Travel Advice
Duration
9 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
8 Ports
5 October
Setting sail from Denpasar, Bali
6 October
Indonesia: Sorong
7 October
French Southern Territories: Amsterdam Island
Amsterdam Island is one of the most remote islands on earth, situated in the southern Indian Ocean roughly equidistant from Africa, Australia and Antarctica. The island is home to the exceedingly rare Amsterdam albatross, along with Indian yellow-nosed and sooty albatross, soft-plumaged and grey petrels, Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals.
8-9 October
Indonesia: Auri Islands, Kwatisore
10 October
Indonesia: Cenderawasih Bay
The broad sweep of Cenderawasih Bay, off the northern coast of Papua, is known for its spectacularly biodiverse coral reefs. These waters are home to dolphins, dugongs and four different species of turtle, but the star attraction is the resident population of whale sharks, the biggest fish in the sea.
11 October
At sea
12-13 October
Indonesia: Raja Ampat
Sparsely populated and spectacularly beautiful, the Raja Ampat archipelago is a treasure trove of jungle-smothered islands, white sand beaches and some of the best diving in the world. The crystal clear waters are teeming with tropical fish, while on land you can see parrots, hornbills and birds of paradise.
14 October
Arriving in Sorong
Your home from home
The Greg Mortimer is an exciting new purpose-built expedition ship with a revolutionary design, which joined the Aurora Expeditions fleet in 2019.
What we love
Just take a look at the pictures - quite different from anything we have seen before, with a revolutionary new patented X-BOW design which has a number of benefits. Not only does it increase passenger comfort by eliminating slamming in heavy seas, but also the journey is speeded up so uncomfortable rides in heavy seas are minimised. This also results in environmental benefits, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
On board, AE Expeditions passengers will enjoy the company's established style - a comfortable, friendly and laid-back vibe in the company of like-minded travellers, for whom the time ashore is everything. The focus is on small group exploration, with a commitment to getting off the ship as much as possible for up close and personal encounters with wilderness and wildlife.
| Capacity | A maximum of 130 guests in the polar regions |
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| Crew | 95 Staff |
| Style | Relaxed, authentic, cosy - a totally unpretentious and educational experience for true adventurers. |
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