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Abercrombie & Kent is a well-known luxury tour operator based in the United Kingdom that charters/partners with ships from both ocean and river cruise lines such as Ponant and Amadeus. The company offers a unique selection of vessels and itineraries that explore all seven continents, from small barge and riverboat voyages on the canals of Europe and some of the world’s most famous rivers to expedition voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic. A&K cruises focus on culture, wildlife, soft adventure, and history.
Smaller Ships: A&K knows luxury and the expedition vessels it charters offer all-balcony accommodations and five-star comforts. Plus, with fewer guests aboard (expedition cruises never exceed 199 guests in total, and river cruises are limited to 24 A&K Connections guests on a 150-passenger river ship), the experience is more personalized, and the shore excursion groups are smaller.
Hand Holding: Travelers are never far from a guide or an expert, whether when they're arriving at airports or train stations, wandering through street markets, or spying on penguins in Antarctica.
Exclusive Experiences: Because of its deep roots in the luxury tour business, A&K translates that expertise into incredible insider shore excursion experiences for its cruise guests — everything from a musical performance in a historic venue to a lavish lunch in a private villa — and they’re included in the cruise fare.
Luxury Accommodations: The company promises top cabins and suites with balconies. Just as important to cruisers are land hotels, because many of the river tours spend at least half of the nights off the water, and some expedition and cultural small-ship itineraries include pre- or post-cruise hotel stays. These hotels don't disappoint.
Culinary Excellence: Whether it’s an intimate barge cruise on the canals of France for just eight guests or an Arctic expedition on a polar-class vessel accommodating 199 passengers, all A&K voyages feature superb cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.
Well-heeled Vacationers: These cruises are for people looking for luxury, cultural expertise, and ease of travel, and are willing to pay top dollar for the experience.
Exclusivity Doesn’t Come Cheap: This is a bespoke luxury cruise product, so expect to pay at least $11,000 per person for an 8-day sailing in the Adriatic or Mediterranean and as much as $50,000 per person for an 18-day expedition voyage to the North Pole.
