LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISESSM 2020-2021
ANTARCTICA | THE ARCTIC | ICELAND & GREENLAND JAPAN | AUSTRALIA | THE BALTICS | ITALY | GREECE The holiday was really great, and it definitely lived up to our expectations. We saw majestic landscapes, a lot of polar bears and their cubs, and amazing icebergs. The cruise itself was very well-organised and both the A&K expedition team and crew were fantastic. We were a bit concerned that the Arctic could not equal our A&K holiday to the Antarctic, but we are delighted to say it was just as A&K’s Luxury Expedition Cruises fantastic, just in a different way combine authentic adventure with Mrs M-N, 2019 unmatched experience & expertise
Backed by some 30 years of cruising experience, every all-inclusive Luxury Expedition Cruise is steeped in A&K know-how and set aboard an exclusively chartered expedition cruiser. An unparalleled on-board team and local guides are on hand to share expertise gleaned from a lifetime of firsthand encounters.
Our luxurious voyages let you discover a diverse palette of destinations – from the snow-bound wildernesses of Antarctica and the Arctic, to culturally rich Japan, Italy, and Greece – with an authenticity and style no one else can match. Experience this excitement during a new season of voyages – one that includes our largest collection of Luxury Expedition Cruises to date. Choose from 12 adventures, including brand-new expeditions such as Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St Petersburg, with its richly varied shore excursions in seven countries, and Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise, which transports you to stunning lands where you can explore Viking culture up close.
Reserve your ideal cruise now and prepare to experience an inspiring destination with the foremost experts in luxury adventure. Happy sailing...
Geoffrey Kent Founder, Chairman & CEO Abercrombie & Kent Follow @geoffrey_kent on Instagram
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INTRODUCTION EUROPE Letter from Geoffrey Kent...... 3 Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen Cruising with A&K...... 6 to St Petersburg...... 68 A&K Philanthropy...... 18 Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures from Florence to Venice....74 Cruising the Greek Isles...... 80 ANTARCTICA LUXURY EXPEDITION SHIPS Classic Antarctica...... 20 Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands...... 26 Le Lyrial...... 86 Le Boreal & Le Soleal...... 92 THE ARCTIC Le Laperouse, Le Bougainville & Le Dumont d’Urville...... 96 Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear...... 34 Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise...... 40 FURTHER INFORMATION The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea...... 46 Terms & conditions...... 102 Grand Arctic Voyage...... 54 Price index...... 106 Extend your journey & booking flights with A&K...... 110 ASIA & THE PACIFIC Other ways to travel with A&K...... 111 Wonders of Japan Cruise...... 56 Kimberley Cruise: Australia’s Last Frontier...... 62
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A long-standing reputation for innovation & expertise We launched our first luxury expedition cruise to Antarctica in 1991, determined to deliver the highest level of service possible on a cutting- edge vessel, and inviting only the top experts to join our expedition team. More than 300 voyages later, A&K continues to pioneer a rare breed of exclusively chartered voyages, all of which are unrivalled in their delivery of incredible expertise, true exploration, and all-inclusive luxury.
The difference an exclusively chartered voyage makes Every Luxury Expedition Cruise we lead is exclusively chartered by design, allowing our experts to tailor-make the ultimate voyage. We choose the most luxurious and innovative mega-yachts, and then limit Included with every A&K Luxury Expedition Cruise the number of guests to approximately 80 per cent of the ship’s full An exclusively chartered all-inclusive voyage led by A&K’s expedition team capacity. Depending on the vessel, this means that you’ll either be one of 148 or 199 guests. This allows us to deliver an authentic small-ship Pre- and/or post-cruise stays at stylish hotels in ideal locations, and A&K-led city tours
cruising experience, optimised to offer comfortable, uncrowded access Airport meet-and-greet with transfers to beautiful public spaces. Every stateroom and suite has its own private balcony and all cruises boast an impressively intimate staff-to-guest Private balcony with every on-board accommodation, ratio, at a maximum of one staff member to every 1.3 guests. and complimentary butler service in every suite A maximum on-board guest capacity of either 148 or 199 (depending on your Luxurious, all-inclusive cruising ship) and a maximum staff-to-guest ratio of one staff member to every 1.3 guests. Our Luxury Expedition Cruises are all-inclusive, the A&K way. That This creates an intimate and comfortably spacious small-ship cruising experience
means we take care of everything so that you can savour every breath- Culinary programme showcasing French-inspired cuisine, including house drinks, taking moment of your voyage. Look forward to an engaging programme afternoon tea and pastries, breakfast in bed, and 24/7 room service of expert lectures, special events, and curated shore excursions organised by our award-winning expedition team. Enjoy an elegant culinary Complimentary expedition parka, backpack, and water bottle, in addition to programme and open bar, complimentary wifi, with tips, transfers, use of waterproof trousers, boots, and trekking poles (polar voyages only) and port charges included. Depending on your cruise, you may also Zodiac excursions led by expert naturalist driver-guides experience cities such as Kyoto and Florence with signature A&K guided (polar and Kimberley voyages only) tours and luxury stays in the region’s most remarkable hotels. Opportunities to Design your Day® with a choice of all-inclusive shore excursions (cultural voyages only)
Traveller’s Valet® laundry service We’ve dedicated nearly three decades to All tips, port charges, and taxes paid curating, developing, and perfecting the experiences Complimentary wifi onboard and in hotels we deliver on our voyages. We entrust that delivery Excellent on-board service from English-speaking staff, only to the finest and most experienced expedition including an accredited physician team in the industry, a team our guests return Daily blog updates and a commemorative journal to travel with time and again 24/7 A&K on-call support
Bob Simpson, A&K vice president of expedition cruising
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The best expedition team at sea We entrust the execution of our voyages only to members of our award-winning expedition team, many of whom have been leading our cruises for decades. These accomplished explorers range from pioneering scientists and recipients of the prestigious Polar Medal, to professors of art history, published authors, and cultural experts. Together, they manage every detail of your trip to deliver a seamless experience, bringing your voyage to life in an authentic and meaningful way.
Special places we know by heart A&K is proud to represent a deeply connected network of dedicated guides and staff – many of whom have spent decades, if not their lifetime, in the places we visit. Even in the faraway polar regions, members of our exceptional expedition team have achieved numerous awards and some even have islands named after them. No matter the voyage, look forward to sharing the passion of our experts who offer a unique and inspiring perspective on some of the world’s most breath-taking sights.
Learn more about our expedition team at abercrombiekent.co.uk/expeditionteam
The expedition team truly differentiated this journey from others. They’re deeply knowledgeable, intensely passionate, and fun to be with Mr T, 2019
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The spirit of exploration defines every voyage we lead Whether cruising the shores of an iconic cultural region or deep in a polar wilderness, our expeditions are always an invitation to explore. We pride ourselves in delivering an experience that is uniquely yours, and no two A&K voyages are ever the same. Expect an adventure led by the best experts, many of whom are considered an authority in their field and region. Explore iconic destinations with them, such as the sun-drenched beaches of Santorini in Greece, or the poignant Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Japan, as well as rarely visited gems. These include a local winery in Italy’s Marches, prehistoric rock paintings found only in Australia’s Kimberley, the fascinating US Palmer Research Station in Antarctica, and the timeless and remote Without exception, A&K went above and beyond the communities of the Northwest Passage. call of duty with amazing knowledge, outstanding An exciting enrichment programme lecturers, and spot-on delivery On every A&K Luxury Expedition Cruise, enjoy the benefits of Miss J, 2018 an engaging enrichment programme led by our team of dedicated expedition enrichment specialists. Count on insight and guidance from an average of 18 on-board team members and enjoy a maximum ratio of one expedition team member to 12 guests on this programme – one of the most robust and intimate found on any Venture further with all-inclusive shore excursions expedition cruise. Our experts are with you every step of the way, On our voyages to Japan, Italy, Greece, and the Baltics, look forward leading fascinating lectures at sea, guiding you throughout onshore to ample opportunities to Design your Day® with an array of excursions, and sharing captivating stories over cocktails and dinner. all-inclusive shore excursions in every port we visit. Immerse yourself in a unique adventure and pick up some new skills along the way. Available exclusively to A&K guests, excursions are offered for a range of interests, including art, architecture, mythology, gastronomy, gardening, and nature. A member of our expedition team and an expert local guide will accompany you throughout to Antarctica: the best classroom for young explorers share their wisdom and regional knowledge. Explore with your nearest and dearest on our family holiday Dedicated photo coaching for amateurs & experts voyage, Antarctica, South Georgia, & the Falkland Islands, All our cruises offer you the opportunity to hone your skills under the departing 17 December 2020. This expedition features careful guidance of an A&K professional photography coach in some of the world’s most spectacular locations. Get inspired with lectures additional family programming, exciting workshops, geared towards both experts and budding enthusiasts, hands-on and activities tailored to all age-groups, plus a workshops on location, and tips and tricks for shooting on dedicated team of young explorer guides everything from mobile devices to professional SLRs. to show you the sights
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We select the ideal ship for every destination Our experts select only the best mega-yachts, choosing those that are ideally suited to the destinations we explore, such as sleek Le Bougainville in the Mediterranean and robust Le Lyrial for ice-cloaked Antarctica. Defined by strength and style, these purpose-built small ships have everything you’d expect on a luxury A&K cruise, including spacious berths, an opulent spa, and cutting-edge technology.
A private balcony with every stateroom & suite Limiting the guest capacity on our voyages means premium accommodation for every guest – either a stateroom or suite – that comes with a private balcony, a feature available exclusively on A&K charters. The sleek yet comfortable accommodation caters for all group sizes, From start to finish, we were well taken with a choice of staterooms ranging from a king-sized bed to two single care of and our adventure was better than beds, and flexible two-room suites. I could have imagined Inspired gathering spaces & amenities Mr M, 2018 Public areas aboard the ships we choose include the Panoramic Lounge and its terrace with breath-taking ocean views, and the cosy Club Lounge offering live music. The beautiful theatre is the ideal venue for enrichment lectures, performances, and movies, and the library offers myriad book titles and guest computer stations with wifi. For relaxation and rejuvenation, visit the elegant salon and spa that has its own steam room and well-equipped fitness centre. Every vessel also features an outdoor heated pool, multiple observation areas, and a spacious marina as your point of departure for onshore excursions. At the discretion of the captain, guests can also visit the bridge to witness the ship’s crew in action.
On-board butlers & five-star shipboard service Guests who reserve any category of suite also enjoy another A&K exclusive: complimentary butler service for their entire voyage. Throughout the rest of the ship, our highly experienced, English-speaking staff are there to meet your every need with grace and discretion.
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Enjoy adventures from the seat of a commanding cruiser Our experts select only the finest vessels that are the most advanced and well-equipped to carry our guests safely and conscientiously to every destination we visit. Our excellent staff-to-guest ratios mean that passenger safety and comfort are paramount at all times.
Smooth sailing by design Guests on the vessels we charter benefit from an innovative, state-of-the- art stabilisation system that produces a much smoother ride. Controlled by cutting-edge nautical technology, the dual-stabiliser system works to reduce movement, providing one of the most comfortable cruise experiences available at sea, particularly in remote destinations such as Antarctica.
Responsible, eco-friendly cruising on innovative mega-yachts The finest cruise ship we’ve ever been on Pioneering in every way, our expedition ships also employ the latest Mr J, 2018 environmental practices and technology, including energy-efficient engines and computerised dynamic positioning systems that reduce the need to anchor in fragile marine reserves. The ships we sail in the polar regions were awarded clean-ship certifications by Bureau Veritas and exceed every environmental protocol, including those set by IAATO and the Antarctic Treaty, the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).
Safety first at all times Safety comes first and foremost on our exclusively chartered vessels, all of which are equipped with the latest communication, navigation and safety equipment. This includes a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and a satellite weather system that receives real-time images of cruising conditions. English is the primary language on A&K charters, and our staff and crew educate guests on safe conduct and current conditions, both at sea and ashore. An accredited physician is available onboard in a purpose-built medical facility.
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Local cuisine ashore On A&K cultural voyages to Italy, Greece, Japan, and the Baltics, days We knew it would be wonderful ashore often include unforgettable meals at local establishments. Ranging from cooking demonstrations and lunch at a scenic farm to dining at and it exceeded our expectations signature restaurants handpicked by our culinary experts, each experience in every category affords an even deeper dive into the destination’s vibrant culture. Mr S, 2018
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Thank you for sharing your love of Antarctica, conservation awareness, and Look for this symbol for opportunities to experience passion for what you do with us A&K Philanthropy on your Luxury Expedition Cruise Mrs S, 2019 For a complete list of AKP projects, please visit akphilanthropy.org
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Iguazu Falls pre-tour extension | Four days from £3,160 Ushuaia Ushuaia post-tour extension | Three days from £1,947
Embark on an award-winning Luxury Expedition Cruise to the DRAKE PASSAGE South Shetland centrepiece of the Southern Hemisphere, extraordinary Islands Antarctica, where towering icebergs, sheer glaciers, and Danco Coast abundant wildlife make for the adventure of a lifetime
ARRIVE/DEPART ANTARCTICA AIR CRUISE EXTENSION
DAY 1: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina DAY 3: Ushuaia A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive in Argentina’s capital and transfer to your hotel, Fly to the charming port town of Ushuaia, the southernmost where you can spend the rest of the day exploring the city in the world. On arrival, enjoy a gourmet lunch at the Cruise for 10 nights aboard luxurious Le Lyrial Discover rare wildlife on a voyage ideally timed with local area at your leisure. Arakur resort, taking in panoramic city and mountain with balcony accommodation guaranteed and the peak of the austral summer Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, Buenos Aires vistas as you dine. Time and weather permitting, take a a guest capacity limited to just 199, only when guided walk in the Cerro Alarken Nature Reserve or simply Explore the Antarctic Peninsula for five action-packed DAY 2: exclusively chartered by A&K Buenos Aires relax with a cappuccino and enjoy scenic views of Ushuaia. days with excursions led by the region’s best guides Experience the Latin passion and vibrant atmosphere This afternoon, transfer to your ship and settle in for your Begin your journey with a two-night stay at luxury Enjoy an enhanced photography voyage on the that define the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, a dynamic first night onboard. Acquaint yourself with the vessel as you Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau on Alvear Avenue in 7 December departure with additional programming mecca known for its wide-ranging architectural styles, stroll across the decks, relax in the lounge, and mingle with Buenos Aires, Argentina led by dedicated A&K photo coaches contemporary and historic arts, and culinary pleasures fellow guests before your voyage. From your private balcony Sail with an exceptional crew curated by A&K, such as parrillas (steakhouses). This morning, choose Experience an A&K Philanthropy (AKP) focus on or the outside decks, soak up the views as you cruise the featuring our award-winning expedition team, an from a selection of included excursions and experience the climate change research with the 3 January departure, beautiful Beagle Channel, then head out to sea. experienced service staff and crew, and an impressive city’s best gems alongside local A&K guides. You may, for sailing with special guest and noted Antarctic Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D ratio of one staff member to every 1.3 guests example, choose a panoramic city tour followed by a tango researcher, Dr James McClintock, who leads a demonstration, or a tour focused on Buenos Aires’ lively DAYS 4 & 5: The Drake Passage Enjoy all-inclusive cruising covering on-board meals behind-the-scenes tour at US Palmer Research street art scene. In the afternoon, meet with your fellow The journey south toward Antarctica is an exciting one, and house drinks, Zodiac excursions, expedition Station (weather permitting) adventurers for a welcome cocktail reception and briefing. furthered by the knowledge of our expedition team and gear, port charges, tips, Traveller’s Valet® Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, Buenos Aires | Meals: B enrichment experts who are with you every step of the laundry service, and complimentary wifi way. Set out into the Drake Passage, an expanse of water
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Parading penguin You’ve not seen penguin until you’ve seen them in Antarctica, where you can observe behaviours DAYS 6-10: Antarctica including nesting, pebble pilfering, and their unique As the Antarctic Peninsula and its offshore islands calls known as ‘ecstatic display’ glimmer on the horizon, a sense of excitement builds. Travel in the comfort of your luxury cruiser, enjoying engaging lectures from members of the expedition team on topics ranging from birdlife to photography and history. Dependent on weather, sea, ice, and wildlife conditions, Antarctic expeditions demand spontaneity and Mesmerising geology no two are ever the same. With this in mind, your captain So much more than the glaciers, Antarctica’s dramatically diverse landscapes also include idyllic bays and expedition team carefully plan your itinerary and peppered with ice floes, narrow passages bordered by daily excursions that may include the following areas: steep cliffs, and volcanic islands with geothermal black sands Antarctic Sound: At the northernmost tip of the Antarctic mainland, this body of water features some of the best sightseeing spots on the peninsula and a proliferation of giant icebergs. Recognised for its vast numbers of bird species, the sound is home to the largest breeding colonies of Adélie penguin in Antarctica. Look forward to opportunities to land on remote islands bursting with wildlife as well as a possible chance to experience a continental landing on the northwest tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. South Shetland Islands: Antarctic research stations, remarkable history, amazing geological features, and abundant wildlife define these islands off the shore of the Antarctic Peninsula. Our expedition team Whales galore organises opportunities to visit a wide range of sites Humpback, minke, blue, and fin — just some of the including working research stations, volcanic islands, 10 species of whale found in numbers in the waters and historic areas as well as gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap surrounding Antarctica. A thrilling sight from many penguin rookeries. vantage points with A&K
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Iguazu Falls pre-tour extension Four days from £3,160 Price includes internal flights (Buenos Aires/Iguazu/Buenos Aires) Discover Iguazu Falls, visiting the Argentine and Brazilian sides of one of South America’s greatest natural wonders
Danco Coast: Bordering the South Shetland Islands photos in the stunning low light that is characteristic of LUXURY ACCOMMODATION along the Antarctic continent, the Danco Coast is famed Antarctica’s long, ethereal twilight. for its scenic waterways. Enjoying the comfort of Le Lyrial, Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D sail through some of its most photogenic channels, straits, and bays. DAYS 11 & 12: Cruising the Drake Passage Bid farewell to Antarctica and begin your voyage back to Ushuaia at the southernmost tip of Argentina. The ship’s return through the Drake Passage is an interlude for recap and reflection, allowing time to compare notes with your Ushuaia post-tour extension expert lecturers on the wildlife, history, and geology of Three days from £1,947 the White Continent. Spend time with newfound friends Le Lyrial Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, in the comfortable common areas of Le Lyrial, enjoy quiet See pages 86-91 for detailed Buenos Aires Explore the Southern Andes, venturing off-road at Lake relaxation on your own private balcony, or attend some information about Le Lyrial Neoclassical luxury with gardens Fagnano and cruising to Gabe Island for forested hikes final fascinating talks given by your captivating expedition Each day of the cruise begins with an early breakfast team. While cruising through this historic passage, followed by a morning excursion on a swift Zodiac (a you may spot various species of whale and seabird sturdy inflatable boat). Helmed by expert A&K drivers, DATES & PRICING including the elusive albatross and the giant petrel – each excursion is accompanied by lecturers and made an opportunistic predator and scavenger nicknamed INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE up of no more than 10 guests. After exciting mornings the ‘stinker’. The immense albatross is an especially discovering native species and striking terrain, return Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Category 9 stunning sight to behold. These wandering birds boast a to Le Lyrial for lunch, and to relax. Take some time Classic Deluxe Premier Prestige Premier Privilege Grand deluxe Grand privilege Owner’s wingspan of over 3.5 metres and are capable of gliding Guaranteed stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room two-room two-room three-room suite to observe the wildlife-rich waters that surround you, departure suite suite suite suite through the air for hours at a time in search of food. searching for everything from fin whale, humpback Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D 7-19 Dec 2020 £13,735 £15,360 £16,175 £22,675 £25,930 £27,555 £29,995 £34,060 £35,685 whale, and orca, to Antarctic and imperial shag. In the Early booking discount price* £11,295 £12,920 £13,735 £20,240 £23,490 £25,115 £27,555 £31,620 £33,245 afternoons, depart for your second excursion which may DAY 13: Depart Ushuaia Single supplement £9,350 £10,975 £11,625 £16,095 £19,185 £20,730 £23,005 £26,910 £28,455 include visiting a scientific research station, hiking on a Le Lyrial docks at Ushuaia this morning. After breakfast, sheltered beach packed with basking southern elephant bid a fond farewell to your crew and fellow guests before 3-15 Jan 2021 £14,545 £16,175 £16,985 £23,490 £27,555 £29,180 £30,805 £35,685 £37,310 seal, or circumnavigating colossal icebergs that serve as disembarking. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Early booking discount price* £12,110 £13,735 £14,545 £21,050 £25,115 £26,740 £28,370 £33,245 £34,870 floating homes to seal and penguin. After full days of Buenos Aires, where you connect to your international Single supplement £10,325 £11,545 £12,195 £16,910 £20,730 £22,275 £23,820 £28,455 £30,000 adventure, evenings aboard your luxury cruiser invite flight home; or join our new Ushuaia post-tour extension. you to unwind over cocktails in the cosy lounge before Meals: B Economy flights from £728 (Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires) dinner in the elegant dining room. Afterwards, recap the Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. day’s discoveries with your naturalist guides, chat on deck Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may be Journey details with fellow guests, or seize the opportunity to capture adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, This journey contains some active elements including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain, and optional challenging hikes. wildlife, ice, medical emergencies, and other conditions Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 4-9 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship. beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain
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Antarctica, South Georgia ARGENTINA SOUTH ATLANTIC & the Falkland Islands OCEAN 17 Dec 2020-5 Jan 2021 | 20 days from £17,800 (was £21,050) 13-30 Jan 2021 | 18 days from £16,985 (was £20,240) Falkland Islands South Georgia Ushuaia Island Iguazu Falls pre-tour extension | Four days from £3,160 South Shetland Islands Ushuaia post-tour extension | Three days from £1,947 DRAKE PASSAGE Experience this panoramic adventure with passionate A&K experts aboard Le Lyrial in guaranteed balcony accommodation. Explore the best of the Southern Ocean, Danco Coast including the colourful and cultural Falkland Islands, unspoiled South Georgia ARRIVE/DEPART AIR ANTARCTICA CRUISE with its incredible rookeries of king penguin, and the majesty of Antarctica EXTENSION
Search for true Antarctic penguins, like the Adélie Take in the dramatic, rare wilderness of South Georgia
DAY 1: DAY 2: A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires Arrive in Argentina’s vibrant capital city. Transfer With its open boulevards and classical buildings, to your hotel and enjoy time at your leisure. romantic and exciting Buenos Aires exudes a contagious Cruise for 15 nights (13 January departure) or 17 nights Voyage to the Falkland Islands to explore this remote Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, Buenos Aires energy. Today, explore hidden treasures with expert (17 December departure) on elegant Le Lyrial, enjoying archipelago full of cultural history and myriad wildlife A&K local guides, choosing from a selection of included guaranteed balcony accommodation and a guest Explore historic, wildlife-rich South Georgia, visiting excursions. Opt to see Buenos Aires on a guided tour capacity limited to just 199, only when exclusively spectacular king penguin colonies and legendary sites followed by a tango demonstration, or dive into the chartered by A&K that tell the story of Antarctica’s greatest explorer, edgy street art scene on a guided tour of the city’s most Begin your journey with two nights at the beautiful Park Sir Ernest Shackleton remarkable pieces. Tonight, join your fellow travellers and Hyatt Palacio Duhau on Alvear Avenue in Buenos Aires A&K staff for a welcome cocktail reception and briefing. Experience the best of Antarctica during excursions Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, Buenos Aires | Meals: B Sail with an exceptional crew hand-picked by A&K, led by an expedition team deeply in tune with the featuring our award-winning expedition team, local environment DAY 3: Ushuaia an experienced service staff and crew, and an Enjoy additional family programming on our extended Fly to the port city of Ushuaia, located at the impressive on-board ratio of one staff member to voyage (17 December departure), featuring exciting southernmost tip of South America. On arrival, enjoy every 1.3 guests workshops, events, and excursions led by our dedicated lunch at the Arakur resort and, time and weather Enjoy all-inclusive cruising covering on-board meals young explorers guides permitting, take a relaxing walk in the Cerro Alarken and house drinks, Zodiac excursions, expedition Nature Reserve, or simply sit back with a cappuccino and gear, port charges, tips, Traveller’s Valet® soak in views of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel. Later, laundry service, and complimentary wifi
26 Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 27 board Le Lyrial and settle into your stateroom where you A&K’s resident photo coach, who is on hand to share tips ANTARCTICA can savour the scenery from your own private balcony. and answer questions. The cool waters in these parts are Throughout your journey, benefit from immersive rich in krill, making them a favourite with local wildlife insight in our exciting enrichment programmes both searching for food. With the help of your naturalist guides, onboard and ashore, and an expedition team that is spot whales and seabirds from the deck of Le Lyrial. second to none. Stroll along the decks and explore the Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D Best of the common spaces as you get know your luxury cruiser and home for the next 15 nights. You may even want to toast Southern Ocean to your journey in the bar with your fellow guests. Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and Antarctica – the stars of the Southern DAY 4: Cruising the South Atlantic As you sail east for the Falkland Islands, your expedition Ocean – are characterised by panoramic team kicks off an informal series of enlightening daily discussions on the flora and fauna, geology, and history views and abundant wildlife. These are of the region. These lectures span diverse topics such some of the highlights you may as seabirds and penguins of the Southern Ocean, South Georgia Island the formation of sea ice over thousands of years, and A remarkable wildlife wonderland, this glaciated experience when you visit personal accounts of living and working in Antarctica. island is home to 30 species of birds – twice as Photography enthusiasts especially enjoy working with many as in Antarctica – including 450,000 pairs of king penguin
Legendary exploration An incredible family programme In Grytviken, visit the gravesite of famed polar Cruise on our 17 December holiday expedition explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose courageous and enjoy special family programming for all ages, expeditions defined Antarctica’s Heroic Age led by dedicated A&K young explorers guides
Unparalleled Antarctica Expert photography coaching Renowned for its extraordinary geology and wildlife, On every A&K voyage, opt to enjoy photo the White Continent boasts treasures that include programming, led by A&K’s dedicated professional Deception Island and the photogenic Lemaire Channel, photographers and designed for all skill levels also known as ‘Kodak Alley’
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DAYS 8-10: South Georgia South Georgia is a nearly submerged continuation of the Andes mountain range, and your days here are spent exploring its glacier-carved coves and rugged shores. Weather and ice conditions determine our schedule, which may include stops along the northeast coastline of the island and opportunities to see the nesting albatross, as well as vast colonies of king penguin and Southern elephant seal. You may also visit iconic historic sites alongside an A&K historian, where you learn about the whaling era; the Heroic Age of polar exploration; and Antarctica’s greatest explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, who is buried here on South Georgia Island at Grytviken. Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D
DAYS 11 & 12: Cruising the Scotia Sea itinerary includes the Antarctic Peninsula and a number of During your time cruising the Scotia Sea – filled with the South Shetland Islands. Deeply familiar with the region, marine mammals and fish – your enrichment specialists your A&K expedition team plots landings that offer the best recap your adventures in South Georgia. Learn more about opportunities to see the continent’s iconic wildlife, including gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguin as well as a wide this fascinating continent, from the terrain to the hardy variety of whale and seal species. Antarctica’s spectacular wildlife that inhabits it, in engaging lectures. Informative geography reveals sherbet-coloured glaciers, snowy mountain discussions with your expedition team lend further peaks, and iceberg-lined channels and bays. Observe wildlife context to your observations, ensuring your experience on the coastline and in the waters, all from the comfort of reaches far beyond that of most travellers. your private balcony and the outer decks of your ship. Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D
DAYS 16 & 17: Cruising the Drake Passage Bid farewell to Antarctica as Le Lyrial heads north for Ushuaia. Enjoy more opportunities to watch the wildlife while reflecting on an incredible journey. Le Lyrial | Meals: B L D
DAY 18: Depart Ushuaia After breakfast, depart from Ushuaia. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires, where you connect to your flight home. Meals: B DAYS 13-15: Antarctica Antarctica’s many magical displays include gargantuan Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may icebergs, mountains thrusting out of the ocean, and be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including glaciers curling from the tops of seaside cliffs. Arrive weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies, and other today on the shores of the incredible White Continent for conditions beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion exciting days of exploration. Conditions permitting, your of the captain
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Experience an epic family adventure on our 17 December 2020 holiday expedition Iguazu Falls pre-tour extension Four days from £3,160 Perfectly timed for the ultimate winter break Price includes internal flights (Buenos Aires/Iguazu/Buenos Aires) Discover Iguazu Falls, visiting the Argentine and Brazilian Our experts designed this voyage to coincide ideally with sides of one of South America’s greatest natural wonders the school holidays, so that families can enjoy an exciting adventure with minimal days out of school. We’ve also built in two extra days in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands for added exploration as well as special festivities for an unforgettable winter at sea. Meet our young explorers guides LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Selected for their depth of experience and skill in working with young people, A&K’s dedicated young explorers guides deliver an exciting programme of activities designed for all age groups. Twice-daily activities include everything from nautical knot-tying with a former British Royal Ushuaia post-tour extension Marine Commando, kids-only scavenger hunts, deep-sea Three days from £1,947 presentations with a marine biologist, and a photo-coaching Le Lyrial Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, workshop just for teens. See pages 86-91 for detailed Buenos Aires Explore the Southern Andes, venturing off-road at Lake information about Le Lyrial Neoclassical luxury with gardens Fagnano, and cruising to Gabe Island for forested hikes Highlights of A&K’s 20-day holiday voyage Enjoy everything featured on our 18-day voyage plus DATES & PRICING additional days in the Falkland Islands and Antarctica INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE as well as special family programming led by young Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Category 9 explorers guides Classic Deluxe Premier Prestige Premier Privilege Grand deluxe Grand privilege Owner’s Guaranteed stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room two-room two-room three-room suite Look forward to exciting days at sea for all ages with departure suite suite suite suite activities that include dissecting squid, creating Japanese fish prints, photography workshops led by A&K’s resident 17 Dec 2020– £21,050 £23,490 £24,710 £33,245 £38,935 £41,375 £44,630 £51,135 £52,760 photo coach, and a special visit to the ship’s high-tech 5 Jan 2021 bridge to see the crew in action Early booking discount price* £17,800 £20,240 £21,460 £29,995 £35,685 £38,125 £41,375 £47,880 £49,505 Single supplement £15,200 £17,070 £17,155 £24,550 £29,915 £32,275 £35,365 £41,545 £43,090 Embark on special excursions designed for our youngest Child (7-18) sharing with £10,890 £12,110 £12,675 For more details, please contact A&K explorers including a visit to a sheep-shearing farm and adult(s) – includes additional family programming the local museum in Port Stanley, a kids-only Zodiac ride, and a lesson with a naturalist guide 13-30 Jan 2021 £20,240 £22,675 £23,895 £32,435 £38,125 £40,565 £43,815 £50,320 £51,945 Early booking discount price* £16,985 £19,425 £20,645 £29,180 £34,870 £37,310 £40,565 £47,070 £48,695 Celebrate an unforgettable Christmas and New Year’s Single supplement £14,635 £16,420 £17,395 £23,740 £29,185 £31,460 £34,550 £40,730 £41,625 Eve with Zodiac rides past breaching whale, hikes along snowy penguin ‘highways’, and spirited festivities on Economy flights from £728 (Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires) luxurious Le Lyrial
Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. 17 Dec 2020 holiday voyage includes two additional days in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. View full 20-day itinerary at abercrombiekent.co.uk. Journey details This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain, and optional challenging hikes. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 4-9 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.
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GREENLAND SEA Reykjavík post-tour extension | Four days from £3,898 Scoresby Sound
Voyage in guaranteed balcony accommodation onboard Le Boreal NORWEGIAN to pristine Arctic islands, visiting Norway’s polar bear haven of SEA Húsavík Svalbard, an Inuit village on Greenland’s Scoresby Sound, Grundarfjörður Reykjavík and Iceland’s verdant West Fjords ICELAND NORWAY ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE Oslo
31 JUL: 1 AUG: A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive Oslo, Norway Oslo to Longyearbyen, Svalbard Arrive in Oslo, Norway’s capital city and your gateway to Board an early morning charter flight to Longyearbyen, the Arctic, where you are met and escorted to your hotel. on the island of Spitsbergen, the capital of Svalbard. Cruise for 13 nights through the Arctic’s wildest Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, This evening, join fellow guests for a cocktail reception. This sovereign Arctic archipelago of Norway is one of the regions on luxurious Le Boreal, enjoying guaranteed including the polar bear haven of Svalbard, where Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen most remote groups of islands on the planet, with nearly balcony accommodation, available only when A&K enjoys unrestricted access to landing sites due to two-thirds of its surface covered in luminous glaciers. exclusively chartered by A&K our impressive maximum capacity of just 199 guests Tour the tiny town and its Arctic Museum. This afternoon,
Sail with A&K’s award-winning expedition team, Cruise to the remote east coast of Greenland and board your expedition cruiser. including a geologist, historian, ornithologist, botanist, explore Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, Scoresby Sound, Le Boreal | Meals: B L D and marine biologist, as well as a team of field naturalists and the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit 2-5 AUG: Cruising the Svalbard Archipelago and Zodiac driver-guides Discover North Iceland and the whale-watching village Very few people get the opportunity to view the remote Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, complete with on-board of Húsavík, where you can experience a private, wilderness of the Svalbard Islands. The exquisite meals and house drinks, Zodiac excursions, behind-the-scenes tour of the renowned Húsavík assortment of flora that peppers this barren landscape expedition gear, port charges, tips, Traveller’s Valet® Whale Museum attracts an incredibly rich variety of birds, as well as laundry service, and complimentary wifi polar bear, walrus, and Svalbard reindeer. Observe these Visit Iceland’s West Fjords, exploring the village of animals in their natural habitat, among the shimmering Benefit from expert photography guidance, Grundarfjörður and Snæfellsnes Peninsula with lectures and workshops given by a dedicated glaciers and craggy mountain peaks. The primary A&K photo-coach objective of this voyage is to search for polar bear as they roam in their natural habitat. Cruising on A&K’s exclusive charter limited to just 199 guests grants us a
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Svalbard archipelago The polar bear haven of isolated Svalbard in Norway is a place A&K guests get to explore fully, thanks to our limited passenger capacity of just 199
Ittoqqortoormiit village A remote settlement of Greenland, this tiny, vibrant village offers unique culture and a chance to meet husky sled dogs
6 & 7 AUG: Cruising the Arctic Ocean As Le Boreal glides towards Greenland, spend time sharing observations with newfound friends and your expedition team. Take part in engaging discussions and attend lectures to add contextual knowledge to the wonders you observe. Le Boreal | Meals: B L D
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8-10 AUG: Scoresby Sound & Ittoqqortoormiit 12 AUG: Húsavík, Iceland LUXURY ACCOMMODATION EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY village, Greenland Arrive in the picturesque town of Húsavík and While crossing the Greenland Sea and cruising along the visit the Húsavík Whale Museum, supported by A&K Arctic ice edge, your expedition team prepares you for Philanthropy. The museum is one of the world’s foremost the world’s largest island: Greenland. Arrive at its rarely centres for research into whale and their habitat. After, visited east coast by the Scoresby Sound, the largest fjord choose to embark on a scenic whale-watching tour system in the world, which is yours to explore for the next followed by free time in Húsavík, or set off for Goðafoss three days. Embark on Zodiac excursions through the Falls and geothermal Lake Mývatn. In the evening, gather fjord’s intricate network, taking in its islands and icebergs, with your expedition team and fellow guests for a special and searching for its animal residents, including the musk farewell reception and dinner. Le Boreal Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, ox and reindeer. Ice conditions permitting, disembark for Le Boreal | Meals: B L D Reykjavík post-tour extension a visit to the small settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit – one of See pages 92-95 for detailed Oslo Gardermoen Four days from £3,898 information about this luxury ship Sleek and convenient airport hotel the most isolated villages in Greenland. 13 AUG: West Fjords & Grundarfjörður Visit the world’s most northerly capital city and Le Boreal | Meals: B L D Explore the glacier-carved terrain of Iceland’s West choose from experiences in the rugged South Shore Fjords and Drangajökull, its northernmost glacier. and Golden Circle Visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, one of the first in Iceland. Then, choose from excursions that include exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its stunning glacially formed peak, taking a boat tour and fresh sushi adventure around an archipelago teeming DATES & PRICING with exotic birds, and hiking over the region’s lava trails that are steeped in Viking lore. INCLUDES ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE Le Boreal | Meals: B L D Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Premier Superior Prestige Premier Prestige Owner’s 14 AUG: Depart Reykjavík departure stateroom stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room suite two-room suite suite This morning, disembark Le Boreal in Reykjavík and 11 AUG: Cruising the Denmark Strait 31 Jul–14 Aug 2020 £14,630 £16,660 £17,475 £18,285 £24,790 £29,265 £31,700 £35,765 transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or Relax at sea as we traverse the narrow strip of water that Early booking discount price* £13,410 £15,440 £16,255 £17,070 £23,570 £28,045 £30,480 £34,545 continue to explore Iceland with a Reykjavík extension. separates Greenland from Iceland, and connects the Arctic Single supplement £10,675 £12,195 £12,805 £13,415 £21,950 £26,260 £28,575 £32,435 Meals: B Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Continue in-depth conversations Economy flights from £402 (Oslo/Longyearbyen) with your expedition team and fellow voyagers. Watch for Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may be seabirds and whale from the deck as you enjoy insightful adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. lectures given by your enrichment team. wildlife, ice, medical emergencies, and other conditions Journey details Le Boreal | Meals: B L D beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain. This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain, and optional challenging hikes. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 5-8 include butler service aboard the ship.
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Ultimate Iceland & GREENLAND Greenland Cruise ICELAND 13-27 Aug 2020 | 15 days from £13,555 (was £14,775) Westfjords Reykjavík DENMARK STRAIT Reykjavík post-tour extension | Four days from £3,654 Kangerlussuaq Westman Embark on a thrilling expedition to awe-inspiring Iceland and Nuuk Islands Greenland to discover spectacular landscapes, fascinating Narsaq communities, and a treasure trove of Viking culture Lindenow Fjord Qaqortoq
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13 AUG: Arrive Reykjavík, Iceland your Zodiac for a close-up view of Surtsey volcanic A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive in stylish Reykjavík and transfer to your hotel. island, Iceland’s southernmost point and a UNESCO Set off on walking tours of the city centre before gathering World Heritage Site. Continue along Iceland’s western Cruise for 12 nights through the Arctic’s wildest regions Explore vast landscapes including the geologically rich in the evening for a welcome reception. waterways, exploring the rugged, remote coastlines of on luxurious Le Boreal, enjoying guaranteed balcony Westman archipelago, ice-covered Lindenow Fjord, Hotel Borg & Hotel Apotek the stunning Westfjords from the comfort of Le Boreal. accommodation and a guest capacity limited to just and Prince Christian Sound We plan to explore the areas of Breiðafjörður and 199, only when exclusively chartered by A&K 14 AUG: Reykjavík Ísafjörður with possible highlights to include visits to Discover fascinating Viking history and trace the steps Despite being a small capital city, Reykjavík is vibrant and Dynjandi waterfall, Flatey Island, and Látrabjarg. Sail with A&K’s award-winning expedition team, of Erik the Red, visiting ancient archaeological sites packed with eye-catching art, buzzing restaurants and including a geologist, historian, ornithologist, botanist, such as the ruins at Hvalsey and the explorer’s Le Boreal | Meals: B L D historic treasures. Enjoy a morning at your leisure and marine biologist, as well as field naturalists and homestead at Brattahlíð to explore these colourful surroundings. After lunch, Zodiac driver-guides Visit remote Greenlandic communities such as board Le Boreal, your luxury mega-yacht. Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, complete with on-board Qaqortoq and Narsaq to learn about their culture Le Boreal | Meals: B L D meals and house drinks, Zodiac excursions, expedition and traditional lifestyles gear, port charges, tips, Traveller’s Valet® laundry 15-17 AUG: The Westman Islands & Westfjords Tour the faraway city of Nuuk, abundant in historic service, and complimentary wifi For the next three days, explore Iceland’s iconic southern and cultural treasures volcanoes and western fjords. Arrive in the volcanic Benefit from expert photography guidance with lectures Explore with A&K experts, learning from immersive archipelago of the Westman Islands. Visit Heimaey and workshops led by a dedicated A&K photo-coach lectures and discussions throughout your voyage (Home Island) with its village and farmhouse ruins dating back to 650 AD. Conditions permitting, board
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Cruising the Denmark Strait THE ARCTIC Relish a day at sea, watching for wildlife while crossing the relatively narrow Denmark Strait that connects the Arctic Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. Spot seabirds and whale from the deck in between thought-provoking lectures presented by A&K’s expedition team. Later, Best of Iceland gather for the captain’s reception and gala dinner. Le Boreal | Meals: B L D & Greenland Lush landscapes and icy fjords, traditional communities, lively cities, and remarkable Viking history – richly diverse Iceland and Greenland deliver a spectrum of experiences. These are among our favourites Icelandic landscapes Experience the vibrant, otherworldly landscapes of Iceland including the verdant Westman Islands
Diverse Arctic wildlife Musk ox, humpback whale, polar bear, Arctic fox 19 AUG: Lindenow Fjord, Greenland – you can observe these species and more across Arrive the next day on Greenland’s Lindenow Fjord the rich, wild expanses of Iceland and Greenland complex. Soak in the views from the ship as your on-board geologist explains how the fjord was formed. Embark on a Zodiac excursion amid towering mountains and spectacular glacial scenery. Enjoy a nature walk, observing the fascinating plants that exist between the different moraines. Le Boreal | Meals: B L D
20-23 AUG: South Greenland Viking history Explore Greenland’s southern coast, inland waterways, Follow in the footsteps of Vikings when you visit and remote villages for the next few days. Retrace the Greenland’s Ericksfjord and Erik the Red’s early colonisation trail of Erik the Red, who founded Brattahlíð, established in the 10th century the first European settlement on Greenland. Track Greenland’s history of exploration which ultimately led to the discovery of North America. Based on conditions, your captain and expedition team determine the day’s best excursions, which may include: Prince Christian Sound: Connecting the North Atlantic with the Labrador Sea, this stunning fjord stretches for nearly 100 kilometres and features sheer cliffs that reach as high as 975 metres. Conditions permitting, visit Unnartoq hot springs; Qaqortoq: The area surrounding this village has been inhabited for more than 4,300 years. Today, Qaqortoq is still supported by a traditional subsistence economy. Visit the museum which was formerly the village blacksmith Greenlandic towns Glacial wonderlands forge, Mindebrønden (a memorial fountain) which depicts Explore the unique coastal towns and Discover spectacular, glacier-carved whale spouting water, and the Stone & Man project, an settlements of Greenland, including inlets such as Greenland’s massive the picturesque capital of Nuuk Lindenow Fjord open-air art gallery;
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Le Boreal See pages 92-95 for detailed information about this luxury ship, exclusively chartered by A&K to offer staterooms and suites with a guaranteed balcony
Hotel Borg Hotel Apotek Art Deco landmark with a Art Nouveau-inspired sleek modern style in the boutique hotel with an heart of Reykjavík ideal downtown location
Hvalsey Ruin: This UNESCO World Heritage Site 24 AUG: Nuuk 26 AUG: Kangerlussuaq & Reykjavík EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY in the Eastern Settlement region (Eystribyggð) was Nuuk has the dual distinction of being both the world’s After an on-board breakfast this morning, disembark Le first inhabited by Erik the Red’s uncle. Also known as smallest and most northerly capital city. Today, explore Boreal in Kangerlussuaq and board your charter flight Qaqortukulooq, it is considered southern Greenland’s this unique and surprising metropolis with visits to for your return to Reykjavík. Upon arrival, transfer to best-preserved Norse site; Nuuk Cathedral, the Nuuk Katuaq (cultural centre), and your hotel. You may wish to take advantage of the long the art museum. In addition to this, enjoy a visit to the summertime days to explore more of the Icelandic city. Narsaq: Dating back to 1000 AD, this colourful fishing National Museum which features the extraordinarily Hotel Borg | Meals: B L village was originally a trading post due to its deep-water well-preserved 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies that 27 AUG: port. Present-day Narsaq is still supported primarily by its were found in an icy tomb dated to 1475. Back onboard Depart Reykjavík fishing industry and sheep farming. The local population your expedition cruiser, gather with your fellow travellers After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for stands at just over 1,500, making the town Greenland’s and A&K’s expedition team for a farewell reception and your return flight home. Reykjavík post-tour extension ninth-largest community; dinner to commemorate an unforgettable voyage. Meals: B Four days from £3,654 Le Boreal | Meals: B L D Visit the world’s most northerly capital and choose from a Eriksfjord: Erik the Red chose to settle on this beautiful Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including range of engaging experiences in the rugged South Shore fjord. Visit his Brattahlíð homestead and the first 25 AUG: West Greenland weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies, and other and Golden Circle Christian church in the western hemisphere. Brattahlíð Today, explore the spectacular fjords of West Greenland. also served as an important launching point for the first conditions beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion Cruise through towering icebergs on a Zodiac excursion of the captain voyages to North America. before landing for a walk across high Arctic tundra, alive with wildflowers and migrating seabirds. Another Each day of your cruise begins with a hearty breakfast. momentous event awaits as you cross the Arctic Circle This is followed by morning and afternoon Zodiac DATES & PRICING then revel in the celebrations that follow. INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE excursions accompanied by our expert A&K naturalist Le Boreal | Meals: B L D driver-guides and no more than 10 guests. You may also Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 enjoy a guided kayaking excursion along iceberg-studded Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Premier Superior Prestige Premier Prestige Owner’s shores. After full days of exploring, unwind aboard luxury departure stateroom stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room suite two-room suite suite Le Boreal, enjoying tea or hand-crafted cocktails on deck 13-27 Aug 2020 £14,775 £16,805 £17,620 £18,435 £24,935 £29,410 £31,850 £35,915 as you savour the beauty of this destination. Enjoy dinner Early booking discount price* £13,555 £15,590 £16,400 £17,215 £23,720 £28,190 £30,630 £34,695 in your chosen restaurant and take time to recap the day’s Single supplement £10,675 £12,195 £12,585 £13,415 £21,950 £26,260 £28,575 £32,435 most inspiring moments with your expedition team and fellow guests. Economy flights from £549 (Kangerlussuaq/Reykjavík)
Le Boreal | Meals: B L D Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Journey details This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain, and optional challenging hikes. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 5-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.
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BERING ARCTIC SEA Little Diomede OCEAN The Northwest Passage: Nome Point Barrow
From Greenland to the Bering Sea ALASKA GREENLAND 24 Aug-16 Sep 2020 | 24 days from £26,785 (was £30,040) Herschel Island Anchorage Beechey Island Alyeska BAFFIN Uummannaq Fjords Alaska post-tour extension | Four days from £2,679 Ulukhaktok BAY Disko Bay/ ‘Smoking Hills’/ Pond Inlet Ilulissat Franklin Bay Johansen Fort Ross Join A&K’s world-class expedition team on a cruise through the rarely traversed GULF OF Bay Northwest Passage – an extraordinary voyage from western Greenland to Nome, ALASKA Kangerlussuaq Gjoa Haven Alaska, that follows in the footsteps of the greatest explorers
ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE From Montreal EXTENSION CANADA
24 AUG: Place d’Armes, and Saint Jacques Street with its notable A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive Montreal, Canada Upon arrival in Montreal, transfer to your hotel. Victorian architecture. As another option, you may take Enjoy time at your leisure to relax or explore the city a guided walking tour through the city’s downtown Cruise for 21 nights through the Arctic’s wildest regions Embark on a rare voyage to the Northwest Passage independently, with our staff available at the A&K area, traversing its ‘Underground City’, Sainte Catherine on luxurious Le Boreal, enjoying guaranteed balcony in the footsteps of legendary explorers, sailing from hospitality desk to assist with arrangements. Street, and Quartier des Spectacles, the city’s premier accommodation and a guest capacity limited to just Greenland to the Canadian Arctic, then to the Gather tonight with your A&K expedition team for a entertainment district. 199, only when exclusively chartered by A&K Bering Sea and Alaska welcome dinner and introduction to the AKP art auction. Four Seasons Hotel Montreal | Meals: B Four Seasons Hotel Montreal | Meals: D Sail with A&K’s award-winning expedition team, Explore the west coast of Greenland, where you can 26 AUG: Kangerlussuaq, Western Greenland including a geologist, historian, ornithologist, botanist, cruise iceberg-studded fjords and visit with local Inuit 25 AUG: Montreal Transfer to the airport for an early morning charter and marine biologist, as well as field naturalists and in their villages Today, explore this modern Canadian city with a choice flight to Western Greenland. Arrive this afternoon at Zodiac driver-guides Marvel at wonders such as the Ilulissat Icefjord, a of engaging tours. Enjoy a panoramic city tour, beginning Kangerlussuaq, a fjord at the edge of the Greenland Ice Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, complete with on-board UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Franklin Bay’s with a guided visit of Notre-Dame Basilica, then pausing Sheet and a strategic Allied stronghold during World meals and house drinks, Zodiac excursions, expedition ‘Smoking Hills’ at the scenic summit of Mount Royal and sampling War II. Later on, board your luxury expedition mega- gear, port charges, tips, Traveller’s Valet® laundry the city’s fabled bagels. You may opt instead to explore yacht, Le Boreal. Throughout your voyage, expand Delve into the remote Yukon territory at Herschel service, and complimentary wifi Island where the Arctic whaling industry once thrived multicultural Old Montreal, enjoying the beautiful your knowledge both on the ship and ashore, with an vistas of Mount Royal before proceeding to Little Italy immersive enrichment programme led by your award- Benefit from expert photography guidance with lectures Take advantage of A&K internal flights to and workshops led by a dedicated A&K photo-coach and its open-air Jean Talon Market. As an alternative, winning expedition team. In the evening, join fellow Kangerlussuaq and Anchorage, conveniently explore Old Montreal on foot, learning about its French guests and crew members for a cocktail reception. beginning and ending your journey in North America and English Heritage. Visit Jacques-Cartier Square, Le Boreal | Meals: B L D
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Western Greenland THE ARCTIC In 1906, polar explorer Roald Amundsen became The ‘Smoking Hills’ the first person to successfully navigate the entire Franklin Bay in the Northwest Territories is Northwest Passage. We begin as he did, venturing along home to the ‘Smoking Hills’, a rare geological Greenland’s stunning West Coast and north into Baffin phenomenon marked by a red-hot Martian Best of the Bay for the next five days. Your captain and expedition landscape and effusive smoke team determine the day’s best excursions, which may include the following areas: Northwest Passage Bookended by two oceans, this enormous Sisimiut: Above the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut is the northernmost city in Greenland able to maintain a passage showcases the northern coast year-round, ice-free port. It is also the southernmost town with sufficient snow for dogsledding in winter and of North America and its rare Arctic spring. Visit the local museum and enjoy an Inuit sea waterways, wildlife, geology, and kayak demonstration; communities. These are among the highlights you can experience with A&K
Ulukhaktok culture On the shores of remote Ulukhaktok in Canada’s Northwest Territories, guests receive a warm welcome from this Inuit community, complete with traditional food and dancing
Disko Bay & Ilulissat: Cruise into the wide inlet of Ilulissat Icefjord A UNESCO World Heritage Site off the coast Disko Bay, first explored by Erik the Red in 985 AD of Greenland and one of the most active glaciers when he established the earliest Norse settlements in in the world, which you can explore in our Zodiac Western Greenland. Discover the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the mouth of one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world, Sermeq AKP auction Kujalleq. While among these spectacular icebergs, listen Support local Arctic for the sounds of the calving ice-stream. Take a walking communities by participating in tour of Ilulissat, visit its local history museum, and meet an on-board A&K Philanthropy with villagers to learn about life in this harsh Arctic auction featuring works of art region. Conditions permitting, board a local vessel for made by local artisans and craftspeople an iceberg cruise of Disko Bay; Uummannaq Fjords: Located north of Ilulissat, this network boasts a geological wonder teeming with marine life. Visit Karrat to enjoy views of the iceberg- studded bay and discover the remains of ancient huts, built by Thule hunters (ancestors of the Inuit) more than 500 years ago: Kullorsuaq: Translated as ‘Big Thumb’ in the native Kalaallisut, the name pays homage to Devil’s Thumb, a nearby prominent mountain. Kullorsuaq remains one of the most traditional hunting, fishing, and trading villages in Greenland. Le Boreal | Meals: B L D
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1-8 SEP: Nunavut, Canada & the huge silhouette of Cape Riley. Try to imagine what Victoria Island: Cruise along the south coast of Victoria 10-12 SEP: Herschel Island & the Yukon Territory the Canadian Arctic Archipelago Captain Franklin saw here in Erebus Harbour, where he Island, which straddles both Nunavut and the Northwest During a long mapping expedition in 1826, Captain Cruise into the Canadian Arctic Archipelago of took shelter for two years before his ill-fated attempt to Territories, voyaging through Queen Maud Gulf, Franklin was the first European to lay eyes on this unique Nunavut, where you begin your journey to the heart conquer the Northwest Passage. See the wooden grave Dease Strait, and Coronation Gulf. Expedition stops island at the northernmost point of the Yukon Territory. of the Northwest Passage. As Le Boreal winds through markers for three of Franklin’s men, now bleached by may include the Jenny Lind Island bird sanctuary and Named by him, Herschel Island is a bear-populated these legendary channels and inlets, A&K’s enrichment the sun, and visit the cenotaph memorial erected in Johansen Bay, which is home to the remains of a nomadic landmark in the West Arctic and, in the years since, has specialists spark captivating discussions that enhance Franklin’s memory. An unforgettable experience that is trapper base camp. Your expedition team may also lead served as a whaling station, a relay station, and a refuge your discovery. Your crew and expedition team determine both fascinating and poignant; you to Ulukhaktok (Holman village) in Queen’s Bay for for travellers. Across the seasons, the island supports the best itinerary based on weather, sea, ice, and wildlife Fort Ross: An abandoned trading post on the tip of an unforgettable visit with the local Inuit people. Only numerous species of wildlife including musk ox and conditions. Exciting excursions may include: Somerset Island, Fort Ross was founded in 1937 as a place in contact with the rest of the world since the middle of Arctic fox. It is also one of the only places on Earth where Pond Inlet: At the Northern end of Baffin Island, Pond for trappers to barter Arctic fox pelts in exchange for food the 19th century, the people of Holman still practise a you may see grizzly bear, black bear, and polar bear, the Inlet (known as Mittimatalik meaning ‘the place of and necessities. Explore the remaining wooden buildings traditional lifestyle. Experience a warm welcome with last of which live along the ice edge in summer. Evidence Mittima’s grave’) is the gateway to the Northwest Passage of the post, which closed in 1948, and learn about the drum dances, taste fresh char fish and bannock rings of the island’s whaling culture and Thule predecessors and a rich archaeological site. After clearing customs challenges of life in such a barren landscape. Perhaps take (fried dough) prepared over an open fire, and tour the remain along the coastline. formalities for Nunavut, embark on a shore excursion to a Zodiac excursion, keeping a sharp watch out for local town’s art centre. There, discover Ulukhaktok’s beautiful Le Boreal | Meals: B L D this area once inhabited by the ancient Thule. Visit the wildlife and learning about residents from our expert printmaking tradition as well as carvings, hats made Nattinnak Visitor’s Centre or Toonoonik Sahoonik Co-op, naturalist guides; of coveted qiviut (musk ox wool), and traditional ulus, where you can shop for soapstone artisan carvings, half-moon-shaped knives used to prepare food and skins. Gjøa Haven: During his first attempt to cross the Le Boreal | Meals: B L D beautiful wall hangings, and other handcrafted goods; Northwest Passage on his ship Gjøa, Roald Amundsen Lancaster Sound: Situated between Devon Island and used this natural harbour as a respite while waiting for 9 SEP: Franklin Bay & the ‘Smoking Hills’ Baffin Island, this body of water forms the eastern ice conditions to improve. For two years, he lived with the In the Northwest Territories at Franklin Bay, explore entrance to the Parry Channel and the Northwest Passage. Netsilik Inuits, learning their skills for survival and more a landscape traversed by only a few others before you. It’s also home to a rich abundance of Arctic cod that efficient Arctic travel, which would later prove invaluable See the spectacular and enormous ‘Smoking Hills’, cliffs attracts a seasonal population of sea birds and marine in his successful South Pole expedition; of bituminous shale that endlessly combust and burn. mammals to the site. Beluga and endangered bowhead This rare geological phenomenon has likely been 13 & 14 SEP: Cruising the Beaufort & Chukchi Seas whale, ringed and bearded seal, as well as northern occurring for millennia, with layers of the relatively Typically dense with ice floes and fog, the Beaufort Sea fulmar, black guillemot, and Arctic tern are among some unstable mineral jarosite covering these hills. When the opens up a coastal pass that is over 95 kilometres wide of the wildlife inhabiting this area; mineral comes into contact with cold air, it becomes from August to September. From here, Le Boreal red-hot and produces a thick, black smoke – a fantastic cruises into the US and into Point Barrow, Alaska Beechey Island: This island is defined by historic sight that is similar to the smoky fumaroles produced by (US Customs clearance only). Sailing in the comfort of moments in Arctic exploration and is best known for volcanoes, yet much rarer. your luxury cruiser, participate in exciting talks led by providing a safe haven to British explorer Sir John Le Boreal | Meals: B L D your expedition team. Still hunted by local Inuit people Franklin in 1845. Look east towards Resolute Bay and
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15 SEP: Little Diomede, Alaska Le Boreal Continue cruising through the Bering Sea to Little See pages 92-95 for detailed information about this luxury ship, exclusively chartered by A&K to offer staterooms and suites, Diomede, an island between Alaska and Russia at the edge each with a guaranteed balcony of the International Dateline. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise to the island where the Ingalikmiut maintain a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing, and egg gathering. In line with custom and necessity, the Ingalikmiut also use seal, walrus, and polar bear hides to trade and make clothing. The Northwest Passage: Le Boreal | Meals: B L D
16 SEP: Nome an unparalleled legacy of exploration Arrive and disembark in Nome, Alaska, among the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal wildest reaches of mainland America and the final Newly opened in 2019, a luxurious modern hotel with a spa and prime location in Montreal’s Golden Mile Square. To sail the sea route linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a goal that has fired the imaginations destination of the Iditarod dogsled competition. Gold of seafaring explorers and traders for centuries. As with the search for the source of the Nile or the can still be mined here, and you can try panning for it. EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY Alternatively, experience a dogsled demonstration and a city of Troy, the quest to conquer the once-indomitable Northwest Passage is the stuff of legend stop at the Bering Sea Land Bridge National Monument visitor’s centre. After lunch at Old St Joe’s Church, enjoy Lure of the Arctic grail and 1854. However, McClure used both boat and sledge time at your leisure in downtown Nome. Transfer to the Courage, skill, perseverance, and a lot of luck were all to complete his journey, and it was not until Norwegian airport for your chartered internal flight to Anchorage. once prerequisites for anyone attempting to conquer the polar explorer Amundsen finished a three-year From there, either continue on to your homebound flight Northwest Passage, some 800 kilometres north of the expedition in 1906 that someone finally crossed or join the Alaska post-tour extension. Arctic Circle. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the passage entirely by water. It would take until 1969 Meals: B L Alaska post-tour extension this daunting feat was finally accomplished. for the first commercial vessel to successfully navigate the journey. Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only, and may be Four days from £2,679 Since then, no more than a few thousand hearty souls adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, Discover epic Alaska as you ascend Mount Alyeska have completed the entire route. While it remains an A fascinating landscape wildlife, ice, medical emergencies, and other conditions by cable car, cruise Prince William Sound, and enjoy beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain exclusive club, it’s one A&K invites you to join in 2020. A&K expedition team member Ralph Eshelman shares a guided visit at a renowned museum his passion for this passage and its place in the greater “The Northwest Passage is a unique voyage that can scheme of east-west exploration. “As a maritime be done only with a specific vessel during a very short historian and geologist, this part of the world fascinates period of the year,” notes A&K captain Etienne Garcia. me,” Eshelman says. “Most folks don’t realise that the “It’s a historical voyage in the wake of great explorers Northwest Passage is actually a series of several different DATES & PRICING such as Roald Amundsen and Robert McClure. passages, not just one. Ice conditions often influence
INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE Altogether, this makes for a very special cruise.” exactly where the ‘passage’ may be.
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Over the last four centuries, countless explorers sought “Some of the oldest rocks on Earth are found here. Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Premier Superior Prestige Premier Prestige Owner’s departure stateroom stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room suite two-room suite suite to traverse this passage, battling with the shifting ice for Amazingly, despite the cold, there are fossils of dinosaurs the sake of crown and commerce, but never achieved and trees that tell a story of a once-warmer climate. In 24 Aug-16 Sep 2020 £30,040 £33,290 £34,915 £36,545 £44,265 £51,175 £52,805 £62,560 success. Many turned back due to ferocious weather or the absence of vegetation today, these rocks are clearly Early booking discount price* £26,785 £30,040 £31,665 £33,290 £41,015 £47,925 £49,550 £59,305 intractable ice, while a few likely regretted not having visible. When the snow and ice recede, a glimpse of a Single supplement £20,730 £23,170 £24,390 £25,610 £36,690 £43,250 £44,715 £54,065 done so – including captain Sir John Franklin whose lost geological wonderland that few travellers ever witness expedition remains one of the most mysterious of the age is revealed.” Economy flights from £2,398 (Montreal/Kangerlussuaq; Nome/Anchorage) of exploration. Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. The voyage of a lifetime Journey details The journey was at last successfully completed by Join us to explore first-hand alongside our remarkable This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain, and optional challenging hikes. McClure, an Irishman in command of the British ship expedition team on The Northwest Passage: From Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 5-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship. Investigator, who crossed from west to east between 1850 Greenland to the Bering Sea.
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Combine three voyages for one extraordinary 2020 Arctic expedition DAYS 1-15 | 31 JUL-14 AUG DAYS 16-27 | 15-26 AUG
Imagine exploring a sweeping arc at the top of the world and five distinct Arctic Arctic Cruise Adventure: Ultimate Iceland regions – the wild Svalbard archipelago, stunning Iceland, magical Greenland, the In Search of the Polar Bear & Greenland Cruise remote Canadian Arctic, and vast Bering Sea – on one all-encompassing adventure Marvel at geological wonders and the majestic polar Cruise to breath-taking locations from the western with the leaders in luxury expedition cruising. Join us on the voyage of a lifetime, bear on a voyage to a magnificent archipelago and fjords of Iceland to glaciers, villages, the rarely visited east coast of Greenland and archaeological sites along Southern sailing alongside an award-winning team of modern explorers on a luxuriously Greenland’s stunning coastline all-inclusive cruise aboard exclusively chartered Le Boreal, with guaranteed balcony accommodation. Embarking and disembarking only once, experience everything DAYS 28-48 | 27 AUG-16 SEP from fabled cultures to an endless wilderness deep in the heart of the Arctic The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea Explore the full extent of one of the world’s most beguiling navigations, witnessing an unforgettable display of flora and fauna, history, and rarely experienced culture
ARRIVE/DEPART
AIR ARCTIC CRUISE ADVENTURE: SVALBARD IN SEARCH OF THE POLAR BEAR ISLANDS ULTIMATE ICELAND & NORWAYOslo GREENLAND CRUISE SPITSBERGEN NORWEGIAN SEA THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE: FROM Longyearbyen GREENLAND TO THE BERING SEA NORTH POLE EXTENSION Oslo | Longyearbyen | Svalbard Islands | East Greenland | Iceland’s coasts | Reykjavík | GREENLAND SEA Westman Islands | Iceland’s Westfjords | Prince Christian Sound | Qaqortoq & Narsaq | Nuuk | BERING Little Diomede SEA Sondre Stromfjord | Western Greenland | Nunavut | Northwest Territories | Yukon Territory | Beaufort & Bering Seas | Little Diomede | Nome | Anchorage Nome ARCTIC Húsavík OCEAN Scoresby Sound Point Barrow ICELAND Grundarfjörður GREENLAND Reykjavík ALASKA Westman Islands DENMARK STRAIT Anchorage Herschel Beechey Uummannaq Island BAFFIN BAY Fjords Alyeska Island Book early for our best savings Ulukhaktok Disko Bay/ Fort Ross Ilulissat ‘Smoking Hills’/ Pond Inlet See pages 106 & 107 for price details or call A&K on 01242 547 881, Franklin Bay Johansen Bay Kangerlussuaq visit abercrombiekent.co.uk or contact one of our trusted travel agent partners for more information Narsaq Lindenow Fjord L E C Nuuk I R Qaqortoq CANADA Gjøa Haven C T I C A R C
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Sapporo Wonders of Japan Cruise Aomori 13-26 Jun 2020 | 14 days from £13,415 (was £15,850) SEA OF JAPAN Noshiro Kyoto pre-tour extension | Four days from £2,841 Tokyo post-tour extension | Four days from £3,898 JAPAN SOUTH Experience fascinating Japan with A&K’s passionate experts and KOREA enrichment specialists, cruising on exclusively chartered Le Soleal to Gyeongju Kanazawa stunning ports that include Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Karatsu, Matsue, Tokyo Matsue Kanazawa, Sado-ga-shima, Noshiro/Aomori, and South Korea’s Ulsan Ulsan Kyoto Hiroshima Osaka Takamatsu Karatsu ARRIVE/DEPART ROAD CRUISE EXTENSION
A&K ADVANTAGES 13 JUN: Arrive Osaka, Japan 15 JUN: Osaka Arrive at Osaka’s Kansai International Airport. After After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy the morning relaxing clearing customs and immigration, meet your A&K or join a panoramic tour of Osaka that includes a visit Cruise for 11 nights on stunning, luxurious Le Soleal Design your Day® and choose from an array of representative and transfer to your ideally located to the Dotonbori district and the imposing Osaka enjoying A&K exclusives that include guaranteed included, expertly led onshore excursions that delve hotel. Spend the remainder of your day at leisure. Castle. This afternoon, transfer to the port where you balcony accommodation and an on-board capacity deeper into Japanese culture, art, gardens, history, Imperial Hotel, Osaka board luxurious Le Soleal, your floating home for the limited to just 199 guests and economics next 11 nights. Throughout your voyage, enjoy access to 14 JUN: Begin your adventure with a two-night stay in bustling Witness a private performance by the world-renowned Osaka experts both on your ship and ashore, as well as ongoing Osaka and choose from a range of exciting excursions Kodo taiko drummers Today, choose from a selection of tours. Enjoy an enlightening discussions with our expedition team. enlightening full-day excursion to Kyoto to visit the Le Soleal | Meals: B L D Sail with a remarkable team handpicked by A&K, Immerse yourself in mesmerising Japanese art, with Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple), attend a talk on featuring our expert enrichment specialists and local opportunities to visit the Chichu Art Museum and Zen Buddhism at Tenryuji Temple, and explore the 16 JUN: Takamatsu guides, a skilled service staff and crew, and one of the Adachi Museum of Art Nijo Castle. Or visit historic Nara, the first Japanese Arrive this morning in Takamatsu, the gateway to Shikoku best on-board capacity ratios at one staff member to Visit Gyeongju, South Korea, an ancient dynastic capital capital and home to the country’s oldest temple Island. Choose from an array of intimate, thoughtfully every 1.3 guests and UNESCO World Heritage Site (Houryuji). You could pay a visit to a tea factory planned excursions. Whether revolving around nature, Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, complete with tips, to witness matcha making, followed by a visit to gastronomy, arts, or culture, each has been designed to Reflect on Japan’s turbulent history and witness its unlimited house drinks, every on-board meal and most Byodoin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. exhibit Japan at its most authentic. Travel to Naoshima miraculous resurgence at Hiroshima meals ashore, port charges, complimentary wifi, and Gather this evening for a welcome reception and Island by ferry for a full-day excursion, celebrating Traveller’s Valet® laundry service Enjoy fascinating on-board lectures and presentations dinner with your fellow guests. its architecture and art museums. Visit the breath- led by our knowledgeable enrichment specialists on Imperial Hotel, Osaka | Meals: B L D taking hillside Chichu Art Museum and stop at Benesse traditions and customs, art, wildlife, history, and nature
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17 JUN: Hiroshima & Miyajima Living history Arrive in Hiroshima, where you can opt to visit the Reflect at Hiroshima Peace Park Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum. Take a moment to and Museum, a UNESCO World reflect as you read the cenotaph inscribed with the names Heritage Site dedicated to the of the victims of the atomic bomb. Then, take a speedboat victims of Hiroshima ride to Miyajima Island, site of the iconic red Floating Torii Gate and the Daisho-in Buddhist shrine. Or, take a full-day excursion to Hiroshima, visiting the Hiroshima Castle and also the namesake Peace Park and Museum, where you can attend a private talk with an atomic bomb survivor. Alternatively, spend the day on the tranquil island of Miyajima. Ascend Mount Misen by cable car for a hike and admire the Shinto shrine and torii gate from above. Le Soleal | Meals: B L D
18 JUN: Karatsu This afternoon, Le Soleal arrives at the port of Karatsu. Once an early trading post between Japan and mainland Asia, Karatsu still maintains its medieval heritage. Visit Modern art Authentic cuisine Karatsu Castle, known as the ‘flying crane castle’. Pay a visit Encounter minimalist art and outdoor Indulge in onshore culinary sculptures at Chichu, an architecturally adventures at restaurants known to the Hikiyama Exhibition Hall, which houses the floats significant museum-island off the coast for their fine Japanese cuisine and artifacts used in the annual Karatsu Kunchi autumn of Honshu festival. You may also watch traditional ningyo joruri (puppet theatre), and visit the Nakazato Taroemon kiln, a ceramic studio that has been active since the late 16th century. Alternatively, explore the Kitahata Shige region to meet with green tea farmers and pick your own tea leaves. Le Soleal | Meals: B L D
19 JUN: Gyeongju, South Korea Breath-taking architecture Disembark and spend a full day exploring Gyeongju, Discover Japan’s most iconic structures South Korea, ancient capital of the Shilla Dynasty and a such as the feudal Matsue Castle, one UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gyeongju’s cultural heritage of the country’s few remaining medieval dates back to the first millennium. Explore excavated forts still constructed from wood
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temples, tombs, and pagodas. Then, unearth the treasures workmanship. Afterwards, visit the Edo-period Kenrokuen stunning views of Mount Tengu. Opt to take a historical of the National Museum which houses an exceptional Garden, considered among the best in Japan. Or, choose and cultural tour of this beautiful city, once a prosperous collection of jewellery, weapons, and pottery. Sit down to a from other excursions, including a scenic hike in fishing village. At the impressively crafted ‘Herring Kyoto pre-tour extension Four days from £2,841 lunch of Korean delicacies and witness a traditional dance Kakusenkei Gorge with an onsen (spa) experience in the Mansion’, learn about the history of the prominent performance. Alternatively, learn about South Korean Yamanaka Onsen district. The next day, wander Omicho Aoyama family. Afterwards, discover Otaru’s renowned Immerse yourself in timeless Kyoto, visiting ornate culture on a special visit to the Hyundai Motors factory. Market at your leisure, browsing everything from fresh glassmaking industry and visit a sake distillery, where you temples and gardens, exploring its buzzing districts, Le Soleal | Meals: B L D flowers to fish and local handicrafts. Take a stroll in can sample rice wine. Later, walk the city’s historic canal, and discovering fascinating traditions the Higashi Chaya-gai geisha district, where the slatted lined with museums and shops, or choose to venture to wooden façades of the geisha houses are preserved. Mount Tengu by gondola and visit the Tengu House with Le Soleal | Meals: B L D its 700 goblin masks on exhibit. Le Soleal | Meals: B L D 23 JUN: Sado-ga-shima Arrive at picturesque Sado Island, and explore its rice 26 JUN: Depart Sapporo paddy fields, bamboo groves, and surf-pounded seacoasts. Disembark Le Soleal in Otaru. Transfer to the airport in Political exiles and deposed emperors were once ‘banished’ Sapporo and board your homebound flight. Tokyo post-tour extension to live on this beautiful isle. Today, enjoy an exclusive Meals: B Four days from £3,898 private performance by the Kodo taiko drummers before Domestic flight included (Sapporo/Tokyo) a visit to the Hakusanmaru exhibition hall and Ogi Folk Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only, and may Explore Tokyo’s markets and museums, Cultural museum. Complete your day with a talk from a be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including experience hands-on art and crafts workshops, weather, medical emergencies, and other conditions beyond local farmer at the paddy fields. and take a cruise on photogenic Lake Ashi 20 JUN: Matsue, Japan A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain Le Soleal | Meals: B L D Return to Japan and disembark at Sakaiminato to visit Matsue, the ‘town of water’. Choose to explore the 24 JUN: Noshiro & Aomori countryside, pausing to wander through the picturesque Disembark in Noshiro and head to Towada-Hachimantai Yuushien Garden. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a local National Park, passing en route through the mountainous DATES & PRICING restaurant before visiting historic Matsue Castle, one of plateau region of Hachimantai. Visit the Great Drum INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE Japan’s few remaining medieval castles built in original House to witness the drums used in the Tsuzureko wooden form. Alternatively, visit the Adachi Museum of Shrine Festival. Later, hike or take a boat ride at Lake Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Art, which showcases the founders’ passions for art and Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Premier Superior Prestige Premier Prestige Owner’s Towada which was formed by the eruption of a volcano. departure stateroom stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room suite two-room suite suite garden design. After a traditional lunch at a ryokan (inn), Experience nature up close on a trekking excursion to visit Yakumo-mura village to learn about the traditional Juniko Lake alongside an A&K naturalist and park guide. 13-26 Jun 2020 £15,850 £17,480 £18,290 £22,765 £26,830 £33,330 £34,960 £39,025 Japanese art of papermaking. Le Soleal | Meals: B L D Early booking discount price* £13,415 £15,040 £15,850 £20,325 £24,390 £30,895 £32,520 £36,585 Le Soleal | Meals: B L D Single supplement £11,895 £13,110 £13,720 £19,305 £23,170 £29,350 £30,895 £34,535 25 JUN: Otaru 21 & 22 JUN: Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Kanazawa Arrive in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, and Spend the day in the thriving art-centre of Kanazawa, disembark in Otaru – a picturesque city known for its Journey details known for its Kutani-style pottery and gold-leaf This journey contains some active elements. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 5-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship. canal, well-preserved architecture, sake distilleries, and
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Perth & Margaret River pre-tour extension | Five days from £5,065 To Arnhem Land Ningaloo Reef pre-tour extension | Five days from £5,846 Hunter River King Arnhem Land post-tour extension | Four days from £4,061 George River Wyndham Explore the vast and untouched Kimberley coast, cruising with A&K’s Mitchell Falls Lacepede Talbot Bay Purnululu National Park Islands award-winning expedition team on ultra-modern Le Laperouse to Horizontal Falls (Bungle Bungle Range) spectacular locations, including the beach town of Broome, wild Broome
Lacepede Islands, Freshwater Cove with its ancient rock art, Mitchell From Perth or Ningaloo Reef and King George Falls, and the great Bungle Bungle Range
25 & 26 JUN: 28 JUN-2 JUL: A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive Broome, Australia Cruising the Kimberley’s coast Arrive in Broome and transfer to your hotel near Cable For the next five days, enjoy privileged insight and access Beach. Poised at the western edge of the Kimberley and to one of the most rarely visited regions in Australia. Cruise for 10 nights on state-of-the-art Le Laperouse, Experience multiple opportunities to Design your hemmed by the blue Indian Ocean, Broome is the region’s Each day, inspiring lectures, briefings, and stimulating ® enjoying A&K exclusives that include guaranteed Day with a choice of included excursions throughout largest city, yet is every bit as authentic as more sparsely conversations with your expedition team elevate your balcony accommodation and an on-board capacity your voyage set in stunning locations including populated counterparts. The next day, explore this discoveries in Kimberley, bringing this vast wonderland limited to a maximum of 148 guests Broome and Wyndham regional treasure at your leisure, taking in the sweeping into focus. Grasp the tremendous benefits of exploring Begin your journey with a two-night stay in the outback Discover ancient rock art in off-the-beaten-path beaches, cinematic sunsets, and relaxed atmosphere. with our experts as luxury Le Laperouse cruises through beach town of Broome, known for its white sands, excursions to Freshwater Cove and Jar Island Tonight, meet fellow guests at a welcome dinner. archipelagos and along the Kimberley coast. Your captain turquoise surf, and spectacular sunsets Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa | Meals: B D (26 Jun) and expedition team determine the best daily excursions, Take off on an included helicopter tour of Mitchell which may include these stunning regions: Sail with a remarkable team handpicked by A&K, Falls to observe its tumbling cataracts and pristine 27 JUN: Broome featuring an award-winning expedition team, a skilled freshwater pools A day of adventure awaits with A&K experts who take you Lacepede Islands: Set atop a coral reef, these four low- service staff and crew, and an impressive on-board lying cay islands are separated from mainland Australia Trace the rugged Kimberley coast on Zodiac beneath the surface in Broome. Choose from pre-selected ratio of one staff member to 1.3 guests by the Lacepede Channel. The ‘Lacepedes’, as they are excursions, exploring the mangrove-dotted excursions that include a city tour focused on Broome’s often called, are an important nesting site for green sea Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, covering on-board Hunter River, and the canyons and twin falls of historic pearling industry and rich, multicultural turtle and several species of seabird, including brown meals and most meals ashore, unlimited house drinks, King George River past; and a birding walk on Roebuck Bay. Later, booby, red-chested frigate bird, crested tern, and speckled Zodiac excursions, expedition gear, port charges, board Le Laperouse, your luxury expedition cruiser Soar over the beehive domes of the outback’s Bungle ruddy turnstone; complimentary wifi, and Traveller’s Valet® and accommodation for the next 10 nights. Bungle Range on a fixed-wing flightseeing adventure laundry service Le Laperouse | Meals: B L D
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Best of the Kimberley From the impenetrable coastlines Horizontal Falls: An exciting visit awaits at Horizontal to the rugged outback, the Kimberley Falls, described by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the greatest natural wonders of the world”. Set within reveals a fascinating world of wildlife, The elusive dugong Talbot Bay, the horizontally flowing waterfalls are created rock art, and tidal phenomena. These when massive tidal currents squeeze through two narrow Believed to have inspired gorges. Experience the phenomenon on a boat excursion tales of mermaids and sirens, are only a few of the highlights this this protected relative of the to these unique falls; manatee can be found in the region offers you to explore shallow coastal ecosystems of Montgomery Reef: Kimberley’s theme of extreme tides the Kimberley continues at Montgomery Reef, Australia’s largest inshore reef. Board Zodiacs to explore lagoons, islets, and rushing channels. The highlight comes at low tide, when water Brown booby Sacred rock art dramatically cascades off the reef’s emerging sandstone Spot exotic birds across Discover indigenous rock paintings platform covered in coralline and algae, and reveals the the Kimberley coast, found only in the Australian Kimberley, astonishing marine life living there; including the eye- such as the Wandjinas at Freshwater catching brown booby Cove and Bradshaws at Jar Island Freshwater Cove: Enjoy a guided bushwalk to visit a cave – one of three species of depicting indigenous rock art. A magnificent display of booby found in this region sacred Wandjina figures, these ancient paintings reveal the ways of the Worrorra people, along with their myths, traditions, and powerful connection to the sea; Helicopter tour over Mitchell Falls: Take off on an included, thrilling Mitchell Falls helicopter flight over the vast Mitchell Plateau to Fly across the rugged Mitchell sandstone-carved Mitchell Falls. Explore the area Plateau to the multi-tiered Mitchell on foot and perhaps enjoy a refreshing swim in the Falls, which cascade down a emerald-coloured, freshwater pools formed by the falls; dramatic red escarpment
Hunter River: Join your naturalist guides and navigate by Zodiac through the river’s small tributaries, fringed Saltwater crocodile Horizontal Falls by mangroves and tidal mud flats. Search for crocodile, See ‘salties’, the largest reptiles Experience an exciting excursion mud skipper, and fiddler crab, and the many bird species in the world, with a length to the narrow gorges of Talbot that nest in the dense vegetation. approaching seven metres, Bay, where tidal currents forge the Le Laperouse | Meals: B L D from the safety of A&K’s spectacular two-way Horizontal Falls expertly guided excursions 3 JUL: Vansittart Bay During one of his many survey expeditions, Philip Parker King named Vansittart Bay after the pre-1788 Indonesian pottery found there. Conditions permitting, visit Jar Island and see incredible ancient rock art of mysterious origin. Known as ‘the Bradshaws’, the painted stick-like figures are named after pastoralist Joseph Bradshaw, who first recorded seeing them in 1891. Said to date back as far as 30,000 years ago, these figures are among the oldest depictions of humans in the world. Le Laperouse | Meals: B L D
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Perth & Margaret River pre-tour extension Five days from £5,065 Domestic flights included Experience prized wineries in the Margaret River region, the Jewel Caves of the Karri forest, and beachfront Perth
Ningaloo Reef pre-tour extension Five days from £5,846 LUXURY ACCOMMODATION 4 JUL: King George River & Falls choose from a wildlife cruise on the thriving Ord River Domestic flights included Arrive in Kooloma Bay at the mouth of the King George or a scenic flight over east Kimberley and the Bungle Discover the coast of Cape Range National Park, River, named in honour of King George V. Our naturalist Bungles, one of Australia’s greatest natural wonders. where you can snorkel and swim with whale shark guides pilot Zodiacs upriver through a spectacular Le Laperouse | Meals: B L D around Ningaloo Reef canyon, draped in sandstone cliffs, gorges and mangroves, 6 JUL: to search for impressive Aussie wildlife such as the Cruising the Timor Sea & Le Laperouse saltwater crocodile. See the awe-inspiring King George Pulau Meatimiarang, Indonesia Enjoy a day at sea and the opportunity to unwind Launched in 2018, this luxury expedition ship is exclusively chartered by Falls in action, plummeting from an elevation of nearly A&K and features guaranteed balcony accommodation. See pages 96-99 with fellow guests and your expedition team while 85 metres. for more information Le Laperouse | Meals: B L D Le Laperouse cruises to Pulau Meatimiarang, Indonesia, to clear customs. Take time to reflect on your adventures, share photos, and attend another intriguing lecture. Arnhem Land post-tour extension You may also choose to relax and enjoy the ship’s Four days from £4,061 facilities, perhaps at the spa or in your cabin with Domestic flights included (Darwin/Davidson’s Safari Lodge/Darwin) views from your own private balcony. Later, join your Explore a vast aboriginal reserve and enjoy activities expedition team and the new friends you’ve made for Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa from fishing to a billabong cruise, before a visit to a special farewell reception and dinner to mark the Surrounded by tropical gardens with a modern colonial vibe in Broome, tropical Darwin culmination of an unforgettable expedition. this resort features an ocean-facing bar and grill, two large pools, and a spa Le Laperouse | Meals: B L D
7 JUL: Depart Darwin, Australia Bid farewell to your expedition team before disembarking DATES & PRICING Le Laperouse. Transfer to the airport for your flight home INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE or continue exploring on our post-tour extension. 5 JUL: Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Wyndham Meals: B Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Prestige Deluxe Privilege Prestige Grand deluxe Owner’s Beautifully poised between rugged hills and the departure stateroom stateroom stateroom suite suite two-room suite suite suite Cambridge Gulf in the northernmost region of the Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only, and may Kimberley, the former gold-rush town of Wyndham is the be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including 25 Jun-7 Jul 2020 £11,785 £13,415 £14,635 £19,510 £21,545 £25,610 £31,300 £33,740 gateway to a vast expanse of photogenic wetlands. This weather, medical emergencies, and other conditions Single supplement £8,845 £10,065 £10,975 £17,380 £19,305 £23,170 £28,575 £30,895 includes the spectacular Ord River where you can spot beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain Prices are per person and based on two sharing. unique birds, the man-made Argyle Dam, and UNESCO Journey details World Heritage Site Purnululu National Park, home to This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain, and optional challenging hikes. the iconic Bungle Bungle Range. Design your Day® as you Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 4-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.
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FINLAND Cruising the Baltic Sea: St Petersburg Copenhagen to St Petersburg SWEDEN Helsinki 16-28 Jul 2020 | 13 days from £11,380 (was £13,005) Stockholm Tallinn ESTONIA Copenhagen pre-tour extension | Four days from £3,654 RUSSIA Moscow post-tour extension | Four days from £3,248 Set out on a sweeping Baltic cruise aboard Le Dumont d’Urville, a new mega-yacht launched in 2019, and experience the cultures of Copenhagen LITHUANIA Klaipeda seven countries — Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, DENMARK and Russia — and their grand, historic cities Gdansk POLAND
16 JUL: 18 JUL: A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive Copenhagen, Denmark Gdańsk, Poland Arrive in Copenhagen and transfer to your luxury vessel. Today in Gdańsk, choose from several expertly led Join your fellow guests for an evening welcome reception. onshore excursions. Take a guided walking tour through ® Cruise for nine nights on modern Le Dumont d’Urville, Design your Day onshore with an array of included Le Dumont d’Urville | Meals: D Gdańsk Old Town, seeing the Golden Gate, Artus Court, enjoying guaranteed balcony accommodation and excursions, such as a thrilling rooftop walk in Stockholm, Town Hall, St Mary’s Church, and Neptune’s Fountain, 17 JUL: butler-serviced suite accommodation, with on-board a tour of a former Soviet nuclear missile base in Copenhagen before strolling along the Mołtawa River. Alternatively, capacity limited to just 148 guests Lithuania, and visits to poignant World War II Brimming with everything from high-fashion shops to visit the Museum of the Second World War followed remembrance sites royal palaces housing Viking treasures, Copenhagen is at Cap off your voyage with a three-night stay at by a scenic countryside drive to pay an introspective once effortlessly cool, eclectic, and richly cultural. Enjoy the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace Discover seven countries and many fascinating cities visit to the Stutthof concentration camp. Or, you may a guided panoramic drive of the city that includes a stop St Petersburg, with a perfect location on including Copenhagen, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Stockholm, instead learn about the Solidarity movement, seeing the at Christianborg Palace and a walk through Amalienborg landmark-packed St Isaac’s Square Tallinn, Helsinki, and St Petersburg Gothic buildings of the Śródmieście district, visiting the Palace Square. At Amalienborg, view the four identical European Solidarity Centre, and seeing where the August Sail with a remarkable team handpicked by A&K, Enjoy early access to the magnificent Catherine classical façades, the intricate octagonal courtyard, and Agreements were signed. Finally, choose to visit the Castle featuring our renowned expedition team, a skilled Palace and a special evening visit to the famed the equestrian statue of King Frederick V. Originally of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, followed by a lunch of service staff and crew, and an impressive on-board Hermitage Museum designed for high-ranking aristocrats, the palace became local specialities. Back aboard your luxury cruiser, attend ratio of one staff member to every 1.3 guests the residence in 1794 for Denmark’s royal family – some Benefit from enriching discussions with guest speakers a talk by Nobel Peace Prize recipient and former president of whom still reside here today, under the protection of Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, complete with gratuities, that include Lech Wałęsa, Nobel Peace Prize recipient of Poland, Lech Wałęsa, followed by cocktails and a meet- port charges, unlimited house drinks, every on-board and former president of Poland, as well as writer the Royal Guards. Return to your elegant ship and enjoy and-greet. meal and most meals ashore, complimentary wifi, and and former interpreter for USSR president Mikhail an afternoon cruising towards Poland. Le Dumont d’Urville | Meals: B L D Traveller’s Valet® laundry service Gorbachev, Pavel Palazhchenko Le Dumont d’Urville | Meals: B L D
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Incomparable Nordic cuisine Sample Swedish cheeses, game, seasonal produce, 20 JUL: Stockholm, Sweden fish soup, polkagris (Swedish candy), and fika Arrive in Stockholm and choose from one of several (cinnamon rolls) on a Nordic culinary adventure excursions ashore. Perhaps take a walking tour of Gamla Stan (Old Town), seeing Storkyrkan, Stockholm’s cathedral, and Stortorget before a visit to the Royal Palace. Estonian bog walk Don rubber wellies and set out on a bog walk through Alternatively, explore Stockholm City Hall, its iconic spire ancient, magical wetlands stippled with extraordinary featuring the Swedish national coat of arms. You may Estonian bonsai instead see a 17th-century Swedish warship and recovered artefacts at the Vasa Museum, followed by a drive through Gamla Stan. Or observe the city lights from the rooftop of the Old Parliament House as you take a thrilling guided walk above the city. Partake in a Nordic food experience, sampling Swedish specialities from local purveyors. Le Dumont d’Urville | Meals: B L D
21 JUL: Stockholm Continue to see Stockholm’s best sights with a visit to Drottningholm Palace and Theatre, exploring the exotic Chinese Pavilion and gardens. Alternatively, take an art tour, starting at Milles Garden. Proceed to Waldemarsudde, former home of landscape painter Prince Eugen. See his work and collection of Swedish turn-of-the-19th-century art. This afternoon, you may choose from a guided rooftop walk above Stockholm, a visit to the Vasa museum, or a guided stroll through Old Town. Le Dumont d’Urville | Meals: B L D Medieval towns Feel as though you’re walking into the 15th century 22 JUL: Tallinn, Estonia in remarkable jewel-towns, such as in Estonia’s Disembark in Tallinn and choose from several onshore ornate and beautifully unspoiled Old Tallinn excursions. Take a guided walking tour of the city’s Old
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Le Dumont d’Urville Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace Elegant and intimate with St Petersburg guaranteed balcony accommodation. A palace hotel on St Isaac’s Square See pages 100 & 101
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Town, admiring Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and vistas to a waterfront lunch. Return to Helsinki for a brief city the Impressionist collection at the Hermitage Museum Copenhagen pre-tour extension from atop Dome Hill. Afterwards, see Toompea Castle and tour, stopping at Sibelius Park and Senate Square before followed by a visit to St Isaac’s Cathedral, or visit Peter Four days from £3,654 the main square, home to the oldest pharmacy in Europe, passing the Market Square, Uspenski Cathedral, and and Paul Fortress and the Fabergé Museum. This evening, Explore the buzz of Copenhagen, enjoying an in-depth St Mary’s Cathedral, and the Town Hall. End the day the Presidential Palace. The following day, choose from enjoy a private farewell dinner in a palace along with city tour and excursions to iconic castles on the scenic sampling local, medieval dishes at a neighborhood additional Helsinki excursions including a guided boat live entertainment. The following day, select from the Danish coast restaurant. Alternatively, leave the city buzz behind for tour with a visit to the Fortress of Suomenlinna, excursions you are yet to enjoy or take some time to the beautiful Estonian forests and take a bog walk or drive a Finnish sauna experience, and a nature walk. explore Russia as you wish. past Tallinn’s Old Town en route to Lahemaa National Le Dumont d’Urville | Meals: B L D Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St Petersburg | Park, where you can taste Estonian vodka or herbal teas Meals: B (27 Jul), D (26 Jul) 25 JUL: alongside local nibbles at Palmse Manor. Continue to St Petersburg, Russia 28 JUL: Sagadi Manor and the Forestry Museum. Bid a fond farewell to your ship and crew as you Depart St Petersburg Le Dumont d’Urville | Meals: B L D disembark in St Petersburg for three days of exploration. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home Observe the famous Impressionist collection at the or continue on A&K’s group extension to Moscow. Hermitage General Staff Building that houses works Meals: B by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Matisse. Visit Moscow post-tour extension St Isaac’s Cathedral, adorned with ornate mosaics, Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only, and may Four days from £3,248 icons, and columns of malachite and lapis lazuli. be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including Ride a high-speed train to Moscow and visit remarkable Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress as well as the Fabergé weather, medical emergencies, and other conditions sites including the Kremlin and famed Tretyakov Gallery Museum. Alternatively, partake in a cooking class where beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain you can prepare brilliantly hued Russian borscht (soup) alongside a local chef. Afterwards, check in to your DATES & PRICING luxurious hotel where your luggage awaits. Gather early 23 & 24 JUL: Helsinki, Finland this evening to pay an after-hours visit to the opulent INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE Spend two days choosing from custom-designed Hermitage Museum, viewing its collection of artwork Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 excursions in Helsinki. Perhaps take a panoramic tour, from the Stone Age to the modern day. Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Prestige Deluxe Privilege Prestige Grand deluxe Owner’s seeing Embassy Park and Helsinki Cathedral in Senate Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St Petersburg | Meals: B L departure stateroom stateroom stateroom suite suite two-room suite suite suite Square. Continue along Mannerheim Street, Helsinki’s 16-28 Jul 2020 £13,005 £14,635 £15,445 £21,545 £23,575 £28,455 £32,520 £34,960 main thoroughfare, and see the Parliament House, 26 & 27 JUL: St Petersburg Early booking discount price* £11,380 £13,005 £13,820 £19,915 £21,950 £26,830 £30,895 £33,330 National Museum of Finland, Finlandia Hall stadium, Enjoy the delights of St Petersburg for the next two days. Single supplement £9,755 £10,975 £11,585 £18,900 £20,850 £25,485 £29,350 £31,665 and the new Opera House. Then visit the unique, Gain early access to Rococo-style Catherine Palace and underground Temppeliaukio Church and see the Sibelius see its renowned Amber Room. Continue to Peterhof to Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Monument. Alternatively, explore medieval Porvoo along see the breath-taking Grand Cascade. Stroll through the Journey details with a guided cruise of the Porvoo River and parts of the park and see the palace of Monplaisir before returning This journey contains some active elements. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 4-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship. Gulf of Finland archipelago. At Haikko Manor, sit down to St Petersburg by private hydrofoil. Alternatively, view
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Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures Ancona Livorno Florence from Florence to Venice Bastia
22 Aug-3 Sep 2020 | 13 days from £10,570 (was £11,380) Rome Civitavecchia Emilia-Romagna pre-tour extension | Four days from £4,711 Manfredonia Verona post-tour extension | Four days from £4,061 ITALY This all-encompassing voyage led by our experts explores the majority of the navigable coast of Italy. Enjoy two days in Florence before cruising on Le Bougainville with guaranteed balcony accommodation to explore the treasures of Venice, Sicily, Aeolian Islands Puglia’s Gargano National Park, Urbino, and Bastia on French Corsica Palermo ARRIVE/DEPART ROAD CRUISE Taormina EXTENSION
22 AUG: 24 AUG: A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive Florence, Italy Tuscany & Livorno Arrive in Florence, centrepiece of the Renaissance, and Experience more of Tuscany’s hidden gems, choosing from transfer to your hotel. Join fellow guests for a welcome excursions in Florence, Pisa, and Lucca. History buffs can Cruise the coast of Italy for 10 nights on luxury Throughout your voyage, Design your Day® with a reception this evening. opt for a visit to Palazzo Vecchio, the former residence of the Le Bougainville, enjoying guaranteed balcony choice of included excursions led by A&K local guides The Westin Excelsior, Florence powerful Medici clan, with its interior apartments featuring accommodation and an on-board capacity limited in stunning locations such as Florence, Rome, Sicily, works by Michelangelo and Donatello. Alternatively, depart 23 AUG: to just 148 guests, with an additional butler service and Venice Florence for Pisa to take in its grand Baptistery, the Campo Santo, offered in all suites Explore this cultural metropolis with a choice of the Duomo, and the iconic Leaning Tower. Alternatively, Visit Bastia in the French island of Corsica to enjoy a handpicked excursions. Discover iconic Florentine sites visit the charming city of Lucca and explore its medieval Spend two nights at a luxury hotel in Florence’s private polyphonic choir concert and local delicacies during a guided walk in the historic centre, followed by a city centre architecture. See the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, which follows Spend two days exploring beautiful Sicily with exclusive stroll through the Oltrarno District. Alternatively, leave the the curve of the original Roman amphitheatre, and the Sail with a remarkable team handpicked by A&K, excursions for A&K guests, such as a cooking lesson in city behind for the rolling hills of Tuscany. Meet a truffle impressive 16th-century city walls and ramparts. Later, featuring our award-winning expedition team, a skilled a private palazzo hunter and discover the history of this prized delicacy drive to Livorno to board Le Bougainville and enjoy your service staff and crew, and an impressive on-board before sitting down to a truffle-themed lunch. Art lovers Take an optional trek in Puglia’s Parco Nazionale del first dinner aboard this luxury mega-yacht. ratio of one staff member to every 1.3 guests can head to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s Gargano, one of the largest national parks in Italy Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D David, one of the most famous sculptures ever created, Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, complete with tips, Spend a full day exploring timelessly romantic Venice 25 AUG: unlimited house drinks, every on-board meal and visit the Uffizi Gallery that houses masterpieces such Corsica, France as Da Vinci’s The Annunciation and Botticelli’s Birth of Your first destination lures you beyond the borders of and most meals ashore, port charges, complimentary Discover the Marches region and visit Urbino’s historic wifi, and Traveller’s Valet® laundry service centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Venus. Enjoy the evening at your leisure in Florence. Italy for an unforgettable opportunity to explore Corsica. The Westin Excelsior, Florence | Meals: B L
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Emilia-Romagna pre-tour extension Four days from £4,711 Cook rich pasta in Bologna, visit a local Parma farm, and see Ferraris in Marinello in this lush northern Italian region to Erice where you can walk up the hill to the historic 1 SEP: The Marches LUXURY ACCOMMODATION town and enjoy tantalising Sicilian views as well as Further up the coast in the Marches region lies the port Erice’s distinctive almond pastries. Enjoy lunch at a local of Ancona, your starting point for an inspiring afternoon. restaurant then visit Segesta, one of the world’s finest Visit Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised Greek temples, before returning to the ship for dinner. for its Renaissance art and architecture. Enter the stately Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D Palazzo Ducale where masterworks by Raphael and Titian are on display. Alternatively, enjoy a private visit to the Villa 29 AUG: Taormina Imperiale in Pesaro or participate in a Jesi wine experience Le Bougainville Explore the eastern shore of Sicily with a day in and in the breath-taking countryside. Launched in 2019, a luxury expedition ship exclusively chartered by A&K, featuring guaranteed balcony accommodation. around Taormina, a clifftop city of winding streets and Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D spectacular views. Walk the city with a local guide and See pages 100-101 for more information visit the Greek Theatre, a great vantage point for viewing 2 SEP: Venice Mount Etna. Alternatively, explore Catania and a private A worthy finale, Venice is an endlessly inspiring place and Verona post-tour extension garden. To get up close to Sicily’s greatest landmark, today’s excursions showcase the best it has to offer. Choose Four days from £4,061 take a 4x4 excursion to Mount Etna to view its stunning a walking tour of the island including must-sees such as crater and learn about the history of the volcano. St Mark’s Square and Frari Church, where Renaissance Experience the city’s treasured art and history, a Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D painter Titian is interred. Choose instead to discover the Valpolicella winery, and the shores of stunning island city by private water taxi, making stops to admire The Westin Excelsior, Florence Lake Garda 30 AUG: Five-star, landmark hotel within walking distance of Florence’s Cruising the Tyrrhenian Sea St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Lovers of local historic centre and its many iconic sites Relish a day of relaxation, enjoying the luxurious delights can visit Mazzorbo Island, known for its walled amenities of your ship and more engaging presentations vineyards, and a charming Venetian bacaro (wine bar) to from our enrichment experts. enjoy un’ombra (a short glass) and cicchetti (small bites). Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D DATES & PRICING INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE 31 AUG: Puglia 3 SEP: Depart Venice Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Disembark in Puglia’s coastal Manfredonia for an enticing Disembark and transfer to the airport for your departing array of excursion options. Choose to visit the Sanctuary Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Prestige Deluxe Privilege Prestige Grand deluxe Owner’s flight or continue on A&K’s extension to Verona. departure stateroom stateroom stateroom suite suite two-room suite suite suite of San Michael Archangel, a pilgrimage site since the Meals: B Middle Ages, or hike in Gargano National Park, a place of 22 Aug-3 Sep 2020 £11,380 £12,600 £13,820 £18,290 £20,325 £25,200 £29,265 £31,300 serene paths, beautiful sea views, and rich history. Instead, Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only, and may Early booking discount price* £10,570 £11,785 £13,005 £17,480 £19,510 £24,390 £28,455 £30,485 explore Castel del Monte, an intriguing historic site be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including Single supplement £8,535 £9,430 £10,365 £16,585 £18,535 £23,170 £27,030 £28,940 claimed by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick. weather, medical emergencies, and other conditions Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain Journey Details This journey contains some active elements. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 4-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.
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Cruising the Greek Isles GREECE Athens 23 Sep-2 Oct 2020 | 10 days from £9,350
Syros Treasures of Northern Greece post-tour extension | Four days from £2,435 Mykonos Delos Sail on A&K’s bestselling cruise to Greece and explore fascinating ruins and natural marvels from aboard exclusively chartered Le Bougainville. Joined by Symi A&K’s expedition team, visit both iconic sites and lesser-known gems that span Santorini Rhodes Santorini, Mykonos, Knossos in Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Delos, and Syros
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23 SEP: Arrive Athens, Greece Epidaurus, where you can stand in awe of its ancient, A&K ADVANTAGES Arrive in Athens, where you are met by an A&K team acoustically impressive theatre. Should you prefer to member and transfer to your hotel. Join fellow guests experience Athens’ art scene instead, meet your expert Cruise for seven nights on luxury Le Bougainville, Design your Day® on land exactly as you wish, choosing for a welcome reception this evening. guide and walk to a nearby gallery to learn about local enjoying guaranteed balcony accommodation and an from included handpicked excursions or bespoke Hotel Grande Bretagne contemporary artists. Proceed to the Benaki Museum, on-board capacity limited to just 148 guests, including experiences arranged just for you – an offering you the oldest in Greece, to discover its extensive collection additional butler service with suite accommodation won’t find anywhere else 24 SEP: Athens of works from the Bronze Age. This evening, join your Wake in the world’s ancient capital, a veritable open-air expedition team and fellow guests for a festive private Begin with a two-night stay in Athens at the glamorous Experience the benefits of small-ship cruising in Greece museum filled with iconic architecture. Choose to begin event on an Athenian street, with a view of the Acropolis, Hotel Grande Bretagne with access to lesser-known Symi, Delos, and Syros your day at the Acropolis, exploring Hellenistic ruins live music and dancing, with folkloric entertainment. Sail with a remarkable team curated by A&K, featuring Enjoy an exclusive A&K evening event in Athens including the majestic Parthenon. Take in stunning Hotel Grande Bretagne | Meals: B L D our award-winning expedition team and local guides, at a unique venue, showcasing local cuisine and views over the Plaka Quarter, the ancient Agora, and the a skilled service staff and crew, and one of the best live entertainment Theatre of Dionysus – where the tragedies of Sophocles 25 SEP: Athens on-board ratios of one staff member to every 1.3 guests and Euripides were performed. Alternatively, set out on After breakfast at your hotel, spend the morning at your Privately visit a picturesque organic farm on Crete, a scenic drive to the Peloponnese peninsula. Pause at leisure or join a guided visit to the renowned Acropolis Enjoy all-inclusive cruising, complete with tips, where you can participate in a cooking demonstration the 19th-century Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel. Museum, seeing antiquities that span the Bronze Age to unlimited house drinks, every on-board meal and sample fresh ingredients at their source Continue to the Argolis region, the land of Homer’s the Roman and Byzantine eras. Regroup with fellow guests and most meals ashore, port charges, complimentary Sample celebrated Santorini wines during an exclusive Golden Mycenae. Admire the Cyclopean Walls, the for lunch at a beloved restaurant overlooking the Acropolis wifi, and Traveller’s Valet® laundry service excursion led by a wine expert Lion’s Gate, and the Royal Tombs, including the Treasury and Parthenon. After some time at leisure, enjoy a guided of Atreus and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of panoramic tour of Athens and head to the port of Piraeus
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26 SEP: Crete Disembark in Heraklion this morning and join one of three expert-led shore excursions. Choose to visit the Best of the Greek famous Archaeological Museum, discovering Minoan artifacts from the Neolithic period to Roman times. Islands Proceed to Knossos for a guided visit to King Minos’s imposing Minoan palace, which dates back to the 15th Sun-bleached villages, the glistening century BC. Then sit down to an authentic Cretan lunch. Aegean, and ancient ruins emanating Alternatively, visit the Historical Museum of Heraklion which showcases the cultural heritage of Crete from mythical tales — the Greek Islands are Byzantine through to modern times. Soak in living history loaded with beautiful experiences. during a walking tour of the city, seeing fabled Lion Square and 25th August Street with its stunning neoclassical Count these among the very best architecture. After some time at your leisure, set out on a scenic drive through the island and enjoy a lunch of local specialities. You may then choose to visit Heraklion’s renowned Archaeological Museum, followed by a scenic drive to a hilltop farm. Learn how to make cheese and grow olives, attend a hands-on cooking demonstration, kneading bread and preparing local dishes, and enjoy lunch on the terrace overlooking the fields and sea. Each excursion concludes in the port town of Rethymnon, where you can take a stroll through charming streets. Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D Palace of Knossos Discover the Bronze Age archaeological site of Greek mythology Knossos, its surrounding fields once scattered Set foot in Delos, one of Greece’s most important with Roman coins, and the palace, the ceremonial mythological and archaeological sites, where Leto is said to and political centre of the Minoan civilisation have given birth to the Greek gods Artemis and Apollo
Architecture of medieval Rhodes Explore Rhodes’ medieval past during a guided walk through its fascinating Old Town
27 SEP: Santorini Arrive in Santorini and take in magnificent views of the caldera. Choose to participate in a guided visit to the Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri, exploring its meticulously preserved houses, streets, squares, and workshops, that have been encased in volcanic pumice since the 16th century BC. Alternatively, opt for a short boat ride to the island of Nea Kameni, overlooking the towns of Oia and Fira, dotted with white homes and blue-domed structures. Ascend the still-active crater on a vigorous guided hike, learning about the volcano’s history as you go. Then, sail to the thermal springs of Palea Kameni, where you may enjoy a swim. Oenophiles may Santorini vineyards opt for a scenic drive through hilly Santorini, learning Witness the process of winemaking on this about the particulars of vine cultivation on this windy, hilly island, and sample several varietals at dry island. Visit a local winery to experience Santorini’s a private tasting
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Le Bougainville Launched in 2019, a luxury expedition ship exclusively chartered by A&K that features guaranteed balcony accommodation. See pages 100-101 for more information
Hotel Grande Bretagne Opulent, landmark hotel in Athens with stylish rooms, breath-taking views of the Acropolis, and a destination spa offering luxury treatments winemaking process firsthand. Later, sit down to a wine Alternatively, pay a visit to the Grand Master’s Palace impressive Cathedral of St Nicholas, the Vaporia Quarter presentation and sample an array of specially selected and take a walking tour of Rhodes’ Old Town before with its neoclassical mansions, and the Monument of the EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY local vintages. Each excursion ends in picturesque Fira, transferring to a rustic, beloved restaurant for a hands-on Unknown Soldier. End your exploration at the Apollo where you may enjoy time at your leisure. cooking experience. Theatre to witness a rousing private performance. Enjoy a Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D little time at your leisure or opt to visit the Church of the Assumption to see an original icon by El Greco. Tonight, 29 SEP: Symi attend a festive farewell dinner on your luxury vessel. Arrive at the mountainous island of Symi, where you may Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D explore at your leisure or join an expert for an educational walk. See its brightly painted neoclassical homes and 2 OCT: Depart Athens scenic waterfront before returning to your vessel. Arrive in Piraeus and disembark Le Bougainville after This afternoon, enjoy cruising among the magnificent breakfast. Transfer to Athens airport and board Mediterranean isles. your return flight home. Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D Meals: B Treasures of Northern Greece post-tour extension Four days from £2,435 30 SEP: Mykonos Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only, and may Domestic flight included (Athens/Thessaloniki) Today, choose to take a private boat ride to the small, be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including Discover hidden gems on this tour of Thessaloniki’s uninhabited island of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage weather, medical emergencies, and other conditions history, including a monastery in Meteora and Site. Explore its remarkably well-preserved ruins, beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain ancient Pella including government buildings, the cistern, and the 28 SEP: Rhodes amphitheatre. Should you wish to stay in Mykonos, set out Spend a full day on the island of Rhodes, perhaps on a guided walk along its narrow, whitewashed streets exploring its medieval past and fortifications on a guided that were designed in a meandering layout to confuse DATES & PRICING walk. In the Old Town, visit the Grand Master’s Palace, pirates. Otherwise, opt for a panoramic drive through the INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE inspired by the Papal Palace of Avignon in France. Stroll island’s unique landscape of sun-drenched beaches and the Avenue of the Knights where knights once lodged, and quaint villages. Stop in the village of Ano Mera, and visit Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Weather permitting, Guaranteed Classic Deluxe Prestige Deluxe Privilege Prestige Grand Deluxe Owner’s then visit the Archaeological Museum, the former site of departure stateroom stateroom stateroom suite suite two-room suite suite suite a knights’ hospital in the 15th century. For a more active you may relax this afternoon on a sheltered beach, where experience, take a drive towards the ancient Doric town lounge chairs, towels, snacks, and beverages await 23 Sep-2 Oct 2020 £9,350 £10,160 £10,975 £14,635 £16,260 £19,510 £24,390 £26,015 of Lindos. You may hike to the local acropolis, seeing Le Bougainville | Meals: B L D Single supplement £7,015 £7,625 £8,235 £12,315 £13,860 £16,950 £21,585 £23,130 the temple of Athenia Lindia and the Byzantine church. 1 OCT: Next, drive to a ceramic workshop, where you can watch Syros Prices are per person, double occupancy. Cruise to Syros this morning, arriving after lunch, when artists create pottery before attempting the craft yourself. Journey details you disembark for a guided walk of the island. See the This journey contains some active elements. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 4-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.
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Every exclusively chartered expedition cruiser we select is carefully designed for the destinations we explore, delivering a unique sense of style, innovation, and luxury
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With an airy design inspired by one of the brightest stars in the sky, impressive Le Lyrial makes a grand statement in Antarctic waters, featuring everything from cutting-edge technology to a multitude of plush suites and staterooms
An awesome adventure on the best ship ever Lila, 2019
88 Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 89 Le Lyrial Classic Antarctica | Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands ‘Le Lyrial’ n Category 1 Classic stateroom Zodiac Sun Open-Air Bar Deck Ship details n Category 2 Zodiac ▶▶ Overall length: 142 metres ▶▶ Gross tonnage: 10,992 UMS Deluxe stateroom DECK 7 ▶▶ Beam: 18 metres ▶▶ Electric motors: 2 x 2,300 KW ▶▶ Draft: 4.66 metres ▶▶ Standards: USPHS – US Coast Guard’s Rules Comfort n Category 3
Bar ▶▶ Average speed: 14 knots Class 1 Clean-Ship Certification (meets or exceeds all Premier stateroom Grill 614 612 610 608 606 604 602 Lift Pool Panoramic Panoramic IMO, EPA, IAATO, and AECO operating standards) Pool Lounge Terrace ▶▶ Ice class: 1C ElevatorLift Internet n Category 4* 611 609 607 605 603 601 ▶▶ Technology: Advanced dynamic positioning system Library ▶▶ Passenger decks: 6 Prestige suite and highly efficient stabilisers DECK 6 ▶▶ Passenger capacity: 244 (limited to 199 exclusively on A&K charters) ▶▶ Flag: French n Category 5* Fitness Sauna ▶▶ Language: English on A&K charters Premier two-room 536 534 532 530 528 524 520 516 512 Lift 508 506 504 502 ▶▶ Crew and A&K staff: 155 (staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3) Photo Desk Showers and Leisure Area Bridge suite Steam Room ElevatorLift Salon Massage 539 537 535 531 527 523 519 515 509 507 505 503 501 n Category 6* Privilege two-room DECK 5 Amenities suite ▶▶ Private balcony with every guest stateroom and suite ▶▶ Two lounges with bars: Club Lounge with live music and
434 432430428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408 Lift 406 404 402 on A&K charters only Panoramic Lounge with terrace n Category 7* Theatre Lift ▶▶ Complimentary butler service with every suite on A&K ▶▶ Complimentary 24-hour room service Grand deluxe 437 435 433 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405403 401 charters only (includes welcome champagne, nightly ▶▶ Complimentary in-cabin breakfast (upon request) two-room suite canapés, packing/unpacking on request, and more) DECK 4 ▶▶ Three passenger lifts ▶▶ Stateroom and suite amenities include a hair dryer, large n Category 8* ▶▶ Fitness centre with Kinesis® wall Bar wardrobe and ample storage, safe, alarm clock, and
Excursion 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 Lift Grand privilege Desk ▶▶ Full-service spa with salon, sauna, and steam room Club Lounge Hermès bath products three-room suite ▶ Shop Reception Medical ▶ Theatre with comfortable seating for all guests ElevatorLift Desk 337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 Centre ▶▶ Stateroom electricity: 220v outlets – Europe two-prong Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony ▶▶ Boutique shop n Category 9* style (plus two 110/220 US outlets) TV Owner’s suite DECK 3 TV TV ▶▶ SunTV Deck and multiple outer deck observation areas ▶▶ 24-hour medical facilities with certified doctor ▶▶ A&K’s complimentary Traveller’s Valet® laundry service *Butler service included ▶▶ Outside heated pool TV TV TV TV ▶▶ Complimentary wireless internet on A&K charters The Restaurant ▶▶ Library with selection of books and games
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Categories 1-3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Category 9 Staterooms Prestige suite Premier two-room suite Privilege two-room suite Grand deluxe two-room suite Grand privilege three-room suite Owner’s suite Cabin: 18.5 sqm | Balcony: 4 sqm Cabin: 27 sqm | Balcony: 6 sqm Cabin: 36 sqm | Balcony: 8 sqm Cabin: 36 sqm | Balcony: 8 sqm Cabin: 45 sqm | Balcony: 10 sqm Cabin: 54 sqm | Balcony: 12 sqm Cabin: 54 sqm | Balcony: 12 sqm
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Whether voyaging to Japan on Le Soleal or the Arctic and Northwest Passage on Le Boreal, look forward to luxury ships offering modern style and gorgeous staterooms and suites, as well as beautiful common areas with access to outside decks
Our ship offers the most comfortable way to see Japan. You have all of your needs taken care of, and it could not be done in a more luxurious way Suzana Machado D’Oliveira, A&K expedition director
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n Category 1 Zodiac Classic stateroom Sun Ship details Open-Air Bar Deck ▶▶ Overall length: 142 metres ▶▶ Electric motors: 2 x 2,300 KW n Zodiac Category 2 ▶▶ Beam: 18 metres ▶▶ Standards: USPHS – US Coast Guard’s Rules Comfort Class Deluxe stateroom DECK 7 ▶▶ Draft: 4.66 metres 1 Clean-Ship Certification (meets or exceeds all IMO, EPA, IAATO and AECO operating standards) n Category 3 ▶▶ Average speed: 14 knots Bar 626 622 618 614 610 604 602 Lift ▶▶ Technology: Advanced dynamic positioning system Premier stateroom Grill ▶▶ Passenger decks: 6 Pool Panoramic Panoramic Internet Lounge Terrace and highly efficient stabilisers Lift ▶▶ Passenger capacity: 264 (limited to 199 exclusively n Category 4 625 623 619 615 609 605 603 601 Library on A&K charters) ▶▶ Flag: French Superior stateroom DECK 6 ▶▶ Crew and A&K staff: 155 (staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3) ▶▶ Language: English on A&K charters n Category 5* Fitness Sauna ▶▶ Gross tonnage: 10,992 UMS
536 534 532 530 528 524 520 516 512 Lift 508 506 504 502 Prestige suite Photo Desk Showers and Leisure Area Bridge Steam Room ElevatorLift n Category 6* Salon Massage 539 537 535 531 527 523 519 515 509 507 505 503 501 Amenities Premier two-room suite DECK 5 ▶▶ Private balcony with every guest stateroom and suite ▶▶ Two lounges with bars: Club Lounge with live music and n Category 7* (exclusive on A&K charters only) Panoramic Lounge with terrace
Prestige two-room 434 432430428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414 412 410 408 Lift 406 404 402 ▶▶ Complimentary butler service with every suite (exclusive Theatre ▶▶ Complimentary 24-hour room service suite Lift 437 435 433 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405403 401 on A&K charters, includes welcome champagne, nightly ▶▶ Complimentary in-cabin breakfast (upon request) canapés, packing/unpacking on request, and more) n Category 8* ▶▶ Three passenger lifts DECK 4 ▶ Owner’s suite ▶ Stateroom and suite amenities include a hair dryer, large ▶▶ Fitness centre with Kinesis® wall wardrobe and ample storage, safe, alarm clock, and Bar ▶▶ Full-service spa with salon, sauna, and steam room Excursion 334 332 330 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 Lift *Butler service included Desk Hermès bath products Club Lounge ▶▶ Theatre with comfortable seating for all guests Reception Medical ▶▶ Stateroom and suite electricity: 220v outlets – Shop Lift 337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 311 309 Desk Centre Europe two-prong style (plus two 110/220 US outlets) ▶▶ Boutique shop DECK 3 ▶▶ Sun Deck and multiple outer deck observation areas ▶▶ 24-hour medical facilities with certified doctor ▶▶ Outside heated pool ▶▶ A&K’s complimentary Traveller’s Valet® laundry service ▶▶ Library with selection of books and games ▶▶ Complimentary wireless internet on A&K charters (due to remote destinations, access and speed vary) The Restaurant ▶▶ Two restaurants: Main and indoor/outdoor Grill Marina Lift ▶▶ Open bar with beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, DECK 2 tea, and mineral water (excludes premium wines and spirits)
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Categories 1-4 Category 5 Categories 6-7 Category 8 Staterooms Prestige suites Premier and prestige two-room suites Owner’s suite Cabin: 18.5 sqm | Balcony: 4 sqm Cabin: 27 sqm | Balcony: 5 sqm Cabin: 37 sqm | Balcony: 8 sqm Cabin: 45 sqm | Balcony: 9 sqm
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Cruise to the Mediterranean, Australia’s Kimberley, and the Baltic Sea on these stunning all-balcony mega-yachts, each offering stylish staterooms and suites, gourmet dining, elegant and inviting lounges, and a heated pool
These ships are our guests’ home away from home, and so we make sure each one embodies the very best in on-board style and service Laurence Gosset-Lukaszczyk, manager of A&K expedition cruising
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n Category 1 Zodiac Classic stateroom Spa Ship details ▶▶ Overall length: 131 metres ▶▶ Standards: USPHS – US Coast Guard’s Rules Comfort Lift n Category 2 Class 1 Clean-Ship Certification (meets or exceeds all Salon Fitness Zodiac ▶▶ Beam: 18 metres Deluxe stateroom ▶▶ Average speed: 15 knots IMO, EPA, IAATO and AECO operating standards) DECK 7 ▶▶ Technology: Advanced dynamic positioning system and n Category 3 ▶▶ Passenger decks: 6 highly efficient stabilisers ▶ Prestige stateroom 620 618 616 614 612 608 604 Lift ▶ Passenger capacity: 184 (limited to 148 exclusively ▶▶ Flag: French Art Gallery Panoramic on A&K charters) n Category 4* Lounge 621 619 617 Lift 615 611 607 603 601 ▶▶ Crew and A&K staff: 122 (staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3) ▶▶ Language: English on all A&K charters Deluxe suite ▶▶ Gross tonnage: 9,900 GRT DECK 6 n Category 5* Privilege suite
534 532 528 526 524 520 516 512 508 Lift 504 502 Bridge n Category 6* Prestige two-room suite 535 533 529 Lift 527 525 521 517 511 507 503 Amenities ▶▶ Private balcony with every guest stateroom and suite ▶▶ Two lounges with bars: Main Lounge with live music and DECK 5 n Category 7* ▶▶ Complimentary butler service with every category of suite Panoramic Lounge with terrace area Grand deluxe suite (exclusive on A&K charters, includes welcome champagne, ▶▶ Complimentary 24-hour room service
418 416 414 412 410 408 Lift 406 404 402 nightly canapés, packing/unpacking on request, and more) ▶ n Category 8* Restaurant ▶ Complimentary in-cabin breakfast (upon request) ▶▶ Stateroom and suite amenities include a hair dryer, Owner’s suite Lift 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401 ▶▶ Three passenger lifts large wardrobe and ample storage, safe, alarm clock, ▶▶ Fitness centre with Kinesis® wall *Butler service included DECK 4 and Hermès bath products ▶▶ Full-service salon with spa, sauna, and steam room ▶▶ Stateroom and suite electricity: 220v outlets – Grill Excursion ▶▶ Theatre with comfortable seating for all guests
312 310 308 306 304 Lift 302 Shop Desk Europe two-prong style (plus two 110/220 US outlets) ▶▶ Boutique shop Pool Main Lounge Theatre ▶▶ Sun Deck and multiple outer deck observation areas Reception Medical Lift Desk 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 Centre ▶▶ 24-hour medical facilities with certified doctor WC BathtubWC Bathtub WCWC ▶▶ OutsideBathtubBathtub heated pool Spa Spa Spa Spa ▶▶ A&K’s complimentary Traveller’s Valet® laundry service Tub Tub DECK 3 Tub Tub ▶▶ Library with selection of books and games Shower Shower ShowerShower TV TV TV TV ▶▶ Complimentary wireless internet on A&K charters Bar Bar Bar Bar ▶▶ Two restaurants: Main and outdoor Grill (due to remote destinations, access and speed vary) Wardrobe Wardrobe WC WC WardrobeWardrobe ▶▶ OpenWC barWC with beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, TV TV TV TV Balcony Balcony BalconyBalcony coffee, tea, and mineral water (excludes premium wines Marina Balcony Balcony BalconyBalcony TV TV TV TV and spirits) Wardrobe Wardrobe WardrobeWardrobe WC WC WCWC DECK 2 Bar Bar Bar Bar TV Shower TV Shower TV TV ShowerShower
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Privilege Suite Prestiage 2-room Suite Deluxe Suite Stateroom Privilege Suite Prestiage 2-room Suite Deluxe Suite Stateroom Le Bougainville & Le Dumont d’Urville Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures from Florence to Venice | Cruising the Greek Isles Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St Petersburg
n Category 1 Zodiac Classic stateroom Spa Ship details ▶▶ Overall length: 131 metres ▶▶ Standards: USPHS – US Coast Guard’s Rules Comfort n Category 2 Lift ▶▶ Beam: 18 metres Class 1 Clean-Ship Certification (meets or exceeds all
Salon Fitness Zodiac Deluxe stateroom ▶ IMO, EPA, IAATO and AECO operating standards) DECK 7 ▶ Average speed: 15 knots ▶▶ Technology: Advanced dynamic positioning system and n Category 3 ▶▶ Passenger decks: 6 highly efficient stabilisers Prestige stateroom ▶▶ Passenger capacity: 184 (limited to 148 exclusively on A&K
620 618 616 614 612 608 604 Lift ▶▶ Flag: French Art Gallery Panoramic charters) n Category 4* Lounge ▶ 621 619 617 Lift 615 611 607 603 601 ▶▶ Crew and A&K staff: 122 (staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3) ▶ Language: English on all A&K charters Deluxe suite ▶▶ Gross tonnage: 9,900 GRT DECK 6 n Category 5* Privilege suite
534 532 528 526 524 520 516 512 508 Lift 504 502 Bridge n Category 6* Prestige two-room suite 535 533 529 Lift 527 525 521 517 511 507 503 Amenities ▶▶ Private balcony with every guest stateroom and suite ▶▶ Two lounges with bars: Main Lounge with live music DECK 5 n Category 7* ▶▶ Complimentary butler service with every category of suite and Panoramic Lounge with terrace Grand deluxe suite (exclusive on A&K charters, includes welcome champagne, ▶▶ Complimentary 24-hour room service
418 416 414 412 410 408 Lift 406 404 402 nightly canapés, packing/unpacking on request, and more) ▶ n Category 8* Restaurant ▶ Complimentary in-cabin breakfast (upon request) ▶▶ Stateroom and suite amenities include a hair dryer, Owner’s suite Lift 431 429 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 411 409 407 405 403 401 ▶▶ Three passenger lifts large wardrobe and ample storage, safe, alarm clock, ▶▶ Fitness Centre with Kinesis® wall *Butler service included DECK 4 and Hermès bath products ▶▶ Full-service salon with spa, sauna, and steam room ▶▶ Stateroom and suite electricity: 220v outlets – Grill Excursion ▶▶ Theatre with comfortable seating for all guests
312 310 308 306 304 Lift 302 Shop Desk Europe two-prong style (plus two 110/220 US outlets) Pool Main Lounge Theatre ▶▶ Boutique shop Reception Medical ▶▶ Sun Deck and multiple outer deck observation areas Lift Desk 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 301 Centre ▶▶ 24-hour medical facilities with certified doctor WC BathtubWC Bathtub WCWC ▶▶ OutsideBathtubBathtub heated pool Spa Spa SpaSpa ▶▶ A&K’s complimentary Traveller’s Valet® laundry service Tub Tub DECK 3 TubTub ▶▶ Library with selection of books and games Shower Shower ShowerShower TV TV TVTV ▶▶ Complimentary wireless internet on A&K charters Bar Bar BarBar ▶▶ Two restaurants: Main and outdoor Grill (due to remote destinations, access and speed vary) Wardrobe Wardrobe WC WC WardrobeWardrobe ▶▶ Open barWCWC with beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, TV TV TVTV Balcony Balcony BalconyBalcony Marina coffee, tea, and mineral water (excludes premium wines Balcony Balcony BalconyBalcony TV TV TVTV and spirits) Wardrobe Wardrobe WardrobeWardrobe WC WC WCWC DECK 2 Bar Bar BarBar TV Shower TV Shower TVTV ShowerShower
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Privilege Suite Prestiage 2-room Suite Deluxe Suite Stateroom Privilege Suite Prestiage 2-room Suite Deluxe Suite Stateroom again to request notification of your choice. If you fail to respond (c) In respect of any booking covered by our ATOL, all monies omissions have given rise to the Company’s liability. Nothing in again, we will assume that you have chosen to accept the change or you pay to the travel agent are held by them on behalf and for the the above shall limit or exclude the Company’s liability for fraud, Terms & conditions For bookings made from 1 July 2019 alternative booking arrangements. benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is or for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or to the If you cancel and receive a full refund following a significant subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so long as we extent otherwise not permitted by law. 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If it pre/post-tour extensions according to the number of days prior to departure that you are be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air in the case of damage other than death, illness, or personal injury, extensions departing between 1 January 2020 and 31 March is not paid in time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as notified of the change. Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us. compensation is restricted to a reasonable amount having regard 2021. Your contract is with Abercrombie & Kent Limited, ‘the cancelled by you, in which case the cancellation charges set out 121 days prior to date of Loss of deposit (d) The Company is under no obligation to give a breakdown of to such factors as, inter alia, the holiday cost and the extent to Company’ of St George’s House, Ambrose Street, Cheltenham, in clause 2 below will become payable. An additional £600 per departure or more the costs involved in a holiday. which the enjoyment of your holiday can be said to have been Gloucestershire GL50 3LG, which is registered in England under person non-refundable permit fee is required at time of booking Compensation when notification of change is sent (e) The Company reserves the right to notify you of an increase in affected. Second, if any failure in your holiday arrangements company number 1082430. The following conditions, together for the Uganda extension tour. 120-91 days prior to date of 25% the brochure or advertised price before accepting your booking relates to, or if you or any member in your party is killed, injured, with our Privacy Policy, the relevant information set out in this *Select Journeys: All Hosted Journeys; Ultimate Arctic Adventure; departure of total holiday cost Days prior to departure Compensation per person and prices may go up or down. While we do our utmost to avoid or becomes ill during or as a result of carriage by aircraft, ship, brochure and on our website, and any other written information Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands; Myanmar & such a scenario, due to human or computer error there may on train, or coach forming part of the holiday arrangements booked we brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking, the Irrawaddy; India Wildlife Safari; Legends of the East by Rail; 90-61 days prior to date of 50% More than 42 days £10 occasion be an incorrect price shown in a brochure or online. with us before your departure from the UK, our liability to pay will form part of your contract with the Company. Please read Mongolia: Naadam Festival; Southern Africa Safari by River & departure of total holiday cost When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour compensation and/or the amount of compensation we will them carefully before you book. Rail; Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India; Cruising the Mekong: to notify you at the time of booking (if we are then aware of the pay is limited as if we were the carrier under any international By making a booking, the first named person on the booking Indochina & Angkor Wat; Churchill: Belugas & Bears; and related 29-42 days prior £20 60 days prior to date of departure 100% mistake) or within seven days of the time of booking, or as soon convention which governs such services. International agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that: pre/post-tour extensions, or any other Journey and related pre/ or fewer of total holiday cost as reasonably possible. We do have to reserve all our rights in a Conventions which may apply include: in respect of carriage by a. he/she has read these Booking Conditions and has the authority post-tour extension indicated to you at the point of booking. 15-28 days prior £25 situation such as this which may include cancelling a holiday if the air, the Montreal Convention 1999 or the Warsaw Convention to and does agree to be bound by them; We will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you actual price applicable to the holiday is not acceptable to you. We 1929 (including as amended by the Hague Protocol of 1955 and b. he/she consents to our use of information personal data in 2. AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATION 0-14 days prior £30 have already paid to us. will of course allow you to amend your holiday with us, if you so by any of the Montreal Additional Protocol of 1975); in respect accordance with our Privacy Policy and is authorised on behalf of (a) Amendments by you Important note: Certain arrangements may not be amended wish, to an alternative holiday at the correct price. of carriage by sea, the Athens Convention 1974; in respect of rail all persons named on the booking to disclose their personal details The Company will make every effort to assist you if you wish IMPORTANT NOTE: We will not pay you compensation in the after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation (f) We reserve the right to increase the price of confirmed holidays carriage, the Berne/Cotif Convention 1980; and in respect of to us, including where applicable, special categories of data (such to alter your arrangements, but it may not always be possible. following circumstances: could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the solely to allow for increases which are a direct consequence of carriage by road the Geneva Convention 1973. The terms of these as information on health conditions or disabilities and dietary Requests for an amendment must be in writing, signed by the a. where we make an insignificant change; arrangements in addition to the charge above. changes in: conventions are incorporated into and form part of your contract requirements); person who made the initial payment. If it is possible to make the b. where we make a significant change or cancel your Partial room cancellation: If a guest cancels or leaves a journey a. the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from the cost of with us. In respect of death or personal injury, the liability of c. he/she is over 18 years of age and where placing an order for amendment, it will be subject to an amendment charge of £50 arrangements more than 91 days before departure (or 121 days and a roommate remains, an additional supplement may apply to fuel or other power sources; an air carrier under the Montreal Convention and the Warsaw services with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members per booking, together with all communication charges or other in the case of the Select Journeys listed in clause 1(h), above, and the price for the remaining guest. b. the level of taxes or fees chargeable for services applicable to Convention is limited to damage sustained caused by an accident of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services; expenses incurred by the Company as a result of the change. These related group pre/post-tour extensions, Hosted Journeys and Please note that at certain times of year, for example peak season, the holiday imposed by third parties not directly involved in the which takes place onboard the aircraft or in the course of any of d. he/she accepts financial responsibility for payment of the charges will be payable whether or not the Company succeeds Ultimate Arctic Adventures); or for certain products, for example some game lodges and performance of the holiday, including tourist taxes, landing taxes, the operations of embarking or disembarking. You can get copies booking on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking. in confirming your requested amendment. Scheduled airlines c. where we make a significant change and you accept those cruises, stricter cancellation conditions may apply. Any such or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports; and of the relevant conventions if you ask us for them. You should normally regard name changes as a cancellation and re-booking, changed arrangements or you accept an offer of alternative travel revised conditions will be notified to you prior to booking. c. the exchange rates relevant to the package. also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY and any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge in respect arrangements; We strongly recommend that you secure adequate travel insurance Such variations could include but are not limited to airline cost liability to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you. (a) Our aim is to provide the right holiday to suit your of the airfare. Please note that save for the transfer of a booking, d. where we have to cancel your arrangements as a result of your as per clause 6 below. changes which are part of our contracts with airlines (and their You should also know that the carrier will rely upon its “conditions requirements. You can call us on +44 (0)1242 547 892 or email it will not be possible to make changes within 28 days of your failure to make full payment on time; (c) Cancellation by you due to unavoidable and extraordinary agents), cruise ship operators and any other transport providers. of carriage” which may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to you [email protected] to discuss or make a booking departure date. Your request may be treated as a cancellation and e. where the change or cancellation by us arises out of alterations circumstances (g) We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase and limit compensation under international conventions. and provide you with a price per person. In order to maintain re-booking and the normal cancellation charges detailed in clause to the confirmed booking requested by you; You have the right to cancel your confirmed holiday before equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which (d) Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) our customer services standards and to assist with the ongoing 2(b) below will apply dependent upon the conditions imposed by f. where we are forced to cancel or change your arrangements due departure without paying a cancellation charge in the event of excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges and/ have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and training of our staff we may record or monitor our telephone our suppliers. to force majeure. “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances” occurring at your or additional services or travel arrangements. You will be charged these conditions are binding between you and the supplier. Some conversations or emails with you. If you wish to change your arrangements while on your holiday, all “Force majeure” has the meaning set out in clause 16. holiday destination or its immediate vicinity and significantly for the amount over and above that. However, if this means of these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport (b) To secure your booking we require a deposit, typically the costs are payable by you. “Low bookings” means that an insufficient number of people have affecting the performance of the holiday or significantly that you have to pay an increase of more than 8% of the price provider’s or other supplier’s liability to you. You can get copies amount set out below. Some suppliers and holidays may require Date amendments: Should you wish to amend the date of booked the arrangements to make their operation financially affecting the transport arrangements to the destination. In these of your confirmed holiday (excluding any insurance premiums, of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant higher deposits at the time of booking. You will be notified of departure of your trip this will follow the rules outlined in part viable in the advertised form. circumstances, we shall provide you with a full refund of the amendment charges, and/or additional services or travel supplier. these requirements before you pay your deposit. 2(a) above. The new departure date must be initiated within six If there is an insignificant change before you depart (that is, any monies you have paid but we will not be liable to pay you any arrangements), you will have the option of accepting a change to (e) If we make any payment to you or any member of your party months of the original date of departure. If travel commences change not included in the definition of a significant change set additional compensation. Please note that your right to cancel another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent for death, personal injury, or illness, you must co-operate fully after six months of the original holiday departure date this will out above), the Company will try to notify you, although it is in these circumstances will only apply where the Foreign and or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower with us in seeking recovery of any payment we make. Deposit per person required at time of booking be treated as a cancellation and re-booking and the normal not obliged to pay any compensation. lf the Company becomes Commonwealth Office advises against travel to your destination quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling (f) Operational decisions may be taken by air carriers and airports cancellation charges detailed in clause 2(b) will apply. unable to provide a significant proportion of your holiday after or its immediate vicinity. For the purposes of this clause, and receiving a full refund of all monies paid to us, except for resulting in delays, diversions, or rescheduling. Abercrombie & Immersive Journeys £500 Destination amendments: Should you wish to change the it has commenced, every effort will be made to provide suitable “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances” means warfare, any insurance premiums and any amendment charges and/or Kent has no control over such decisions, and is therefore unable to destination (unless for reasons of extraordinary circumstances alternative arrangements, which will be made for you at no extra acts of terrorism, significant risks to human health such as the additional services or travel arrangements. Should you decide to accept responsibility for them. Where, as a result of circumstances Luxury Small Group Journeys outlined below) of your confirmed holiday before departure this charge to you (save in the case of force majeure) or, alternatively, outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination, or natural cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within beyond our control, we are obliged to change or end your holiday & Hosted Journeys £750 shall be treated as a cancellation and re-booking and the normal you will be returned to your point of departure and the company disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which seven days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. We after departure, but before the end of your holiday, we will not cancellation charges detailed in clause 2(b) will apply. will, where appropriate, pay compensation. No compensation is make it impossible to travel safely to the travel destination. will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if pay compensation or reimburse you for expenses incurred. We Luxury Expedition Cruises £2,500 payable in the case of force majeure. (d) Re-booking following a cancellation (g) Cancellation by the Company you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. strongly recommend you have adequate travel insurance for your Transfers of booking Should you wish to cancel a holiday and re-book an alternative We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your holiday (h) Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes holiday and should claim via your insurance company for any Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or by most major If you or any member of your party is prevented from travelling, this will be subject to the cancellation terms within these booking for any reason, subject to the commitments in clause 2(g). mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you less loss or damage to luggage and/or personal possessions. In the credit cards in favour of Abercrombie & Kent Limited. If for that person(s) may transfer their place to someone else, subject to conditions. If the alternative booking requires a greater deposit However, we will not cancel your hotel arrangement fewer than an administrative fee of £10. However, please note that travel event that any claim is made directly with us, our liability to pay any reason we do not accept your booking, your deposit will be the following conditions: than has already been paid (after deducting cancellation fees) then 90 days before your departure date, except for reasons of force arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and compensation and/or the amount of compensation will be limited returned. a. that person is introduced by you and satisfies all the conditions the balance between what is required as a deposit and any deposits majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If you fail to pay some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel in accordance with the conventions referred to in (c) above. (c) Many airlines now require the full name of all passengers applicable to the holiday; sums already paid becomes due. the balance of the holiday price at least 90 days before departure, due to contractual and other protection in place. (g) If you suffer death, injury or illness during your holiday travelling. We will therefore ask you at the time of booking to b. we are notified not less than seven days before departure; (e) Accuracy of information the Company will treat your booking as cancelled and levy the (i) There will be no change made to the price of your confirmed arising out of an activity which does not form part of the inclusive confirm the number of members in your party and to provide us c. you pay any outstanding balance payment, an amendment fee of We check the information which we provide about our holidays cancellation charges set out in clause 2(c). If the Company is holiday within 20 days of your departure nor will refunds be paid arrangements booked with the Company, the Company will with the first forename (as shown in each passport) as well as the £50 per person transferring, as well as any additional fees, charges very carefully. However, tour, excursion, or cruise itineraries may obliged to cancel your holiday in any other circumstances before during this period. offer assistance where appropriate and in its sole discretion. This title and surname of each member. or other costs arising from the transfer; change as a result of local conditions. Circumstances such as these, departure, the Company will use its best endeavours to offer assistance must be requested within 90 days of your misadventure (d) Special Requests, such as diet, room location, twin or double- d. the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other or weather conditions, may cause some of the amenities we have alternative arrangements of equivalent or very closely similar 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPANY and will be limited to general advice and/or assistance with legal bedded room, a particular facility or flight seat which are an terms of the contract between us; and described to be unavailable or different from those advertised. standard and price, if available; travel arrangements of a lower (a) The Company applies all reasonable checks to ensure that fees up to £5,000 per party, such contributions to be repaid to important factor in the choice of holiday, should be indicated in e. it is understood that flight tickets may not be able to be When we are told of any significant or long-term changes, we will standard and a refund of the difference in price; or will give you a those involved in the preparation and provision of your holiday the Company out of any judgment or insurance payment you writing at the time of booking. We will pass your request on to the transferred in which case a replacement ticket for the transferee always endeavour to advise you prior to your departure. full and prompt refund of all monies paid. In addition, unless the maintain the appropriate standards. subsequently obtain. hotel or airline but cannot guarantee that it will be accommodated. would need to be purchased. (f) Amendments by the Company cancellation has been caused by force majeure, failure by you to (b) We will accept responsibility for the arrangements we agree (h) Where it is impossible for you to return to your departure We will also pass on any dietary requests to airlines but we You and the transferee remain jointly and severally liable for Great care is taken to ensure that the description and prices given pay the final balance, or low bookings, the Company will pay you to provide or arrange for you as an “organiser” under the Package point as per the agreed return date of your package, due to recommend that you check directly with the airline once your payment of all sums. If you are unable to find a replacement, in our brochures and on our website are accurate at the time compensation as set out in clause 2(g). Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, as “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances”, we shall provide tickets have been issued. The Company will try to arrange for cancellation charges as set out in clause 2(b) will apply in order to of publication. However, changes can occur, and the Company (h) A&K guaranteed departures set out below and as such, we are responsible for the proper you with any necessary accommodation (where possible, of a Special Requests to be met, but cannot guarantee that they will cover our estimated costs. Otherwise, no refunds will be given for reserves the right to change any of the details in company All Luxury Small Group Journeys and Immersive Journeys provision of all travel services included in your package, as set comparable standard) for a period not exceeding three nights per be, nor will the Company be liable if any Special Request is not passengers not travelling or for unused services. literature, including prices, in which case the Company will advise are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of two (2) persons. out in your Confirmation Invoice. The descriptions, information, person. If the circumstances continue beyond a three-night period met. The provision of any Special Request does not constitute a (b) Cancellation by you you of any such change before accepting your booking. After a Guaranteed departures will operate except in cases of force and opinions given in our brochures or on the website by the our responsibility under this clause will cease and you will need term of your contract with us unless we have confirmed in writing All cancellations must be advised in writing, signed by the person Confirmation Invoice has been issued, the Company makes every majeure, which could include any major world event adversely Company in respect of the airlines, hotels, and other suppliers to claim upon your travel insurance where you are able to do so. that your requirement will be met. Most hotels allow check-in to who made the initial payment and sent to the Company at St effort to operate all holidays as advertised. We plan arrangements a affecting international travel patterns. If only two, three, or whose services are used are given in good faith, based on the Please note that the three-night cap does not apply to persons with take place during the mid-afternoon. Should you wish to have a George’s House, Ambrose Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire long time in advance of your holiday using independent suppliers four people are booked, we will advise you three months before latest information available at the time of printing. The Company reduced mobility, pregnant women, or unaccompanied minors, guaranteed room ready for your immediate check-in upon arrival, GL50 3LG. Cancellations are effective on the date they are received such as airlines, hotels, local transport operators and guides, over travel and check that you are happy to travel even if numbers accepts liability for any loss you may suffer if due to fault on our nor to persons needing specific medical assistance, provided it can be arranged for an additional charge. Please ask A&K for by the Company. Recorded delivery is strongly recommended. whom we have no direct control. In very rare circumstances, the do not increase or whether you would prefer a departure with part, or that of our agents or suppliers, any part of the holiday we have been notified of these particular needs at least 48 hours details and prices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, the Company may have to modify a holiday before you depart. Most more guests booked. If only one person is booked we will offer arrangements you book with the Company before your departure before the start of your holiday. For the purposes of this clause, (e) On receipt of your correct deposit we will book your following cancellation charges will be payable, depending upon of these changes are insignificant. If we make an insignificant alternative dates at the same price. Hosted Journeys are subject to is not as described in our brochure, on our website, or itinerary, or “unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances” mean warfare, arrangements and issue a Confirmation Invoice. A contract will the number of days prior to departure the Company receives your change to your holiday, we will make reasonable efforts to inform minimum numbers. not of a reasonable standard and we don’t remedy or resolve your acts of terrorism, significant risks to human health such as the come into existence on the date on which we issue a Confirmation notice of cancellation. you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is (i) Design your Day® (DYD) complaint within a reasonable period of time, and this has affected outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination, or natural Invoice. If your confirmed arrangements include a flight, we (or if time before your departure but we will have no liability to you. Immersive Journeys allow you to select guiding experiences on a the enjoyment of your package holiday, in such circumstances you disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which you booked via an authorised agent of ours, that agent) will also Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your designated day from a choice of options. Each DYD experience may be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or compensation make it impossible to travel safely back to your departure point. issue you with an ATOL Certificate. Standard cancellation fees per person outward/return flights by fewer than 12 hours, changes to aircraft is subject to availability and may require a minimum number or both. You must inform us without undue delay of any failure to (f) It is important for you to check the details on the Confirmation type, change of accommodation to another of the same or higher of travellers in order to operate. If the minimum number of perform or improper performance of the travel services included 5. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Invoice, and ATOL Certificate where applicable, as soon as you 91 days prior to departure or Loss of deposit standard and changes of carriers. travellers have not selected your experience you will be offered in this package. The Company limits its liability in respect of these (a) Make yourself travel aware: Before making a booking, please get it, as these set out the services we have agreed to provide. In more Occasionally we may have to make a significant change to your an alternative experience. Some DYD experiences may have a claims to a maximum of three times the holiday cost. Subject to consult the travel advice produced by the government of your the event of any discrepancy please contact us immediately. If you confirmed arrangements. Examples of “significant changes” maximum number of travellers. If your selected experience is the conditions set out below, the Company also accepts liability if home jurisdiction, as well as that of the government who issued arrange your holiday direct with the Company, all correspondence 90-61 days prior to date of 25% include the following, when made before departure: a change already fully booked an alternative from the menu will be offered. you or any member of your party suffers death or personal injury the passport and/or visa you intend to travel under. Also ensure and other communications will be sent to the address of the departure of total holiday cost of flight time by more than 12 hours, a change of international as a direct result of negligence by the Company or its suppliers. you make yourself familiar with the Foreign & Commonwealth person who made the initial payment unless you specify airport (except between airports serving the same city), a change 3. ABERCROMBIE & KENT PRICE POLICY However, these acceptances of liability do not apply if there has Office advice on staying safe and healthy on your trip: otherwise. If you request correspondence through a business 60-31 days prior to date of 50% of destination or a change to a lower standard accommodation, (a) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays been no fault on the part of the Company or its servants, agents, www.gov.uk/travelaware. Advice can change, so always address, a residential address will also be required for emergency departure of total holiday cost and/or price. If we have to make a significant change we will shown in our brochure or on our website. You will be advised of or suppliers, or if the loss, death, or personal injury suffered is check regularly for the latest updates. and security reasons. tell you as soon as possible and if there is time to do so before the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your attributable to: (i) your own acts or omissions; (ii) the acts or (b) If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a (g) If your booking is made through a travel agent, the Company 30 days prior to departure or 100% departure, we will provide you with three alternatives. You may contract is confirmed. omissions of a third party not involved in providing the services particular country, we will act on this advice. will address all communications to that travel agent, who will act fewer of total holiday cost accept the modification, you may change your booking to another (b) When you make your booking you must pay a deposit, see which make up your holiday and which were unavoidable and (c) In the event of active government advice and warnings as agent for you in regard to all communications from us to you. available and comparable holiday, or you may cancel and receive section 1(b) for relevant deposits. The balance of the price of your extraordinary; or (iii) force majeure. In addition, where claims against travel to a specific destination or location(s) of a trip, All monies paid by you to a travel agent under or in contemplation a full and prompt refund. If you choose another holiday which is travel arrangements must be paid by the date indicated on your do not involve personal injury or death, they are also conditional should the traveller still choose to travel, notwithstanding such of this contract will be held by the travel agent for the Company cheaper, the Company will make the appropriate refund. confirmation. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we upon you following the procedures for notification of complaints travel advisory or warning, the traveller assumes all risks of loss, until such monies are forwarded to the Company. You must notify us of your choice within seven days of our offer. shall cancel your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in set out in clause 11, and upon you assigning to the Company personal injury, death, or property damage from any event that (h) Final payment of the cost of your arrangements is due 90 days If we do not hear from you within seven days, we will contact you time we shall retain your deposit. any right you may have against any other person whose acts or may arise out of or associated with the travel advice or warnings prior to departure. For Select Journeys indicated below* final
102 Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 103 given. The Company strongly recommends you do not travel complain to the Civil Aviation Authority at caa.co.uk. details for a reasonable period of time after the conclusion of you provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or Journeys and varies for Family Journeys. Some activities contained against Foreign Office Travel advice and warnings as they are (b) Transport timings are provided by the carrier concerned and holiday, and you to consent to such retention, in the event that any a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the within an itinerary may have a different age restrictions than the given for your safety and security. are subject to such matters as weather conditions, maintenance costs referred to in clause 5(j) above are incurred and you fail to supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative overall minimum age requirement. Details will be provided at the (d) It is important that you check the details on your Confirmation requirements, the ability of passengers to check-in on time, and, settle these directly with the supplier, in order that the Company ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have time of booking. The Company reserves the right to marginally Invoice when you receive it. In the event of any discrepancy, you in the case of flights, to air traffic control restrictions. Accordingly, can debit your card for the relevant amount. This will be reviewed bought (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those exceed the published maximum group size on Family Journeys to should contact the Company or your travel agent. the times of flights and other forms of transport are estimates only on a regular basis to ensure that the information is not kept longer circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those accommodate a family. (e) General information concerning passport, visa, and health and cannot be guaranteed. than is strictly necessary for the purposes set out above. obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be requirements applicable to UK citizens is set out in our literature. (c) As airlines regularly overbook, we recommend that you check paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. WHAT YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES However, such requirements are subject to change and you must in online as soon as you are notified by the airline that check-in 10. ILLNESS AND DISABILITY However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible • All accommodation, meals, and fully guided sightseeing check current requirements before departure. Passports for British is available, or 24 hours before departure. If you do not check-in If you or any member of your party suffer from a disability to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be (including park and entrance fees) as noted in the itinerary. citizens are valid for travel to any EU country up to and including online or are unable to, we recommend that you arrive at the or other medical condition please tell us before you book. entitled to make a claim under the ATOL Scheme (or your credit • Airport transfers to/from hotel in the first/last published city the passport expiry date. Many countries outside of the EU require airport three hours prior to departure as airlines have been known Abercrombie & Kent is happy to give you advice and to try to card issuer where applicable). regardless of day of arrival and departure (for Luxury Expedition that passengers’ passports are valid for at least six months after to re-allocate seats in the event of late arrivals. The Company is assist you in choosing a holiday that will meet your requirements. If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are Cruises, departure transfer is from the ship to the airport on day the completion of their journey, and/or contains blank pages unable to check you in and it is your responsibility to ensure that However, most of our holidays are in destinations which are off unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, of departure only). (for visas). Please visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for advice you are checked in within the appropriate time. The Company is the beaten track and lack even the simplest facilities for disabled through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons • Services of A&K tour director or appropriate guide on by country. Some destinations also require visas and additional not responsible or liable if you are downgraded an airline class guests such as ramps for wheelchairs, lifts and so on. Many of our of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a extensions. documentation and you should contact the Embassy or Consulate as a result of the airline overbooking the class in which you are holidays require a fair degree of physical fitness. Medical facilities payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. • Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water at included meals; local wine of the country which you are planning to visit in good time before booked. Seat reservations are at the discretion of the airline and may not be readily available. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign and beer at welcome and farewell dinners and onboard ship you travel. Further information is available from Visa Central at may be changed at any time without notice. In order to assist you, we must be provided prior to booking absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may on Connections European River Cruise Journeys; local bottled visacentral.co.uk. You should also contact your medical advisor (d) The majority of airlines have introduced a total smoking ban with full written details regarding your medical condition and have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, water during sightseeing. or a specialist vaccination centre for details of the measures you on most or all of their flights. Please ask before booking if this any special requirements which result from this. An appropriate including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card • Porterage of two pieces of baggage – Luxury Small Group will need to take prior to departure. All children should travel on information is important to you. medical form will be sent to you for this purpose. Air travel can issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may Journeys only. full passports. It is your responsibility to obtain all documents (e) The European Commission publishes a list of airlines that are cause problems for some people with circulatory or bronchial be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums • Complimentary internet access (Immersive Journeys & Luxury required for your holiday, including passports, visas, heatlh subject to an operating ban within European air space. To view problems, such as deep vein thrombosis. It is inadvisable for you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. Small Group Journeys only – where available on land, service certificates, and international driving licences, to ensure that these the list, go to ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/ anyone with high blood pressure or respiratory problems to visit When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, levels are not guaranteed). are in proper order and to take them with you. We recommend index_en.htm or search for “banned airlines” at europa.eu. high altitudes. You should consult your doctor for advice before protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA Ltd, The • Hotel taxes. that if you are travelling with a child that does not share your Some itineraries may include one of the following airlines; you book and in good time before your departure. Travel Association, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, abta.com. • Gratuities throughout, except to the tour director/extension surname, in order to minimise the possibility of disruption to Abercrombie & Kent is a member of ABTA (number guide/safari driver-guides, unless otherwise specified. your travel plans, you travel with documentation that proves your Air Dyanasty Heli. S. 11. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM V6398/72314) and holds an ATOL Licence (number 2881) issued relationship to the child as well as documentation that proves Air Kasthamandap (a) If you are unhappy with any aspect of the Company’s by the Civil Aviation Authority. We are obliged to maintain a Luxury Small Group Journeys additional inclusions: A&K’s you have permission to travel with them. The Company cannot Buddha Air arrangements while you are on holiday, you must address your high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For Travelling Bellboy® service is provided; however, because of be held responsible should you or any member of your travelling Costal Aviation complaint immediately to the Company’s local representative further information about ABTA, The Code of Conduct and the security regulations, this service may be limited at airports, rail party be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with Fishtail Air (or, if none, to the Company by contacting the duty manager on arbitration scheme available to you, or if you have a complaint, stations, and points of embarkation for cruises. A&K’s Traveller’s these requirements. Please consult the travel advice produced Goma Air +44 207 998 4141) and to the management of the hotel or other contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 0203 117 Valet® includes laundry service for five pieces on journeys of 10 by the government of your home jurisdiction, as well as that of Himalaya Airlines supplier whose services are involved. They will do their best to 0500 or abta.com. days or fewer and eight pieces on journeys over 10 days (except the government who issued the passport and/or visa you intend Makalu Air rectify the situation. It is unreasonable to take no action while on Mount Kilimanjaro and Galapagos programmes and extensions). to travel under for further details. We will not be liable to make Manang Air PVT Ltd holiday, but then to write a letter of complaint upon return. If the 15. PROMPT ASSISTANCE Dry cleaning is not included. any refund or pay compensation if you or any member of your Mountain Helicopters problem cannot be resolved locally and you wish to complain, If, while you are on holiday, you find yourself in difficulty for any Immersive Journeys additional inclusions: Design your Day® party is unable to proceed with the holiday as planned because of Muktinath Airlines full details must be sent to the Company in writing to arrive reason, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is appropriate optional sightseeing and guiding, scenic sundowner incorrect or missing personal documents, or any other failure to Nepal Airlines Corporation within 30 days of your return. We will do our best to investigate in the circumstances. In particular, we will provide you with meet passport, visa or immigration requirements. Saurya Airlines and reply to you within 28 days of receipt of your letter. Failure to appropriate information on health services, local authorities, and Expedition Cruises additional inclusions: Complimentary (f) Approximately seven days before departure you will receive Shree Airlines take either of these steps will deny the Company the opportunity consular assistance, and assistance with distance communications standard bar drinks, beer, house wine, soft drinks, coffee, juices, your airline tickets together with other information concerning Simrick Air to resolve the problem immediately and/or investigate it properly. and finding alternative travel arrangements. Where you require and bottled water (excluding premium wines and Champagnes) your holiday. Please ensure that you check the names and flight Simrick Airlines In consequence, this may affect your rights under this contract. assistance which is not owing to any failure by us, our employees, while onboard; all shore excursions and full lecture programme timings on your tickets carefully and contact us immediately if Tara Air or sub-contractors, we will not be liable for the costs of any while onboard; services of an A&K expedition staff and local you have any queries. The correct timings, using the 24-hour Yeti Airlines Domestic (b) In the rare event of a dispute which cannot be amicably settled, alternative travel arrangements or other such assistance you guides; tips for the ship’s crew and A&K expedition staff; a clock system, may have been adjusted since you received your you may (if you wish) use ABTA’s approved Alternative Dispute require. Any supplier, airline, or other transport supplier may complimentary expedition parka and backpack provided onboard; Confirmation Invoice. (f) Some activities carry inherent risks and if you are participating Resolution (ADR) scheme, available through abta.com which, however pay for or provide refreshments and/or appropriate and a post-cruise expedition logbook. (g) You are responsible for checking-in for flights at the correct in such activities you may be asked to sign an additional form though devised by arrangement with the Association of British accommodation and you should make a claim directly to them. Africa Journeys additional inclusions: Medical evacuation service, time and for presenting yourself to take up all pre-booked by the local supplier. In rare cases beginners may have to take Travel Agents, is administered quite independently by the Centre Subject to the other terms of these Booking Conditions, we will when available, including air transportation to medical care components of your holiday. The Company cannot accept lessons at a charge before being permitted to use hotel equipment for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). The scheme (details not be liable for any costs, fees, or charges you incur in the above facilities, is included within Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, responsibility for clients missing flights as a result of late check-in otherwise offered for free. of which will be supplied on request) provides for a simple and circumstances, if you fail to obtain our prior authorisation before and Zimbabwe. For Climb Kilimanjaro: Summiting the Machame and no credit or refunds will be given if you fail to take up any inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone, with making your own travel arrangements. Furthermore, we reserve Route programme participants, medical evacuation is included component of your holiday. No credit or refunds will be given for 8. EXCURSIONS restricted liability on holidaymakers in respect of costs. The the right to charge you a fee for our assistance in the event that the from the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro to Nairobi. Hospitalisation lost, mislaid, or destroyed travel documents. Please note that when you book an excursion locally you contract scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than difficulty is caused intentionally by you or a member of your party, and medical expenses are at an additional cost. (h) Most people go on holiday for rest and relaxation, so if in our with the local company providing that excursion and not the £5,000 per person or £25,000 per party, neither does it apply to or otherwise through your or your party’s negligence. reasonable opinion or that of any airline pilot, hotel manager, Company. The Company has no legal liability for anything that claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury, YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE tour leader, or other person in authority, your behaviour is goes wrong on such an excursion and any claim which you might illness, nervous shock, death or their consequences. The scheme 16. FORCE MAJEURE • International flights: Where flights are included, they will causing danger, damage to property, or persistently affecting have arising out of the excursion will be against the relevant local can, however, deal with compensation claims which include an Except where otherwise expressly stated in these Booking be economy class air travel unless otherwise specified. (World the enjoyment of others, we reserve the right to terminate your company and subject to the local company’s terms and conditions. element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on Conditions, we will not be liable or pay you compensation if our Traveller Plus, Business, and First Class travel supplements holiday. Should this happen no refund or compensation would The Company will, at its discretion, offer advice, guidance and the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this contractual obligations to you are affected by “force majeure”. For available). be paid. assistance if you, or any member of your party, suffer death, element. Application for arbitration under this scheme must be the purposes of these Booking Conditions, force majeure means • United Kingdom Passenger Duty: Included where levied in (i) If you lose any personal items while on holiday, please obtain illness, or injury arising out of an activity which does not form made within 18 months of the date of return from the holiday, any event beyond our or our suppliers’ control, the consequences connection with flights booked by Abercrombie & Kent. a written report from the police, to help with any insurance claim part of your holiday with the Company, or an excursion arranged otherwise it will only be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable • Free baggage allowance: Full details will be supplied with your upon your return. locally. Where legal action is contemplated and you want the does not require such agreement from us. For injury and illness measures had been taken. Examples include warfare and acts itinerary. Normally on intercontinental flights, Economy Class (j) You are responsible for the costs of any damage to the Company’s assistance, you must obtain the Company’s written claims, you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we of terrorism (and threat thereof), civil strife, significant risks to passengers are allowed 20kg of luggage, 30kg per person in accommodation and/or any extra charges incurred with our consent prior to commencement of proceedings. The Company’s have the option to agree to mediation. human health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel Business Class, and 40kg per person in First Class. suppliers during your holiday. Should you fail to make such consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any destination, or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or • Normal local flight baggage restrictions: Some of our payment at the time the charges and/or costs are incurred, you will costs or benefits received and any relevant insurance policy to the 12. GOVERNING LAW weather conditions which make it impossible to travel safely to the arrangements utilise local domestic airlines and charter flights be liable to reimburse us for these and you authorise the Company Company. We limit the cost of the Company’s assistance to you or This contract and any matters arising from it are governed by the travel destination or remain at the travel destination, the act of any operating small aircraft with restrictions on baggage allowance. to automatically debit your credit card to the value instructed by any member of your party to £5,000. laws of England and Wales and are subject to the jurisdiction of government or other national or local authority including port or Full details will be supplied with your itinerary. the supplier for any such costs and/or charges. the Courts of England and Wales. river authorities, industrial dispute, labour strikes, lock closure, • Passport or visa costs, porterage, and holiday insurance. 9. DATA PROTECTION natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster, • Overseas departure taxes: Where these are levied and payable 6. INSURANCE (a) In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel 13. DESCRIPTIONS unavoidable technical problems with transport and all similar locally by the client. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of purchasing arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements, we Every effort is made to ensure that the details, description, events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned’s control. • Sightseeing tours: Except where specified in the itinerary. comprehensive travel insurance prior to date of travel. This need to use the information you provide such as your name and and prices contained in company literature are correct, based • Personal expenditure: On such items as drinks, laundry, room insurance should be commensurate to the value of your booking, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full on inspections and information passed to the Company by its Brexit implications service, telephone calls etc, and any related tax and service charge. and cover cancellation and curtailment, all medical expenses responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in suppliers. However, changes do occur, sometimes at short notice Please note that certain travel arrangements may be affected as • Excess baggage charges. including evacuation/repatriation, personal baggage, personal place to protect your information. We must pass the information and therefore the Company will advise you at the time of booking, a result of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European • Gratuities to the A&K tour director/extension guide/safari liability, death and permanent disability, and travel document on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as or if after booking as soon as possible, of any such changes to our Union. This could include an unavailability of certain flight routes, driver-guides, unless otherwise specified. insurance. If you suffer from a disability or medical condition, airlines, hotels, transport companies, and so on. The information published information. It is not always possible for the Company access to certain ports and airports, and changes to the visa • Meals other than those specified in the itinerary. you should disclose this to insurers. For those who participate in may also be provided to security or credit checking companies, to control all elements of the holiday whereby advertised facilities requirements of British citizens travelling to, within, or through • Beverages other than those noted in inclusions above. sports and activities while on holiday that have been organised public authorities such as customs and immigration if required can sometimes become unavailable at short notice due to the EU. • Sightseeing not included in the published itinerary. and arranged independently of us, it should be understood by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday inclement weather conditions, lack of demand, emergency repair Please rest assured that this is something we will continue to • Optional activities (which are subject to availability). that participation is at the individual’s own risk and it is your is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data works etc. monitor and we will advise our customers as soon as possible • Government levies or taxes: Any government levies or taxes responsibility to obtain the relevant insurance. Note that special protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal if we become aware of any confirmed bookings that will be introduced after the publication of company literature. insurance may be required if you intend to scuba dive or requirements in this country. We will not, however, pass any 14. FINANCIAL PROTECTION affected. However, since this is something which is completely undertake any other dangerous or sports activities. Please keep information on to any person not responsible for part of your We provide financial security for flight-inclusive packages and unprecedented and outside our control, we would treat any such your insurance details with you while on holiday. travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information ATOL protected flights by way of our Air Travel Organiser’s changes as force majeure, and while we will endeavour to provide that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/ Licence number 2881, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, suitable alternative arrangements or refunds where possible, 7. AIRLINES & OTHER SUPPLIERS religious requirements. If, however, we cannot pass this Gatwick Airport South, West Sussex RH6 0YR, UK, +44 333 103 we will not be liable to pay you any compensation. (a) As between you and the suppliers of the transport, information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, 6350, [email protected]. accommodation and other components making up your holiday, we cannot accept your booking. In making a booking, you consent When you buy an ATOL protected product from us you will 17. PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL the conditions of the supplier will apply. These conditions may to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially The Company reserves the right to take photographs during the be subject to international Conventions which limit and/or note that where information is also held by your travel agent, protected, where you can get information on what this means operation of any programme or part thereof and to use them restrict the supplier’s liability. Copies are available on request this is subject to your agent’s own data protection policy. You are for you and who to contact if things go wrong. For further for promotional purposes. By booking a programme with the – please allow 28 days. Under EU law you have rights in some entitled to a copy of your information held by us. To see it, please information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. The price Company, guests agree to allow their images to be used in such circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline contact the Company during normal working hours. of our flight inclusive arrangements includes the amount of £2.50 photographs. Guests who prefer that their images not be used are in cases of denied boarding, cancellation, or delay to flights. (b) The information you are required to provide may include per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) asked to identify themselves to their tour director at the beginning Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports, and debit/credit card details. As set out above, we take full we pay to the CAA. This charge is included in our advertised of their programme. will also be available from your airline. Reimbursement in these responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in prices. Not all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically place to protect this information. In accordance with applicable will be protected by the ATOL Scheme. ATOL protection extends 18. CHILD POLICY entitle you to refund of your holiday cost from the Company. Your legal, regulatory, and business requirements, this information will primarily to customers who book and pay in the United Kingdom The minimum age is 10 years old unless noted on the itinerary rights to compensation from the Company is set out in clause be securely deleted as soon as it is no longer required. However, and European Economic Area (EEA). and all children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 2(e). If your airline does not acknowledge your rights, you should it is necessary for the Company to retain your debit/credit card We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will Minimum age is 12 years old for Connections River Cruise
104 Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 105 2020-2021 Luxury Expedition Cruises 2020-2021 Luxury Expedition Cruises
ANTARCTICA THE ARCTIC
INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Category 9 Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Le Lyrial Classic Deluxe Premier Prestige Premier Privilege Grand deluxe Grand privilege Owner’s Le Boreal Classic Deluxe Premier Superior Prestige Premier Prestige Owner’s stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room suite two-room suite two-room suite three-room suite suite stateroom stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room suite two-room suite suite
Classic Antarctica | 7-19 Dec 2020 Early booking discount price* £11,295 £12,920 £13,735 £20,240 £23,490 £25,115 £27,555 £31,620 £33,245 Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear | 31 Jul-14 Aug 2020 Early booking discount price* £13,410 £15,440 £16,255 £17,070 £23,570 £28,045 £30,480 £34,545 Per person, two sharing £13,735 £15,360 £16,175 £22,675 £25,930 £27,555 £29,995 £34,060 £35,685
Per person, two sharing £14,630 £16,660 £17,475 £18,285 £24,790 £29,265 £31,700 £35,765 Single supplement £9,350 £10,975 £11,625 £16,095 £19,185 £20,730 £23,005 £26,910 £28,455
Internal flights: Economy class from £728 | Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Single supplement £10,675 £12,195 £12,805 £13,415 £21,950 £26,260 £28,575 £32,435 Iguazu Falls post-tour extension | Four days from £3,160 | Internal flights included (Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls/Buenos Aires) Internal flights: Economy class from £402 | Oslo/Longyearbyen. Hotel room upgrade not available on this departure. Ushuaia post-tour extension | Three days from £1,947 Reykjavík post-tour extension | Four days from £3,898
Classic Antarctica | 3-15 Jan 2021 Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise | 13-27 Aug 2020 Early booking discount price* £12,110 £13,735 £14,545 £21,050 £25,115 £26,740 £28,370 £33,245 £34,870 Early booking discount price* £13,555 £15,590 £16,400 £17,215 £23,720 £28,190 £30,630 £34,695
Per person, two sharing £14,545 £16,175 £16,985 £23,490 £27,555 £29,180 £30,805 £35,685 £37,310 Per person, two sharing £14,775 £16,805 £17,620 £18,435 £24,935 £29,410 £31,850 £35,915
Single supplement £10,325 £11,545 £12,195 £16,910 £20,730 £22,275 £23,820 £28,455 £30,000 Single supplement £10,675 £12,195 £12,585 £13,415 £21,950 £26,260 £28,575 £32,435
Internal flights: Economy class from £728 | Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Internal flights: Economy class from £549 | Kangerlussuaq/Reykjavík Iguazu Falls post-tour extension | Four days from £3,160 | Internal flights included (Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls/Buenos Aires) Reykjavík post-tour extension | Four days from £3,654 Ushuaia post-tour extension | Three days from £1,947 The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea | 24 Aug-16 Sep 2020 Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands | 17 Dec 2020-5 Jan 2021 Early booking discount price* £26,785 £30,040 £31,665 £33,290 £41,015 £47,925 £49,550 £59,305 Early booking discount price* £17,800 £20,240 £21,460 £29,995 £35,685 £38,125 £41,375 £47,880 £49,505 Per person, two sharing £30,040 £33,290 £34,915 £36,545 £44,265 £51,175 £52,805 £62,560 Per person, two sharing £21,050 £23,490 £24,710 £33,245 £38,935 £41,375 £44,630 £51,135 £52,760 Single supplement £20,730 £23,170 £24,390 £25,610 £36,690 £43,250 £44,715 £54,065 Single supplement £15,200 £17,070 £17,155 £24,550 £29,915 £32,275 £35,365 £41,545 £43,090 Internal flights: Economy class from £2,398 | Montreal/Kangerlussuaq; Nome/Anchorage Child (7-18 years old) sharing with | Four days from £2,679 adult(s) – includes additional family £10,890 £12,110 £12,675 For more details, please contact A&K Alaska post-tour extension programming
Internal flights: Economy class from £728 | Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires COMBINES ABOVE THREE CRUISES Iguazu Falls post-tour extension | Four days from £3,160 | Internal flights included (Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls/Buenos Aires) Grand Arctic Voyage | 31 Jul-16 Sep 2020 Ushuaia post-tour extension | Three days from £1,947 Early booking discount price* £51,285 £57,870 £60,800 £63,725 £82,385 £96,655 £102,505 £118,605
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands | 13-30 Jan 2021 Per person, two sharing £62,085 £70,185 £73,785 £77,385 £100,335 £117,885 £125,085 £144,885 Early booking discount price* £16,985 £19,425 £20,645 £29,180 £34,870 £37,310 £40,565 £47,070 £48,695 Single supplement £37,870 £42,795 £44,990 £47,185 £72,520 £86,185 £91,675 £107,040
Per person, two sharing £20,240 £22,675 £23,895 £32,435 £38,125 £40,565 £43,815 £50,320 £51,945 Internal flights: Economy class from £809 | Oslo/Longyearbyen; Nome/Anchorage Alaska post-tour extension | Four days from £2,679 Single supplement £14,635 £16,420 £17,395 £23,740 £29,185 £31,460 £34,550 £40,730 £41,625
Internal flights: Economy class from £728 | Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Iguazu Falls post-tour extension | Four days from £3,160 | Internal flights included (Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls/Buenos Aires) Ushuaia post-tour extension | Three days from £1,947
*Prices are per person and based on two sharing. Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Combine any two Arctic cruises and save five per cent. Triple and quad accommodations are available in select suite categories (please contact us for availability and pricing)
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ASIA & THE PACIFIC EUROPE
INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Le Soleal Classic Deluxe Premier Superior Prestige Premier Prestige Owner’s Le Dumont d’Urville Classic Deluxe Prestige Deluxe Privilege Prestige Grand Owner’s stateroom stateroom stateroom stateroom suite two-room suite two-room suite suite stateroom stateroom stateroom suite suite two-room suite deluxe suite suite
Wonders of Japan Cruise | 13-26 Jun 2020 Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St Petersburg | 16-28 Jul 2020 Early booking discount price* £13,415 £15,040 £15,850 £20,325 £24,390 £30,895 £32,520 £36,585 Early booking discount price* £11,380 £13,005 £13,820 £19,915 £21,950 £26,830 £30,895 £33,330
Per person, two sharing £15,850 £17,480 £18,290 £22,765 £26,830 £33,330 £34,960 £39,025 Per person, two sharing £13,005 £14,635 £15,445 £21,545 £23,575 £28,455 £32,520 £34,960
Single supplement £11,895 £13,110 £13,720 £19,305 £23,170 £29,350 £30,895 £34,535 Single supplement £9,755 £10,975 £11,585 £18,900 £20,850 £25,485 £29,350 £31,665
Kyoto pre-tour extension | Four days from £2,841 Copenhagen pre-tour extension | Four days from £3,654 Tokyo post-tour extension | Four days from £3,898 | One-way domestic flight included (Sapporo/Tokyo) Moscow post-tour extension | Four days from £3,248
INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category 8 Le Laperouse Classic Deluxe Prestige Deluxe Privilege Prestige Grand Owner’s Le Bougainville Classic Deluxe Prestige Deluxe Privilege Prestige Grand Owner’s stateroom stateroom stateroom suite suite two-room suite deluxe suite suite stateroom stateroom stateroom suite suite two-room suite deluxe suite suite
Kimberley Cruise: Australia’s Last Frontier | 25 Jun-7 Jul 2020 Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures from Florence to Venice | 22 Aug-3 Sep 2020 Per person, two sharing £11,785 £13,415 £14,635 £19,510 £21,545 £25,610 £31,300 £33,740 Early booking discount price* £10,570 £11,785 £13,005 £17,480 £19,510 £24,390 £28,455 £30,485
Single supplement £8,845 £10,065 £10,975 £17,380 £19,305 £23,170 £28,575 £30,895 Per person, two sharing £11,380 £12,600 £13,820 £18,290 £20,325 £25,200 £29,265 £31,300
Perth & Margaret River pre-tour extension | Five days from £5,065 | Domestic flights included (Perth/Broome) Single supplement £8,535 £9,430 £10,365 £16,585 £18,535 £23,170 £27,030 £28,940 Ningaloo Reef pre-tour extension | Five days from £5,846 | Domestic flights included (Perth/Exmouth/Perth/Broome) Arnhem Land post-tour extension | Four days from £4,061 | Domestic flights included (Darwin/Davidson’s Safari Lodge/Darwin) Emilia-Romagna pre-tour extension | Four days from £4,711 Verona post-tour extension | Four days from £4,061
Cruising the Greek Isles | 23 Sep-2 Oct 2020 Per person, two sharing £9,350 £10,160 £10,975 £14,635 £16,260 £19,510 £24,390 £26,015
Single supplement £7,015 £7,625 £8,235 £12,315 £13,860 £16,950 £21,585 £23,130
Treasures of Northern Greece post-tour extension | Four days from £2,435 | One-way domestic flight included (Athens/Thessaloniki)
*Prices are per person and based on two sharing. Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Triple and quad accommodations are available in select suite categories (please contact us for availability and pricing)
108 Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 109 Add to your Luxury Expedition Other ways to travel with A&K Cruise and enjoy an enriching experience Tailor-made When it comes to discovering the world, the possibilities are endless. There’s nothing like the exclusivity and freedom of travelling tailor- Start (or end) with a small-group extension made with A&K. We understand that no two individuals are alike, so Added to the start or end of your itinerary, these short adventures no two holidays are the same. Our itineraries are merely suggestions (which may include other guests from your Luxury Expedition Cruise) designed to inspire your travels. You dream it, we’ll build it. focus on a city or region not included on the main journey, and offer the same luxury accommodations and amenities. Look for pre- and post- Villas tour extensions, all led by local experts and ready to book, throughout A&K’s portfolio of European villas has been carefully curated by our this brochure. villa specialists and includes impressive properties, sumptuous hideouts, and dream retreats. Stay in a wonderful home-from-home anywhere from the Amalfi Coast to the Cote d’Azur and enjoy the five-star service Reserve the best flights with A&K: that our in-destination team provides, ensuring your villa holiday is the experience of a lifetime, even if it’s an annual event. you can count on us to always go Beach the extra mile For many of us, there’s no better way to escape the pressures of modern life than jetting off to some faraway sandy shore. Sea, sand, and sun: International (and some internal/domestic) flights are not included in it’s a formula guaranteed to make you smile. Of course, we ensure the price of our Luxury Expedition Cruises – we believe this works to some luxurious extras. Our beach holidays to the Indian Ocean and your advantage, allowing you to travel when and how you wish. Thanks the Caribbean place you at the most gorgeous resorts just a coconut- to our long-established partnerships with the world’s premier carriers kick from the sea. For somewhere closer to home, choose our exquisite – not to mention decades of experience – booking your flights through coastal retreats in Europe, from Algarve gems to Cretan idylls. A&K affords you a multitude of benefits, including the financial Escorted tours protection afforded to you by our ATOL accreditation. Explore the world’s most incredible destinations in five-star luxury Your travel specialist and our own ‘air team’ always know the best with like-minded travellers (maximum 18 per group). With two types of flights that work with your itinerary’s start and end times, and in the tour to choose from, our in-depth Immersive Journeys and faster-paced event a flight is delayed or cancelled, we’re there 24/7 to assist you and Luxury Small Group Journeys include: make sure you enjoy your journey as planned. We offer special fares The innovative Design your Day® concept where available, as well as the freedom to earn mileage points as your Guaranteed departures carrier allows. Resident tour directors In addition, our Immersive Journeys offer: Contact us or your travel specialist to learn more about the benefits of No single supplement for early bookers booking your flights through A&K.
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