A&K expedition – Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2023

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Save Up To £1,965pp On Arctic Adventure: In Search Of The Polar Bear 2023

Valid for travel 17 – 31 July 2023

Capacity

199

Holiday Length

14 nights

Price guide

From £14,515pp

Holiday type

Cruise

Highlights

A&K expedition – Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2023

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-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

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 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

2023
Cabin	Per person from	Special offer from
Classic Balcony Stateroom	£16,480	£14,515
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom	£18,440	£16,480
Premier Balcony Stateroom	£19,620	£17,655
Superior Balcony Stateroom	£20,405	£18,440
Prestige Balcony Suite	£27,075	£25,110
Premier Two-room Suite	£31,175	£30,215
Prestige Two-room Suite	£34,530	£32,570
Owners Balcony Suite	£38,455	£36,495

Prices above are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £12,070

Departure date

The departure date for this Luxury Polar Expedition is:

17 – 31 July 2023 (15 days)

Pre-tour extensions

Oslo pre-tour extension – available on selected departures.

Accommodation

This departure is aboard Le Boreal

View Le Boreal deck plan (PDF – 775KB)

Featured Experts

Nikita Ovsynaykov, Polar bear expert

A recognised authority on polar bears and Arctic foxes, Nikita is a zoologist with a Ph.D. in biology from Moscow State University and a specialty in animal behaviour, population ecology and conservation. He has served as deputy director of sciences for Wrangel Island State Nature Reserve, published numerous papers and books, and spent most of his life studying polar bears in the High Arctic. Nikita’s film Polar Bears: Life on the Field of Bones is his unique account of a full season with the bears on Herald Island.

Dr. James McClintock, climate scientist

James is a noted climate change expert who has authored over 235 research publications and four books. James has led 14 expeditions with A&K to the White Continent and was recently awarded the Antarctica Service Medal. James has voyaged to both polar regions for more than three decades and has engaged in geology expeditions throughout. He also served as a researcher the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

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.