Exclusively Chartered Small Ships

The Luxury of Space for a Most Comfortable Adventure

Expedition cruising is about adventure and discovery, and the connections you make with your experts and fellow guests can be just as powerful as those you make with local cultures and wildlife. Our chartered ships are designed to foster a true expedition atmosphere, with spacious gathering places that allow every guest ample room to comfortably participate in onboard lectures and presentations. Expansive dining, lounge and outdoor deck areas make it easy to mingle, and serve as the perfect setting for ongoing discussions with an Expedition Team member over a meal or a drink. And by limiting our guest capacity to just 80 percent of each ship’s maximum, we ensure attentive service and plenty of crowd-free interaction with experts and other guests.

Ship Information Step aboard the innovative small ships we choose for luxurious exploration.

Whether sailing to Antarctica or French Polynesia, every luxury small ship upon which we sail is purposefully designed for the places A&K explores and the ultimate canvas on which to deliver our unique expeditions.

Modern, Stylish and Ideal for Adventure For our exclusively chartered voyages, our experts choose an ideal fleet of modern sister ships that combine innovative expedition design, style and small size with our limited guest capacity for a most luxurious adventure. Enjoy spacious and elegant common areas that include an uncrowded modern theatre for onboard lectures and performances, expansive dining rooms, wide-open ship decks and lounges wrapped in panoramic views.

Smooth Sailing by Design The vessels we charter feature a game-changing, state-of-the-art stabilization system designed to deliver a smooth ride. Controlled by innovative nautical technology, this dual stabiliser system deploys to reduce movement, offering one of the most comfortable cruise experiences at sea, particularly in destinations like Antarctica.

Safety First and Every Important Detail Every ship we charter is equipped with the latest communication, navigation and safety equipment, including a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and real-time satellite weather system. English is the primary language on A&K charters, and staff and crew educate guests on safe conduct and current conditions at sea and ashore. An accredited physician also serves from an onboard medical facility.

“The ship was fabulous, the itinerary was great, your Expedition Team was first rate, and as a kicker, our weather was absolutely beautiful. This was our fourth trip with A&K and certainly will not be our last.”

— Steve, January 2022

Ship Information Introducing the Luxury Ships Featured on Our Voyages

‘Le Lyrial’

Discover luxury and elegance in Antarctica with an airy modern design and a capacity limited to just 199 guests on A&K voyages.

Antarctic Cruise Adventure | Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands: Holiday Voyage Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Expedition | Antarctica Discovery: Beyond the Antarctic Circle

‘Le Soleal,’ ‘Le Boreal,’ and ‘L’Austral’

Enjoy the sleek beauty of sophisticated sister ships, experiencing amenities that include gorgeously outfitted staterooms and a guest capacity limited 199.

Wonders of Japan Cruise: Cherry Blossom Season | French Polynesia to Easter Island Expedition Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear | The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea