Cruise news (Greg Mortimer-tagged)
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Aurora Expeditions' newest ship Douglas Mawson will explore East Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions (fleet) has revealed its forthcoming addition to the fleet, the "Douglas Mawson" marking its 3rd purpose-built small expedition...
April 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Australia unveils Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyages
Aurora Expeditions Australia has unveiled its Arctic & Beyond 2025 program, introducing 4 new voyages and 7 Ultimate Adventures for travelers...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions rolls out SpaceX’s Starlink aboard Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle
The Australian expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions (fleet) has unveiled an upgraded onboard connectivity feature for passengers on its...
October 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions introduces Antarctica 2024-2025 itineraries
Aurora Expeditions Australia (fleet) unveiled its 2024-2025 Antarctic program of 25 voyages ranging from 9- to 23 days in duration. These voyages...
April 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland
Aurora Expeditions announced it aims to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland, a location not yet frequented by expedition cruise ships. The...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions’ ships Sylvia Earle and Greg Mortimer meet for the first time in Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions’ 2 cruise ships met for the first time this week while sailing in the icy landscape of the Antarctic Peninsula. The 2019...
February 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions launches its 2nd purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle
Aurora Expeditions launched its 2nd purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle, which is scheduled to embark on her inaugural cruise from Ushuaia...
November 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions announces 2023-2024 Antarctica and 2023 Arctic & British Isles voyages
Australia’s adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions (fleet) announced its 2023-2024 Antarctica season and 2023 Arctic & British Isles...
June 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions adds new itineraries and destinations to the 2023 Arctic & Global Season
The Australian small-ship company Aurora Expeditions introduced its 2023 Arctic & Global season and accompanying 2022-2023 brochure, featuring a...
March 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expedition launches 16 new itineraries for 2022-2023
Aurora Expeditions launched a new expanded 2022-2023 Season Brochure for the line's Arctic, Antarctica, and Global program. Monique Ponfoort, CEO of...
September 22, 2021 - Cruise Industry
SunStone Ships launches Sylvia Earle and lays keel of Ocean Odyssey
SunStone Ships launched its Sylvia Earle expedition class “Infinity” ship at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) facility in Haimen...
April 8, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises' ship Scenic Eclipse sails Australia Kimberley Coast voyages in 2021
Scenic Cruises is currently in talks with state governments over plans to deploy its Scenic Eclipse ship for a 2021 Australian season. The news...
March 3, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Chinese-built cruise ships Ocean Explorer and Ocean Victory complete sea trials
During February's first week two expedition cruise ships - Ocean Victory and Ocean Explorer, of the ULSTEIN CX103 design, succefully completed...
February 9, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' new cruises for Sylvia Earle ship in 2022
Aurora Expeditions launched a new lineup of expeditions for 2022. Early-bird bookings receive savings of 25% off. The small-ship cruise company...
January 27, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Greg Mortimer cruise ship's crew begin repatriation
A month after passengers were flown to Australia from Uruguay, the 89 crew which remained aboard the Coronavirus-hit Greg Mortimer ship have started...
May 12, 2020