Abercrombie & Kent launches expedition cruise collection for 2026-27

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has unveiled its expedition cruise collection for 2026-27.

The series features 15 expeditions which will visit the Arctic, Antarctica, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and remote islands in the Pacific.

They will all take place on chartered ships which range from 148-passenger explorer ships to 199-passenger expedition vessels, which provide a private balcony in every stateroom and ensures a one-to-one staff to guest ratio.

Three new voyages will take in the British Isles, the Arctic Circle and French Polynesia.

The 11-day Exploring the Wild Coasts of the British Isles on Le Champlain will leave Portsmouth on May 26, with fares leading in at £15,890.

The nine-day Arctic Wildlife Expedition in Svalbard will sail on exclusively chartered Le Lyrial with prices starting at £13,175.

The 16-day Cruising French Polynesia: Tahiti and Beyond expedition on board Le Jacques-Cartier will depart on September 18, which will cost from £17,050.

A&K expedition cruises are all-inclusive, so prices comprise unlimited house drinks, shore excursions, airport meet-and-greets with transfers, Wi-Fi on board and in hotels, all gratuities, port charges and taxes and polar gear for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.

There is a 10% discount on selected expedition cruises and pre or post-tour extensions when booked and paid in full nine months or more prior to departure.

Stefan Kredel, vice-president of expedition cruising, said: “We have drawn on our more than three decades of expedition cruising expertise to design itineraries that reach far beyond the usual cruise routes – to places like St Kilda, Britain’s most remote point in the North Atlantic or the Marquesas in French Polynesia, which offers varied experiences from local communities, breathtaking snorkeling and scenic, challenging hikes.

“These are transformative adventures in places that few experience – all elevated by A&K’s signature style.”