Thank you Abercrombie& Kent for visiting us on our way through Drake Passage. The cruise line detoured especially to see the captain in action.
“Guests aboard Abercrombie & Kent’s Luxury Expedition Cruise to Antarctica were thrilled to see Captain Fiann Paul and The Impossible Row team with their Discovery Channel escort while crossing the Drake Passage yesterday. It was exciting to watch the world's first completely human powered ocean row battle the elements as they attempt to reach Antarctica from the southern tip of South America” - comments Bob Simpson Vice President, Expedition Cruising.
I will be sharing my experiences as Explorer-in-Residence on Abercrombie & Kent’s Arctic cruises in 2020. Starting off the season is Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear (Jul 31-Aug 14, 2020) which explores the Svalbard Islands, home to rich wildlife and stunning scenery, and the rarely-visited east coast of Greenland. The Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise (Aug 13-27, 2020) is an immersive adventure featuring a treasure trove of Viking history. Discover the rugged and remote coastlines of Iceland’s stunning Westfjords, and retrace the pioneering trails of Erik the Red and other historic adventurers that ultimately led to the discovery of North America. Finally The Northwest Passage: From Greenland to the Bering Sea (Aug 24- Sep 16, 2020) follows in the footsteps of the greatest polar explorers from western Greenland to Nome, Alaska.
A&K’s Expedition Team of accomplished, real-life explorers – ranging from award-winning scientists to habitat conservationists, historians and recipients of the prestigious Polar Medal – bring each voyage to life in a most extraordinary way. Whether joining one, two or all three cruises, guests can count on insight and guidance from an average of 20 A&K Expedition Team members every step of the way, with interactions that include adventurous Zodiac cruises, fascinating lectures, unforgettable wildlife encounters and stories best shared over meals.
