Expedition Cruises
A new standard for adventures at sea, with our acclaimed Expedition Team and expert-designed shore excursions bringing you deeper into every destination
Immersive itineraries, including pre- and post-cruise stays
Acclaimed Expedition Team
Choice of included shore excursions and onboard enrichment
All-inclusive from start to finish
Staff-to-guest ratio of almost 1:1
Small group sizes and personalized service
A&K Recommended Expedition Cruises
A&K x Crystal Cruises: Ancient Greece and the Adriatic
The sites of ancient legend and Crystal’s exceptional onboard experience converge on this epic voyage exploring the wonders of Greece, Montenegro and Croatia. After a stay in Athens, sail the seas of empires past as A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team and shore excursions reveal the region’s vibrant history, culture and cuisine with insider insights you won’t find anywhere else.
May, 2027
Athens
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Molos
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Kalamata
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Corfu
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Kotor
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Dubrovnik
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Day at sea
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Venice
A&K x Crystal Cruises: The Insider's Mediterranean
See the Mediterranean in a whole new light as we pair A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team and shore excursions with Crystal Symphony’s award-winning onboard experience. After a pre-cruise stay in the trending hotspot of Valletta, we explore the art and architecture, ancient ruins, natural wonders and incredible food and wine of Tunis, Sardinia, the Costa Blanca, Valencia, Mallorca and beyond.
May, 2027
Valletta
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Tunis
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Cagliari
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Day at sea
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Alicante
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Valencia
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Palma de Mallorca
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Barcelona
A&K x Crystal Cruises: A Voyage Around Italy
Experience the very best of land and sea with A&K’s Expedition Team as we explore some of Europe’s finest art, architecture, wines and cuisines by day and celebrate in refined Crystal style by night. Begin with a pre-cruise stay amid the canals of Venice. Then, board Crystal Symphony to discover Emilia-Romagna’s terracotta time capsules, Croatia’s sparkling Dalmatian Coast, Malta’s charismatic hotspot of Valletta, Sicily’s sun-soaked shores, and the culinary heavyweights of Bari and Naples.
May, 2027
Venice
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Ravenna
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Korcula
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Bari
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Day at sea
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Valletta
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Trapani
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Naples
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Civitavecchia
A&K x Crystal Cruises: Cosmopolitan Coasts of the Mediterranean
This voyage’s ports of call read like a who’s who of the Mediterranean. After an enriching pre-cruise stay in Barcelona, board Crystal Symphony to explore headliners like Cannes, Monte Carlo, the Cinque Terre and Tuscany while A&K’s Expedition Team enriches your voyage at every turn. Along the way, A&K’s expert-led shore excursions also uncover the less-travelled gems of the Costa Brava and Corsica.
September, 2027
Barcelona
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Palamos
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Day at sea
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Cannes
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Monte Carlo
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La Spezia
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Livorno
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Calvi
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Civitavecchia
Expedition Cruises by A&K
A&K Expedition Cruises set a new standard for adventures at sea, taking guests further, closer and deeper into every destination. Our chartered expedition vessels accommodate 20 to 200 guests, ensuring an intimate, easygoing atmosphere along with A&K’s signature service and hospitality. Our acclaimed A&K Expedition Team, encompassing ecologists and ornithologists, photography coaches and snorkeling guides, bring a deeper understanding of every destination. Expedition Cruises are all-inclusive every step of the way, from onboard lectures and workshops to adventures on shore to unlimited house drinks. The small adventure yachts in our Ecoventura fleet are part of the Relais & Châteaux collection, letting you cruise the wildlife-rich Galápagos archipelago in style. For culture-focused explorations, our A&K x Crystal Cruises bring together our Expedition Team and innovative experiences with the elegant comfort and service of our sister brand Crystal's ships - the very best of land and sea.
