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Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2025

Departure date Jul 25 - Aug 08, 2025

15 days from $22,995 including internal air, per person, double occupancy

Limited to 199 guests

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Set sail for the Arctic with a true luminary of travel, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Executive Chairman of AK Travel Group, who travels with you in Svalbard, to the land of the mighty polar bear. Travel alongside A&K’s unmatched Expedition Team and engaging experts as you seek out the sea bear in the Svalbard Islands, marvel at east Greenland's majestic fjords, and discover the starkly beautiful lava fields and waterfalls of Iceland’s Westfjords. Reserve your space and look forward to a voyage of epic wildernesses and unforgettable adventure on our Chairman’s Cruise.

A&K Advantages

  • Cruise the Arctic's wildest regions for 13 nights aboard exclusively chartered Le Lyrial, enjoying a capacity limited to just 199 guests
  • Enjoy active exploration of the Arctic’s varied landscapes, from Zodiac excursions through ice floes to epic volcanic hikes, all under the wing of A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team
  • Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard
  • Cruise to the remote east coast of Greenland, where you may visit Scoresby Sound and the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover North Iceland and the whale-watching port of Husavik, where you experience a private, behind-the-scenes tour at the renowned Husavik Whale Museum
  • Join photography lectures, hands-on workshops and tips in the field led by A&K’s dedicated photo coach

Itinerary at a Glance

JUL 25
Arrive Oslo, Norway
JUL 26
Longyearbyen | Gateway to Adventure
JUL 27
Svalbard Islands | Northern Outpost
JUL 28
Svalbard Islands | Glacial Archipelago
JUL 29
Svalbard Islands | Realm of the Polar Bear
JUL 30
Svalbard Islands | Majestic Scenery
JUL 31
Svalbard Islands | Tip of the Archipelago
AUG 1
At Sea | Cruising the Greenland Sea
AUG 2
Jan Mayen | Glacier-Cloaked Volcano
AUG 3
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland | Remote Village
AUG 4
Scoresby Sound | Endless Fjords
AUG 5
At Sea | Cruising the Denmark Strait
AUG 6
Husavik, Iceland | Whale-Watching Haven
AUG 7
Iceland’s Westfjords | Lava & Ice-Carved Lands
AUG 8
Depart Reykjavik

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