Name: Across the Antarctic Circle
Brand: AE Expeditions

AE Expeditions

AE Expeditions is a small Australian cruise line which specialises in off-the-beaten-track voyages led by remote area experts.

The company’s adventurous co-founders, Greg and Margaret Mortimer, established AE Expeditions in 1991 and had by the following year, already begun running voyages to Antarctica

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Oslo

Oslo, Norway's capital, echoes with the footsteps of Vikings and boasts a maritime legacy dating back centuries. Cruise lines like Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean embrace Oslo's waterfront charm, docking near iconic landmarks such as the Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Opera House. The city's temperate maritime climate provides mild summers and relatively mild winters, offering travelers comfortable exploration year-round. As a gateway to Norway's natural wonders, Oslo presents a genuine Scandinavian experience, showcasing authentic Nordic cuisine and local craftsmanship. Don't miss the Viking Ship Museum, home to remarkably preserved vessels from the Viking Age, revealing Oslo's rich seafaring past.

Day 2

Longyearbyen

Days 3-7

Spitsbergen

Day 8

Oslo

Oslo, Norway's capital, echoes with the footsteps of Vikings and boasts a maritime legacy dating back centuries. Cruise lines like Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean embrace Oslo's waterfront charm, docking near iconic landmarks such as the Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Opera House. The city's temperate maritime climate provides mild summers and relatively mild winters, offering travelers comfortable exploration year-round. As a gateway to Norway's natural wonders, Oslo presents a genuine Scandinavian experience, showcasing authentic Nordic cuisine and local craftsmanship. Don't miss the Viking Ship Museum, home to remarkably preserved vessels from the Viking Age, revealing Oslo's rich seafaring past.

Day 1

Oslo

Oslo, Norway's capital, echoes with the footsteps of Vikings and boasts a maritime legacy dating back centuries. Cruise lines like Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean embrace Oslo's waterfront charm, docking near iconic landmarks such as the Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Opera House. The city's temperate maritime climate provides mild summers and relatively mild winters, offering travelers comfortable exploration year-round. As a gateway to Norway's natural wonders, Oslo presents a genuine Scandinavian experience, showcasing authentic Nordic cuisine and local craftsmanship. Don't miss the Viking Ship Museum, home to remarkably preserved vessels from the Viking Age, revealing Oslo's rich seafaring past.

Day 2

Longyearbyen

Days 3-7

Spitsbergen

Day 8

Oslo

Oslo, Norway's capital, echoes with the footsteps of Vikings and boasts a maritime legacy dating back centuries. Cruise lines like Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean embrace Oslo's waterfront charm, docking near iconic landmarks such as the Akershus Fortress and the Oslo Opera House. The city's temperate maritime climate provides mild summers and relatively mild winters, offering travelers comfortable exploration year-round. As a gateway to Norway's natural wonders, Oslo presents a genuine Scandinavian experience, showcasing authentic Nordic cuisine and local craftsmanship. Don't miss the Viking Ship Museum, home to remarkably preserved vessels from the Viking Age, revealing Oslo's rich seafaring past.

Greg Mortimer

Purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth.

We drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Greg Mortimer: purpose-built for expeditions to the wildest and most remote places on earth.