Join Jann Porter on Abercrombie & Kent's The Northeast Passage: Across the Russian Arctic with founder Geoffrey Kent from 24 August to 18 September 2023 onboard L'Austral
Join A&K founder Geoffrey Kent on a voyage through the Northeast Passage alongside their award-winning Expedition Team, a National Geographic photographer and a Russian Far East expert. Cruise from Tromso, Norway, to Nome, Alaska,
visiting remote, legendary settlements strewn across the Russian High Arctic, seldom-seen Siberian islands, isolated wildlife habitats and Arctic nature reserves along the way.
The seldom voyaged Northeast Passage is a fabulous bucket list trip and I’m so excited to be joining A&K with a Cruise Options group
on this incredible voyage of discovery. This will be my 10th group cruise with Abercrombie & Kent and they have all been wonderful
as the expedition team is superb, the ships are new and modern plus we’ve seen so many interesting and beautiful places.
There is great camaraderie when cruising with others, although everyone is quite independent.
View the day-by-day itinerary with pricing for 2021 that can be used as a guideline; 2023 details should be similar and will be finalised by early 2022.
Voyage Highlights
The Northeast Passage reveals rugged Siberian Islands, majestic wildlife habitats and legendary Russian settlements.
Explore the Great Arctic State Nature Reserve in the Kara Sea, which spans over 41 000 square kilometres and is home to polar bears,
Arctic fox, reindeer, beluga whales and more. Discover Soviet-era Russia with a visit to Murmansk, the world’s biggest city north of the Arctic Circle, and Provideniya, a former military port.
Visit Wrangel Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is recognized for its vast biodiversity including the world’s largest population of Pacific walruses, the highest density of ancestral polar bear dens and the nesting grounds of over 100 species of migratory birds to name a few of it’s superlatives. Over 400 species of plants have been identified here, double that of any other Arctic tundra region.
There is also a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights but unfortunately no guarantees.
Learn the art of photographing these wild and remote landscapes and their inhabitants with National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan.
Le Boreal is a beautiful sleek French motor yacht with a guest capacity of 264, but limited to only 199 guests on this exclusive charter.
Herewith a link to some stunning images and more information: Le Boreal
All staterooms / suites have a balcony, Categories 1 to 4 have a shower; Categories 5 to 8 have a shower and bath.
2021 Prices in US Dollars to use as a guideline for 2023:
Category 1
Classic
Balcony Stateroom
Deck 3
$36 995.00 per person
$52 367.50 for a single
Category 2
Deluxe
Balcony Stateroom
Deck 4
$40 995.00 per person
$57 867.50 for a single
Category 3
Premier
Balcony Stateroom
Deck 5
$42 995.00 per person
$60 617.50 for a single
Category 4
Superior
Balcony Suite
Deck 6
$45 495.00 per person
$64 057.50 for a single
Category 5
Prestige
Balcony Suite
Deck 6
$54 995.00 per person
$81 117.50 for a single
Category 6
Premier Two-Room
Balcony Suite
Deck 5
$63 995.00 per person
$94 392.50 for a single
Category 7
Prestige Two-Room
Balcony Suite
Deck 6
$65 995.00 per person
$97 342.50 for a single
Category 8
Owner's
Balcony Suite
Deck 6
$75 995.00 per person
$112 092.50 for a single
A deposit of $2 500 per person is required to secure a booking and the balance of payment is due by April 2023.
INCLUDED WITH THIS LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISE
- An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K’s Expedition Team and Local Guides
- Pre- and/or Post-Cruise Stays at Stylish, Ideally Located Hotels and A&K-Led City Tours
- Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers
- Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite
- Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.3
- Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries
- 24-Hour Room Service and Breakfast in Bed
- Choice of Curated, Included Shore Excursions with Expert Guides
- Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service
- All Gratuities, Port Charges and Taxes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
- Onboard Service from an English-Speaking Staff, Including an Accredited Physician
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Pre-cruise extension in Oslo, Norway
A&K’s optional 4-day pre-cruise extension to discover historic vibrant Oslo with a visit to its colourful cafés, world-class museums and Roald Amundsen’s home.
From $3 495 per person sharing or $4 690 for single occupancy; 2021 prices to use as a guideline.
Post-cruise extension in Anchorage, Alaska
A&K’s optional 4-day post-cruise extension in Anchorage to experience epic Alaska, ascending Mount Alyeska by cable car, cruising Prince William Sound and enjoying a visit to a renowned museum.
From $2 995 per person sharing or $3 520 for single occupancy; 2021 prices to use as a guideline.
Featured Experts
Herewith a link to the A&K Luxury Expeditions Brochure for 2021/22; information for the 2021 Northeast Passage can be found on pages 52 to 57 to use as a guideline.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your ideal holiday – 021 434 9394
