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LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISES 2023–24

Abercrombie & Kent: Setting the standard for luxury adventure all around the world.

Abercrombie & Kent is the world’s leading luxury travel company, with an unrivalled legacy of creating inspiring adventures across all seven continents. With a globe-spanning presence which continues to grow — this is an exciting time for A&K, and we’d love to take you with us. Handcrafted for even the most discerning luxury traveller, our unique itineraries combine singular service, authentic local expertise, the finest accommodations and beyond-the-guidebook access for the journey of a lifetime.

A&K is moving into 2023 and beyond with even more immersive and life-changing travel ideas for you to explore — a world of discovery and adventure awaits.

Explore the World with the Pioneers of Luxury Expedition Cruising

Unmatched Expertise at Sea

After more than 30 years of setting the standard for luxury expedition cruising, A&K knows exactly what it takes to make your voyage the adventure of a lifetime. From our experts who design your voyages to our acclaimed Expedition Team featuring the best guides in every field — everyone from the most accomplished scientists to cultural experts raised in the communities we visit — we believe unrivalled expertise is everything. Once you experience an A&K Luxury Expedition Cruise, you will too.

True Exploration on Every Continent

Now spanning all seven continents, our brilliantly planned itineraries feature visits to both iconic and off-the-beaten-path gems. Whether embarking in a Zodiac to visit an

Antarctic penguin rookery, snorkelling in the marine wonderlands of Indonesia, or viewing masterpieces of the Renaissance in Florence, a cruise with A&K reveals spectacular destinations in ways you won’t be able to anticipate.

The Definition of Luxurious, All-Inclusive Cruising

Our Luxury Expedition Cruises are always all-inclusive and that means we take care of everything. Look forward to an engaging program of expert lectures, special events and curated shore excursions. Enjoy an elegant culinary program, included gratuities, and complimentary Wi-Fi and laundry. Depending on your expedition, you may also explore fascinating cities, with stays in luxury hotels and signature guided A&K excursions.

Included on Every Luxury Expedition Cruise

• Airport meet-and-greet with transfers

• Private balcony with every stateroom and butler service with every suite

• Immersive enrichment program led by A&K experts both at sea and on land

• Choice of a variety of included, curated shore excursions led by A&K guides in cultural destinations

• Zodiac excursions led by naturalist driver-guides in wilderness destinations

• Culinary program featuring international cuisine, house drinks and 24/7 room service

• Traveller’s Valet laundry service

• All staff and crew tips, port charges and taxes

• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board and in hotels

• Onboard service from an English-speaking staff, including a physician

• 24/7 A&K on-call support

Stunning Ships for Every Occasion

Exclusively Chartered to Bring You the Best

Every Luxury Expedition Cruise we lead is exclusively chartered by design, so that we may bring you the very best of everything. We choose ideal luxury expedition small ships, and then limit the number of guests to 80 percent of capacity — from 148 to 199 guests depending on the vessel, and never more. This allows us to offer a private balcony in every stateroom and suite, one of the best personnel-to-guest ratios at 1 to 1.3, ample space to comfortably spread out and an optimised experience orchestrated entirely by A&K.

Prioritising Health and Safety

On board, the staff and crew undertake strict health and safety protocols that reflect best practices for cleanliness and disinfection. These include guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines

International Association (CLIA) and other organisations promoting higher standards. In addition to rigorous cleaning on board — as well as stringent management of air circulation — lounge areas and dining rooms have been reconfigured to increase physical distancing.

En Suite Butlers and Five-Star Shipboard Service

Guests who reserve any category of suite also enjoy another A&K exclusive: complimentary butler service throughout their cruise. Regardless of your accommodations, your experienced staff is well versed in tending to every need with grace and style.

Luxury cruising with A&K includes every meal aboard your ship. With gourmet culinary fare at your fingertips, savour a fresh and innovative menu on board, and an open bar including all house wines, beer, spirits, sodas, tea and coffee.

ANTARCTIC CRUISE ADVENTURE

Embark on the Luxury Expedition Cruise of a lifetime to extraordinary Antarctica, where towering icebergs and massive glaciers showcase flawless beauty. Discover the effects of rising global temperatures firsthand with enthralling lectures by climate scientist Dr. James McClintock, enjoy daily Zodiac excursions to the White Continent and witness rare and thrilling wildlife up close — from lively flocks of penguins to several species of whales.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise for 10 nights on the all-balcony ‘Le Lyrial’, timed during the peak austral summer

• Discover rare yet abundant wildlife — such as Adélie penguins, humpback whales and giant albatrosses

• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula for five action-packed days of adventure led by A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team

• Experience a focus on climate change research, joined by special guest and noted Antarctic researcher Dr. James McClintock

• Begin your journey with a two-night stay in Buenos Aires, and explore this vibrant Latin city

Buenos Aires From Iguazu Falls

ARGENTINA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands

Danco Coast

DRAKE PASSAGE

ANTARCTICA

ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE EXTENSION

13 DAYS FROM $20,970 PP DEPARTS 10 DECEMBER 2023

ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & FALKLANDS

Join a panoramic Luxury Expedition Cruise and explore the colourful Falkland Islands, unspoiled South Georgia with its rookeries of king penguins, and epic Antarctica — an ideal itinerary for photographers, explorers and families alike. Go ashore with your Expedition Team to visit areas rich in the history of polar exploration and experience the wildlife of the Southern Ocean region in all its glory.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise for 15 nights on luxury ‘Le Lyrial’, enjoying all-balcony accommodations

• Voyage to the Falkland Islands to explore this remote archipelago’s colourful, storied history and wildlife

• Explore historic, wildlife-rich South Georgia, where you visit spectacular king penguin colonies and legendary sites

• Experience Zodiac excursions and time onshore led by A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team

Buenos Aires

From Iguazu Falls

ARGENTINA

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Falkland Islands South Georgia Island

Ushuaia South Shetland Islands Danco Coast

DRAKE PASSAGE

ANTARCTICA

ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE EXTENSION

• Begin your adventure with a two-night stay in Buenos Aires 18 DAYS FROM $30,830 PP DEPARTS 20 DECEMBER 2023 & 4 JANUARY 2024

ARCTIC CRUISE ADVENTURE: IN SEARCH OF THE POLAR BEAR

Explore the Arctic on an all-encompassing expedition in search of the mighty polar bear. Travel alongside A&K’s unmatched Expedition Team and knowledgeable experts intimately familiar with the region, seeking out the sea bear in the Svalbard Islands and discovering the starkly beautiful lava fields and ice caves of Iceland’s Westfjords. Experience this thrilling destination through daily guided shore landings, as well as active excursions.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise for 13 nights through the Arctic’s wildest regions on luxury, all-balcony ‘Le Boreal’, exclusively chartered by A&K

• Enjoy active exploration of the Arctic’s varied landscapes, from sea kayaking through ice floes to epic volcanic hikes

• Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard

• Cruise to the remote east coast of Greenland

• Discover North Iceland and the whale-watching town of Husavik

ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE GREENLAND SEA NORWEGIAN SEA Oslo Longyearbyen SPITSBERGEN Scoresby Sound Husavik Jan Mayen Westfjords Reykjavik GREENLAND NORWAY ICELAND SVALBARD ISLANDS

THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE: FROM GREENLAND TO THE BERING SEA

Embark on an extraordinary expedition through the rarely transited Northwest Passage, voyaging from western Greenland through the Canadian Arctic to Nome, Alaska. Follow in the footsteps of the most legendary polar explorers and under the wing of A&K’s famed Expedition Team‚ including an Inuit cultural expert, while experiencing iceberg-laden shores, remote Inuit villages, historic islands and spectacular geological wonders.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise for 23 nights on the luxurious ‘L’ Austral’, exclusively chartered by A&K to feature all balcony accommodations

• Explore the west coast of Greenland, where you may cruise iceberg-strewn fjords and visit with local Inuit in their villages

• Marvel at wonders from the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Franklin Bay’s “Smoking Hills”

• Delve into the remote Yukon Territory at Herschel Island

• Experience expert photography lectures and workshops

25 DAYS FROM $54,565 PP DEPARTS 25 AUGUST 2023 ARCTIC OCEAN GREENLAND From NewYork BAFFIN BAY BERING SEA CANADA ALASKA Disko Bay/ Ilulissat Uummannaq Fjords Kangerlussuaq Pond Inlet Beechey Is Fort Ross Gjoa Haven Johansen Bay Ulukhaktok “Smoking Hills”/ Franklin Bay Herschel Island Point Barrow Nome Anchorage ARCTICCIRCLE ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE

KIMBERLEY CRUISE: AUSTRALIA’S LAST FRONTIER

Discover one of Australia’s wildest and most spectacular locales on an all-encompassing Kimberley coast adventure led by A&K’s passionate Expedition Team. Combining one-of-a-kind wildlife with lush scenery and indigenous culture, this thrilling voyage features flights over Mitchell Falls and the Outback’s Bungle Bungle Range, hikes to ancient rock art, crocodile spotting on the Hunter River and a Zodiac excursion into a rare horizontal waterfall.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise the Kimberley for 10 nights on luxury, all-balcony ‘Le Laperouse’, exclusively chartered by A&K

• Begin your journey with a two-night stay in the Outback beach town of Broome, known for its spectacular sunsets and beaches

• Take off on an included helicopter tour of Mitchell Falls

• Discover the Kimberley coast’s labyrinth of coves, valleys and gorges with Zodiac excursions

• Soar over the beehive domes of the Outback’s Bungle Bungle Range on a fixed-wing flightseeing adventure

Wyndham Bigge Island Broome Darwin Pulau Meatimiarang, Indonesia Talbot Bay Lacepede Islands Horizontal Falls From Perth Mitchell Falls Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Range) To Arnhem Land ARRIVE/DEPART CRUISE EXTENSION TIMOR SEA INDIAN OCEAN King George River 13 DAYS FROM $19,415 PP DEPARTS 12 MAY 2023 ** ASK US ABOUT COMPLIMENTARY CABIN UPGRADES**

INDONESIA

VOYAGE: KOMODO, PAPUA & GREAT BARRIER REEF

Discover the tribal traditions, natural wonders and exotic, paradisiacal shores of Indonesia, Papua and Australia. Exploring with A&K’s remarkable Expedition Team, enjoy nature walks, local village visits, Zodiac excursions, and opportunities to snorkel and scuba. Experience stunning Komodo National Park and its rare dragon; West Papua’s brilliant marine ecosystems, the storied spice islands of Maluku and Banda; and astonishing Great Barrier Reef.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise for 14 nights from Indonesia to Papua and Australia on luxury, all-balcony ‘Le Laperouse’

• Enjoy two days of exploration in Bali before your cruise, complete with a stay at luxury Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

• Spend two days in UNESCO-designated Komodo National Park

• Discover some of the world’s rarest and most remarkable beaches and marine ecosystems with opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive

• Visit with remarkable indigenous peoples on culture-rich islands

• Soak in two days on the postcard-worthy Spice Islands

ARRIVE/DEPART CRUISE AUSTRALIA

17 DAYS FROM $24,640 PP DEPARTS 20 OCTOBER 2023

Thursday Island Lizard Island Cairns

FRENCH POLYNESIA TO EASTER ISLAND EXPEDITION

Embark on an adventurous expedition into the heart of French Polynesia and its unique history, spectacular marine environments and UNESCO-designated gems. Led by A&K’s celebrated Expedition Team, snorkel the sapphire waters of the Tuamotu Archipelago and experience the Pitcairn Islands and their shared legacy with the HMS ‘Bounty.’ You also trace Polynesian culture to its roots in magnificent Easter Island, which you explore for multiple days.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise for 13 nights from Tahiti to Easter Island on an exclusively chartered A&K expedition aboard ‘Le Boreal’

• Explore the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia’s most remarkable islands and the largest chain of atolls in the world

• Enjoy inspiring island welcome ceremonies when you visit French Polynesia’s Fakarava Atoll and Rapa Nui on Easter Island

• Step back in time with a landing in the legendary Pitcairn Islands

• Spend multiple days exploring Easter Island, discovering its ruins and moais, lagoons and volcanos, and extraordinary culture

PACIFIC OCEAN FRENCH POLYNESIA

PITCAIRN ISLANDS

Ducie Island Pitcairn

Island

ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE

14 DAYS FROM $23,230 PP DEPARTS 27 OCTOBER 2023

Easter Island To Santiago SOUTH AMERICA Henderson Island Mangareva Island Marokau Atoll Fakarava Atoll Papeete

ITALY CRUISE: HIDDEN TREASURES FROM FLORENCE TO VENICE

Join A&K’s famed Expedition Team for a 12-day, spectacularly all-encompassing voyage that explores nearly the entire navigable coast of Italy. Begin with two days in Florence before cruising on all-balcony ‘Le Bougainville’ to more iconic destinations, including Rome, Venice and Sicily. You also visit less frequented treasures, such as Bari, Urbino, and Bastia on French Corsica.

Journey Highlights

• Cruise the coast of Italy for 9 nights on luxury ‘Le Bougainville,’ enjoying all-balcony accommodations

• Spend two nights at a luxury hotel in Florence’s city centre

• Visit Bastia in the French island of Corsica, and enjoy a private polyphonic choir concert and local delicacies

• Explore exotic Sicily and idyllic Puglia with special excursions that include farmhouse visits, cooking lessons and nature walks

• Spend a full day exploring timelessly romantic Venice

• Discover the Marches region and visit Urbino’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Rome SICILY Civitavecchia Bari Florence Livorno Bas tia Naples Ancona Ven ice ARRIVE/DEPART ROAD CRUISE EXTENSION Syracuse Milan TYRRHENIAN SEA ADRIATIC SEA IONIAN SEA
Call 1300 851 800, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au or contact your travel agent to find out more. Additional 2023–24 Luxury Expedition Cruises Antarctica Discovery: Beyond the Antarctic Circle 15 days l Jan 19, 2024 l From $26,605 pp Cruising Scandinavia & the Baltic Sea 10 days l Jul 15, 2023 l From $16,895 pp Wonders of Japan Cruise: Cherry Blossom Season 14 days l Mar 29, 2023 l From $32,385 pp
the Seychelles & Coastal Tanzania 14 days l Mar 11, 2023 l From $21,115 pp LIMITED AVAILABILITY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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Creating a journey just for you.

If you are looking for a customised journey that aligns exactly with your interests from start to finish; our experts can create a luxury tailor-made journey around all the things you like to see and do, at a time of your choosing. Every element of your journey is informed by your passions and interests. It is designed just for you, with the added benefit of private A&K guides, vehicles and drivers throughout the trip. We pride ourselves on finding the perfect fit for you.

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Call 1300 851 800, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au or contact your travel agent to find out more.

Prices featured in this brochure are per person based on twin share and are subject to availability. Some include early booking discounts. Those discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn or reduced at any time. Please see our website for terms and conditions.

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