Tenerife La Gomera Gran Canaria
Atlantic Ocean
WESTERN SAHARA
MAURITANIA
Santo Antão São Vicente Fogo Brava Santiago SENEGAL
Cruising among different cultures – from scenic beauties in the Canaries to the diverse landscapes of Cape Verde: Las Palmas – Santiago
Magic forest and moonscape: Sea Cloud ii 10 nights two famous national parks 15 Nov. to 25 Nov. 2019 SCII-1936 These two UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites could 15 Nov. Las Palmas/Gran Canaria 18.00 Guests arrive individually in Las Palmas. hardly be more different: While the evergreen cloud Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. forest Garajonay at the heart of La Gomera offers fasci- 16 Nov. Santa Cruz/Tenerife 08.00 14.00 nating scenery made up of rivers, waterfalls and dense Las Cañadas del Teide, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.* moss, Tenerife’s Las Cañadas del Teide national park is 17 Nov. San Sebastián/La Gomera 08.00 14.00 Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.* extremely dry. With tall lava tongues and bizarre rock 18 Nov. At sea (until 20 Nov.) formations, its volcanic landscape looks almost like the 21 Nov. Mindelo/São Vicente 13.00 surface of the moon. Cultural tour of the city.* 22 Nov. Mindelo/São Vicente 05.00 The rich cultural mix of Cape Verde Porto Novo/Santo Antão 08.00 18.00 Not just geographically, Cape Verde is situated between Excursion to the volcanic crater Cova or to the tropical northeast of the island.* Africa, the Caribbean and Europe. In the Portuguese 23 Nov. Furna/Brava 13.30 24.00 colony that was a hub of the slave trade and exile (weather permitting) for the religiously persecuted, since 1461 customs, Tour across the unspoiled floral island.* 24 Nov. Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros/Fogo 08.00 18.00 musical traditions and genes amalgamated to the (weather permitting) entirely new Creole culture. In 1975, the República Excursion to the Pico di Fogo or visit to the island capital Cabo Verde proudly declared its independence. São Filipe.* 25 Nov. Praia/Santiago 08.00 São Vicente – Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. native island of Cesária Évora Itinerary subject to change! at anchor * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate. Violin sounds mingle with African drums, Fado meets Polka and creates musical styles like Morna, Batuque and Funaná: The Cape Verde Islands are a melting pot of world Combination: Combine trips SCII-1936 and SCII-1937 (page 113), and music. Cesária Évora from lively Mindelo was the isles’ most save 10% on the cruise-only rate of the lower-priced trip. famous singer. Barefoot and with a sweet melancholy, she sang of love, hurt and hope and is still revered today as the Cruise-only rates per person “Queen of Morna”. SCII-1936 Category if booked Santo Antão, the island of contrast by 30 Nov. 2018 from 01 Dec. 2018 GTY double cabin** € 4.805 € 5.095 The second largest island of Cape Verde enchants with F Upper-/lower-bed € 5.265 € 5.555 its spectacular natural diversity. While the volcanic craters E € 6.065 € 6.355 in the barren south are reminiscent of moonscapes, rocky D € 6.805 € 7.095 C € 7.205 € 7.495 mountainous landscapes alternate with green and B € 8.505 € 8.795 fertile valleys in the north. Besides pineapples, mango A € 9.505 € 9.795 GTY single cabin** € 6.565 € 6.855 trees and coconut palms, sugar cane is also grown here – Single surcharge: Category C-F: 50%, Category A+B: 100% and distilled into the national schnaps Grogue. ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. F See page 124 for included services 112 30°N Subtropical ridge
Atlantic Ocean
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A ass S a Cape Verde on board a windjammer: Santiago – Barbados t SAILING An authentic sailing experience Sea Cloud ii 11 nights Crossing the Atlantic on a traditional tall ship is an ex- 25 Nov. to 06 Dec. 2019 SCII-1937 perience that leaves a lasting impression. For 11 days 25 Nov. Praia/Santiago 18.00 Guests arrive individually in Praia. your exact course is determined only by the elements. Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. When the crew sets the sails at dizzying heights, the wind 26 Nov. At sea (until 05 Dec.) fills the canvas and the ropes stretch and creak, you will 06 Dec. Bridgetown/Barbados 08.00 Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. experience a tangible sense of freedom.
Itinerary subject to change! SAILING Following in Columbus’ footsteps What would have been going through Columbus’ mind as he set sail in 1492? It is virtually impossible to sail across the Atlantic in the discoverer’s footsteps without constantly considering his thoughts and ideas. Columbus Our travel tip: Santiago had not yet discovered the trade winds, which provide In order to be absolutely sure that your luggage will accompany you on the Atlantic crossing, we recommend that you arrive in
ideal sailing conditions in the westerly direction during SAILING Praia at least a day in advance: the winter months, but nowadays we know that they Pre-cruise stay in Praia from 24 Nov. to 25 Nov. 2019. guarantee fantastic sailing for the Sea Cloud ii on its One night bed and breakfast in a first-class hotel, hotel transfer way to the Caribbean. from the airport, full-day island tour of Santiago including lunch. Surcharge: € 245 per person in a double room Relax and enjoy € 315 per person in a single room Minimum number of participants: 10 people Great adventures do not always mean great effort. For 11 days we sail a westward course across the Atlantic, Our travel tip: Lesser Antilles
always heading towards a magnificent sunset. It will not Prolong your cruise for an extra seven nights on board from/to SAILING Barbados (SCII-1938) from 06 Dec. to 13 Dec. 2019 at our be long before you sit back and relax; surrounded by vast attractive combination price (see pricing details). horizons and looked after by an attentive crew, you will (This offer is only available in combination with the Atlantic crossing of the Sea Cloud ii in the same cabin category. The early booking incentive and other leave your every-day stress behind in no time at all. discounts are not available for these rates.)
A lecturer accompanies the trip Cruise-only rates per person Our lecturer will come thoroughly prepared for the SCII-1937 SCII-1938 12 days at sea, ready to give you fascinating insights Category if booked Combination by 30 June 2019 from 01 July 2019 price SAILING into his/her area of expertise as part of varied and enter- GTY double cabin** € 4.785 € 5.095 – taining talks. F Upper-/lower-bed € 5.265 € 5.575 € 2.500 E € 6.135 € 6.445 € 3.000 D € 6.935 € 7.245 € 3.500 C € 7.385 € 7.695 € 3.500 B € 8.815 € 9.125 € 4.500 A € 9.915 € 10.225 € 4.500 GTY single cabin** € 6.675 € 6.985 – Combination: Single surcharge: Category C-F: 50%, Category A+B: 100% Combine trips SCII-1937 and SCII-1936 (page 112), and ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. F SAILING save 10% on the cruise-only rate of the lower-priced trip. See page 124 for included services 113