AE Expedition Cruises

AE Expeditions

AE Expeditions has been offering expedition voyages since 1992. Their ships, Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle, carry an average of just 126 guests on each voyage and are accompanied by an onboard expedition team. The ships explore the polar regions of Antarctic and the Arctic, as well as Greenland, Iceland, Scotland and Costa Rica.


Cruise Collection

Svalbard Odyssey
10 Night Cruise Only from £11471 pp On board Greg Mortimer
Glacier, Svalbard

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Longyearbyen (Spitbsergen), Svalbard Archipelago, Longyearbyen

Antarctic Explorer Express
6 Night Cruise Only from £8657 pp On board Greg Mortimer
Icebergs And Mountain In Antarctica

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Ushuaia, Drake Passage Seas, Antarctic Peninsula, King George Island, South Shetland Islands

Spirit of Antarctica
10 Night Cruise Only from £9214 pp On board a choice of ships
Icebergs, Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean

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Ushuaia, Drake Passage Seas, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage Seas, Ushuaia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal
14 Night Cruise Only from pp On board Greg Mortimer
Cartagena

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San José (Costa Rica), San José - Puerto Caldera, Curu National Wildlife Refuge, Manuel Antonio National Park, Osa Peninsula - Gulfo Dulce, Coiba National Park (Panama), Pearl Islands, Emberá Mogue Village, Panama City, Panama Canal Crossing, Cartagena (Colombia)

Across the Antarctic Circle
12 Night Cruise Only from £14003 pp On board Sylvia Earle
Bransfield Strait Half Moon Island Antarctica

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King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Crossing the Antarctic Circle, Drake Passage Seas, Ushuaia

Across the Antarctic Circle
12 Night Cruise Only from £13636 pp On board Sylvia Earle
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica

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Ushuaia, Drake Passage Seas, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage Seas, Ushuaia

Across the Arctic Circle
13 Night Cruise Only from £9276 pp On board Greg Mortimer
Lofoten Islands

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Aberdeen, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Norwegian Fjords, Lofoten Archipelago, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen, Norwegian Fjords, Hornsund, Bellsund, Bear Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Longyearbyen

Antarctic Circle and Weddell Sea
16 Night Cruise Only from £15959 pp On board Sylvia Earle
Antarctica Icy

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Ushuaia, Drake Passage Seas, Antarctic Peninsula, Crossing the Antarctic Circle, Sailing on the Weddell Sea, Drake Passage Seas, Ushuaia

Arctic Complete
22 Night Cruise Only from £17761 pp On board Greg Mortimer
Gullfoss Waterfall At Sunset

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Reykjavík, Cruising Denmark Strait, Greenland's East Coast Fjords, Cruising Greenland Sea, Svalbard Archipelago, Longyearbyen

Deep Weddell following Nordenskjold
12 Night Cruise Only from £12128 pp On board Sylvia Earle
Weddell Sea Iceberg

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Ushuaia, Drake Passage Seas, Sailing on the Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage Seas, Ushuaia

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
19 Night Cruise Only from £19151 pp On board Greg Mortimer
Falklands Gypsy Cove

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Ushuaia, Drake Passage Seas, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, Falkland Islands, Ushuaia


About AE Expeditions

AE Expeditions Experience:

With each voyage having an average of just 126 passengers, the small group size means guests can join every excursion offered, spend more time exploring the area with shore landings and zodiac cruising. There is a staff-to-passenger ratio of at least 1:8.

Each voyage with AE Expeditions is accompanied by an expedition team who specialise in the remote areas visited. Many of the expedition team are recognised as world leaders in their fields of expertise.

AE Expeditions itineraries are designed to be flexible and the Captain will adjust the schedule to make the most of unexpected wildlife displays.

Each AE Expeditions voyage offers a wide range of optional activities to make the most of the time in each area. Optional activities are popular and group sizes are limited, so we recommend enquiring about them as soon as possible.

Optional activities include (depending on voyage):

  • Photography
  • Sea kayaking
  • Camping
  • Stand-up paddleboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ski/Snowboard touring
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Shackleton Crossing in South Georgia by Ski or by Foot
  • Alpine trekking and climbing
  • Rock climbing in Greenland

AE Expeditions Inclusions:

  • Accommodation in chosen cabin or suite
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and snacks
  • House wines, beer and soft drinks included with dinner
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell event including four-course dinner, house cocktail, house beer and wine
  • Daily shore excursions, guided walks, zodiac cruises
  • Entry fees to historic or tourist sites
  • An experienced team of destination specialists, activity leaders and local guides (on selected voyages)
  • Informative lecture program by team of onboard experts
  • Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket on polar voyages
  • Complimentary use of Muck boots during the voyage
  • Complimentary use of Fitness Centre
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information and Antarctic or Arctic Primer booklet
  • Personalised voyage photo book (post voyage)
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees

Passengers who book a Balcony, Junior or Captain’s Suite also receive: one free pair of binoculars per suite; 1-hour spa treatment; free stocked mini-bar (Balcony and Junior Suites stocked once only, Captain’s Suite replenished as needed); gratuities and tips for the crew (to the value of $15pppd); 1 free bottle of champagne per suite

Responsible Travel:

AE Expeditions is committed to travelling respectfully. The ships have a revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW, reducing vibrations and making quicker transits through waves, which helps to reduce fuel consumption by up to 60%. The onboard desalination plant converts seawater to freshwater which is safe to drink, so they carry less freshwater on sea crossings, further reducing fuel consumption. Virtual anchoring allows the ships to hold their position, protecting the sea floor and minimising damage caused by conventional anchors.

Onboard, many single-use plastics have been replaced by suitable alternatives, and they are aiming to eliminate them altogether. They also provide Stream2Sea’s mineral-based sunscreen which has been proven to be safe for fish and coral larvae, and is available for passenger use.

Solo Travellers:

These expedition voyages are ideal for solo travellers who want to share their experience with like-minded passengers. Solo travellers can avoid paying single supplements by cabin-sharing, or there are sometimes no single supplement deals on a range of voyages.

Your Ships, Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle:

Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle have been purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth. They are designed with the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW, allowing the ship to cross more comfortably and efficiently. The ships carry an average of just 126 passengers on board, with many Zodiacs which can be boarded via four dedicated sea-level platforms. There is a relaxed, informal atmosphere on board..

Greg Mortimer Activities Platform Balcony Stateroom A Dining Room Elephant Island Bar Lecture Lounge Observation Deck Triple Stateroom