About the brand
Pioneering small-ship polar expeditions since 1991
Australian-owned, B-Corp certified expedition company founded by polar legend Greg Mortimer. A true spirit of adventure embraces the unexpected, with leave-no-trace landings and a founding membership of IAATO and AECO.
In a nutshell
B-Corp certified Australian expedition specialist with three purpose-built, Ulstein X-Bow expedition ships (Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle, Douglas Mawson) carrying around 130–154 guests.
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What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Ship Facilities
Spa Facilities
Included · Sauna and wellness centre available to all guests.
Pool
Included · Heated outdoor pool (Sylvia Earle & Douglas Mawson) and two Jacuzzis with panoramic views.
Suite & Room Amenities
Minibar
Complimentary use · Free stocked mini-bar in suites (polar voyages).
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices throughout the voyage.
Beverages
Included · Premium spirits, cocktails, beer, wine and liqueurs with dinner; house wines, beers and soft drinks included.
Expedition Gear
Polar Boots
Included · Waterproof muck boots provided for all shore landings on polar voyages.
Trekking Poles
Included · Trekking poles available for shore excursions.
Parka / Expedition Jacket
Included · A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket per person to keep (polar voyages).
Binoculars
Complimentary use · One free pair of binoculars per suite; loan binoculars available for all guests.
Ship Facilities
Spa Treatments
Additional fee · Body, facial and wellness treatments at additional cost.
Onboard Services
Wi-Fi
Additional fee · Wi-Fi available for purchase; connection may be slow in remote polar areas.
Self-Service Laundry
Additional fee · Laundry service available at additional cost.
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
7 activities
Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.
Snowshoeing
Trek across pristine snowfields on snowshoes, reaching ridgelines and viewpoints inaccessible on foot — a quiet, immersive way to cover ground.
Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.
Polar Snorkelling
Guided drysuit snorkelling excursions exploring polar marine life beneath the surface.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle silently among icebergs and along sheltered coastlines at water level — the most intimate way to encounter the polar environment.
Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.
Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
Not sure which vessel fits?
Our specialists can help you narrow it down — from fleet philosophy and expedition style to cabin preference and seasonal timing.
Vessels
