A&K expedition – Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2022

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Capacity

199

Holiday Length

14 nights

Price guide

From £13,155pp

Holiday type

Cruise

Highlights

A&K expedition – Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2022

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 – L’Austral – 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 L’Austral.

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 L’Austral 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

Cruise for 13 nights through the Arctic’s wildest regions on a voyage exclusively chartered by A&K
Enjoy active exploration of the Arctic’s varied landscapes, from sea kayaking through ice floes to epic volcanic hikes, all under the wing of A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team
Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard
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 Husavik, where you experience a private, behind-the-scenes tour at the renowned Husavik Whale Museum
Join photography lectures, hands-on-workshops and tips in the field led by A&K’s dedicated photo coach

Departure dates & details

2022
Cabin	Per person from	Special offer price
Classic Balcony Stateroom	£15,035	£13,155
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom	£16,910	£15,035
Premier Balcony Stateroom	£18,040	£16,160
Superior Balcony Stateroom	£18,790	£16,910
Prestige Balcony Suite	£24,805	£22,925
Premier Two-room Suite	£29,320	£27,440
Prestige Two-room Suite	£31,575	£29,695
Owners Balcony Suite	£35,335	£33,455

Prices above are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £10,715

View 2023 tour details and departure dates >

Departure date

The departure dates for this Luxury Polar Expedition are:

Jun 30 – Jul 14 2022 (15 days)

Pre & Post-tour extensions

Reykjavik post-tour extension – available on selected departures.

Oslo pre-tour extension – available on selected departures.

Accommodation

This departure is aboard L’Austral

Featured Experts

Juan José (JJ) Apestegui, Assistant Expedition Leader

Born in Costa Rica, JJ’s fascination with nature called him to a career as a naturalist guide and expedition leader. He brings his expertise of natural history as well as polar bears and their native habitat to the Arctic.

Michelle Valberg, Photographer, Nikon Ambassador

An award-winning photographer celebrated for her work in the north, Michelle is a Canadian Nikon Ambassador, Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence and the author of four books.

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.