Ships Designed for Discovery

Our Ships

Designed for discovery

Our two expedition ships are both new to the fleet and are designed for discovery. These ultra-modern purpose-built ships use the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.

Our ships, the Greg Mortimer and the Sylvia Earle, are a base camp for adventure and are capable of exploring the farthest reaches of the planet. The Ulstein X-BOW® hull makes sailing smoother and faster, is designed to leave the marine environment undisturbed and allows for incomparable up-close encounters with nature.

The Greg Mortimer honours Aurora Expeditions’ founder explorer, mountaineer and all-round dynamo Greg Mortimer OAM. The Sylvia Earle is named after leading conservationist, marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Dr Sylvia Earle. In 1998, Sylvia Earle was the first person selected as ‘Hero for the Planet’ by Time magazine and is dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans.

Every stateroom features an ocean view and nearly all include balconies. Our staterooms and suites range in size and spaciousness to suit a variety of priorities. And while making enriching discoveries and new friends, each ship has everything you need to maximise relaxation and comfort (including heated floors in the bathrooms on polar voyages).

The gym, wellness centre, sauna, cosy library, restaurants, bar and presentation theatre all feature floor-to-ceiling windows. There are outside decks, and also observation wings that extend outwards either side of the ship when something exciting is happening.