Overview
Luxury Expedition Cruise
5 Star
10-99 Years
AKAWES
Itinerary
Set amid an island-strewn fjord, this art-forward Norwegian capital serves as your gateway to Arctic adventure.
Catch your charter flight to Longyearbyen, capital of Svalbard. A sovereign archipelago of Norway, Svalbard spans nine main islands, all secluded well north of the Arctic Circle. Longyearbyen is located on Spitsbergen, the largest of these islands, and is home to some 2,000 year-round inhabitants.
Awake to your first morning aboard as your vessel cruises up the Svalbard coast. The Expedition Team takes advantage of the best opportunities for Zodiac excursions and shore landings along the way. Back aboard, enjoy a welcome dinner hosted by the Captain.
Your captain plans the day's activities according to wind and weather conditions, and today may find you exploring Monacobreen, a glacier frequented by harbor and bearded seals, as well as a multitude of seabirds.
Settle into the rhythm of life as you continue to explore Svalbard's sweeping fjords, towering coastal cliffs, breathtaking mountains and stunning ice forms. Birders are in for a special treat, with Brünnich's guillemots, auk diving birds and numerous species of kittiwakes among the frequent sightings along the route.
Conditions permitting, you may set out on a Zodiac excursion along steep cliffs harboring vast colonies of auk diving birds.
This afternoon, your Captain and Expedition Team may take advantage of sea conditions and arrange an invigorating and scenic hike ashore. After the day's excitement, sip cocktails in the lounge and recap your discoveries with the Expedition Team.
Your expedition continues as you take in breathtaking mountains, glaciers and icebergs while keeping watch for seals and whales. Note: The Svalbard Environmental Act requires all guests and crew to keep a minimum distance of 300 meters from polar bears once spotted.
Your Expedition Team continues to seek out the best opportunities for landings, Zodiac excursions, wildlife sightings and hikes on the ice itself. After the day's excitement, sip cocktails in the lounge and recap your discoveries with the Expedition Team.
Disembark Le Lyrial in Longyearbyen and take a charter flight back to Oslo for your homebound departure.
Tour Inclusions
- Cruise for 8 days aboard an exclusive charter of Le Lyrial
- Embark on Zodiac excursions through ice floes and hikes along the shore, all under the wing of A&K's acclaimed Expedition Team
- Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats in the polar bear haven of Svalbard
- Photo coaching, lectures and hands-on workshops enrich your time on board
- A&K Support: Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K's experts
- Guides: English-speaking Resident Tour Director® and local guides
- On Board Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi on board and in hotels
- Gratuities: Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- Travelling Valet: Mid-journey Traveller's Valet® laundry service
- Travelling Bell Boy: Travelling Bell Boy® service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Transfers: Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- EC Food Drink: Food and drink with a la carte menus and unlimited house drinks, including Champagne
- EC Polar Gear: Complimentary polar gear
- EC Zodiac Shore Excursions: Zodiac excursions led by naturalist driver-guides
- EC Onboard Lectures: Engaging onboard lectures and workshops from our acclaimed Expedition Team
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Disruptions to itinerary may occur.
Operator
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A king-size bed (180 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A window or round porthole. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing read more room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A private 4 m² balcony. A window and panoramic glazed swing door. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive read more Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A bathroom with shower. A private 4 m² balcony. A panoramic sliding bay window. Additional services provided include 24-hour room service, inclusive Wifi read more internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
One king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A lounge area with sofa (167 x 70 cm) and armchair. A bathroom with shower. A private 5 m² balcony. A panoramic sliding bay window. Additional services provided read more include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV. A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and bath. A private 12 m² read morebalcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV. A living/dining room with sofa, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and bath. A private 12 m² read morebalcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A lounge with sofa, second TV, and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and a Balneo bathtub. A private 12 m² balcony. Two panoramic read more sliding bay windows. Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
A bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and TV. A second bedroom with a king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm) and a second TV. A lounge with sofa, third TV, two read more armchairs, and two sliding courtesy doors. A bathroom with shower and bath. A private 12 m² balcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows.
Additional services provided include priority boarding, butler service, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 190 cm) or two single beds (90 x 190 cm). A living/dining room with convertible sofa (160 x 190 cm), second TV, 4-seater table and sliding courtesy door. A bathroom with shower and Balneo read more bathtub. A private 12 m² balcony. Three panoramic sliding bay windows.
Additional services provided include concierge service from your reservation until you return from your trip, priority boarding, butler service, a one-hour spa treatment per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer, premium drinks at the bar, champagne and fruit basket on arrival, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day, inclusive Wifi internet access, individually-controlled air conditioning, dressing room with shelves and closet, dressing table and hairdryer, Dyptique Paris top-of-the-line bath products, minibar, Nespresso coffee maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker and Flat screen TV.
USD Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Abercrombie & Kent. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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