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

Whether sailing to Antarctica or the South Pacific, 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 stabilisation 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

‘Le Commandant Charcot’

Handpicked for A&K’s inaugural expedition to the North Pole, this technologically advanced luxury icebreaker was purposebuilt for environmentally responsible polar exploration. Capacity is limited to 199 guests for this special A&K expedition.

‘Le Lyrial’

This elegant luxury expedition cruiser sails Antarctica and the Arctic with an airy, modern design and a capacity limited to 199 guests on A&K voyages.

‘Le Soleal’ and ‘L’Austral’

This season, luxury expedition cruisers ‘Le Soleal’ and ‘L’Austral’ voyage to Japan and Greece. These elegant sister ships are configured exclusively for A&K with gorgeously outfitted staterooms and a guest capacity limited to 199.

‘Le Champlain’, ‘Le Dumont d’Urville’, ‘Le Bougainville’ and ‘Le Laperouse’

These next-generation small explorer ships go where other vessels cannot, cruising Europe, the South Pacific, the Seychelles and Tanzania with capacities limited to 148 guests.

Cruising the Seychelles & Coastal Tanzania | Cruising Scandinavia & the Baltic Sea | Cruising the British Isles: Scotland, Ireland & England | European Coastal Cruise: France, Spain & Portugal | Cruising Greece, Turkey & Saudi Arabia | Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures from Florence to Venice | Adriatic Voyage: Croatia, Montenegro & Greece | Cruising the Greek Isles (Oct) | South Pacific Cruise: Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands