A&K expedition – Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear

Melissa Hookway

Senior Travel Specialist

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Capacity

199

Holiday Length

14 nights

Price guide

From £14,160pp

Holiday type

Cruise

Highlights

A&K expedition – Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Arctic Circle. Begin in Oslo, Norway’s stylish capital before making your way to Svalbard. Upon arrival in Longyearbyen, board your luxury vessel – Le Boreal – and set out in search of the polar bear. Learn about the unique landscape from your on-board expedition team as you cruise the Greenland Sea, Denmark Strait and Westfjords. Disembark at Jan Mayen, Húsavík and Ittoqqortoormiit village for a range of exciting excursions, designed to introduce you to the history, geology and biodiversity of the region. Explore this glacial wilderness in ultimate luxury on board Le Boreal.

Inclusions

An exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyage led by A&K’s expedition team
Pre- and/or post-cruise accommodation at stylish, ideally located hotels and A&K-led city tours
Airport meet and greet with included transfers
Enjoy all-balcony accommodation on Le Boreal and butler service with every suite
Maximum personnel-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3
Culinary programme featuring French-inspired cuisine, including house drinks, afternoon tea and pastries
24-hour room service and breakfast in bed
Complimentary expedition parka, backpack and water bottle, and use of waterproof trousers, boots and trekking poles
Zodiac excursions led by expert naturalist driver-guides
Traveller’s Valet® laundry service
All gratuities, port charges and taxes
Complimentary wifi on board and in hotels
On-board service from English-speaking staff, including an accredited physician
24-hour A&K on-call support
Enjoy active exploration of the Arctic’s varied landscapes, from sea kayaking through ice floes to hiking over volcanoes, all under the guidance of A&K’s award-winning expedition team
Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard, where A&K enjoys unrestricted access to landing sites due to our impressive maximum capacity of just 199 guests
Cruise to the remote east coast of Greenland, where you may visit Kaiser Franz Josef Fjords, Scoresby sound and the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit
Discover North Iceland and the whale-watching village of Húsavík, where you can experience a private, behind-the-scenes tour at the renowned Húsavík Whale Museum
Learn about the science behind the changing polar climate with famed climate scientist, ecologist and guest lecturer Dr James McClintock, who has authored multiple research articles and books on this subject

Departure dates & details

Cabin	Per person from	Special offer price
Classic Balcony Stateroom	£16,245	£14,160
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom	£18,325	£16,245
Premier Balcony Stateroom	£19,575	£17,495
Superior Balcony Stateroom	£20,410	£18,325
Prestige Balcony Suite	£27,075	£24,995
Premier Two-room Suite	£32,075	£29,995
Prestige Two-room Suite	£34,575	£32,495
Owners Balcony Suite	£38,745	£36,660

Above prices valid for the 5 August 2021 departure.

Departure date

The departure date for this Luxury Polar Expedition is:

5 August 2021 – 19 August 2021 (15 days)

A similar departure is available for 17 days, leaving 31 July 2020. Please speak to a travel specialist for more information.

Pre- and post-tour extensions

Reykjavik post-tour extension – available on selected departures.

Oslo pre-tour extension – available on selected departures.

Accommodation

This departure is aboard Le Boreal

View Le Boreal deck plan (PDF – 775KB)

Featured Experts

Dr. James McClintock, Climate Scientist

A noted climate change expert whose research has covered the polar regions, James has authored 235 research publications, four books on climate science, and has led numerous polar expeditions.

Brent Houston, Naturalist, Polar Bear Expert

Travelling yearly to Antarctica and the Arctic, Brent has served as an Expedition Leader, ornithology lecturer, and naturalist guide. Brent currently serves as a polar bear expert and wildlife scout.

A&K Philanthropy (AKP)

AKP is proud to support numerous projects, some of which you may experience on your journey. These include:

A & K Philanthropy The Húsavík Whale Museum. The museum is one of the world’s foremost centres for research into whale and their habitat.

Journey details

Due to the nature of Luxury Expedition Cruises, itineraries are for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies and other conditions beyond A&K’s control at the sole discretion of the Captain onboard.