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NEW! The Arctic North Pole Expedition Cruise: The Ultimate Frontier 10–27 Jul 2024 18 days from £42,760 (was £46,145) Limited to 199 guests on exclusively chartered, all-balcony Le Commandant Charcot See page 84 for full vessel details Oslo pre-tour extension Four days from £4,230 Discover historic Oslo with a visit to its world-class museums and the home of polar explorer Roald Amundsen. 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 awardwinning 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 programmes and luxurious amenities on board. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE 10 Jul Oslo, Norway | Radisson Blu Airport Hotel 11 Jul Embark Le Commandant Charcot Longyearbyen 12 Jul Svalbard 13–17 Jul Sea ice of the Arctic Ocean 18–19 Jul Geographic North Pole 20–25 Jul Sea ice of the Arctic Ocean 26 Jul Disembark Le Commandant Charcot Longyearbyen | Radisson Blu Airport Hotel 27 Jul Depart Oslo 34 2024–2025 Luxury Expedition Cruises
T I C Explore the marginal ice zone, realm of the elusive polar bear Geographic North Pole A R C T I C S E A G R E E N - L A N D S E A S V A L B A R D I S L A N D S SPITSBERGEN Longyearbyen The Arctic A R C C I R C L E N O R W E G I A N S E A N O R W A Y Oslo ARRIVE/DEPART AIR CRUISE 10 JUL: Arrive Oslo, Norway Arrive in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, the staging point for your epic adventure to the geographic North Pole. Upon arrival, you are met and escorted a few steps to the conveniently located Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. This evening, gather for a welcome briefing and dinner. Meals: D 1 1 JUL: Longyearbyen | Gateway to adventure Board a charter flight to Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard, also known as Spitsbergen, the sovereign Arctic archipelago of Norway. It is one of the most remote groups of islands on the planet, with nearly two-thirds of its surface covered in luminous glaciers. Time permitting, visit the tiny town and its Arctic Museum. Then, board Le Commandant Charcot, your cutting-edge, eco-friendly luxury expedition vessel and embark on your voyage into the Arctic frontier. Meals: B L D 12 JUL: Svalbard | Arctic archipelago Awake to your first morning aboard as your vessel cruises past the Sjuøyane Islands, the northernmost islands of the remote Svalbard archipelago. Today, your A&K expedition team presents a series of enriching onboard lectures discussing the vast Arctic frontier of sea and pack ice you will venture into over the coming days. As you settle into the rhythm of life on board, take in the scenery from the ship’s deck as the last piece of land south of the Arctic pack ice slowly slips beyond the horizon. Continue north toward the marginal ice zone (MIZ), a far-flung Arctic realm of elusive blue, rorqual and beluga whale. Later tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner hosted by the captain. Meals: B L D 13–17 JUL: Sea ice of the Arctic Ocean | Cruising the MIZ Over the next five days, Le Commandant Charcot navigates through the MIZ into the heart of the Arctic. Slowly cruising amid this vast expanse of virgin sea ice, the captain uses the ship’s advanced navigation systems to thread through naturally open channels and transit areas where the frozen layer is thinnest. As this stunning Arctic scene drifts past, keep your eyes peeled for polar bear and high arctic gulls. Throughout your voyage, your ship’s luxurious amenities afford ample opportunities to unwind with daily wellness classes, dips in the indoor and outdoor pools, relaxing sauna sessions or visits to the full-service salon and spa. There is also a wide variety of onboard enrichment opportunities on offer, such as handson scientific research projects, visits to the ship’s lab and bridge, stargazing sessions, seamanship and polar survival workshops, cooking demonstrations, photo contests and more. The anticipation builds with each passing day as your captain charts the clearest path to your expedition’s objective: the seldom-visited geographic North Pole. Meals: B L D 18–19 JUL: Geographic North Pole | Standing at 90° north Conditions permitting, continue the quests of Matthew Henson, Robert Peary, Frederick Cook, Roald Amundsen and other elite Arctic explorers as you seek out the geographic North Pole over the coming days. Upon finding the most favourable path through the pack ice, the captain endeavors to position the GPS antennae of Le Commandant Charcot directly on 90° north latitude, the coordinate marking the geographic North Pole. The culmination of your intrepid expedition is marked by a champagne toast and celebration on the ship’s helideck. The following day, the captain seeks out a nearby floe Call 03301 628 472, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/cruises, or speak to your preferred travel advisor 35
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