800 554 7016
New Luxury Expedition Cruises

North Pole Expedition Cruise: The Ultimate Frontier 2024


Departure date Jul 10 - Jul 27, 2024

18 days from $47,995 per person was $51,995

Limited to 199 guests

Offer

Receive an upgrade to Category 4 when you book a Category 1 double-occupancy stateroom — plus save $8,000 per stateroom.
$1,500 AIR CREDIT per person when you reserve air with A&K.
Solo guests save 75% on categories 1-3 single supplement.

Embark on the ultimate expedition to an Arctic frontier like no other. On this, our inaugural expedition to the North Pole, you’ll explore in comfort aboard the innovative new icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot, as A&K’s award-winning team leads the way. Cruise ever northward into a seldom-seen realm of sea ice, your Captain charting a course to the geographic North Pole as you enjoy a wealth of enriching programs and luxurious amenities on board.

A&K Advantages

  • 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

Your Host

Fernando Barroso de Oliveira
Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, A&K Chairman’s Ambassador

As the Chairman’s Ambassador, Fernando hosts your cruise with his own special brand of joie de vivre. A natural raconteur who’s fluent in seven languages, his instinctive rapport and boundless enthusiasm for exploration and discovery are a delight to experience. Fernando has cruised the world over decades in travel, forging lasting connections with every place he’s gone and every person he’s travelled with — and he looks forward to doing the same with you.

Itinerary at a Glance

JUL 10
Arrive Oslo, Norway
JUL 11
Longyearbyen | Gateway to Adventure
JUL 12
Svalbard | Arctic Archipelago
JUL 13-17
Sea Ice of the Arctic Ocean | Cruising the MIZ
JUL 18-19
Geographic North Pole | Standing at 90° North
JUL 20-25
Sea Ice of the Arctic Ocean | Return Voyage
JUL 26
Longyearbyen | Farewell to Ship & Crew
JUL 27
Depart Oslo

Extend Your Journey

Oslo Pre-Tour Extension 4 days from $4,995 per person Learn More
View Full Itinerary
The Allure of Polar Cruising: A Conversation with A&K Expedition Experts

Listen in as A&K Expedition experts Laurence Gosset-Lukaszczyk and Oscar Dunn reveal what makes A&K’s polar expeditions so unforgettable.  Watch Now >

The Allure of Polar Cruising: A Conversation with A&K Expedition Experts

Listen in as A&K Expedition experts Laurence Gosset-Lukaszczyk and Oscar Dunn reveal what makes A&K’s polar expeditions so unforgettable.  Watch Now >


The Allure of Polar Cruising: A Conversation with A&K Expedition Experts

Listen in as A&K Expedition experts Laurence Gosset-Lukaszczyk and Oscar Dunn reveal what makes A&K’s polar expeditions so unforgettable.  Watch Now >


Preparing for Your Journey

Review A&K's quick travel tips to ensure you are prepared for your journey.

Download PDF

Essential Information

Download important information about your destination(s), including passport and visa requirements; vaccinations; baggage restrictions; a packing list; and tipping guidelines.

Download PDF

Passports & Visas

See passport requirements and A&K's recommendations for obtaining necessary visas.

Learn More

CDC Information

Familiarize yourself with health and vaccination requirements for your destination, at the Centers for Disease Control’s website.

Visit CDC

A&K's Luxury Expedition Cruises