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Luxury Expedition Cruises
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
Explore the Arctic on an all-encompassing
expedition in search 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.
Experience thrilling destinations and remote
communities with exciting guided shore
landings and active excursions.
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
Extend Your Journey
Oslo Pre-Tour Extension
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Reykjavik Post-Tour Extension
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