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Not your typical ocean cruise, our Luxury Expedition Cruises reveal the ultimate in discovery and luxury alongside the world’s best modern-day explorers, spoiling you for exploration by any other way. At the forefront of expedition cruising since 1991, we invite you to join us to discover firsthand the difference our intimately chartered, all-inclusive voyages make.
Polar Adventures to Wild Frontiers
From Antarctica and the Arctic to Australia’s Kimberley, responsibly explore the world’s wildest edges of the planet with A&K’s renowned Expedition Team, who lead Zodiac excursions, visits to remote communities, and an exciting lecture program.
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Luxury Expedition Cruises Exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyages led by A&K’s Expedition Team
Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2020
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Classic Antarctica 2020-21
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Grand Arctic Voyage 2020
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Holiday Voyage: Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands 2020
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Kimberley Cruise: Australia’s Last Frontier 2020
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The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea 2020
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Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise 2020
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Antarctic Cruise Adventure: A Changing Landscape 2021
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Antarctica & the Total Solar Eclipse Cruise 2021
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands 2021
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands Cruise: Photography & Exploration 2022
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands: Holiday Voyage 2021-22
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Luxury Expedition Cruises Exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyages led by A&K’s Expedition Team.
Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2021
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Luxury Expedition Cruises Exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyages led by A&K’s Expedition Team.
Kimberley Cruise: Australia’s Last Frontier 2021
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Luxury Expedition Cruises Exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyages led by A&K’s Expedition Team.
Cruising Iceland, the Faroe Islands & Norwegian Fjords 2021
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Luxury Expedition Cruises Exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyages led by A&K’s Expedition Team.
The Northeast Passage: Across the Russian Arctic 2021
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Voyages to Cultural Treasures
Explore a different side of the world’s most captivating cultures on expeditions to Italy, Greece, the Baltic Sea and Japan, enjoying a choice of curated, included shore excursions that reveal history, local arts, nature, culinary traditions and more.
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Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St. Petersburg 2020
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Cruising the Greek Isles 2020
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Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures from Florence to Venice 2020
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Wonders of Japan Cruise 2020
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Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St. Petersburg 2021
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Cruising the Greek Isles 2021
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Wonders of Japan Cruise: Cherry Blossom Season 2021
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How We Define Luxury Expedition Cruising
We include the best of everything on expertly led, small-ship cruises designed for luxurious exploration.
The Best Experts at Sea and on Land
A&K’s game-changing Expedition Team are the stars of every voyage we lead. Skilled at delivering a dynamic experience at sea, these charismatic explorers — many of whom have been sailing with us since our first voyage in 1991 — represent the best in their fields and include pioneering scientists, recipients of the Polar Medal, professors of art history and cultural experts. The magic continues on land during cultural excursions, with our brilliant local guides, who continue bringing your expedition to life in a most authentic way.
Luxury Small-Ship Cruises Only for Our Guests
Every A&K cruise is exclusively chartered. That means we select an ideal ship for every destination, always from among the most innovative mega-yachts available, and then optimize each to include a private balcony with every accommodation. We limit every ship’s guest capacity to a number well below its maximum while simultaneously bringing aboard a robust team, all to deliver one of the most intimate personnel-to-guest ratios in the industry at 1 to 1.3. It’s an experience available only to A&K guests and only on our Luxury Expedition Cruises.
All-Inclusive Cruising, the A&K Way
Our expeditions are luxuriously appointed and all-inclusive, every step of the way. Look forward to a fascinating lecture program, curated shore excursions on cultural voyages, and overnight stays and guided tours in cities like Kyoto and Florence, all of which are always included. You’ll also enjoy everything from an elegant culinary program and open bar to complimentary Wi-Fi, included gratuities and more.
Discover Antarctica & the Arctic
Wild Antarctica Will Inspire You
The only continent governed by peace and science, Antarctica is the world’s last true wilderness and a profoundly moving place. Discover the White Continent, wildlife-rich South Georgia and the Falkland Islands on A&K luxury all-inclusive voyages to the Southern Ocean, always in the company of our award-winning Expedition Team.
The Magical Arctic is Calling
Follow the world’s greatest explorers to the Arctic, a culture-rich expanse bounded by glaciers, ruled by the polar bear, and illuminated by the dazzling northern lights. Join A&K’s unparalleled Expedition Team on our Luxury Expedition Cruises to the top of the world and to Arctic treasures that include Greenland, Svalbard and the Northwest Passage.
What Our Guests Say
I have travelled all over the world and this was the best experience I have had. The ship, staff and A&K team were phenomenal!
— Dawn; San Bernardino, CA
I cannot speak more highly of the entire Expedition Team. It was a privilege to have them show us and teach us about a place they clearly all love so much.
— Gabrielle; Surrey, UK
Wow. Life changing experience with the best crew and most knowledgeable and entertaining staff. Loved, loved, loved this trip!
— Brenda; Rome, GA
The ship was phenomenal. We absolutely wanted a balcony and every cabin on board has one. We felt taken care of and safe. The A&K reputation absolutely delivered.
— David; San Diego, CA
Special Offers Available Now
Take advantage of our best-available savings on select Luxury Expedition Cruises.
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2020 Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear
Book by Mar 31, 2020, and save up to $6,000 per stateroom. In addition, receive a further $1,500 per-person air credit when you reserve your international air through A&K. Solo travellers save 50% on the single supplement in stateroom categories 1-3.
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2020-21 Solo Traveller Savings on Luxury Expedition Cruises
Solo travellers save on the single supplement on select 2020-21 Luxury Expedition Cruises to Japan, Italy, the Arctic and Antarctica (excludes January departures).
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Antarctica Cruises
Book early and save up to $11,000 per stateroom on 2020-21 Luxury Expedition Cruises to Antarctica
Learn More About Luxury Expedition Cruising
Learn more about the rare places we explore and our unique way of getting there.
AT SEA: Trip Logs From Our Latest Cruise
Follow our adventures at sea in real time, with daily trip logs direct from A&K’s Expedition Team.
VIDEO: Step Aboard an A&K Cruise
Take in the sights, sounds and experiences we deliver on our luxury cruises worldwide.
WEBINAR: Cruising the Arctic With A&K
What’s it like to explore the far North? Find out in our latest webinar on voyages to the Arctic.
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