A D Day Commemoration
Welcome to AE Expeditions’ A D-Day Commemoration In honour of the men and women from across the globe who united in a valiant struggle for freedom in June 1944, we embark on a poignant journey where the echoes of courage and sacrifice reverberate along every shoreline. On 6 June 1944, Allied forces launched a historic battle that would alter the course of World War II forever. This voyage pays homage to those who came ashore along the iconic Normandy coastline, encompassing the haunting history of Omaha, Utah, Sword, Gold, and Juno beaches. We plan to attend the commemorative events, including the evening vigil at the Bayeux War Cemetery on the eve of the D-Day anniversary, and on 6 June at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer. Delve into museums and memorials that recount individual stories of heroism and resilience, and visit the Normandy villages that still commemorate their liberation over 80 years later. Following the footsteps of those who fought and fell, we gain a profound understanding of the immense courage exhibited by the participating forces and their enduring legacy. Join us for an unforgettable tribute to the events that reshaped the map of Europe, in honour of those to whom we owe so much.
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
Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the Douglas Mawson, is the last in a line of purpose-built vessels that have redefined small ship expedition cruising.
