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 Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 3 2020-2021 Luxury Expedition Cruises 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 4 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 5 Discover the ultimate in luxurious all-inclusive expedition cruising 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 6 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 7 Experience the passion Polar adventures with real-life explorers Our expedition team is made up of an incredible range & expertise that set our of experts, from a variety of fields and industries. voyages apart These include an Arctic archaeologist with Parks Canada, a Falkland Islands native raised on a sheep ranch, and a Polar Medal-winning British Antarctic Unrivalled experience from start to finish Survey veteran who also served as director of Well before you board your ship, every aspect of your voyage has been designed and arranged by A&K’s dedicated in-house expedition cruising Grytviken’s Whaling Museum specialists who have over 50 years of cruising experience between them. These specialists are led by A&K vice president of expedition cruising, Bob Simpson, former executive committee chair of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). You’ll also notice A&K’s unparalleled regional presence with our brilliant local guides, who share their insight and expertise during included shore excursions and exciting city tours. 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