A&K and Crystal reveal 2027 cultural cruises
Abercrombie & Kent will partner with Crystal to offer 10 cultural sailings in 2027, and the sister companies have revealed half of the new itineraries. (more…)
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A&K opens bookings for new luxury Nile river cruise
Bookings are now open for Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary vessel and the newest addition to Abercrombie & Kent’s fleet of luxury riverboats on the Nile River. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Orders Second Nile River Ship
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group is ready to double down on its commitment to Nile River cruises. (more…)
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A&K Sanctuary to add new riverboat to fleet in 2026
Nile Seray will accommodate 64 guests and will sail four-night itineraries on the River Nile. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Expedition Cruises Partners with Crystal to Launch Next Chapter of Cultural Voyages
Pioneering luxury travel company announces strategic collaboration bringing together A&K’s acclaimed expedition expertise with Crystal’s award-winning ultra-luxury cruise experience. (more…)
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A New Way to Celebrate the Season: Abercrombie & Kent Launches Limited-Edition Winter Holiday Journeys for 2025
As travelers’ mindsets evolve, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), the global leader in luxury travel, is unveiling a new collection of limited-edition journeys designed for the festive season. (more…)
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Crystal Announces New Experience Finder
Crystal Cruises has unveiled Experience Finder, an innovative new tool designed to help travel advisors quickly and easily explore the range of shore excursions available to guests sailing aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. (more…)
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What’s New at A&K for 2025: Unveiling Must-Visit Destinations and Exclusive Experiences
As travel trends evolve, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) continues to curate journeys that offer fresh perspectives on beloved destinations, while uncovering hidden gems and providing exclusive access to off-the-beaten-path experiences. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Launches Its Most Extensive Collection of Luxury Small Group Journeys for 2025
Abercrombie & Kent, the pioneering luxury travel company, is unveiling its most extensive and diverse portfolio of Luxury Small Group Journeys to date, featuring 22 new, exclusive itineraries. (more…)
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New for 2025: Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands – An Inspiring Expedition by Geoffrey Kent
Abercrombie & Kent Founder and Chairman Emeritus Geoffrey Kent has had the pristine East Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat in his sights since he began planning his first Inspiring Expedition by Geoffrey Kent® 10 years ago. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Expands Luxury Expedition Cruises Portfolio for 2025
With interest in expedition cruising growing stronger than ever, Abercrombie & Kent has unveiled an enhanced 2025 Luxury Expedition Cruise portfolio, featuring a broader range of destinations and experiences. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group partners with Architect Adriana Granato and Naval Architects Giacomo and Lorenzo Mortola
&K Travel Group has announced an exclusive partnership with the Architect Adriana Granato as well as a long-term collaboration with the Naval Architects Giacomo and Lorenzo Mortola. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Launches Peru Riverboat: A New Era in Amazonian River Exploration
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group announces the launch of its new Peruvian riverboat. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises 2026 World Cruise: Uncover 27 Countries And Delve In The Most Captivating Scenes With Abercrombie & Kent
Crystal announced today the highly anticipated 2026 World Cruise onboard Crystal Serenity will open for booking on March 19, with a waitlist now available. (more…)
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Cruise with Crystal & Save 25% on an Abercrombie & Kent African or Galápagos Safari
With the holiday season around the corner, Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent have teamed up for a unique new offer. (more…)
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Crystal Announces 2025 Grand Journeys Itineraries
Crystal revealed its Grand Journeys itineraries for 2025. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Strengthens Global Commitment to Travel Trade
A&K Travel Group (AKTG), the parent company of luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent and cruise line Crystal, today (October 10, 2023) announced several new hires and promotions within its trade sales teams. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Offers Up to 75 Percent Savings for Solo Travellers on More Than 50 Journeys
Travellers often face the prospect of going it alone, whether pursuing a personal passion such as wildlife photography, exploring a remote destination or due to scheduling conflicts with friends and family. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent survey: ‘The Best Prospects for an Antarctica Cruise May Not Be Who You Think’
Premier luxury and adventure travel company Abercrombie & Kent recently conducted a survey of guests who travelled to Antarctica last season to better understand what inspired them to choose the remote and storied destination. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Brings its New Global Strategy to Life with Key Appointments and Promotions. New team will lead accelerated growth across group portfolio
A&K Travel Group (AKTG), the global lifestyle and travel company, today (July 10, 2023) announced the next stage in its plan to strategically align its business under a new, industry leading, centralised leadership team. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Charts a Course to the North Pole in 2024. New expedition takes travellers to the most extreme destination in extreme style and comfort
For some, a voyage to Antarctica or the Arctic might be their pinnacle of adventure, but for others, there’s a desire to go where few others have ventured. (more…)
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A Next-Gen Family Holiday in the Galápagos with Ecoventura: Curated by Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its portfolio in the Galápagos Islands with its preferred partner, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Unveils 2024-25 Expedition Cruise Portfolio. New voyages to remote destinations including the North Pole, Saudi Arabia and the Solomon Islands, as well as added departures to perennial favorites Japan and Greece
As interest in small-ship expedition cruising continues to grow, Abercrombie & Kent previews its 2024-25 Luxury Expedition CruisesSM portfolio, featuring 17 cruises on all seven continents, including some of the most remote and least-visited destinations. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Invests in Ecoventura in the Galapagos Islands
A&K Travel Group Ltd., the global lifestyle and travel company that owns Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises and Cox & Kings, has announced an equity partnership with Santiago Dunn and his company, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel in the Galapagos Islands. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Announces First Chief Marketing Officer
A&K Travel Group announced Peter Chipchase as its first chief marketing officer, according to a press release. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Staffs Up For Crystal Cruises Restart and More
A&K Travel Group Ltd., which owns Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal Cruises and Cox & Kings, is staffing up, according to a press release. (more…)
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Silversea sues the new Crystal Cruises over sales hire
Silversea Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group are suing the new Crystal Cruises, Crystal senior vice president of global sales Matias Andres Lira, and Abercrombie & Kent USA. (more…)
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Barging in Europe: Food, Wine and Quality Time With Friends. Abercrombie & Kent curates a portfolio of relaxed holidays along the most picturesque waterways of France, Italy, Germany, Holland, the UK and Ireland
Cruising by canal barge has long been a favorite for a leisurely European holiday, but now more than ever before, it’s being recognized for what it offers groups of friends looking to celebrate a milestone birthday or just reconnect in person. (more…)
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Crystal Cruises: New Appointments & A New Vision. A&K Travel Group confirms first Crystal appointments
Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Co-Chairman of the A&K Travel Group, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, and executives from shipbuilder Fincantieri welcomed the arrival of the recently acquired ‘Crystal Symphony’ and ‘Crystal Serenity’ to Trieste, Italy, where the ships are being refurbished. (more…)
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Italian Cruise Billionaire Mired in Feud Over Family Fortune. Manfredi Lefebvre is fighting a case brought by his brother
A luxury cruise firm, a disputed family inheritance, and a Monaco-based tycoon fighting to protect his fortune. (more…)
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A&K Purchase Of Crystal Cruises Receives Applause From Travel Industry. Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio has bought the bankrupt line’s brand and two ocean vessels
The third time was the charm. After at least two previous attempts to buy Crystal Cruises, Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio (Forbes Billionaires, #1,929, $1.3b) has bought the bankrupt line’s brand and two ocean vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. (more…)
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A&K Travel Group Ltd. (Abercrombie & Kent) Acquires Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony
A&K Travel Group Ltd., the pioneering travel company owned by Geoffrey Kent and Heritage (the industrial holding company chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio), has acquired the luxury cruise vessels Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Celebrates 60 Years of Pioneering Travel. Six Decades of Adventures on Every Continent Inspire the Greatest of All Trips Through A&K History
Abercrombie & Kent, the multi-award-winning luxury travel company, has been at the forefront of luxury adventure since its founding by Geoffrey Kent and his parents 60 years ago. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Expands Portfolio of Luxury Expedition Cruises for 2023-24 to Feature all Seven Continents and a Grand Mediterranean Voyage
While expedition-style cruising has long attracted intrepid travellers in search of adventure in the most remote corners of the world, the appeal has grown to include culturally-curious travellers interested in exploring less-frequented coastal regions. (more…)
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“Endurance”: Shackleton’s Lost Ship Found in Antarctica More Than 100 Years Later. Abercrombie & Kent’s Expedition Team offer perspectives on historic discovery
The “Endurance”, a 144-foot, three-masted wooden ship, holds a revered place in polar history because it spawned one of the greatest survival stories in the annals of exploration. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent Returns to Antarctica After Successful Restart in Greece and Iceland
Abercrombie & Kent will return to Antarctica this season in time to celebrate its 30th season exploring the White Continent. (more…)
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Abercrombie & Kent curates a collection of the best barges for 2022 to discover Europe’s quiet corners and hidden gems
Among the many shifts brought on by the pandemic, the move toward slow travel has reignited an interest in barging. (more…)
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Circumnavigate Iceland This September with Abercrombie & Kent. Further expanded its 2022-23 portfolio of Luxury Expedition Cruises to 13 voyages
While demand for expedition-style small ship cruising extends far into 2023, travellers are increasingly eager for more immediate opportunities to explore the world. (more…)
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Explore the Remote Northeast Passage with Abercrombie & Kent Founder Geoffrey Kent. A&K Celebrates 30 Years of Luxury Expedition Cruising with New Voyages for 2021-22
Celebrating 30 Years of Luxury Expedition Cruising
Next year marks a significant milestone as luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent celebrates 30 years of expedition cruising. What was once an intrepid way to observe wildlife in remote destinations has since been transformed into a luxury adventure, offering an unprecedented level of comfort and access. (more…)
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Discover the Arctic Through the Eyes of Abercrombie & Kent’s Explorers in Residence
At the heart of every Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Expedition Cruise is an emphasis on learning. Meet two extraordinary adventurers who will join A&K’s Arctic expedition cruises this summer as Explorers in Residence – each one a pioneer in their own fields, pushing boundaries and accomplishing remarkable feats. (more…)
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