SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £400 PER PERSON island hopping in Explore the natural beauty and culture of the Cape Verde Archipelago aboard the MS Island Sky 29th March to 8th April & 18th to 28th October 2018 Colourful Fishing Boats, Tarrafal, Santiago Island

oin us aboard the wonderfully comfortable MS Island Sky as she undertakes an island hopping Santo Antao

adventure; exactly the type of itinerary that suits her best. The Cape Verde Islands are an Sal intriguingJ archipelago located off the coast of Senegal. They are an amazingly varied group of Sao Vicente Sao Nicolau islands that have been used as a staging post by mariners through the ages and there is truly no CAPE VERDE better way to explore this region, with its dramatic beauty and cultural vibrancy than by small ISLANDS ship, and with the MS Island Sky as our base we can island hop with great ease. aio Our voyage provides an in-depth exploration of the culture, wildlife and lifestyle of the islands, some of which are arid and flat with extraordinary beaches and sand dunes contrasting with Brava Fogo Sao Tiago lush mountainous islands. It is a little world of its own, each island having a distinct culture and atmosphere and an ideal archipelago for small ship cruising. On some islands the infrastructure is minimal but with our nimble Zodiacs we are able to land on the remotest of islands and explore on foot.

Our in-depth discovery of the Cape Verde archipelago will begin and end on the island of Sao Tiago and from here we will island hop, exploring volcanic landscapes, colonial towns and villages and breathtaking beaches. For those who enjoy visiting out of the way islands where tourists are a rarity, this is a unique opportunity.

Paul Valley, Santo Antao Cape Verde from Monte Verde www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Bay Mindelo, Sao Vicente

Day 4 Tarrafal, Sao Nicolau. Sao the southern side of the island and afternoon is free to further explore The Itinerary Nicolau is a charming, peaceful our waiting ship. Moor overnight. the vibrant town independently. Day 1 London to Praia, Sao Tiago, and attractive island of plantations, Cape Verde. Fly by scheduled small holdings and busy farming Day 6 Porto Novo, Sao Antao & Days 8 & 9 Sao Filipe, Fogo & flight via Lisbon. Arrive in the late villages. It also has impressive, Mindelo, Sao Vicente. Leaving the Furna, Brava. Over the next couple evening and transfer to the MS almost untouched mountain port, the scenery becomes more and of days we will visit both Fogo and Island Sky. Moor overnight. scenery, friendly residents and lively more volcanic. Before approaching Brava. Fogo is an extraordinary traditions. On our tour we will drive the driest part of the island we place. Known as the ‘Mother Island’ Day 2 Maio. Depart Praia after through a spectacular landscape will turn into the valley of Ribeira it has its own unique character and breakfast and make the short hop towards the historical capital Ribeira das Patas to see the bizarre rock people. It is a volcano that rises over to tiny Maio, a peaceful island Brava. Here we will discover the formation volcanic eruptions have steeply out of the Atlantic and with vast deserted beaches. Due lively centre of the island which left behind. Enjoy the spectacular has become an island, the summit to winds and erosion this relatively reflects the character of the people view over two valleys at Selada de reaching some 3000 metres. An flat island shows little evidence of and learn why Ribeira Brava was the Altomira. On our way back we will island drive will take us through its volcanic past. Enjoy a relaxing bedrock of Cape Verdean intellect visit a socio cultural tourism and dramatically contrasting areas of afternoon allowing for time at in the 19th century. After lunch enjoy agriculture project and enjoy some fertile valleys that are dominated leisure to walk in the sand dunes an afternoon at leisure. snacks organised by the project by the massive grey volcanic cone and along the beach next to the itself with local specialties. This of Pico de Fogo. Later, call into capital of Vila do Maio with its huge Day 5 Porto Novo, Sao Antao. afternoon we sail the short distance the main town of Sao Filipe, a white Baroque church and pretty We have a full day on the most to Mindelo, the cultural capital of the gracious town of faded grandeur pastel painted houses. Alternatively beautiful of the islands, Sao Antao. Cape Verde. Enjoy an island drive to with its pretty squares and wide join an informal guided walking Driving up the old trading route, Monte Verde with its plantations and boulevards of colonial houses. Here tour of the town or join the we pass the volcanic crater ‘Cova’ spectacular views over the island. We we enjoy lunch and listen to local expedition team on a nature walk. with its agricultural plantations will be entertained by local music guides talk of the eruption of 1995 and enjoy panoramic views of the and capoeira on board as we moor over local wines. Brava is often Day 3 Palmeira, Sal. The island of island before arriving in the tiny overnight. referred to as the ‘Secret Island’. Sal was relatively undeveloped until picturesque mountain village of It is sometimes mist shrouded and the mid-nineteenth century when Fontainhas on the northern side of Day 7 Mindelo, Sao Vicente. Enjoy the humid conditions produce salt export business was developed the island. After lunch in the seaside a further full day in Mindelo, one wonderful conditions for the and this morning we will visit one of village of , we will of the most attractive of all Cape flora. It is also one of the most the original sites at . take the coastal road towards the Verde towns with its colonial mountainous of the islands with We will see the saltpans, learn of greenest valley in the archipelago, buildings, cobbled streets, cafes soaring peaks and deep valleys. the salt extraction process and the valley of Paul. Here we will enjoy and lively restaurants. Depart on a There will be opportunities here even have the chance to float in a coffee break whilst learning about morning discovery tour of the lively for walkers and a tour which will the waters. After lunch we have the the production of sugarcane on markets and the secret corners of include arguably the most beautiful option to stay on board or transfer the island. Also discover ‘Grogue’, the harbour town. After a coffee bay in the islands at Faja d’Agua to the town of Santa Maria for a the national drink of the islands break in a typical Cape Verdean with its pretty nearby village. The relaxing afternoon swimming from and have a taste of it at the oldest bar, learn about the life of the local capital of Nova Sintra, named the beaches or exploring the local traditional Grogue distillery of the artists and their works by visiting the after its namesake in Portugal is a shops for Cape Verdean crafts. island. Drive back along the coast to national museum of handicraft. The charming town full of colour from Fogo São Pedro Village. São Vicente Island

Salt Fields, Sal Island

Salt Fields, Sal Island

the blooming hibiscus, coconut of Batuco dance. Continue into trees and bougainvillea. the green interior, climbing the Pre-Cruise Lisbon Extension steep mountains and enjoying For those who would like to spend some time in The the colours as we climb to Rui Day 10 Praia, Sao Tiago. Lisbon prior to embarking the MS Island Sky we island of Sao Tiago and in Vaz where we enjoy lunch of local have arranged a two night extension. Our package particular the busy capital of produce in the shadow of Pico da includes two nights hotel accommodation on a Praia, has a wonderful African Antonia. We will see local farms breakfast only basis at a centrally located four star feel. On a full day excursion visit and drive past the only water dam hotel, a half day city tour and transfers from and to Cidade Velha the old Portuguese in Cape Verde on our way back to Lisbon airport. capital with a rich history and the ship. once the centre of the slave trade. See the fort and cathedral Day 11 Praia, Sao Tiago to which dominate the narrow London. Disembark after breakfast PRICES PER PERSON cobbled lanes and stone houses. and transfer to the airport for our Based on double occupancy Enjoy a traditional performance return flight to London via Lisbon. Twin: £355; Single: £465

PRICES PER PERSON Based on double occupancy

SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £400 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price Magellan Standard Forward £5295 £4895 Magellan Standard £5395 £4995 Columbus Superior £5595 £5195 Marco Polo Premium £5795 £5395 Marco Polo Corner £5995 £5595 Erikson Deluxe Balcony £6395 £5995 Explorer Owner’s Balcony £6595 £6195 Magellan Standard for sole use £6295 £5895 Columbus Superior for sole use £6595 £6195

Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 10 nights aboard the MS Island Sky on a full board basis, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, shore excursions, onboard team, transfers, port taxes, gratuities. Not Included: Travel insurance, visas.

Ship to Shore: This cruise is not classified as an expedition cruise, however Zodiac landing crafts will be used on some days to explore coastlines and to land on the islands which have minimal infrastructure. Terraced Mountain Top of Santo Antao

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 MS Island Sky The much loved MS Island Sky is one of the finest small ships in the world. With a maximum passenger capacity of only 114, a vessel of her size is capable of carrying many more but instead the MS Island Sky has the benefit of unusually large suites, luxuriously appointed public areas and spacious outside decks.

On board there is a high ratio and presentations from our of crew to passengers. Our onboard team and of course friendly crew of 75 are mainly good food which may be enjoyed Filipino and Eastern European leisurely in the attractive dining and our Scandinavian captains room, all contribute to making any are experienced mariners, having voyage aboard the MS Island Sky been in service aboard large a memorable experience. After a 2000 plus passenger vessels and day ashore you will return to the who now prefer a less frantic life comfort and peace of a well run Dining on deck Standard Suite aboard a small ship. If, like them and exceedingly comfortable ship. and us, you prefer a more peaceful life at sea, you will find the MS Your Space Island Sky the perfect ship. When The spacious and finely decorated choosing the vessel for your next public rooms include a large lounge voyage of discovery, you can select where daily briefings and talks will a ship with endless entertainment be provided throughout the voyage and impersonal service or come and an elegant bar where a pianist with us where peace, high quality plays periodically throughout the service and attention to detail are day. The onboard library is the the order of the day. perfect place to relax with a book. Daily newspapers and magazines There will be no organised are placed in the library depending entertainment, fancy dress, deck on local availability. Outside games or any of the usual big ship there is a rear sun deck, a bar and experiences. The atmosphere on comfortable deck furniture for sun board is more akin to a private bathing or relaxing with a book. yacht or country hotel. A little On the top deck there is a further music in the lounge or bar after observation and sun deck. Lounge dinner, informative port briefings Restaurant

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