Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, the staging point for your epic adventure to the geographic North Pole. Upon arrival, you are met and escorted a few steps to the conveniently located Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. This evening, gather for a welcome briefing and dinner. Stay: Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen (D)
Board a charter flight to Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard, also known as Spitsbergen, the sovereign Arctic Archipelago of Norway. It is one of the most remote groups of islands on the planet, with nearly two-thirds of its surface covered in luminous glaciers. Time permitting, visit the tiny town and its Arctic Museum. Then, board Le Commandant Charcot, your cutting-edge, eco-friendly luxury expedition vessel and embark on your voyage into the Arctic frontier. Stay: Le Commandant Charcot (B/L/D)
Awake to your first morning aboard as your vessel cruises past the Sjuøyane Islands, the northernmost islands of the remote Svalbard Archipelago. Today, your A&K Expedition Team presents a series of enriching onboard lectures discussing the vast Arctic frontier of sea and pack ice you will venture into over the coming days. As you settle into the rhythm of life on board, take in the scenery from the ship's deck as the last piece of land south of the Arctic pack ice slowly slips beyond the horizon.
Continue north toward the marginal ice zone (MIZ), a far-flung Arctic realm of elusive blue, rorqual and beluga whale. Later tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner hosted by the Captain. Stay: Le Commandant Charcot (B/L/D)
Over the next five days, Le Commandant Charcot navigates through the MIZ into the heart of the Arctic. Slowly cruising amid this vast expanse of virgin sea ice, the Captain uses the ship's advanced navigation systems to thread through naturally open channels and transit areas where the frozen layer is thinnest. As this stunning Arctic scene drifts past, keep your eyes peeled for polar bear and high arctic gulls.
Throughout your voyage, your ship's luxurious amenities afford ample opportunities to unwind with daily wellness classes, dips in the indoor and outdoor pools, relaxing sauna sessions or visits to the full-service salon and spa. There is also a wide variety of onboard enrichment opportunities on offer, such as hands-on scientific research projects, visits to the ship's lab and bridge, stargazing sessions, seamanship and polar survival workshops, cooking demonstrations, photo contests and more.
The anticipation builds with each passing day as your Captain charts the clearest path to your expedition's objective: the seldom-visited geographic North Pole. Stay: Le Commandant Charcot (B/L/D)
Conditions permitting, continue the quests of Matthew Henson, Robert Peary, Frederick Cook, Roald Amundsen and other elite Arctic explorers as you seek out the geographic North Pole over the coming days. Upon finding the most favourable path through the pack ice, the Captain endeavours to position the GPS antennae of Le Commandant Charcot directly on 90° North latitude, the coordinate marking the geographic North Pole.
The culmination of your intrepid expedition is marked by a Champagne toast and celebration on the ship's helideck. The following day, the Captain seeks out a nearby floe suitable for a gangway landing onto the ice's surface. Then, your Expedition Team leads the way across the ice for a once-in-a-lifetime photo op and perhaps, if you are willing, a polar plunge. Stay: Le Commandant Charcot (B/L/D)
The next days at sea are filled with enrichment programs and, conditions permitting, opportunities to venture to the ice. Along the way, you may even have the chance to hike on the ice or kayak through open leads. There is also time to reflect on your spectacular voyage and share your experiences with the newfound friends you've made along the way.
During the transition through the MIZ back into more open waters, keep watch for harbor and bearded seal, walrus and a multitude of seabirds. As the ship draws closer to Longyearbyen, your Captain hosts a festive farewell cocktail reception, gala dinner and celebration — a fittingly spectacular conclusion to your once-in-a-lifetime voyage. Stay: Le Commandant Charcot (B/L/D)
This morning, disembark your vessel in Longyearbyen and transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Oslo. Upon arrival, you are escorted through an indoor corridor leading from the terminal to the Radisson Blu Airport hotel. Enjoy the last dinner of your North Pole adventure with your fellow explorers. Stay: Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen (B/L/D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you are escorted on the short walk back to the terminal for your homebound flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Embark on a quest for the grail of Arctic exploration, the geographic North Pole, as your Captain and Expedition Team chart a course through the sea ice
- Cruise in luxury aboard Le Commandant Charcot, one of the world's most advanced and eco-friendly polar expedition vessels
- Delve into a wealth of enriching onboard programs, scientific workshops and wellness opportunities
- Explore the marginal ice zone, home to seal, whale, seabirds and the elusive polar bear
- Dive right into the Arctic adventure with opportunities to hike, kayak or take an invigorating polar plunge
- Celebrate the culmination of your expedition with a Champagne toast at 90° North
- An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K's Expedition Team and Local Guides
- Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Stays at Stylish, Ideally Located Hotels and A&K-Led Excursions
- Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers
- Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite
- Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.3 and ship occupancy limited to 80 percent
- Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries
- 24-Hour Room Service and Breakfast in Bed on board
- Choice of Curated, All-Inclusive Shore Excursions
- Enrichment program, lectures and presentations
- Traveller's Valet Laundry Service on board
- All Gratuities, Port Charges and Taxes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
- Onboard Service from an English-Speaking Staff, Including an Accredited Physician
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Disruptions to itinerary may occur.
- Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, medical emergencies and other conditions beyond A&K's control at the sole discretion of the Captain
- Oslo/Longyearbyen/Oslo Economy Class flights included.
- Minimum age is 8 years.
- Categories 5–8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship.
- First group event: welcome briefing at 6:30 p.m. on Jul 10.
- Last group event: airport transfer on Jul 27.
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Deck Plans
Cabins
Balcony
Prestige Stateroom
A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), bathroom with shower, a panoramic sliding bay window and a 5 m² glazed private balcony. Services and amenities include 24-hour room service, 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, safe, direct line telephone, Bose Bluetooth speaker, Flat screen TV with international channels and videos on demand.
Suite
Owner's Suite
The Suite de l’Armateur (Shipowner's Suite) includes private return transfer, priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day. Your suite incorporates a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV, desk and bookcase, minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses, Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub and a one-hour spa treatment per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer. Your suite also incorporates a private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table, two panoramic sliding bay windows with two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars and a Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope to take in the views.
Suite
Prestige Suite
A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door, king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), two bathrooms with shower, two panoramic sliding bay windows and a 10 m² glazed private balcony. Services and amenities include 24-hour room service, 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, safe, direct line telephone, Bose Bluetooth speaker, Flat screen TV with international channels and videos on demand.
Suite
Deluxe Suite
A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs, king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), bathroom with shower, a panoramic sliding bay window and 5 m² glazed private balcony. Services and amenities include 24-hour room service, 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, safe, direct line telephone, Bose Bluetooth speaker, Flat screen TV with international channels and videos on demand.
Suite
Grand Prestige Suite
Priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day. Your suite includes a lounge area with chaise longue and second TV a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub. Your suite incorporates a panoramic sliding bay window and 5 m² glazed private balcony.
Suite
Privilege Suite
Priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day. Your suite includes a lounge area with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door, a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub. Your suite incorporates two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole with a 12.5 m² glazed private balcony.
Suite
Duplex Suite
Private return transfer, priority boarding, Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival, butler service, and an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day. Your suite includes a lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV, dining room with a 6-seater table, minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses, Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi, a bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub. Your suite incorporates five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door, private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa, armchairs and jacuzzi.
Brochure
Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Expedition Cruises (2024-25)
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