Greg Mortimer
Sails from Ushuaia, Argentina · Fly into USH
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Greg Mortimer in Antarctica, January 2020 · Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Greg Mortimer
Greg Mortimer is an Aurora Expeditions cruise ship of the Infinity class, in service since 2019. She measures 7,892 gross tons and carries 148 guests. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 3.2 out of 5.
Greg Mortimer is Aurora Expeditions' first purpose-built ship, an Infinity-class vessel owned by SunStone Ships and built by China Merchants Heavy Industry at Haimen, where she was named after the company's co-founder in a combined naming and delivery ceremony on 6 September 2019. The 104-meter, 7,892-ton ship has eight decks and 76 cabins and takes up to 148 guests, or 130 on polar expeditions. Her Ulstein X-Bow is designed to cut through swell for a smoother crossing. In April 2020 a COVID-19 outbreak on board left her unable to dock in several South American ports until Uruguay let passengers ashore. She sails Antarctic voyages from Ushuaia and Arctic and European itineraries in the northern summer.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 148
- Fewer guests than 79% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2019
- Length
- 104 m
- Shorter than 87% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 8
Greg Mortimer is smaller than 76% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 79%. At 53.3 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 84% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5−0.7, fleet average 4.7
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5+0.7, fleet average 2.3
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Aurora Expeditions fleet average across 3 rated ships in service.
Official deck plans
Photos
Greg Mortimer in Antarctica, January 2020Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Greg Mortimer sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Greg Mortimer?
Greg Mortimer is operated by Aurora Expeditions and belongs to its Infinity class.
How big is Greg Mortimer?
Greg Mortimer measures 7,892 gross tons and 104 metres in length, with 8 decks.
How does Greg Mortimer compare in size with other cruise ships?
Greg Mortimer is smaller than 76% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 79%. At 53.3 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 84% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Greg Mortimer feel?
Greg Mortimer has a passenger space ratio of 53.3: 7,892 gross tons for 148 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Greg Mortimer feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Greg Mortimer carry?
Greg Mortimer carries 148 guests at double occupancy.
When did Greg Mortimer enter service?
Greg Mortimer entered service in 2019.
Where does Greg Mortimer sail?
Greg Mortimer sails Antarctica and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Greg Mortimer?
Greg Mortimer sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Greg Mortimer?
Aurora Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Greg Mortimer; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Greg Mortimer rated?
Cruise Frog rates Greg Mortimer 3.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on entertainment (2/5).
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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