Situated at the stern of the ship is a significant activity platform with spacious activity preparation areas where expert guides prepare you for your adventure.

Interior

Observation Lounge

A large bow-facing observation lounge with wrap-around windows and a bar area. The perfect place onboard to enjoy the captivating scenery from the warm.

Bar and Lounge

It is a great place to share tales with fellow travelers, enjoy your favorite drink, relax comfortably, and enjoy the views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Lecture Lounge

Enjoy engaging talks by guides, naturalists and special guests in this large and bright state-of-the-art lecture lounge.

Mud Room

A large mud room used as a launchpad for Zodiac cruising with changing areas and lockers. Space for storing outer gear when not in use for ease.

Gym

Enjoy a workout with a view in the state-of-the-art gym with floor-to-ceiling windows and a range of the latest gym equipment.

Sauna

Warm up after a polar plunge or a day out exploring in the stylish sauna with large windows to take in the exhilarating views.

Dining Options

The Restaurant

In the evening, enjoy hearty international favourites after a day out exploring with the à la carte dinner. Enjoy buffet-style dining with a wide range of options during breakfast and lunch.

Tuscan Grill

A new addition to the ship is the reservations-required concept restaurant, the Tuscan Grill, serving a range of exciting flavours.

Greg Mortimer Cabins

Stateroom Triple Share

Deck: 3
Cabin size: 21.4m² - 22.8m² (230.34 ft² - 245.41 ft² )
King bed or Twin beds
Private ensuite
Porthole window
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Room safe
42" flat-screen TV
Desk area
Mini bar*
1 x 3-in-1 polar jacket per person (polar voyages only)

*Please note mini bar items are chargeable.

Stateroom Twin Share

Deck: 3
Cabin size: 15.8m² - 22.8m² (170 ft² - 245.41 ft²)
King bed or Twin beds
Private ensuite
Porthole window
Desk area
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Room safe
42" flat-screen TV
Mini bar*
1 x 3-in-1 polar jacket per person (polar voyages only)

*Please note mini bar items are chargeable.

Balcony Stateroom Superior

Deck: 4 & 6
Cabin size: 28.2m² - 40.2m² (303.54 ft² - 432.70 ft²)
King bed or Twin beds
Private ensuite (wheelchair accessible)
Private balcony
Full-size window
Desk area
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Room safe
42" flat-screen TV
Mini bar*
1 x 3-in-1 polar jacket per person (polar voyages only)
Some of these rooms are equipped with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.

*Please note mini bar items are chargeable in all cabins except Junior Suite and Captain's Suite

Junior Suite

Deck: 7
Cabin size: 38.9m² (418.71 ft²)
King bed or Twin beds
Private ensuite
Private balcony
Full-size window
Separate lounge area
Desk area
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Room safe
42" flat-screen TV
Mini bar (stocked once only, not replenished)
1 x 3-in-1 polar jacket per person (polar voyages only)
1 x pair of binoculars per suite
1 x bottle of champagne per suite

Captain's Suite

Deck 4
Cabin size: 44.5m² (478.99 ft²)
King bed or Twin beds
Private ensuite
Private balcony
Separate lounge area
Desk area
Closet space
Room-controlled thermostat
Room safe
42" flat-screen TV
Mini bar (restocked as needed)
1 x 3-in-1 polar jacket per person (polar voyages only)
1 x pair of binoculars per suite
1 x bottle of champagne per suite

Greg Mortimer Deck Plan

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Greg Mortimer Gallery

Greg Mortimer small expedition cruise ship in the sea ice

Expedition guides on Greg Mortimer expedition cruise ship

Zodiac Cruising in Antarctica on the Greg Mortimer

Kayaking in Scotland, Greg Mortimer, Dan Stavert

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The Greg Mortimer, Scotland, Jamie Lafferty

Passengers use hydraulic viewing platforms onboard Greg Mortimer, Antarctica_ Scott Portelli

Greg Mortimer Destinations

Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands

Explore Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands on an intimate small ship expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer with one of the most petite group sizes possible.

Iceland

Explore the wild nature of Iceland on a circumnavigation on Greg Mortimer. Explore hard-to-reach places on a small ship expedition cruise with daily shore landings by Zodiac.

Greenland

Choose from several voyages to explore the majestic wilderness of Greenland on an intimate small ship in total comfort. Greg Mortimer offers options to include Svalbard and Iceland on the same journey.

Svalbard

Greg Mortimer offers an in-depth exploration of the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic, famed for its diverse wildlife, with options to include other Arctic destinations.

Northwest Passage

Greg Mortimer offers the best option for adventurers looking to traverse the Northwest Passage in comfort on a small ship cruise.

What Makes Greg Mortimer Unique?

The Greg Mortimer is the first ship to feature the state-of-the-art X bow design, which creates smoother sailing experiences and reduces fuel consumption.

Greg Mortimer Ship Specifications

Length

104 M

Cruising speed

12 knots

Ice class

Polar Class PC6

Classification

PC6

Flag

Bahamas

Guest decks

6

Guest capacity

132

Zodiacs

15

Gross tonnage

7,892 GT

Motors

2 X Ingeteam

Construction

China

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Jun 16 2025 - Jun 23 2025

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Aug 25 2025 - Sep 9 2025

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Jul 2 2025 - Jul 13 2025

11 Nights

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Greg Mortimer Ship FAQ

Greg Mortimer has a fleet of 15 Zodiacs that can accommodate all the guests on the ship at the same time.

Greg Mortimer was launched in 2019.

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Introducing Greg Mortimer

Highlights of Greg Mortimer

Small Ship Offering a Huge Expedition Experience

A Great Choice For Adventure Activities

Great Zodiac to Guest Ratio

Modern X Bow Design

Best In Class Sustainability and Safety

High Levels of Onboard Comfort

Industry Leading Guides

Greg Mortimer Features

Exterior

On Deck Jacuzzis

Hydraulic Viewing Platform

Multiple Viewing Decks

Zodiac launching platforms

Activities platform

Interior

Observation Lounge

Bar and Lounge

Lecture Lounge

Mud Room

Gym

Sauna

Dining Options

The Restaurant

Tuscan Grill

Greg Mortimer Cabins

Stateroom Triple Share

Stateroom Twin Share

Balcony Stateroom Category C

Balcony Stateroom Category B

Balcony Stateroom Category A

Balcony Stateroom Superior

Junior Suite

Captain's Suite

Greg Mortimer Deck Plan

Greg Mortimer Gallery

Greg Mortimer Destinations

Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands

Iceland

Greenland

Svalbard

Northwest Passage

What Makes Greg Mortimer Unique?

Greg Mortimer Ship Specifications

Length

104 M

Cruising speed

12 knots

Ice class

Polar Class PC6

Classification

PC6

Flag

Bahamas

Guest decks

6

Guest capacity

132

Zodiacs

15

Gross tonnage

7,892 GT

Motors

2 X Ingeteam

Construction

China

Greg Mortimer Cruises

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen