Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC - Cruises
Abercrombie & Kent USA
A&K’s expedition cruises offer exciting opportunities for life-affirming adventure, eye-opening education and epic experiences in some of the world’s most fascinating landscapes. These action-packed adventures take place on board world-class vessels with a staff-to-guest ratio of almost one staff member to every guest, enabling comfort, safety and an intimate, easygoing atmosphere on every expedition. A&K’s signature service and seamless hospitality is heightened by our brilliant Expedition Team. From conservationists, ecologists, ornithologists and naturalists to historians, these experts provide a deeper understanding of our destinations every step of the way. Our bespoke itineraries map out exclusively chartered routes, spotlight extra-special excursions and give guests insider access to local communities, whether you’re voyaging around the islands of Greece or Japan, snorkelling in the Seychelles, or setting out in search of the polar bear in the Arctic. Back on board, a feast awaits – our vessels come with menus designed by highly trained chefs, who combine local ingredients and recipes to create delicious seasonal dishes, served at tables with ocean views.
Insider Tip
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Ships
One of 4 "Sister Ships", L'Austral highlights a signature approach: to explore the heart of extreme landscapes in comfort and refined style. Her elegant and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a 5-star setting.
‘Le Boreal,’ like its sister ships, brings its guests into the world’s most rugged and exotic landscapes in smooth-sailing comfort and style. With roomy gathering spaces as well as state-of-the-art stabilizers and eco-friendly operations, ‘Le Boreal’ is the ideal vessel for inspiring exploration by sea.
Cruise in intimate luxury aboard new-in-2019 ‘Le Bougainville,’ featuring an innovative underwater lounge, high style, state-of-the-art technology. On A&K exclusively chartered voyages to Italy and Greece on ‘Le Bougainville’, enjoy a capacity limited to just 150 guests.
Launched in 2018, Le Champlain features 92 staterooms and suites offering a combination of finesse, cozy intimacy and well-being. The elegantly designed accommodations are equipped with private balconies providing soft and gentle light and radiance throughout the day.
Cruise in luxury aboard ‘Le Commandant Charcot,’ one of the world’s most advanced and eco-friendly polar expedition vessels. All staterooms and suits feature a private balcony, on-demand TV, minibar, plush robes and slippers, butler service, welcome Champagne, and packing/unpacking on request.
Just 430 feet in length and with 92 staterooms, this small-capacity five-star ship features Blue Eye, the world's first multi-sensory underwater lounge. ‘Le Dumont d'Urville’ is also equipped with the latest environmental preservation technology for ecologically responsible cruising.
Step aboard the elegant Le Jacques Cartier and discover a vessel designed for adventure with all the comforts of a luxury five-star hotel. A heated swimming pool, French-inspired restaurants, spa, theatre, and high-tech glimpse of the marine world await.
Launched in 2018, ‘Le Laperouse’ is equipped with everything from a heated infinity pool to an advanced dynamic positioning system, enabling it to sail in style where bigger ships can’t go. Travel on exclusively chartered voyages featuring a capacity limited to just 148 guests.
Like its sister ships, ‘Le Lyrial’ combines innovative expedition design, style and small size with our limited guest capacity for a luxurious adventure. Its elegant common areas include a spacious modern theater, expansive dining rooms, wide-open ship decks and lounges with panoramic views.
‘Le Soleal’ provides comfortable and stylish expedition cruising for no more than 199 guests. Like its sister ships, it features all-balcony stateroom and suite accommodations as well as expansive gathering spaces, state-of-the-art stabilization and environmentally friendly operations.
As the only Galápagos vessels accepted into the esteemed Relais Chateaux collection, A&K’s Ecoventura adventure yachts offer the most exclusive and intimate cruising experience in the islands. The yachts accommodate 20 guests in 10 spacious staterooms, each with panoramic windows and modern decor.
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Sustainability
Our Commitment
Our Dedicated Partnerships
- The ships we charter in the polar regions boast clean-ship certifications by Bureau Veritas and exceed every environmental protocol, including those set by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Antarctic Treaty, the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), the National Science Foundation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. A&K has been a fully vested member of IAATO since 1992 and AECO since 2012, and proactively supports efforts made by both organizations in each polar region.
It Starts with the Right Ships
- Our commitment to sustainability has been a top priority since our first voyage in 1991, and we exclusively charter ships that mirror our passion for the environment. Each vessel is equipped with the latest eco-friendly technology, including energy-efficient engines; reduced fuel consumption using only environmentally compliant fuel types; and computerized dynamic positioning systems that minimize the need to anchor in fragile marine reserves. Our chartered ships also maintain 100% traceability of all waste, ensuring nothing ends up in the waters or on land.
Sustainability Where It Matters
- A&K includes a complimentary reusable water bottle in every stateroom. Most importantly, our guests can sail with the assurance that they’re visiting these destinations in an ecologically responsible way, and that we are working diligently to preserve these places for future generations.