Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Cruise Expeditions – Scandinavia & the Baltic Sea – 25 Jul 2024 – Cruise Traveller

Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Cruise Expeditions – Scandinavia & the Baltic Sea

Cruise Line
Abercrombie & Kent
Ship
Le Dumont d'Urville by Abercrombie & Kent
Package Departs
25 Jul 2024
Package Duration
9 Nights
Embark Ship
Copenhagen, Denmark
Disembark Ship
Helsinki, Finland
Classic Stateroom - Category 1 Deluxe Stateroom - Category 2 Prestige Stateroom - Category 3
AU $20,765
per person
 AU $23,840
per person
 AU $26,150
per person

Package Summary: 9 nights Cruise Only
Cruise Starts: 25th July2024 – from Copenhagen, Denmark
Cruise Ends: 3rd August 2024 – into Helsinki, Finland
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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 $23,840 – now $20,765*pp
Twin Deluxe Stateroom – Category 2 – was $26,915 – now $23,840*pp
Twin Prestige Stateroom – Category 3 – was $29,225 – now $26,150*pp
Twin Deluxe Suite – Category 4 – was $42,300- now $39,225*pp
Twin Privilege Suite – Category 5 – was $46,145 – now $43,070*pp
Twin Prestige Two-Room Suite – Category 6 – was $57,685 – now $54,610*pp
Twin Grand Deluxe Suite – Category 7 – was $63,070 – now $59,995*pp
Twin Owner’s Suite – Category 8 – was $68,455 – now $65,380*pp
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Exploring a rich diversity of European culture, this journey packs an incredible wealth of discovery into one 10-day expedition. You`ll sail in elegant comfort as your luxurious, exclusively chartered vessel whisks you to exciting ports of call, including the islands of Bornholm, Gotland and Aland. From a culinary tour in Stockholm to an insider`s look at Helsinki, you`ll see why this region is said to boast the happiest people on earth.

Journey Highlights:
– Design your days ashore with an array of included excursions, such as Nordic food experience in Stockholm, a nature bog walk in Estonia and moving visits to World War II remembrance sites
– Discover six countries, picturesque Scandinavian islands, and fascinating cities that include Copenhagen, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Riga, Stockholm, Tallinn and Helsinki
– Benefit from engaging discussions with expert lecturers and enriching excursions led by top local guides
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Scandinavia & the Baltic Sea Cruise Package includes:
– Arrival meet and greet transfer from airport to port*
– 9 night luxury expedition cruise aboard Abercrombie & Kent`s Le Dumont d`Urville from Copenhagen to Helsinki
– 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 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 25 Jun 2024 or until sold out/withdrawn.

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
25 Jul 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark
26 Jul 2024
Bornholm, Denmark
27 Jul 2024
Gdansk, Poland
28 Jul 2024
Visby Sweden
29 Jul 2024
Riga, Latvia
30 Jul 2024
Stockholm Sweden
31 Jul 2024
Aland Islands, Sweden
01 Aug 2024
Helsinki, Finland
02 Aug 2024
Tallinn, Estonia
03 Aug 2024
Helsinki, Finland

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
   
Grand Deluxe Suite - Category 7
   
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.

9 Night Cruise sailing from Copenhagen to Helsinki aboard Le Dumont d’Urville.

Jul 25: Arrive Copenhagen, Denmark
Arrive in Copenhagen and embark your luxury vessel this afternoon. Join fellow guests for an onboard welcome reception this evening.

Jul 26: Bornholm Island | Strategic Outpost
Leave Copenhagen behind to discover Bornholm, an island long prized for its strategic location in the middle of the Baltic Sea. Once ashore, you might stroll the streets of medieval Gudhjem, enjoy local Danish delicacies, learn about island life and local craftsmanship amid picturesque farmlands and coastlines, or visit local villages and the medieval fortress of Hammershus.

Jul 27: Gdansk, Poland | Harbourside History
Come ashore to discover the old and new facets of Gdansk, a historic Polish port city that bore the devastating brunt of World War II’s opening chapter. Here, you might explore the Old Town’s Golden Gate, Artus Court, Gdansk Town Hall, St. Mary’s Church and Neptune’s Fountain before strolling along the Moltawa River. Alternately, you might visit the Museum of the Second World War, take a scenic countryside drive and pay an introspective visit to the Stutthof concentration camp. Or traverse the Brick Gothic Srodmiescie district to the European Solidarity Centre, where you learn about the Solidarity Movement and see where the August Agreements were signed. Yet another option might be to visit the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, followed by a lunch of local specialties.

Jul 28: Gotland Island, Sweden | Medieval Walls of Visby
Today, explore the Swedish island of Gotland, coming ashore in the Hanseatic walled city of Visby. Here, you might delve into the city’s rich Viking and medieval heritage, embark on a bike tour of local landmarks and a botanical garden or journey through the charming countryside, taking in the daily rhythm of island life and admiring the charming countryside along the way.

Jul 29: Riga, Latvia | Art Nouveau Capital
Disembark to soak up the charms of Latvia’s quirky capital. Riga juxtaposes its wooden buildings, Art Nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town with trendy dining, modern art and bar scenes. Today, you might join a walking tour of the Old Town and attend an organ concert in the Dome Cathedral, or perhaps combine your walking tour with a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum. Foodies might opt for a visit to the bustling Central Market followed by a hands-on cooking class. For a more active experience, a bike ride may take you through Riga’s Old Town and the park-like Great Cemetery.

Jul 30: Stockholm, Sweden | Scenic Archipelago
Explore Stockholm, a vibrant capital set amid a labyrinthine 14-island archipelago. Dive into this “Venice of the North” with a walking tour of the Old Town’s Storkyrkan (cathedral), Stortorget (square) and Royal Palace. Alternately, explore Stockholm City Hall, with its iconic spire featuring the Swedish national coat of arms. Or tour a 17th-century Swedish warship at the Vasa Museum, followed by a drive through the city centre. Finally, you may opt for a culinary sampling of local Nordic specialties.

Jul 31: Aland Islands, Finland | Independent Enclave
Today, your expedition takes you to the Finnish Aland Islands, a Swedish-speaking archipelago that convenes its own parliament and flies its own flag. This scenic enclave of sandy beaches and winding paths is a popular holiday destination among Northern Europeans in the know. Arriving in the capital of Mariehamn, you might take in the picturesque bays and an open-air museum chronicling farm life in the 19th century. Alternatively, you may choose to hike the island’s panoramic coast.

Aug 1: Helsinki, Finland | Nature & Architecture
Uncover the charms and traditions of Helsinki, a political, intellectual and cultural capital renowned for its fiercely independent artists and architects. Today, you might explore Embassy Park, Helsinki Cathedral, the Parliament House, the National Museum of Finland, the new Opera House, historic Finlandia Hall, the unique underground Temppeliaukio Church and the Sibelius Monument. Or opt for a private boat tour through the islands outside the Finnish capital, pausing at Suomenlinna Island, home to an imposing 18th-century military fortification.

Aug 2: Tallinn, Estonia | Picturesque Capital
Disembark in the Estonian capital of Tallinn, its cobblestoned medieval streetscapes intermingling historic churches with chic restaurants. Here, you might take in the Old Town’s Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Dome Hill, Town Hall and St. Mary’s Cathedral, capping your excursion off with a sampling of medieval dishes. Alternatively, you might opt for a brisk bog walk through an enchanting forest or a tour of a historic manor house in Lahemaa National Park with a sampling of Estonian vodka. Your ship cruises back to Helsinki overnight.

Aug 3: Depart Helsinki
After breakfast, bid farewell to your ship and crew, and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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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