Abercrombie & Kent has expanded its portfolio in the Galápagos Islands with preferred partner, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel. Ecoventura recently added Evolve – the third expedition yacht in its upgraded fleet — collectively the newest and greenest in the islands. Carrying only 20 guests, the yachts are the only Galápagos vessels in the esteemed Relais & Châteaux collection.

With all the advancements in technology and transportation, there are very few places left in the world today that would be considered unreachable. There is, however, a destination that a limited number of travellers have had the privilege to explore, which is about as close to unreachable as one can get these days. A destination considered to be one of the world’s last frontiers. That destination is the North Pole. 

Abercrombie & Kent has chartered the inaugural departure of Le Commandant Charcot’s North Pole Expedition Cruise: The Ultimate Frontier, departing on 10 July 2024. A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team will be on board the 18 day, $77,7680 per person expedition, leading the way to the northernmost point on the planet.

Abercrombie & Kent has released two new tailor-made 11-day itineraries that will unlock Greece and the spectacular Greek Islands. A&K has also expanded its portfolio of exclusive ‘Insider Access’ experiences in the destination.

Sanctuary Retreats, Abercrombie & Kent’s award-winning portfolio of luxury safari lodges and river cruise boats, is reimagining the latest addition to its portfolio, Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, with an extensive refurbishment, set to open in April 2023.

Abercrombie & Kent has released an additional 14 new departures in 2023 on its guest favourite, Luxury Small Group Journey: Egypt & the Nile aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer.

Building on its European launch pad of luxury private villas, Abercrombie & Kent continues to expand its niche portfolio around the world to now incorporate the Caribbean for the first time. The luxury travel company has introduced a fresh stable of handpicked villas in Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts & Nevis and Saint Lucia.

Abercrombie & Kent are giving Australian and New Zealand travel advisors the opportunity to win a $1,000 pre-paid Visa card for every client they book on A&K journey: Africa: Across a Content by Private Jet — embarking from London on 29 September 2023. On this bucket-list adventure, your luxury clientele will escape on a private jet journey that spans seven countries across the Mother Continent.

A&K Travel Group Ltd has announced an equity partnership with Santiago Dunn and his company, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel in the Galapagos Islands. The partnership foresees an equity investment in Ecoventura as well as the creation of a joint venture, headed by Santiago Dunn in his new role as CEO of A&K South America.

Abercrombie & Kent is offering travel advisors a chance to earn double credit points for its ‘Sell Three, Sail Free’ promotion on staterooms booked on The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea 2023.

A&K Travel Group Ltd., the global lifestyle and travel company that owns Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal Cruises, has named Peter Chipchase as its first Chief Marketing Officer.

The expectation of luxury and prestige and what it means has experienced an evolution, as consumers now desire hard-to-access and more immersive experiences where they can really feel, see, taste and touch a destination. As expense no longer exudes status, according to a report by the Global Wellness Institute, ‘Having the best used to mean seven-star service. Now, status-hungry consumers seek off-the-grid experiences that convey prestigebecause they are unique and in contrast to traditional luxury.’