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on a sustenance quota basis, beluga whale travel in numbers here and are said to be quite ‘chatty’, with their clicks and squeals heard clearly above the surface. In the late evening, relax on your private balcony or join fellow guests on deck and, with some luck, witness the aurora borealis (northern lights), known for delivering a stunning display in autumn. Le Boreal | Meals: B L D 15 SEP: Little Diomede, Alaska Continue cruising through the Bering Sea to Little Diomede, an island between Alaska and Russia at the edge of the International Dateline. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise to the island where the Ingalikmiut maintain a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing, and egg gathering. In line with custom and necessity, the Ingalikmiut also use seal, walrus, and polar bear hides to trade and make clothing. Le Boreal | Meals: B L D 16 SEP: Nome Arrive and disembark in Nome, Alaska, among the wildest reaches of mainland America and the final destination of the Iditarod dogsled competition. Gold can still be mined here, and you can try panning for it. Alternatively, experience a dogsled demonstration and a stop at the Bering Sea Land Bridge National Monument visitor’s centre. After lunch at Old St Joe’s Church, enjoy time at your leisure in downtown Nome. Transfer to the airport for your chartered internal flight to Anchorage. From there, either continue on to your homebound flight or join the Alaska post-tour extension. Meals: B L Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only, and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies, and other conditions beyond A&K’s control, at the sole discretion of the captain LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Le Boreal See pages 92-95 for detailed information about this luxury ship, exclusively chartered by A&K to offer staterooms and suites, each with a guaranteed balcony Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Newly opened in 2019, a luxurious modern hotel with a spa and prime location in Montreal’s Golden Mile Square. EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY Alaska post-tour extension Four days from £2,679 Discover epic Alaska as you ascend Mount Alyeska by cable car, cruise Prince William Sound, and enjoy a guided visit at a renowned museum DATES & PRICING INCLUDES HOTEL ROOM UPGRADE + ON-BOARD BUTLER SERVICE Guaranteed departure Category 1 Classic stateroom Category 2 Deluxe stateroom Category 3 Premier stateroom Category 4 Superior stateroom Category 5 Prestige suite Category 6 Premier two-room suite Category 7 Prestige two-room suite Category 8 Owner’s suite 24 Aug-16 Sep <strong>2020</strong> Early booking discount price* £30,040 £26,785 £33,290 £30,040 £34,915 £31,665 £36,545 £33,290 £44,265 £41,015 £51,175 £47,925 £52,805 £49,550 £62,560 £59,305 Single supplement £20,730 £23,170 £24,390 £25,610 £36,690 £43,250 £44,715 £54,065 Economy flights from £2,398 (Montreal/Kangerlussuaq; Nome/Anchorage) Prices are per person and based on two sharing. *Early booking discount is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Journey details This journey contains some active elements, including Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain, and optional challenging hikes. Minimum age is 7 years. Categories 5-8 include room upgrade at the hotel and butler service aboard the ship. 52 Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners
THE ARCTIC The Northwest Passage: an unparalleled legacy of exploration To sail the sea route linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a goal that has fired the imaginations of seafaring explorers and traders for centuries. As with the search for the source of the Nile or the city of Troy, the quest to conquer the once-indomitable Northwest Passage is the stuff of legend Lure of the Arctic grail Courage, skill, perseverance, and a lot of luck were all once prerequisites for anyone attempting to conquer the Northwest Passage, some 800 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that this daunting feat was finally accomplished. Since then, no more than a few thousand hearty souls have completed the entire route. While it remains an exclusive club, it’s one A&K invites you to join in <strong>2020</strong>. “The Northwest Passage is a unique voyage that can be done only with a specific vessel during a very short period of the year,” notes A&K captain Etienne Garcia. “It’s a historical voyage in the wake of great explorers such as Roald Amundsen and Robert McClure. Altogether, this makes for a very special cruise.” Over the last four centuries, countless explorers sought to traverse this passage, battling with the shifting ice for the sake of crown and commerce, but never achieved success. Many turned back due to ferocious weather or intractable ice, while a few likely regretted not having done so – including captain Sir John Franklin whose lost expedition remains one of the most mysterious of the age of exploration. The journey was at last successfully completed by McClure, an Irishman in command of the British ship Investigator, who crossed from west to east between 1850 and 1854. However, McClure used both boat and sledge to complete his journey, and it was not until Norwegian polar explorer Amundsen finished a three-year expedition in 1906 that someone finally crossed the passage entirely by water. It would take until 1969 for the first commercial vessel to successfully navigate the journey. A fascinating landscape A&K expedition team member Ralph Eshelman shares his passion for this passage and its place in the greater scheme of east-west exploration. “As a maritime historian and geologist, this part of the world fascinates me,” Eshelman says. “Most folks don’t realise that the Northwest Passage is actually a series of several different passages, not just one. Ice conditions often influence exactly where the ‘passage’ may be. “Some of the oldest rocks on Earth are found here. Amazingly, despite the cold, there are fossils of dinosaurs and trees that tell a story of a once-warmer climate. In the absence of vegetation today, these rocks are clearly visible. When the snow and ice recede, a glimpse of a geological wonderland that few travellers ever witness is revealed.” The voyage of a lifetime Join us to explore first-hand alongside our remarkable expedition team on The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea. Call 01242 547 881, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 53
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