Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Cruise Expeditions – Cruising the British Isles – 10 Sep 2024 – Cruise Traveller

Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Cruise Expeditions – Cruising the British Isles

Cruise Line
Abercrombie & Kent
Ship
Le Dumont d'Urville by Abercrombie & Kent
Package Departs
10 Sep 2024
Package Duration
13 Nights
Embark Ship
Edinburgh, Scotland
Disembark Ship
London, (Tower Bridge) England
Classic Stateroom - Category 1 Deluxe Stateroom - Category 2 Prestige Stateroom - Category 3
AU $29,995
per person
 AU $33,840
per person
 AU $35,370
per person

Package Summary: 13 nights Cruise & stay only
Package Starts: 10th September 2024 – in Edinburgh, Scotland
Cruise Starts: 11th September 2024 – from Edinburgh, Scotland
Cruise Ends: 21st September 2024 – into London, England
Package Ends: 23rd September 2024 – in London, England
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**SPECIAL**
Make a new booking on this cruise and save $$$$ on select categories. Offer valid on select cruises only and is subject to withdrawal at any time without prior notice. Conditions apply*

Twin Classic Stateroom – Category 1 – was $33,070 – now $29,995*pp
Twin Deluxe Stateroom – Category 2 – was $36,915 – now $33,840*pp
Twin Prestige Stateroom – Category 3 – was $38,445 – now $35,370*pp
Twin Deluxe Suite – Category 4 – was $55,375- now $52,300*pp
Twin Privilege Suite – Category 5 – was $59,225 – now $56,150*pp
Twin Prestige Two-Room Suite – Category 6 – was $68,455 – now $65,380*pp
Twin Owner’s Suite – Category 8 – was $83,070 – now $79,995*pp
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Voyage beyond mainland Scotland, Ireland and England for a completely unique experience exploring spectacular coastlines, natural landscapes and historic treasures. Joined by A&K`s famed Expedition Team, discover the velvet-green Orkney archipelago, wild Hebrides, UNESCO-designated St. Kilda and ravishing cliffs of Donegal and Moher. Enjoy luxury pre- and post-cruise stays with one night in Edinburgh and two nights in London.

Journey Highlights:
– Cruise for 10 nights on luxury, all-balcony `Le Dumont d`Urville,` with a capacity limited to just 148 guests
– Explore alongside A&K`s captivating Expedition Team for an unforgettable enrichment program
– Experience a choice of included, immersive, A&K-only excursions in every port, spanning everything from visits to legendary historic sites and jaw-dropping coastal landscapes to hyper-local culinary and cultural experiences
– Explore dramatic and wild coastal landscapes from Scotland to Ireland, including stunning seabird habitats in the Inner and Outer Hebrides and Galway`s spectacular Connemara
– Experience the fantastic history of the British Isles, visiting Urquhart Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the thrilling Ring of Brogdar in the Orkney Islands, UNESCO-designated St. Kilda Islands, and Sligo in Ireland, hometown of poet William Butler Yeats
– Savour culinary excursions, opting for experiences that include guided whisky tasting at the legendary Glenmorangie distillery in the Scottish Highlands and lunch with a former executive chef to the Royal family in London
– Before and after your cruise, experience a night in Edinburgh with a welcome dinner and two nights in London, each complete with luxury hotel stays and guided A&K-excursions
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Cruising the British Isles Cruise & Stay Package includes:
– Arrival meet and greet transfer from airport to hotel*
– 1 nights accommodation in Edinburgh* including dinner
– Transfer from hotel to port*
– 10 night luxury expedition cruise aboard Abercrombie & Kent`s Le Dumont d`Urville from Edinburgh to London
– Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with every Suite in categories 4-8
– An exclusively chartered, all-inclusive voyage Led by A&K`s expedition team and local guides
– Open bar on board with beer, wine, liquor, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, tea and mineral water (excludes premium wines and spirits)
– Culinary Program featuring French-Inspired cuisine, including house Drinks, afternoon tea and pastries
– 24-Hour room service on board
– Choice of curated, all-inclusive shore excursions
– Enrichment program, lectures and presentations
– Traveller`s valet laundry service on board
– All gratuities, port charges and taxes
– Complimentary Wi-Fi on board and in hotels (due to remote destinations, access and speed vary)
– Onboard service from an English-speaking staff, including an accredited physician
– 24/7 A&K on-call support
– Departure transfer from port to airport*

Pre & Post Extensions may be available for this journey – Please ask for a quote at time of enquiry.

Journey Details: Categories 4–8 include room upgrade at the hotels and butler service aboard the ship. This journey contains active elements, including walks over uneven terrain.

Note: Itinerary is for guidance purposes only and may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances including weather, wildlife, ice, medical emergencies and other conditions beyond A&K`s control at the sole discretion of the Captain.

Special Conditions

*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (11Apr23). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Visitors to the United States/Canada must complete an online ESTA/CAN ESTA application prior to arrival which is not included and is the guests responsibility. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 is required for this journey, including a booster shot if vaccination was received more than four months prior to departure (two months for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.

Special Validity Dates

Special is valid from 11 Apr 2023 to 10 Aug 2024 or until sold out/withdrawn.

Pre-cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
10 Sep 2024 Transfer from airport to hotel

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
10 Sep 2024
Edinburgh, Scotland
 Hotel
11 Sep 2024
Edinburgh, Scotland
 Embark
12 Sep 2024
Invergordon, Scotland
13 Sep 2024
Kirkwall, Scotland
14 Sep 2024
Isles of Lewis and Harris , Scotland
15 Sep 2024
St Kilda, Scotland
16 Sep 2024
Staffa Island, Scotland
16 Sep 2024
Iona, Scotland
17 Sep 2024
County Donegal, Ireland
18 Sep 2024
Galway, Ireland
19 Sep 2024 At sea    
20 Sep 2024
Plymouth, England
21 Sep 2024
Dover, England
 Disembark Transfer to London
21 Sep 2024
London, (Tower Bridge) England
 Hotel
22 Sep 2024
London, (Tower Bridge) England
 Hotel
23 Sep 2024
London, (Tower Bridge) England

Post-cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
23 Sep 2024 Disembark cruise - Transfer to airport

All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

Please select your preferred category and cabin configuration/price. Then scroll down and select Continue to provide your contact details and preference. Our cruise specialists will check availability and respond to you as soon as possible.

Category Twin Per Person     Single Per Person
Classic Stateroom - Category 1
   
Deluxe Stateroom - Category 2
   
Prestige Stateroom - Category 3
   
Deluxe Suite - Category 4
   
Privilege Suite - Category 5
   
Prestige Two-Room Suite - Category 6
   
Owner's Suite - Category 8
   

Please select your preferred category and cabin configuration/price. Then scroll down and select Continue to provide your contact details and preference. Our cruise specialists will check availability and respond to you as soon as possible.

10 Night Cruise sailing from Edinburgh to Dover aboard Le Dumont d’Urville. Hotel stays pre-cruise in Edinburgh and post-cruise in London.

Sep 10: Arrive Edinburgh, Scotland
Arrive in Edinburgh and make your way to your landmark luxury hotel, The Balmoral. This evening, gather for a welcome briefing and themed dinner at your hotel.

Sep 11: Edinburgh | Vibrant Capital
Edinburgh embodies the Scottish national heritage like few other places. After a morning at leisure, tour Scotland’s vibrant capital, taking in Edinburgh Castle and inspiring city views. Later, board your expedition vessel and set sail on the Firth of Forth. Conditions permitting, view Bass Rock, home to the world’s largest gannet colony.

Sep 12: Invergordon | Majestic Highlands
Northern Scotland is legendary for its dramatic, windswept mountains, wooded hills and rich history. Today, explore the magnificent Highlands, choosing from excursions that may include a visit to Inverness, a private cruise on mythic Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle, an exploration of Culloden’s battlefield, or a whisky tasting at Glenmorangie Distillery.

Sep 13: Orkney Islands | Kirkwall & the Ring of Brodgar
Rich in Viking heritage, the landscapes of the Orkneys span rolling hills, dramatic cliffs and wave-swept sea caves. Today, you might explore historic Kirkwall; Skara Brae, one of the best-preserved Stone Age settlements in Western Europe; or the spine-tingling Ring of Brodgar, a circle of standing stones dating to 2700 BC.

Sep 14: Outer Hebrides | Prehistoric Western Isles
Framed by wild, windswept beaches, Scotland’s Western Isles span the rolling moorlands of Lewis and the towering mountains of Harris. Today, you might opt for a drive through the moorlands, stopping to explore the Calanais Standing Stones and the island’s crofting traditions, or drive the Golden Road, pausing to visit a Harris tweed weaver and a local distillery.

Sep 15: Outer Hebrides | Sea Stacks of St. Kilda
Inhabited for over 2,000 years, Hirta, the largest of the St. Kilda islands, harboured an isolated, hardscrabble agricultural community until 1930. Conditions permitting, pass the island’s staggering sea stacks and come ashore to explore the deserted stonework settlement, the highest cliffs in all of Britain, and a vital seabird habitat.

Sep 16: Inner Hebrides | Green Jewels of Staffa & Iona
The approach to Staffa by sea is breathtaking, with great basalt columns flanking the deep caves of the island. Conditions allowing, enjoy a Zodiac experience near Fingal, a sea cave formed by hexagonally jointed basalt. Continue cruising to the tranquil island of Iona, where you might discover Iona Abbey, an ancient centre of Gaelic monasticism.

Sep 17: Donegal, Ireland | Unspoiled Coast
Today, your Captain charts a course past Ireland’s Killybegs to County Donegal, a rugged enclave of deep-sea inlets, sandy beaches and spectacular mountains. Once ashore, you may opt for a scenic tour of Donegal Town; drive through the countryside to the Slieve League Mountains; visit Sligo, the mecca of “Yeats Country”; or cross into Northern Ireland’s walled city of Londonderry to reflect on the legacy of “Bloody Sunday” and “The Troubles.”

Sep 18: Galway | Cultural Enclave & the Cliffs of Moher
Today, arrive in Galway, a lively cultural enclave renowned for its vibrant lanes, colourful houses and thriving arts scene. You might enjoy a culinary walking tour and Irish whiskey tasting, explore the Burren’s vast karst landscape with a botanist and visit a local sheep farm, or spend the day amid Connemara’s jagged, filigreed shoreline. Later, take in iconic vistas from the atmospheric Cliffs of Moher.

Sep 19: Celtic Sea | Time to Reflect
Relish a day at sea, relaxing with new friends and attending lectures to enrich your discoveries.

Sep 20: Plymouth, England | Maritime Heritage
Come ashore in Plymouth, a Devon port city renowned for its rich maritime heritage. Here, you might choose to tour the city’s Mayflower Museum, Barbican architecture, Plymouth Hoe and Royal William Yard. Alternatively, head out to Dartmoor National Park, pausing in Princetown for a Devonshire cream tea, or savour tea and cake at Cornwall’s Mount Edgcumbe House, former seat of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe.

Sep 21: London | Storied Legacies Revealed
Bid farewell to your Captain and crew as you approach the White Cliffs of Dover and disembark. Once ashore, you might visit Canterbury’s prestigious cathedral; tour Leeds Castle, home to six English queens; or opt for a stop at Chartwell, the former residence of Winston Churchill. Your excursion ends at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, where you dine this evening.

Sep 22: London | Iconic Landmarks
Today, explore a city that defies all introductions — a global hub of commerce, culture and empire dating back to Roman times. Your excursions might include a tour featuring the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye; a visit to Buckingham Palace; a culinary experience with a former executive chef to the Royal Family; or a visit to the Churchill War Rooms and the Imperial War Museums.

Sep 23: Depart London
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on a group extension to the Cotswolds.

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.

Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 149

Abercrombie & Kent was born on the plains of Africa in 1962 when Geoffrey Kent and his parents pioneered a new style of luxury adventure travel with little more than a reconditioned Bedford truck, a sterling silver ice bucket and a bold vision.

A deep desire to deliver unique and life-changing travel experiences inspired ground-breaking enhancements, from the first luxury tented camps in Africa and mobile refrigeration to operations in Egypt, India, Australia and beyond. From those modest beginnings, A&K has grown into a globe-spanning network of local offices, opening destinations previously inaccessible to visitors and establishing a new benchmark for experiential travel.

Today, we are the world’s premier luxury travel company, with an unrivalled legacy of creating memorable, inspiring adventures in more than 100 countries and on all seven continents. Our approach combines singular service, authentic local expertise and beyond-the-guidebook insider access, all of which come together to create a journey of a lifetime, every time you travel with us.

A&K is the world leader in luxury travel and we offer everything from inspiring tailor-made adventures to Small Group Journeys, Luxury Expedition Cruises and epic Private Jet Journeys. We operate our own safari camps and lodges throughout Africa, cruise ships on the Nile, Yangzi and Irrawaddy Rivers, and maintain a fleet of customised safari vehicles.

We have a deep commitment to the communities our guests visit, funding grassroots projects through A&K Philanthropy. Our reputation and expertise allow A&K travellers private, often exclusive, encounters with local identities, privileged access to museums, archaeological sites and cultural attractions and authentic immersion in a destination which really reveals the spirit of a place and its people. This is the A&K difference and why we are consistently recognised as the ultimate for luxury travel by professionals and guests alike.

We’ve Got the World Covered A&K has over 55 offices in more than 30 countries, a global family consisting of more than 2,500 dedicated and passionate travel professionals. Expertise and passion for authentic discovery is fundamental to our goal of delivering truly inspirational travel experiences. And our extensive network of Journey Designers, local guides, Resident Tour Directors, drivers and staff around the world who make this happen have it in their DNA.

HERE DOWN UNDER Our Australasian presence includes offices in Melbourne and Auckland. Established in Melbourne in 1986, A&K Australia has almost 100 local staff both sides of the Tasman all working together to deliver the finest travel experiences both here and abroad through handcrafted small group journeys, expedition cruises and tailor-made adventures.

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