Voyages Aboard MS Caledonian SKY 2018 & 2019

Voyages aboard MS Caledonian SKY 2018 & 2019

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MS Caledonian Sky 04-05 Your Space On Board 06-07 Your Suite On Board 08-09 Your Dining On Board 10 MS Caledonian Sky Deck Plan 11 Exploring Ashore and Expedition Cruising 12-13 The Expeditions – 2018 & 2019 Papua New Guinea – The Last Frontier 16-17 Australian Coastal Odyssey 18-21 Wilderness & Wonders of Tasmania 22-25 & New Zealand Christmas & New Year in New Zealand 26-29 Sub-Antarctic Island Odyssey 30-31 New Zealand Coastal Discovery 32-33 Islands of Melanesia 34-37 Circumnavigation of Hokkaido 38-39 Timeless Japan 40-41 Island Realms of Japan 42-45

MS Caledonian Sky MS Caledonian Sky, Montgomery Reef Dear Traveller

Each brochure we issue for cruises aboard one of our Sky vessels is likely to include some new and unique cruises as our regular passengers are so well travelled we are always endeavouring to create new adventures for them. However, with this new brochure detailing the cruises the MS Caledonian Sky will undertake from September 2018 to June 2019, we have exceeded the norm with five brand new expeditions and voyages.

We have an in-depth exploration of Tasmania which, due its isolated position has a refreshingly ‘untouched’ feel both in its landscape and heritage. There is also an expedition to the wondrous Sub-Antarctic Islands, a relatively rare event due to the islands being so well protected and therefore only a limited number of permits are issued each year to explore their shores and remarkable wildlife. Whilst in Japanese waters, we will be circumnavigating the island of Hokkaido which is a world away from the traditional view of Japan with more than two million acres of national parkland and an extraordinary and diverse flora and fauna, and we also have a voyage dedicated to the small ports and island groups of southern Japan which offer an altogether different experience to that of Japan’s mainland.

However, the highlight of this new brochure is perhaps the one cruise which we have been wanting to schedule in ever since we first acquired the MS Caledonian Sky, our Australian Coastal Odyssey, which we are delighted we will be able to operate in October 2018. We have devised our itinerary to take you from the extreme north of Queensland to the far south in the state of Victoria and have incorporated remote islands, natural parks and stunning landscapes along the way allowing you to appreciate just what makes this vast New World so endlessly fascinating.

In addition to these exciting new expeditions, we have our ever popular voyages around New Zealand, expedition cruises exploring the many exotic wonders of Papua New Guinea and Melanesia and for those who want to explore the cultural treasures of Japan, we have a partial circumnavigation of the mainland combined with calls into South Korea.

Whilst the itinerary is of paramount importance, we are of course fortunate in having one of the finest and best equipped expedition vessels in the world for our explorations. The 114-passsenger, all-suite MS Caledonian Sky offers a comfortable base to return to each day after a day of exploration and her popular and friendly crew are dedicated to offering the best possible service on board. In addition our expert expedition team will enhance your experience immeasurably both whilst exploring ashore and during their informative lectures on board; their knowledge, enthusiasm and warmth make every trip a unique event.

There are some marvellous experiences to be enjoyed during our expeditions from snorkelling amongst multi-coloured waters, landing on pristine beaches, witnessing traditional ways of life in remote communities and exploring jungle looking for endemic flora and fauna to visiting places of rich cultural and spiritual significance.

We look forward to welcoming back our past passengers and also to meeting some new faces aboard the MS Caledonian Sky.

Tim Cochrane Managing Director

NOBLE CALEDONIA CHARITABLE TRUST During our worldwide explorations over the years, we have come across many situations where help is desperately needed, be it following a natural disaster, civil unrest, abject poverty or to save an endangered species. To this end we established the Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust in 2013 (NCCT). It is our vision to use the Noble Caledonia framework to improve economic, social and environmental conditions in the areas we work and visit. Our onboard teams are uniquely positioned to identify projects and lead fundraising initiatives, whilst many of our guests genuinely care about the people and places we visit and want to make a difference. 100% of all donations go directly to the beneficiaries as Noble Caledonia Ltd covers all the administration costs and donates a percentage of profits annually. Details of our projects can be found on our website www.noble-caledonia.co.uk

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MS Caledonian Sky

The much loved MS Caledonian Sky is one of our three When choosing the vessel for your next voyage of discovery, you can select a flagships and one of the finest small ships in the world. ship with endless entertainment and impersonal service or join us on board the With a maximum passenger capacity of only 114, a MS Caledonian Sky where peace, high quality service and attention to detail are vessel of her size is capable of carrying many more the order of the day. There will be no organised entertainment, fancy dress, deck but instead the MS Caledonian Sky has the benefit of games or any of the usual big ship experiences, instead the atmosphere on board unusually large suites, luxuriously appointed public is more akin to a private yacht or country hotel. A little music in the lounge or bar areas and spacious outside decks. after dinner, informative port briefings and presentations from our onboard team and of course good food which may be enjoyed leisurely in the attractive dining On board there is a high ratio of crew to passengers room or on the Lido Deck all contribute to making any voyage aboard the and our friendly crew of 75 are mainly Filipino and MS Caledonian Sky a memorable experience. Eastern European and our European Captains are experienced mariners, having been in service aboard The daily programme on board is in the capable hands of our Cruise Director large 2000 plus passenger vessels and who now prefer a less frantic life aboard a or Expedition Leader and onboard team who coordinate with the Captain and small ship. If, like them and us, you prefer a more peaceful life at sea, you will find Officers to make the most of each day. Briefings and talks will be provided the MS Caledonian Sky the perfect ship. throughout the voyage together with a ‘Daily Programme’ that is distributed each

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The Restaurant

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evening to your suite outlining the next day’s activities. Dress on board is casual and relaxed and there will be no ‘black tie’ evenings. Not only is the MS Caledonian Sky one of the most comfortable and well equipped For your Comfort, Security & Safety MS Caledonian Sky is equipped with the latest safety, navigation and small ships in the world, she is also one of communications equipment along with roll stabilizers to minimize the ship’s motion. As is the joy of small ship cruising, during your voyage, the friendliest and most efficiently run. Our we hope to offer the opportunity to visit the Captain and Officers on the Bridge to check the vessels progress by charts and learn more about your crew of over 70, many of whom have been journey (subject to weather or security conditions). There is a navigation channel on the television in your suite showing the routing of the vessel. with us for many years are dedicated to On board you will also find a clinic and doctor and a lift that serves all decks. Smoking on board is restricted to a specific area on deck. offering the best possible experience.

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Your Space

The spacious and finely decorated public rooms In addition to the main Lounge on the Caledonian Deck, there is the Lounge on on board the MS Caledonian Sky include a the Panorama Deck which has a bar, library and internet area and further spacious large lounge featuring comfortable seating. seating arrangements, ideal for watching the world go by as you cruise to your next Daily briefings given by the onboard team destination. The travel library is the perfect place to relax with a good book. Well and talks from Guest Speakers take place in stocked with reference books pertaining to the destinations the vessel is visiting and the main lounge which is fitted with multiple a selection of essential reads, you will not find yourself short of literature on board. screens. For your convenience it is also possible A selection of games and two computers complete with complimentary internet to follow the onboard lectures from the comfort access can also be found in the library along with newspapers and magazines which of your suite. Also featured in the Lounge is a are placed there depending on local availability. The main dining room which can a 24-hour tea and coffee station along with an seat all guests at one sitting is located on the Castle Deck. Outside there is a rear elegant bar where the onboard pianist plays Lido Deck which is complete with deck tables and chairs where meals are served periodically throughout the day. in warm weather under shade and often occasions such as sail away parties and barbeques are held here.

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On the Panorama Deck towards the front of the vessel there is an additional Observation Deck, complete with bar and comfortable cushioned deck Nothing captures the adventurous spirit furniture for sun bathing, relaxing with a book or catching up with fellow travellers. On the Promenade Deck there is also a small gymnasium featuring of the cruises quite like sipping a hot a treadmill, bicycle and cross trainer, and a hairdressers with appointments made on request. For your wellbeing, there is a clinic with Doctor on board chocolate, whiskey or cream liqueur and a lift which serves all decks. while whale watching on a late summer night in the wilds.

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On board there are 57 exceptionally spacious and well designed suites, 23 of which have private balconies located on the Promenade or Bridge Decks. Each cabin exudes great character and grandeur with wood panelling and brass features found throughout. The large suites are arranged over four decks and all have outside facing views. All suites feature a sitting area complete with coffee table, armchairs and flat screen televisions (DVD players and DVDs can be borrowed from reception for use in your suite). The beds in each cabin offer exceptionally comfortable mattresses and pillows and can be configured as large double beds or twins. Each suite affords considerable comfort with en-suite bathroom featuring a country style wash basin, a heated towel rail, shaver outlet and vanity unit with sink and walk-in shower and/or corner bath tub. Dressing gowns and slippers are also provided for your comfort.

Further facilities in the suites include walk-in or spacious wardrobes, dressing table with large mirror and stool or desk, mini-fridge, cabin to cabin telephone, programmable electronic safe, hairdryer, assorted Molton Brown toiletries, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, bottled water replenished daily, as well as extra blankets and pillows. Ship announcements made from the Bridge and Reception area are also broadcasted in your suite. A laundry service is also available on board.

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Your Dining On Board Captain’s Welcome Dinner Sample Menu It is quite a task to create a dining experience as that found on board the Appetizers MS Caledonian Sky whilst cruising in Shrimp Cocktail with Rhode Island Dressing far-flung corners of the globe, indeed it takes a team of highly talented chefs Oven Baked Fresh Figs wrapped in Parma Ham to deliver fresh, varied dishes no matter with Wild Rocket and Balsamic Reduction where you are at sea. Fortunately, our catering teams are well adapted to the Soups world of small ship cruising where no “Crème Ninon” two days are the same and the menus Green Pea Soup topped with Champagne and Chantilly Cream are often scheduled and tailored around the days’ excursions. Tomato Consommé with Tomato Concasse

With only one sitting and a maximum Salad of just over 100 passengers, the cuisine “Caesar Salad” on board is of a consistent superior Crisp Romaine Lettuce with Croutons, Anchovies, Parmesan Cheese quality that befits such a vessel. Where possible and when it meets their and Caesar Dressing high standards, our accomplished chefs will obtain local produce in markets. Such purchases enhance the well stocked larders and enable the chefs on Sorbet board to exhibit their culinary skills and bring a local touch to the varied menus, Citrus Sorbet on Pink Grapefruit Granite emphasising the international expertise of the chefs on board. Afternoon tea and pre-dinner canapes take place every day in either the comfort of the Lounge Main Dishes or out on the Lido deck when the weather is favourable. Tea and coffee are also Fresh Local Catch of the Day available 24 hours a day. Special diets can be catered for with sufficient notice. Whole Oven Baked Fresh Sea Bass with Caramelized Lemon In keeping with the informal atmosphere on board, when dining you are able and Fresh Herbs, served with Pont Neuf Potatoes and Roasted to choose your seating arrangements at your leisure. Whether that be joining a Mediterranean Vegetables table of four to six other passengers outside on the Lido Deck in the evening’s sunshine or whether you prefer to enjoy meals in the à la carte restaurant. For Slow Roasted Chateaubriand of Aberdeen Angus Tenderloin of Beef those travelling alone, our friendly restaurant staff will take care to ensure you with a Truffle Sauce served with Cocotte Potato and are seated with other like minded travellers. In the main elegant dining room, Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon breakfast is served buffet-style, with certain items cooked to order on request. Lunch and dinner are à la carte with an excellent choice of dishes, with the menu Roast Breast and Confit of Duck Leg with Cointreau Sauce, reflecting the daily catch or local delicacies. To enhance your dining experience served with Potato and Braised Red Cabbage even further a selection of wines are included with both meals and there is also Goats Cheese, Spinach and Wild Mushroom Lasagne, a comprehensive wine list with a wide selection of new and old world wines from which to choose. served with Gruyère Cheese Sauce and Parmesan Crisp

The onboard catering and restaurant staff are experienced at sea and enthuse a Desserts passion for superb service. Whether it be ensuring you have an outdoor blanket Grand Marnier Soufflé with Orange Flavoured Vanilla Custard Sauce as you enjoy the crisp sea breeze on the Lido Deck or sharing their knowledge of Bitter Chocolate Marquise with Pistachio Ice Cream the characteristics of the days’ wine selections, you will experience a service on board like no other. You may also enjoy sumptuous barbeques on deck whilst at Seasonal Fresh Fruits times, the chef will make your dish to order at special pasta or stir fry stations. Selection of International Cheese

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• Suite 414 – Clan Stewart • Suite 415 – Clan Sutherland Exploring Ashore and Expedition Cruising

Our inclusive pricing policy means that the majority of shore excursions are included in the price of your cruise. It is our belief that you do not go on holiday to be part of the all engulfing masses which descend on a town when a number of large ships dock at the same time. Arriving at a port for the first time should be an invigorating experience and can certainly be so when the right place is chosen and your arrival is on a small ship. With a maximum of only 114 passengers, there is no queuing to disembark or embark the MS Caledonian Sky for an excursion and when required there will only be three coaches waiting on the quayside to transport you to the day’s attraction as opposed to a whole fleet waiting for the passengers travelling on the big ships. Due to her size, the MS Caledonian Sky has the freedom of the seas and can come alongside in small docks or drop anchor in any suitable spot.

Expedition Cruising The majority of the voyages undertaken by the MS Caledonian Sky are expeditionary in nature and therefore in place of the customary Cruise Director and accompanying staff, you will be joined by an Expedition Leader and team. These hand-picked experts are naturalists, historians and ecologists who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm during forays ashore and whilst on board. They will supervise the daily programme and hold talks and briefings throughout the cruise. The expedition teams have one aim, to make your trip as enjoyable, relaxing and informative as possible. In addition to our onboard team of experts, local guides will meet us along the way adding much to our knowledge. We have over twenty five years of experience in designing expedition cruises to the hidden corners of the remotest places and yet, every year we discover something new and although we set sail with a set itinerary for each expedition, it is sometimes the unscheduled events that become the highlight of the journey.

Zodiacs Our fleet of onboard Zodiacs are invaluable for our expeditions. These inflatable craft offer marvellous manoeuverability allowing us access to otherwise impossible landing places. With these we can explore inlets, fjords, bird sanctuaries, land in otherwise inaccessible places and be footloose in a way that would be totally impractical for larger groups of passengers. Zodiacs are safe, reliable and convenient boats that allow us to go from ship to shore, whether we land on a beach, on rocks, or on a concrete jetty. In many places which we visit during expedition cruises, they are the only way to go ashore. Zodiacs will also be used as platforms from where swimming and snorkelling can be conducted. There is snorkelling equipment on board and when weather and location permits, the expedition team will set up a snorkelling platform. If you have any concerns or queries pertaining to expedition cruising and what it entails or the use of Zodiacs, please do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced travel consultants.

Your Onboard Team

On all our voyages you will find informative staff on board and whilst exploring ashore you will be accompanied by excellent English-speaking local guides. Working with the Captain and crew, our onboard team are responsible for the day to day organisation of the itinerary and briefings and they are in regular contact with the Noble Caledonia office. We have the very best in their field and they are also joined by Guest Speakers who are chosen for their in-depth knowledge of a specific subject or geographical area. Briefings by the onboard team and informal talks by our Guest Speakers add an extra dimension to all we see and do.

Full details of who will be joining you on board can be viewed at www.noble-caledonia.co.uk

12 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk The ship is big enough to sail the seven seas and take anything that mother nature can throw at her, but small enough to make port, or drop anchor, in hideaway places, off the beaten track, avoiding the regular, crowded tourist stops whenever possible.

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 13 The expeditions

Ships, especially little ships, have auras like people and houses. The aura is built up of many things. Human encounter is the main brace; add to this the company and shared experience, bad days and good, achievement and disappointment, even moments of danger. All this rubs off on the ship, growing with the places that she visits like richly colored beads threaded with string. Keith Shackleton “Ship in the Wilderness”

14 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 15 MS Caledonian Sky Papua New Guinea – The Last Frontier Discover the Wonders of Papua New Guinea 28th September to 14th October 2018

ew lands have such an exotic and mysterious allure as Papua now the day was heating up so many returned to the cool haven of the PAPUA NEW GUINEA New Guinea. The world’s second-largest island sits off the F ship while the more active made for Madang north coast of Australia and is home to more than 1,000 indigenous the snorkel Zodiac and enjoyed the Tami Islands soothing balm of clear coral reefs Lababia tribes — each with their own traditions — as well as flamboyant Trobriand Islands and their myriad fish shoals. After birdlife, tropical forests rich with orchids, steepsided volcanoes, Tufi such an action-packed morning, the Port Moresby D’Entrecasteaux Alotau pristine coral wonderlands and golden beaches. Our past travellers afternoon was a welcome respite, as Islands Samarai and field staff who have visited this mysterious land, where nothing the Captain hauled anchor and we Bonarua is contrived and every experience is truly authentic, have enthused headed south to a new destination. The afternoon was a quiet time to about the spectacular scenery and truly astounding array of native recuperate and attend two lectures cultures which are known to only a few privileged travellers. on offer: Tony on the Birds of New AUSTRALIA Guinea and Micronesia, and Ian on Cairns Travelling independently in Papua New Guinea can be difficult, Coral Reefs and their fishes. with little infrastructure in place to accommodate for tourists and information about getting around often scarce. This is of course what makes the region alluring to the genuine traveller, but also why island of Bonarua in Milne BayKippel at Islands travelling with just 100 passengers and our expert onboard team lunchtime. We will go ashore to view fishing and weaving demonstrations, aboard the all-suite MS Caledonian Sky, is an ideal way to explore and wander throughFraser the Island enchanting this fascinating part of the world in comfort. Afloat and ashore, our village, sampling local delicacies. exploration will be filled with unforgettable images and we hope Birders have the chance to trek into the thicket whilst the warm you will join us for this unparalleled opportunity to explore one of inviting waters of the Coral Sea offer the most intriguing places on the map. a first opportunityCoffs Harbour to explore the underwaterHunter world. Valley Newcastle What To Expect… The Itinerary Day 7 Alotau. Today we arrive in Flexibility is the key to an expedition felled. It remains pristine rainforest Days 1 & 2 London to Cairns , Australia. Alotau,Batemans the provincial Bay capital. As cruise; sometimes the whole day’s and because the only sound we Fly by scheduled indirect flight. the centre for Milne Bay many of Eden schedule will be changed to maximise were making was the plashing of Melbournethe islanders come here to sell their your experience, something that canoe paddles, we could hear the Day 3 Cairns. Arrive this morning wares and the vibrant local market would not be possible on a large cicadas, falling leaves and the liquid and transfer to our hotel for a two is aWilsons trove of localPromontory artefacts including cruise ship. Each day holds something calls of many forest birds from the night stay. Enjoy the rest of the day Trobriand carvings. We will have new and below are some extracts from surrounding trees. On our way back at leisure. time to explore the town whilst our the ship’s log from a previous voyage there were lorikeets screeching naturalists will take walks to explore in the region which will provide you overhead, swiftlets above the Day 4 Cairns. After breakfast at the surrounding rainforest looking with an idea of what to expect. treetops, a sulphur-crested cockatoo the hotel enjoy a full day in Cairns. for birds. The more adventurous may creaking to one side of the river, the Choose to spend the day exploring wish to investigate the local caves huge dusky crested Palm Cockatoo the underwater world on the Great which are home to thousands of bats. in a tree on the other. At one point a Barrier Reef or discover the wildlife at Grey Goshawk swept across the river the Daintree Rainforest. We meet this Day 8 Tufi.Arrive at first light in the carrying a small bird in its talons, and evening for dinner at the hotel. fjordland of Papua New Guinea. a kingfisher raced past us upstream. These fjords are over 90 metres deep Once back at the river mouth, we Day 5 Cairns to Port Moresby, Papua and rise vertically to 150 metres from walked past thatched wooden houses New Guinea. After breakfast in the the water. The faces of the fjord are on stilts, to reach the central square hotel we will transfer to the airport covered with moss and orchids and just back of the beach. Here the local for our specially chartered flight to waterfalls fall into the sea. We will use primary school children gathered Port Moresby. On arrival transfer to our Zodiacs or local boats to explore to sing us the moving National the MS Caledonian Sky and enjoy the fjords and also visit the local Anthem, and then a fearsome group Welcome Drinks and Dinner on board villages. In the markets we will see Lababia: This morning we took to of warriors with headdresses adorned as we sail this evening. the local pottery, jewellery and tapa dugout canoes paddled by villagers, with hornbill, cockatoo and goshawk cloth typical of this region. Due to and set off up a wild river in convoy. feathers leapt and stamped to the Day 6 Bonarua. Enjoy a morning the protection of the fjords the coral The west side of this river has been insistent beat of kundu drums. What at sea. As we follow the coast of reefs are rich in colour and variety designated the Kamiali Wildlife a spectacle, a performance enjoyed Papua New Guinea, the peaks of and have good visibility. We will find Management Reserve, 27,000ha as much by the villagers themselves the dramatic Stanley Owens Range a suitable spot with our Zodiacs to where no crops are grown, nor trees as by our appreciative audience. By come into view and we arrive at the snorkel amongst the gobie, mandarin

16 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Papua New Guinea – The Last Frontier Tufi Tribe Exploring by Zodiac

Discover the Wonders of Papua New Guinea 28th September to 14th October 2018

Fergusson Island, hot springs

Palm cockatoo Trobriand Islands

fish, pigmy seahorses, sponge and Day 11 Tami Islands. Arrive this small fishing village. From here we is indicative of its former importance. shelf corals. morning on the Tami Islands, four will walk to the local hot springs and Return to the ship for lunch and tiny atolls situated seven miles off bubbling mud pools surrounded by spend the afternoon at sea as we Day 9 Lababia. Arrive at breakfast time the Huon Peninsula with around 400 lush vegetation, birders can keep a return to Port Moresby. in Lababia, our entry to the Kamiali inhabitants. We will be welcomed by lookout for parrots and cockatoos. A Wildlife Management Area. It is the islanders and have a chance to welcome dance will be accompanied Day 15 Port Moresby to Cairns, accessible only by boat and the area see the distinctive wooden bowls, by local foods cooked in the hot Australia. Disembark this morning has been formally protected but is figure carvings and masks of the pools. This afternoon we will cruise and transfer to the airport for our under the control of local landowners. region. Alternatively we will use our through the spectacular Dobu specially chartered flight to Cairns. It includes a wide range of lowland Zodiacs taking the opportunity to passage and use our Zodiacs to On arrival transfer to our hotel for and mid-montane rainforest, together snorkel in the crystal clear waters. explore and snorkel or alternatively an overnight stay. The remainder with inshore marine areas including Enjoy lunch on board as we sail this land to meet the villagers and visit of the day is free for independent lush coral reefs, and has a rich array of afternoon. the local church. exploration. plants, animals and ecosystems. We can take a rainforest walk on the David Day 12 Kuiawa & Nakwaba, Trobriand Day 14 Samarai. This morning we Day 16 Cairns to London. After Suzuki Trail, seeking hornbills, parrots Islands. Over breakfast we arrive in will explore Samarai which was once breakfast in the hotel transfer to the and palm cockatoos or enjoy time in Kuiawa in the Trobriand Islands. First known as the “Pearl of the Pacific” airport for our scheduled indirect the local village. Return to the ship discovered by the French vessel, and was the Provincial capital until flight to London. for lunch and spend the afternoon at Esperence in 1793 and named after 1968. Samarai was the country’s first one of the nearby reefs swimming or the first lieutenant, they are also provincial headquarters and the Day 17 London. Arrive this morning. snorkelling. known as the “Islands of Love” after faded colonial charm of the buildings the study by anthropologist Bronislaw Day 10 Madang. After a morning at Malinowski who wrote about them sea we arrive at Madang, which is in his study “The Argonauts of sometimes dubbed the ‘prettiest town the Western Pacific”. We will be Prices per person in the Pacific’ perched on a peninsula welcomed to the island by the local Based on double occupancy surrounded by picturesque islands villagers before having time to SPECIAL OFFER- SAVE £400 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY and sprinkled with parks, ponds and explore and learn about their culture. water-lily filled waterways. Madang’s Over lunch we sail the short distance Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price warm, wet climate and fertile soil to Nakwaba, a sand cay emerging Castle Standard £8795 £8395 produce luxuriant growth and any of from the blue waters of the lagoon. Caledonian Superior £8995 £8595 the huge casuarina trees that tower Spend the afternoon lounging on Promenade Premium £9295 £8895 over the Madang streets support the beach, snorkelling along the Bridge Deluxe Balcony £10395 £9995 huge colonies of flying foxes. The surrounding reef or the birders may Promenade Premium Balcony £10595 £10195 trees may have escaped World War take a walk and hope to see a variety Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £11595 £11195 II relatively unscathed but Madang of terns and Pacific golden plovers. Castle Standard for sole use £9795 £9395 itself wasn’t so lucky. The town was Caledonian Superior for sole use £9995 £9595 rebuilt after it was virtually destroyed Day 13 Fergusson & Dobu Islands, Economy class scheduled air travel from London to Cairns, specially during the Japanese occupation and Our Papua Price Includes: D’Entrecasteaux Islands. chartered flights between Cairns and Port Moresby, three nights hotel accommodation in subsequent fighting. A morning tour New Guinea adventure continues in Cairns on bed and breakfast basis, 10 nights aboard MS Caledonian Sky on a full board will include the Catholic Mission and the D’Entrecasteaux islands. We will basis, house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia expedition Coastwatcher’s Memorial Lighthouse use our Zodiacs to land on Fergusson team, shore excursions, gratuities, group transfers, port taxes. and vibrant market. Island, the largest of the chain, in a Not Included: Travel insurance, visas.

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 17 Australian Coastal Odyssey An expedition from Cairns to Melbourne exploring Australia’s many wonders 9th to 31st October 2018

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Thursday Port Moresby hat is the best way to see Australia? To us the answer is simple, Island Cape York by sea. After all the vast majority of interest to see is either The Itinerary Piper Islands W Days 1 London to Cairns, Australia. Cape Melville on Australia’s islands, coast or immediate hinterland, and travelling Fly by scheduled indirect flight. National Park Lizard Island Cooktown by sea on a small ship with a fleet of Zodiacs opens up the area in Cairns the most perfect way. The next big question, is which itinerary, the Day 2 Cairns. Arrive into Cairns this Dunk Island evening and transfer to our hotel for Whitsundays country is so large it’s impossible to include all points of interest a two night stay. The remainder of Great Keppel unless you are prepared to invest a number of months. We believe the day is at leisure to relax after our Island the best option is an itinerary that takes you from the extreme north flight. of Queensland to the far south in the state of Victoria. After this the Fraser Island Day 3 Cairns. This morning we will decisions come a little easier. Do we plan a mixture of the usual cities, take the scenic railway to Kuranda, AUSTRALIA towns and tourist haunts or do we concentrate our time on Australia’s known as the “village in the Yamba rainforest”. Constructed between unique natural world. Our view is most certainly the latter, so much Hunter Valley 1882 and 1891, even today it is about this fascinating country’s wildlife, geology and culture is unique Newcastle considered an engineering feat to Batemans Bay and we have therefore designed this expedition to incorporate remote build the 15 hand-made tunnels and Melbourne Eden islands, natural parks and stunning landscapes allowing us to begin to 37 bridges. Rising from sea level to 328 metres, the journey to Kuranda Wilsons Promontory understand what makes this vast New World so endlessly fascinating. passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, past We will travel from the very top of Australia to its bottom. A momentous voyage spectacular waterfalls and into the York and if weather permits land on along the entire length of its Pacific Ocean coast. Just beyond Cape York, the awesome Barron Gorge. Spend some the northernmost tip of the Australian most northerly point of Australia is Thursday Island where our expedition begins. free time in Kuranda, maybe visit the mainland. Here in the Torres Strait islands archipelago, Australia’s most northern frontier, life markets or the butterfly sanctuary, moves slowly and centuries old cultures are passed down in song. From Cape York home to over 1500 species of tropical Day 7 Piper Islands, Queensland. we journey south visiting remote communities each with their own culture, seeing butterflies, before we return to the Cruising along the Cape York indigenous rock-art and exploring some fascinating national parks. hotel this afternoon. Remainder of Peninsula we arrive at the Piper the day is at leisure. Islands National Park. These five Our Zodiacs will be so valuable as we explore the off shore islands of the Great islands are owned by the Kuuku Ya’u Barrier Reef, landing on remote beaches and taking in the sights which have Day 4 Cairns to Port Moresby, Papua aboriginal people who have given us not changed since Captain Cook landed here in the 18th century. There will be New Guinea. After breakfast we will permission to visit. The islands are so many intriguing places to see as we make our way south, Dunk Island with transfer to the airport for our specially made up of low, vegetated cays and its spectacular rainforest, the pristine Whitsundays in the heart of the Barrier chartered flight to Port Moresby. On support over 75 species of seabirds, Reef and Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world and a UNESCO arrival transfer to the MS Caledonian shorebirds and forest birds including World Heritage Site. Sky and embark. Enjoy Welcome terns, pied-imperial pigeons, beach Drinks and Dinner as we sail this stone-curlews and one of the largest Leaving the Queensland coast we enter New South Wales, a state with an equally evening. roosting population of black noddy in splendid scenery and wildlife as well as some famous vineyards and botanic Queensland. This is also an important gardens, and lastly on to the state of Victoria. Here, Wilson’s Promontory awaits, Day 5 At Sea. Spend a relaxing day nesting area for hawksbill and green Australia’s most southerly national park and a drive along the Great Ocean Road, on board, join the lecture programme turtles have also been spotted in the surely Australia’s most scenic journey. Our journey ends in the cosmopolitan city of or find a spot on deck. waters around the island. We will use Melbourne, having taken us some 2000 miles by sea. Travelling with our team of our Zodiacs to explore the coastline experts and being joined by guides and naturalists along the way, will make for a Day 6 Thursday Island & Cape York, and land for nature walks. magical and enlightening experience ‘Down Under’. Australia. Our Australian voyage starts on Thursday Island in the Torres Day 8 Cape Melville National Park. Strait. The island’s hidden past will be Anchor this morning in Bathurst revealed during our morning coach Bay, our gateway to the Cape tour. Step back in time with a visit Melville National Park. This is one to Green Hill Fort, which was built of Australia’s more remote national in response to a Russian War scare. parks and is best accessed by Once used as munitions storage sea. The park mixes rainforest, space, the fort’s underground tunnels mangroves, heathlands and and rooms today house the Torres woodland and isolation has produced Strait Museum where you can see a high proportion of endemic plants informative displays on the region’s not found elsewhere in Australia, pearling, shipping and military including foxtail palms which history. Continue to the Gab Titui decorate the boulder strewn from the Cultural Centre where we receive an Melville Range. We will also keep an insight into the Aboriginal art and eye out for wildlife such as Godmans culture of the Torres Strait islanders rock wallaby and endemic lizards and which depict myths and legends. frogs, whilst birders can search for Cape York Over lunch we will reposition to Cape beach stone-curlews and red-tailed

18 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Australian Coastal Odyssey black cockatoo. Return to the ship for In the waters, the reefs are home to a lunch and this afternoon we will find a plethora of fish and corals whilst the spot to lower the Zodiacs for a swim seagrass beds are feeding grounds or snorkel. for turtles and dugong. Over lunch An expedition from Cairns to Melbourne exploring Australia’s many wonders we will set sail and continue our Day 9 Lizard Island. Designated as a journey along the Australian coast. 9th to 31st October 2018 National Park in 1937 and a Marine Park in 1974, Lizard Island boasts a Day 12 Whitsundays. Located in the wonderful number of natural wonders heart of the Great Barrier Reef are and is a lovely place to spend a day. the 74 islands of the Whitsundays. The island was first visited by Captain Surrounded by warm tropical Cook in 1770 and he named it after waters, the majority of the islands the large number of lizards he found are uninhabited and remain pristine here. We will use our Zodiacs to land and untouched. We will anchor over on one of the sandy beaches where breakfast in one of the stunning Whitsundays our naturalists will lead nature walks bays and use our Zodiacs to land along the island’s trails. Keen birders on a sandy beach. From here our Maria Island Ulysses butterfly, Dunk Island can keep an eye out for lesser golden onboard naturalists will lead nature plovers and pied imperial pigeons walks through the forests where we whilst we may see the yellow spotted may see brush turkeys, goannas monitor or another of the eleven and wallabies. Keen snorkellers can species of lizard that reside here. enjoy time in the clear waters with Meanwhile the fringing reef offers a thousands of brightly coloured fish chance to snorkel and we may see and diverse variety of corals. the “Clam Garden” where we find giant clams up to two metres long Day 13 Great Keppel Island. After a living among an array of hard and morning at sea we arrive during lunch soft coral. The active may wish to take at Great Keppel Island, situated just a strenuous walk to the top of Cook’s above the Tropic of Capricorn and one Look, the highest point on the island of the 18 islands of the Keppel group. at 363 metres offering wonderful Fringed by turquoise waters, hard views over the island group and reef. coral reefs and sun drenched beaches it looks like a perfect tropical island. Day 10 Cooktown. Modern day On land the island covers over 1500 Cooktown is located on the site hectares with 90% of the interior made where, in 1770, Captain Cook up of native bushland and winding brought the Endeavour for repairs walking trails which are abundant with after damaging the ship on the wildlife. More than 100 species of bird offshore reefs. Known as Waymbuurr life have been recorded including in the native aboriginal language it kookaburras, ospreys, beach curlews was a popular meeting place for the and rainbow lorikeets and we may local tribes and when Cook arrived also see blue tongued lizards and it was the first recorded meaningful possums. We will spend the afternoon meeting between the indigenous on nature walks, snorkelling on the Australian population and Europeans. reef or maybe choose to relax on one A morning walk will include the of the sandy beaches. James Cook Museum, housed in a 19th century convent and showcasing Day 14 Fraser Island. At over the history of the town from Cook’s 184,000 hectares, Fraser Island is arrival to the Palmer gold rush period the largest sand island in the world of the late 19th century as well as an and a UNESCO World Heritage insight into the culture and history Site. Created over hundreds of of the indigenous Guugu Yimithiir thousands of years by sand blown aborigines. Also see the 150 hectare from the Australian mainland it is a botanical gardens before we return wonder of freshwater lakes, crystal to the ship for lunch and spend the clear creeks and immense dunes of Barron falls, Kuranda afternoon at sea. coloured sands which continue to evolve. It is also the only place in the Melbourne Day 11 Dunk Island. Spend world where rainforests are found the morning on Dunk Island, a growing on sand dunes whilst the spectacular tropical rainforest island wallum heaths on the island’s interior and the largest island in the Family provide magnificent displays of Islands National Park. Known as wildflowers in the spring. On shore Coonanglebah which translates as we can see a profusion of wildlife “the island of peace and plenty” including the infamous dingo whilst it sums up this stunning location. the waters are home to dugong and During nature walks through the dolphins. The great sandy strait that eucalypt forest we will keep an eye divides the island from the mainland out for the many species of birds, is a recognised wetland area with with over 100 species having been mangrove colonies, seagrass beds recorded on the island, as well as and thousands of migratory seabirds. monitors, tree snakes and the brilliant We will anchor in Kingfisher Bay and blue Ulysses butterfly. With their spend the day exploring this natural metallic blue wings they are easier to wonder on a series of island drives spot against the rainforest backdrop. and walks.

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Day 15 At Sea. Spend a leisurely day Nobby’s Headland and Lighthouse, year, we may see humpback whales Day 21 Melbourne. Disembark after at sea as we sail towards New South Honeysuckle Harbour and the Art on their migration back to Antarctica breakfast in the port of Geelong Wales. Deco Civic Centre. or watch for white bellied sea eagles as we embark on a full day tour in the skies. We will also have some of the Great Ocean Road. On this Day 16 Yamba. Over breakfast we Day 18 Batemans Bay. This morning free time in Eden where you may visit glorious coastal drive we will visit arrive at the mouth of the Clarence we cruise up the Clyde River into the Killer Whale Museum to learn Bells Beach, spot koalas in the wild, River and the popular holiday Batemans Bay. The expansive more about the whaling history of the enjoy a guided tour of the Otways resort town of Yamba famed for waterway at the mouth of the Clyde region and the unique relationship rainforest and marvel at the amazing its spectacular beaches and local River was named by Cook on his between whalers and the wild killer rock formations of the Port Campbell seafood. This morning we will voyage of discovery along this coast whales. Alternatively find a spot to try National Park, including the Twelve retrace the steps of the explorer in 1770. However it was not until some of the region’s famous oysters. Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Along Mathew Flinders who visited Yamba well into the 19th century that the the way we see pristine beaches in 1799, as we explore the historical township of Batemans Bay appeared. Day 20 Wilsons Promontory. After and rugged rocky outcrops of the highlights and landmarks such as the While Batemans Bay is the largest a morning at sea we arrive in the Great Ocean Road. We arrive in Flinders Well, Yamba Lighthouse, on the coast south of Nowra, it Gippsland area of Victoria. Wilson’s Melbourne this afternoon and will and the Yamba Historical Museum maintains its small town atmosphere. Promontory is mainland Australia’s check into our hotel for an overnight which showcases the importance We have the chance to explore the southernmost National Park, an stay. The evening is free to enjoy of the River Clarence to the area. region known for native kangaroos, isolated area of granite headlands, independently. Alternatively take a walk in the nearby wallabies, possums, bandicoots, with unique vegetation and geology. Iluka Nature Reserve, part of the sea eagles and brilliantly coloured The park is affectionately known as Day 22 Melbourne to London. Gondwana rainforests and home to parrots. We will visit the Eurobodalla “The Prom”, and is famous for its After breakfast in the hotel spend a numerous bird species. We will make Botanic Gardens and historic Mogo abundance of native animals, birds, morning at leisure before we transfer our way through the canopy of trees where the rustic atmosphere has been reptiles and plants, magnificent to the airport for our scheduled to Iluka Bluff to enjoy the views along preserved resulting in a quaint village beaches and thick coastal forest. After indirect flight to London. the rocky coastline and glorious in which you can find a wide variety using the Zodiacs to land on one of beaches. Enjoy lunch on board as of unusual and attractive craft and the beaches our onboard naturalists Day 23 London. Arrive this morning. we continue our journey south this antique items. Meanwhile in Mogo will lead a series of nature walks. afternoon. State Forest we can walk in the bush for sightings of kookaburras, rosellas Day 17 Newcastle for Hunter Valley. and black cockatoos. Alternatively a Founded in 1804, Newcastle grew full day tour to Canberra will cross the Prices per person as a major centre for exporting coal Great Dividing Range to the Australian Based on double occupancy which was delivered along the Hunter Capital Territory. Here we will visit the SPECIAL OFFER- SAVE £1000 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY River to the port. Today it is not only Australian Parliament buildings and renowned for its historical heritage, have some free time to explore the Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price but also as a popular gateway to capital city. Castle Standard £11995 £10995 the Hunter Valley, one of the finest Caledonian Superior £12395 £11395 wine regions in New South Wales Day 19 Eden. Cruise this morning Promenade Premium £12995 £11995 and one of Australia’s oldest wine into the port of Eden situated in Bridge Deluxe Balcony £13995 £12995 producing areas. James Busby is magnificent Twofold Bay, the third Promenade Premium Balcony £14595 £13595 credited for starting the wine industry deepest natural harbour in the Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £15595 £14595 here way back in 1824 and today Southern Hemisphere. A morning Castle Standard for sole use £15295 £14295 the region boasts a wide variety of excursion will take us to the Ben Boyd Caledonian Superior for sole use £15695 £14695 winemaking styles from traditional National Park, a stunning coastal Economy class scheduled air travel between London and Cairns and to modern. After a scenic drive we park of sheltered inlets, Aboriginal Price Includes: Melbourne to London, specially chartered flight from Cairns to Port Moresby, two nights will visit a couple of the region’s middens, historic buildings and hotel accommodation in Cairns and overnight accommodation in Melbourne on bed vineyards where we will enjoy tastings wildlife. There will be a choice of and breakfast basis, 17 nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky on a full board basis, of the famed Hunter Valley Sémillon. walks for all levels and the chance to house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia expedition Alternatively spend time in Newcastle visit Boyd’s Tower with views over the team, shore excursions, gratuities, group transfers, permits and port taxes. and see the Christ Church Cathedral, Pacific Ocean where, at this time of Not Included: Travel insurance, visas.

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+44 (0)20 7752 0000 21 Wilderness & Wonders of Tasmania & New Zealand A voyage from Melbourne to Auckland 25th October to 17th November 2018

AUSTRALIA Melbourne Auckland White Island he world’s smallest continent has it all. Extraordinary wildlife, Tauranga King Island unique flora, forests which appear to go on forever, rolling Stanley Rotorua T Launceston Bicheno Napier pastureland, vineyards, plantations, mountains, rivers, and dramatic Freycinet National Park Wellington Hobart Maria Island Port Arthur coastal scenery. Nowhere is this more true than on the island of Akaroa NEW ZEALAND TASMANIA Ulva Island Tasmania which, because of its isolated position, has retained a Dunedin refreshingly ‘untouched’ feel both in its landscape and heritage. cemetery and airstrip, past Cape Stewart Island Boullanger and on to the Fossil Quarry The old cliché of ‘more British than the British’ sits easily with and Fossil Cliffs. Here Susan explained Tasmania, where the predominant settlers were Anglo-Saxon in a little more about the geology of the and Rachel around the key areas of the area and continued with those of us penal settlement. After our respective origin. Due to its small population and isolation, the island has who preferred to complete the circuit medium walkers and historical strollers been by-passed by any massive economic development and the back to Darlington, while the keen had completed the walks we had result for the visitor is sheer bliss. Unlike most of Australia, where hikers continued on with Craig and Kit further time to explore the shore line the old has been torn down and replaced with new, Tasmania to the summit. It was a long hard climb and its wildlife which included rare through open forest and woodland Australian pied oyster catchers, the has a wealth of historic homes and buildings. During our seven however as we went we encountered endangered little hooded plover and days exploring the island we will spend time on Maria Island, a several birds species, skinks and Tasmanian native hens. An even more special place with historical ruins and remarkable wildlife. Created even a bandicoot. Finally after hiking unexpected sighting however was a approximately six kilometres to an female elephant seal who was mid- with convict labour, we will also discover Port Arthur with its elevation of approximately 620 metres way through her seasonal catastrophic impressive architecture and delightful gardens. To experience the we reached the summit for fabulous moult. Tasmanian Wilderness which is recognised by UNESCO, there will views out over the bay before making a much quicker descent back to be opportunities to join guided walks with our naturalists through Darlington, arriving for a very well the Freycinet National Park and the Tarkine Wilderness, a 447,000 deserved drink back at the bar in time hectare area which includes Australia’s largest patch of temperate for the ship to sail. rainforest as well as sand dunes, mountain ranges, moorland, wild rivers, caves and coastal heathland.

After crossing the Tasman Sea, we begin our exploration of New Zealand which will include three islands off the usual cruise route, Ulva Island, Stewart Island and White Island. In addition we will explore New Zealand’s capital of Wellington, Dunedin’s 19th century buildings and botanical gardens, the Art Deco town of Napier and the famous thermal springs at Rotorua. Our voyage With everyone all aboard at 13:30, aboard the all-suite MS Caledonian Sky has been perfectly timed for the spring we started our sail north up the coast when temperatures will be comfortable for touring with the added advantage of Tasmania in the early afternoon that flowers should be in bloom. The itinerary is brimming with highlights and sunshine. Late afternoon however we includes a good balance of history, culture, flora, fauna and architecture. With the Next ashore were our medium walkers were in for a fantastic surprise and for added advantage of our Zodiac landing craft we will be able to land in otherwise who set off with Tony, Louis and some the highlight of our voyage so inaccessible places making the most of the region’s extraordinary natural Judith on the Reservoir Circuit Walk far when we were approaching Ile des attractions and our knowledge will be enhanced by the expert onboard team. through open woodland, tall eucalypt Phoques, or Seal Island in French. The woodland and on to the convict-built reason for the name soon became reservoir. The highlights of our walk abundantly clear. We were encouraged however had to be the sightings of to come out on deck and as we did we What To Expect… two wallabies just off the path about saw huge numbers of seals playing in Each day in Tasmania will hold the Mercury Passage. We were all a third of the way through the circuit. the water around the island as well as something new but to give you an welcomed at the island’s visitor centre They sat mesmerised by us for a others hauled out on the rocks. The idea of what to expect, below is an for a short history and orientation couple minutes and long enough team lowered the Zodiacs for us to extract from the ship’s log from the briefing by the Head Ranger before for us to take a few photos before take a closer look. For the next hour last time the MS Caledonian Sky setting off in our separate directions. they leapt off into the bush. After we circumnavigated the island getting visited Tasmania: approximately one and a half hours we extremely close to the playful seals as First to depart were our long walkers returned to Darlington where we had well as exploring the many caves. In Maria Island National Park, Tasmania: who set off on an ambitious hike to time to explore the historical buildings addition to the Australian fur seals, we After another quiet night at anchor, the Fossil Cliffs and the summit of of the penal colony. also saw small colonies of shags as well we woke up to beautiful pink skies off Bishop and Clerk. After leaving the as sea eagles sitting high on the cliffs the coast of Maria Island, separated settlement of Darlington we walked Our final group took a historical stroll of the island. A perfect ending to a from the Tasmanian mainland by through the grasslands, past the old with Ingrid and local Rangers James fabulous day of activities!

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A voyage from Melbourne to Auckland 25th October to 17th November 2018

Rainbow Lorikeet Due to its Koala isolated position, Tasmania has retained a refreshingly untouched feel both in its landscape and heritage. The island has been by-passed by any massive The Itinerary economic For this cruise, there is a choice Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Along north western port of Stanley. This development of flying to Melbourne via Hong the way we see pristine beaches and is a town of well-preserved colonial Kong or Singapore, please indicate rugged rocky outcrops of the Great buildings sheltering in the shadow and the result your preference when making your Ocean Road. We will arrive at the MS of “the Nut”, an imposing volcanic booking. Caledonian Sky later in the afternoon plug which rises 150 metres above for the visitor where we will enjoy Welcome Drinks the town. We will learn more about is sheer bliss. Day 1 London to Hong Kong or and Dinner before sailing tonight. the region’s history this morning Singapore. Fly by scheduled flight. on a town tour including Highfield Day 6 King Island, Tasmania. Located House, where European settlers first Day 2 Hong Kong or Singapore. in the Bass Strait which separates established themselves in Tasmania. Arrive this afternoon and transfer Tasmania with Victoria lies King Built in 1834 as a residence for to our hotel for an overnight stay. Island, a peaceful paradise with Edward Curr, chief agent for the Remainder of the day is at leisure. rugged coastlines, beautiful beaches British Van Diemen’s Land Company, and wonderful nature walks. King the estate is a rare example of Day 3 Hong Kong or Singapore to Island’s largest town is Currie, with residential architecture and graceful Melbourne, Australia. Enjoy a relaxing 700 residents, set on a scenic harbour design from the Regency period. morning before meeting in the early with amazing views of the vast Our tour will end at the Nut, an old afternoon for a city tour. Continue Southern Ocean. Currie has a history volcanic land formation created from to the airport for our scheduled of shipwreck salvage, agriculture dried magma. It has steep sides with overnight flight to Melbourne. and fishing, with a sleepy seaside a flat top and we can either take the village atmosphere. On our tour steep walking path or a more leisurely Day 4 Melbourne. Arrive this morning we will see the Currie Lighthouse chairlift ride to the top to enjoy and transfer to our central hotel for which was built in the 1870s to help the views. Alternatively drive to the an overnight stay. The remainder of prevent shipwrecks in a dangerous Tarkine Wilderness a 447,000 hectare the day is free to explore the city stretch of water known as the ‘Eye area which includes Australia’s independently or relax after our of the Needle’ and still stands guard largest patch of temperate rainforest journey and enjoy the hotel facilities. over the ocean today. For nature as well as sand dunes, mountain lovers, Seal Rocks State Reserve has ranges, moorland, wild rivers, caves Day 5 Melbourne. After breakfast stunning cliffs and calcified forests to and coastal heathland. Wildlife in the hotel join a full day tour of explore whilst Lavinia Nature Reserve here includes wombats, platypus, the Great Ocean Road. On this has wetland bird habitats. Meanwhile bandicoot, giant crayfish and glorious coastal drive we will visit food lovers will enjoy the King Island Tasmanian devil as well as rare birds Bells Beach, spot koalas in the wild, Dairy which produces a wide range of such as the orange bellied parrot and enjoy a guided tour of the Otways award winning specialty cheeses. grey goshawk. Guided walks will take Rainforest and marvel at the amazing us through the eucalyptus and giant rock formations of the Port Campbell Day 7 Stanley. We arrive on the myrtles as we learn more about this National Park, including the Twelve main island of Tasmania at the important wilderness area.

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King Island

Day 8 Launceston. One of Australia’s trek to the lookout for views over the colony. From 1833, until 1853, it was convict Peter Degraves, the use of oldest cities, Launceston is situated at iconic, picture postcard, Wineglass the destination for the hardest of local water and Tasmanian barley the meeting of the North and South Bay. This evening, after dark, we will convicted British and Irish criminals, has created an award winning beer. Esk rivers, where the Tamar River make our way to the local beach and those who were secondary offenders Further afield is the Mount Field begins its journey to Bass Strait, and watch hundreds of fairy penguins as having re-offended after their National Park, a World Heritage Site, has one of the best-preserved early they come ashore in Bicheno crossing arrival in Australia. Our full day tour where we can take guided walks cityscapes in Australia with its elegant the beach to their burrows. will include the penitentiary which in the diverse range of vegetation, colonial and Victorian architecture housed 480 convicts. We will view from tall swamp gum forests and and century-old parks. On a full day Day 10 Maria Island. Be on deck first the dockyard and also have time to massive tree ferns at the base of tour we have the morning to enjoy thing this morning as we cruise by explore the beautiful gardens and the mountain, through rainforest some sightseeing around the city the Iles de Phoques, a small island grounds surrounding the complex. to alpine vegetation at the higher taking in the architecture of the which is home to huge numbers of After our visit we will take the scenic elevations as well as waterfalls. Return historical buildings and the gardens Australian fur seals that haul onto drive to Hobart where the ship will to the MS Caledonian Sky as we that lace the streets. We will then the rocks whilst we may also see sea have sailed to meet us. Our journey clear customs formalities and depart take to the water. The Tamar River eagles on the cliffs. We will continue will take us via Eaglehawk Neck, the Australia this evening. once served the city of Launceston to Maria Island National Park which thin strip of land that connects the as a major shipping and transport is perhaps best known as the site of Tasman and Forestier Peninsula and Days 13 to 15 At Sea. We have three ‘highway’ and remains central to the Tasmania’s second penal settlement was once guarded by the “dog line” days to cross the Tasman Sea which lifestyle of more than a quarter of which opened in 1821. By the early which prevented convicts escaping divides Australia from New Zealand. Tasmania’s population. Steeped in 1830s it was decided that the site from Port Arthur to the main island. Our lecture programme continues romance and studded with tales of was too expensive to be viable so Also see the striking geological in the lounge whilst you may prefer bushrangers, we will enjoy a cruise the convicts were returned to the formations at the Tasman’s Arch, to relax in the library or find a spot along the river and through the penitentiaries of the mainland and Tessellated Pavement and Devils on deck to watch for wildlife. We magnificent Cataract Gorge and the whalers, sealers, farmers and Kitchen. This evening you may will arrive into the New Zealand port learn about the fascinating collection smugglers moved in. Today the wish to take an after dinner stroll in of Bluff on the evening of day 15 of history, fauna and people of this only reminder is the remains of the Hobart’s Salamanca Place to enjoy and clear immigration and customs region. We will return to the ship via penal settlement in Darlington, the bustling waterfront area. formalities. one of the vineyards of the Tamar however Maria Island is also home Valley which is renowned as one of to diverse flora and fauna including Day 12 Hobart. Tasmania’s capital was Day 16 Ulva & Stewart Island, New the premium wine growing regions reintroduced animals such as forester founded in 1804 as a penal colony Zealand. Early in the morning we of Tasmania and where we will enjoy kangaroos, Bennetts wallabies, but today Hobart is a cosmopolitan arrive at New Zealand’s third island a tasting. Tasmanian native hens and Cape city. We have a day to explore the which is well off the usual beaten Barren geese that had been wiped city and surrounding areas on a tourist track. It is a wonderfully Day 9 Bicheno & Freycinet National out during the European occupation. choice of tours. Maybe learn more tranquil place, the scenery of Park. The fishing village of Bicheno The very things that made the about the history of the city built by untouched bushland is stunning. We will be our base for the day and island a convict settlement, now the early convicts. See the cathedral, will enjoy a morning on the small Ulva is known for its safe beaches and make it an ideal refuge for plant the old gaol and treasury and end in Island where we will use Zodiacs to interesting coastal walks which and animal species that are under the wharves Salamanca built for the go ashore for a choice of walks with include its famous Rocking Rock threat elsewhere. The island’s ranger whaling industry. Alternatively take our local guides. We will explore and spectacular blowholes. This and our onboard team will lead a a journey to the summit of Mount the dense vegetation and keep an morning we will explore the Freycinet number of walks on the island whilst, Wellington measuring 4,000 feet eye out for the amazing birdlife. National Park. The majestic beauty if weather permits we may be able with wonderful views over the city This afternoon we land at Oban on of Freycinet’s granite mountains and to use Zodiacs to see the sandstone returning via the Royal Botanical Stewart Island and have the chance white, sandy beaches have also long “Painted Cliffs”. Gardens built along the Derwent to wander amongst the shops and been admired by naturalists, artists River. Created in 1818 they are home see the museum or join a drive along and writers and the area was reserved Day 11 Port Arthur & Hobart. Named to an extensive collection of native some of the 15 miles of sealed road as a national park in 1916. From Great after Van Diemen’s Land Lieutenant flora. Maybe enjoy a taste of the to some of the beauty spots including Oyster Bay we will see the stunning Governor, George Arthur, Port Arthur local beers at the Cascade Brewery Observation Rock with views over red and pink granite peaks known as started as a timber station in 1830, situated in the foothills of Mount Iona and Ulva Island and the beaches The Hazards and later take a short but it is best known for being a penal Wellington. Built in 1824 by an ex- lining the east coast.

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Blowhole, Bicheno

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Day 17 Dunedin. Arrive this morning St Paul’s Cathedral, the parliament lake. This call is well off the usual in the pools, lakes and craters, and in Dunedin and enjoy a guided tour buildings, a stroll through the cruise routes and we will use the enjoy the melodic sounds of birds including the gracious 19th century Botanical Gardens and spend time Zodiacs to reach the island and then singing in the native forest. From here buildings and the beautiful botanical in the excellent Te Papa National take a guided walk to the crater. we visit a local Maori Marae where we gardens, the oldest in New Zealand Museum of New Zealand with its will enjoy a traditional Maori welcome containing over 6800 plant species. impressive interactive displays and Day 22 Tauranga for Rotorua. From and lunch before returning to the Alternatively, choose to drive to the marvellous Maori collection. Return our berth in Tauranga we drive ship in the late afternoon. Otago Peninsula to visit Penguin Place to the ship for lunch and spend an inland to the famous thermal springs where we learn about the breeding afternoon at sea. at Rotorua. Discover Wai-O-Tapu, Day 23 Auckland to London. and conservation programme of the meaning Sacred Waters, an active Disembark this morning and transfer rare Yellow-eyed penguins as well as Day 20 Napier. We spend the day in geothermal area with colourful hot to the airport for our scheduled the Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Napier and join a tour of the town springs, steaming ground and boiling indirect flight to London. Head. This afternoon is free for which will include its charming Art mud pools. Marvel at the incredible independent exploration or maybe Deco buildings. Totally rebuilt after palette of vibrant hues displayed Day 24 London. Arrive this morning. choose to join the optional excursion the 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake, on the Taieri Gorge Railway through it has enormous style. Nowhere the rugged and spectacular scenery of else can you see such a variety of inland Otago. buildings in the styles of the 1930s - Prices per person Stripped Classical, Spanish Mission, Based on double occupancy Day 18 Akaroa. Akaroa meaning, and above all Art Deco, the style of ‘Long Harbour’, in Maori, was founded the 20th century. Napier’s Art Deco SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE £500 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY by French whaling Captain Jean is unique, with Maori motifs and the Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price Langlois on his ship Cachelot in 1838. buildings of Louis Hay, admirer of the Castle Standard £12195 £11695 He returned in 1840 with 60 settlers great Frank Lloyd Wright. Walk along Caledonian Superior £12395 £11895 on the Comte de Paris to create a Marine Parade, see the Botanical Promenade Premium £12895 £12395 French colony. We will arrive over Gardens and take in the view from Bridge Deluxe Balcony £13495 £12995 breakfast and this morning have Bluff Hill Lookout. We will also take Promenade Premium Balcony £13995 £13495 a choice of excursions including a the chance to enjoy a tasting of some Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £14995 £14495 dolphin watching trip using local of Hawkes Bay’s famous wines. This Castle Standard for sole use £15295 £14795 boats to explore the scenic coastline afternoon is free to explore further Caledonian Superior for sole use £15395 £14895 and search for the rare Hector’s independently or maybe join the dolphin or a guided historic walk in excursion to the gannetry at Cape Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in Akaroa and through the native bush of Kidnappers where you are able to get Hong Kong or Singapore and Melbourne on a bed and breakfast basis, 18 nights aboard the Garden of Tane. We also hope to amazingly close to the birds. The 13 MS Caledonian Sky on a full board basis, house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia expedition team, shore excursions, gratuities, group transfers, offer a chance to visit a working farm hectare reserve includes the Saddle permits, port taxes. in the countryside outside the town. and Black Reef gannet colonies. Not Included: Travel insurance, visas, optional Taieri Gorge Railway excursion. We will hear about the history of the farm, have demonstrations of sheep Day 21 White Island. This morning shearing and see the working dogs in our lecture programme continues Cruise Only Option: For guests that wish to arrange their own flights, we are offering a discount of £1940 per person for the non-use of the round trip flights to Melbourne and action as well as enjoying tea in the as we sail arriving just after lunch at from Auckland and the pre-cruise hotel and excursion arrangements. Your holiday will farm grounds. Or if you prefer you can White Island. Weather permitting therefore start on 29 October in Melbourne and end on 16 November in Auckland. simply wander in the town and enjoy there will be an excursion to explore the local atmosphere. Return to the the active volcano on White Island, ship for lunch and an afternoon at sea identifiable by the plume of steam Ship to Shore: This voyage is a combination of both expedition style cruising and small as we sail to the North Island. continually spouting from its crater. ship destination cruising. Whilst we will be alongside in some ports, on many days we will be at anchor and the vessel’s Zodiacs will be utilised to transport passengers ashore The sights are surreal: the main crater and for Zodiac cruising to explore the more remote regions we will be visiting. The use Day 19 Wellington. Arrive this with towering walls, steaming vents, of the Zodiacs will be key to the operation of the itinerary as shown. If you have any morning in the nation’s capital as and hissing fumaroles, glittering queries pertaining to the use of Zodiacs or the level of fitness required for this voyage we explore the city from our central yellow sulphur crystals, bubbling mud please do not hesitate to ask one of our experienced travel consultants. berth. A morning tour will include pools and a spectacular steaming

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 25 Christmas & New Year in New Zealand A circumnavigation of New Zealand 18th December 2018 to 9th January 2019

ew Zealand is a land of contrasts and deserves more than The Itinerary Bay of Islands a fleeting visit. We believe our circumnavigation of the N Day 1 London to Singapore. Fly by country offers the best of all worlds and has been devised on the scheduled flight. Auckland basis that most travellers from the UK will only tour New Zealand Tauranga once. Therefore the trip should be as comprehensive and as full Day 2 Singapore. Arrive this Rotorua afternoon and transfer to our hotel New Plymouth NORTH of contrasts as possible. Certainly, this itinerary qualifies on all for an overnight stay. The remainder ISLAND Abel Tasman Napier these important demands. With our perfectly suited small ship, our of the day is at leisure. National Park Ship Cove coastal-hugging voyage around the North and South Island will Nelson Day 3 Singapore to Wellington, New Resolution Bay Wellington allow us to drop anchor in the remote bays, navigate channels, fjords Zealand. After breakfast in the hotel and rivers and call into harbours both large and small. With the spend a relaxing morning enjoying Christchurch the hotel facilities or explore added advantage of our Zodiac landing craft we will be able to land SOUTH Akaroa independently. An afternoon ISLAND in otherwise inaccessible places making the most of New Zealand’s tour will include the National Fiordland extraordinary natural attractions. Orchid Garden which displays Ulva Dunedin the largest collection of orchids Island During our voyage, we will explore the dramatic southern coast in the world with 2,000 hybrids Stewart Island fjords, hop across to Stewart Island in the south, walk in the and Chinatown. Continue to the airport where we join our stunning Abel Tasman National Park as well as historic Ship Cove scheduled overnight indirect flight to of his time in New Zealand. View and admire the unique Art Deco architecture of Napier in the North Wellington. the monument dedicated to Cook Island. All of this is best achieved by travelling on a small ship such or maybe walk the forest trail to the Day 4 Wellington. Arrive in the New nearby waterfall. Return to the ship as the MS Caledonian Sky in preference to some of the larger resort Zealand capital city this afternoon for lunch and spend the afternoon at style vessels which can only visit the larger places. and transfer to the MS Caledonian sea as we cruise back to the North Sky. The remainder of the day is Island. free for independent exploration or Dusky dolphin, Kaikoura to relax on board. Enjoy Welcome Day 7 Napier. Arrive this Drinks and Dinner on board this morning in Napier and join a tour evening as we moor overnight. of this beautiful town including its charming Art Deco buildings. Totally Day 5 Wellington. Enjoy a full day in rebuilt after the 1931 Hawkes Bay the nation’s capital. From our central earthquake, Napier’s Art Deco is berth we will explore Wellington unique, with Maori motifs and the on a morning guided walk seeing buildings of Louis Hay, admirer of the St Paul’s Cathedral, the parliament great Frank Lloyd Wright. We also buildings as well as strolling through visit a local vineyard to sample the the Botanical Gardens and spending local wines. This afternoon is free for time in the excellent Te Papa independent exploration of the town National Museum of New Zealand or alternatively join the excursion to with its impressive interactive the gannetry at Cape Kidnappers displays and marvellous Maori where you are able to get amazingly collection. Return to the vessel for close to the birds. The 13 hectare lunch and enjoy a free afternoon to reserve includes the Saddle and Black explore the city at your own pace. Reef gannet colonies. Tonight we hope to enjoy Christmas Eve events Day 6 Resolution Bay & Ship Cove. in the town at your leisure, before Sail through the Marlborough Sounds sailing late this evening. which divide the North and South Islands of New Zealand and arrive in Day 8 At Sea. We will spend the early morning at Resolution Bay Christmas Day at sea as we sail on the South Island. Keen walkers around the New Zealand coast. Our can enjoy a hike over to Ship Cove lecture programme will continue along the Queen Charlotte Track whilst our chef and galley team will affording fantastic views over the prepare a delicious Christmas meal. archipelago of islands. Alternatively alight a little later at Ship Cove where Day 9 Tauranga for Rotorua. From Captain James Cook spent much our berth in Tauranga we drive

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A circumnavigation of New Zealand 18th December 2018 to 9th January 2019

Wellington Cable-car

inland to the famous thermal springs missionaries in 1819 and see the and cruises with excellent wildlife area rich in history, majestic scenery at Rotorua. Discover Wai-O-Tapu, oldest buildings of New Zealand opportunities including seal colonies and abundant wildlife. Many areas meaning Sacred Waters, an active dating from the 1820s. After lunch on and numerous aquatic birds including are only accessible by sea, making geothermal area with colourful hot board spend the afternoon at leisure penguins. The tour will end in Nelson it the most remote region of New springs, steaming ground and boiling to explore the charming historic town where we will re-embark the ship Zealand. Our schedule may include mud pools. Marvel at the incredible of Russell. which will have sailed during the day. Milford Sound, Astronomers Point, palette of vibrant hues displayed Alternatively, you may prefer to sail Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound in the pools, lakes and craters, and Day 12 At Sea. Spend the day at sea with the ship to Nelson and enjoy but final itinerary decisions will be enjoy the melodic sounds of birds as we cruise around the tip of the some free time to explore the town. made by the Captain and expedition singing in the native forest. From here North Island. We will moor overnight in Nelson and team based on weather conditions. we visit a local Maori Marae where we have the opportunity to join the New Zodiacs will be used daily either to will enjoy a traditional Maori welcome Day 13 New Plymouth. Today we Year’s Eve festivities in the town at shuttle from the ship to a landing site and lunch before returning to the explore the western port of New your leisure. or as our transport to explore the ship in the late afternoon. Plymouth. We have the whole day in fjords. this pretty city sandwiched between Day 15 Nelson. The town of Nelson Day 10 Auckland. Arrive today in the sea and Mount Taranaki. Our tour has for many years attracted resident Day 19 Ulva Island & Stewart Island. the “City of Sails” and spend the will visit the highlights of the town artists, inspired by the region’s New Zealand’s third island is well morning seeing some of the city’s including the spectacular Te Rewa exceptionally beautiful geography off the usual beaten tourist track. It highlights including the Domain and Rewa Bridge and Pukekura Park, one with coastal, forest and valley is a wonderfully tranquil place, the the excellent Auckland Museum, of the premier botanical gardens in landscapes. Join an excursion of the scenery of untouched bushland is overlooking Waitemata Harbour and New Zealand. We will have a chance area’s highlights which includes the stunning. We will enjoy a morning housing the world’s largest collection to explore the diverse landscape World of Wearable Art Museum with on the small Ulva Island where we of Polynesian artefacts. After lunch of formal gardens, bushwalks and its acclaimed visual exhibits and also will use Zodiacs to go ashore for a on board we have a free afternoon lakes. Alternatively, drive to Mount the Classic Car Collection. There will choice of walks with our local guides. to explore Auckland further or relax Egmont and join one of the walking also be time at leisure to explore at We will explore the dense vegetation on board. trails ranging in difficulty for all your own pace, and tonight we will and keep an eye out for the amazing levels of fitness. You will be joined be joined on board by one of the birdlife. This afternoon we land at Day 11 Bay of Islands. Famous for by our naturalists who will keep you local vineyards for a tasting of the Oban on Stewart Island and have the spectacular beaches, breathtaking informed on the flora seen en-route. excellent regional wines. chance to wander amongst the shops bays and an abundance of water Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the and see the museum or join a drive activities, the Bay of Islands, which town or remain at Mount Egmont and Day 16 At Sea. Spend the day at sea. along some of the 15 miles of sealed was discovered by Captain Cook partake in a longer hike. As we cruise along the west coast road to some of the beauty spots in 1769 is the cradle of European of the South Island we will hopefully including Observation Rock with civilisation in New Zealand and Day 14 Abel Tasman National Park & be treated to views of Mount Cook views over Iona and Ulva Island and boasts crystal clear waters and 144 Nelson. Return to the South Island on land whilst this region is also a the beaches lining the east coast. islands. On a morning tour we will and the harbour of Tarakohe in popular spot for dolphin sightings. visit the Waitangi Treaty house Golden Bay which is our base for a Day 20 Dunedin. Arrive this morning where in 1840 the treaty was signed full day visit to Abel Tasman, New Days 17 & 18 Fiordland. We have in Dunedin and enjoy a guided between the Maori and the British Zealand’s smallest national park. two days to explore the incredible tour including the gracious 19th crown. We then continue to Kerikeri This marine reserve offers some wilderness of fjords in the south west century buildings and the beautiful where the Maori first welcomed marvellously scenic coastal walks corner of the South Island. This is an botanical gardens, the oldest in

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Christmas plant, Akaroa

New Zealand containing over 6800 watching trip, using local boats to plant species. Alternatively, choose explore the scenic coastline and Post-Cruise Extension to drive to the Otago Peninsula to search for the rare Hector’s dolphin, visit Penguin Place where we learn or a guided historic walk in Akaroa about the breeding and conservation and through the native bush of the programme of the rare yellow Garden of Tane. We also hope to visit eyed penguins as well as the Royal a working farm in the countryside Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head. outside the town. This afternoon is free for independent exploration or to join the optional Day 22 Christchurch to London. excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway After breakfast we will disembark through the rugged and spectacular in Lyttelton port and transfer to the scenery of inland Otago. airport for our scheduled indirect flight to London. Day 21 Akaroa. We spend a full day in Akaroa and there will be a choice Day 23 London. Arrive this morning. of excursions including a dolphin Christchurch tram Christchurch Post-Cruise Extension Prices per person th th Based on double occupancy 8 to 11 January 2019 If you would like to spend some more time in Christchurch before SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £500 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY returning to London, we are offering a two night extension at the Rydges Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price Latimer Hotel (or similar) on a bed and breakfast basis including a Castle Standard £11295 £10795 Christchurch half day tour and transfers. Caledonian Superior £11595 £11095 Promenade Premium £11895 £11395 Bridge Deluxe Balcony £12495 £11995 The Itinerary Promenade Premium Balcony £12895 £12395 Day 1 Christchurch. Disembark the MS Caledonian Sky and discover Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £13295 £12795 Christchurch on a morning excursion. We will view the Southern Alps from Castle Standard for sole use £12795 £12295 the Port Hills, ride a restored tram and tour the Canterbury Museum with its Caledonian Superior for sole use £12995 £12495 acclaimed Antarctic collection. Enjoy a local lunch before checking into our hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in Price Includes: Day 2 Christchurch. Enjoy a day at leisure or choose an optional full Singapore on bed and breakfast basis, 18 nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky on a full day tour on the Tranz Alpine Express to Arthur’s Pass in the heart of the board basis, house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia expedition team, shore excursions, gratuities, group transfers, permits, port taxes. Southern Alps. Wonderful views are revealed from the train’s huge windows Not Included: Travel insurance, visas, optional excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway. as we pass snow-capped mountains, boulder strewn rivers and beech forests. On the return journey by coach we enjoy lunch at a farmstead. Day 3 Christchurch to London. Check out this morning and transfer to the Cruise Only Option: For guests that wish to arrange their own flights, we airport for your indirect flight to London. are offering a discount of £1350 per person for the non-use of the round Day 4 London. Arrive this morning. trip flights to Wellington and from Christchurch and the Singapore hotel and excursion arrangements. Your holiday will therefore start on 21 December in Wellington and end on 8 January in Christchurch.

Prices per person Ship to Shore: This voyage is a combination of both expedition style cruising and small Based on double occupancy ship destination cruising. Whilst we will be alongside in some ports, on many days we will be at anchor and the vessel’s Zodiacs will be utilised to transport passengers ashore Twin: £345 Single:£485 and for Zodiac cruising to explore the more remote regions we will be visiting. The use Price Includes: Two nights accommodation at Rydges Latimer hotel (or similar) on a of the Zodiacs will be key to the operation of the itinerary as shown. If you have any bed and breakfast basis, half day Christchurch excursion, transfers. queries pertaining to the use of Zodiacs or the level of fitness required for this voyage Not Included: Travel insurance, optional Tranzalpine Express excursion, visas. please do not hesitate to ask one of our experienced travel consultants.

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+44 (0)20 7752 0000 29 Sub-Antarctic Island Odyssey An opportunity to discover the astonishing wildlife of Macquarie, Campbell, Auckland & Snares IslandsNORTH ISLAND 20th January to 8th February 2019

SOUTH ISLAND Milford Sound he spectacular, isolated, wild and seldom visited Sub-Antarctic along some of the 15 miles of sealed Fiordland Queenstown road to some of the beauty spots Te Anau Islands of New Zealand and Australia are recognised as some Bluff T including Observation Rock with Stewart Island of the world’s great “biodiversity hotspots” and listed as World views over Iona and Ulva Island and Snares Islands Heritage Sites. Home to almost half of the world’s albatross and the beaches lining the East coast. penguin species, these islands are true havens for anyone interested This evening we will clear New Zealand customs at Bluff before Enderby Island in wildlife and pristine nature. setting off towards the Sub-Antarctic Islands. During our expedition we will visit four island groups - the Snares, Campbell Island Auckland, Campbell and Macquarie Islands. There is no other Day 8 At Sea. Spend the day at sea as Macquarie Island comparable expedition in the world and for an introduction to we cross the Southern Waters. Maybe join one of the onboard lectures or and understanding of the dynamic and diverse Southern Ocean Days 11 & 12 Macquarie Island, find a spot on deck to look out for Australia. We have two days to ecosystem this is an expedition of a lifetime. The region hosts some of the wildlife that may follow explore Macquarie Island, a geological the most diverse collection of seabirds in the world, with over 40 the ship including albatross and wonder where 3.5 million seabirds seabird species breeding here and we will have the opportunity southern ocean petrels. and 80,000 elephant seals come each year to breed against a backdrop to hopefully spot up to eleven different species of albatross and Day 9 Campbell Island. The most of mountains and tussock covered even more penguin species during our voyage. Several of these are southerly of the Sub-Antarctic headlands. It is the only island in the endemic to the area and can be found nowhere else on earth. Be one Islands, Campbell Island is a world composed entirely of oceanic magnificent island offering great crust and rocks from the mantle - of the privileged few lucky enough to explore these magnificent and birding and unique photographic deep below the earth’s surface. We fragile islands, all of which are protected nature reserves and only opportunities. It is home to six hope to visit the King penguin colony a limited number of permits are granted each year to an exclusive species of albatross including black- where up to 100,000 pairs breed each browed and greyheaded and holds year as well as colonies of Gentoo number of operators. the world’s largest population of and rockhopper penguins and fur nesting southern royal albatross. The seals. Several species of albatross regeneration of the megaherbs since also breed here including wandering, The Itinerary the removal of the sheep is another black-browed, grey-headed and light- Please note that flexibility is key to Day 5 Queenstown. Enjoy a full spectacle to behold. We should also mantled sooty. During our time here a successful expedition. Although day in Queenstown. This morning sight Hooker’s sea lions whilst birders we will use the Zodiacs to land whilst we have outlined our itinerary, this we will take a scenic cruise on Lake search for the endemic Campbell our onboard naturalists run a series of is only a preliminary plan, and our Wakatipu enjoying wonderful views teal and Campbell snipe which were walks on the island. exact route will depend on weather of the Remarkables Mountain range previously believed to be extinct. conditions and the wildlife we and Mount Nicholas. The afternoon Day 13 At Sea. Spend a day at sea encounter. The use of Zodiacs will be is at leisure to explore independently Day 10 At Sea. Our lecture as we cruise towards the Auckland integral on this trip. before we meet this evening for a programme continues as we make Islands. Here we border the Sub- Welcome Dinner. our way to Macquarie Island whilst Antarctic Convergence Zone so we Day 1 London to Singapore. Fly by our naturalists will be on deck expect abundant birdlife including scheduled flight. Day 6 Queenstown to Milford Sound. keeping an eye out for wildlife. albatross and petrels. After breakfast in the hotel we will Day 2 Singapore. Arrive this travel via the town of Te Anau to King Penguins, Macquarie Island afternoon and transfer to our hotel Milford Sound to embark the MS for an overnight stay. Remainder of Caledonian Sky later in the afternoon. the day is at leisure. Enjoy Welcome Drinks and Dinner on board as we sail this evening. Day 3 Singapore to Queenstown, New Zealand. After breakfast in Day 7 Stewart Island & Bluff. New the hotel spend a relaxing morning Zealand’s third island is well off the enjoying the facilities or explore usual beaten tourist track. It is a independently. An afternoon tour will wonderfully tranquil place and the include the National Orchid Garden scenery of untouched bushland is which displays the largest collection stunning. After a relaxing morning of orchids in the world with 2,000 at sea we will arrive at Oban on hybrids and Chinatown. Continue to Stewart Island and have the chance the airport for our scheduled indirect to wander amongst the shops and flight to Queenstown. see the Rakiura museum. The island is rich with European, Maori and Day 4 Queenstown. Arrive this nautical history and the museum afternoon in Queenstown and transfer offers displays showing how early to our hotel for a two night stay. The Stewart Islanders lived, the industries remainder of the day and evening is they were involved in and how they free for independent exploration. travelled. Alternatively join a drive

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An opportunity to discover the astonishing wildlife of Macquarie, Campbell, Auckland & Snares Islands 20th January to 8th February 2019

Exploring by Zodiac, Enderby Island

Milford Sound Hooker’s sea lion There is no other comparable expedition in the world and for an introduction to and understanding

Day 14 Enderby Island, Auckland include Astronomers Point, Doubtful from the water’s edge, as well as the of the dynamic Islands. Spend the day on Enderby Sound and Dusky Sound but final crashing waters of Bowen and Stirling Island, regarded as one of the most itinerary decisions will be made by Falls and the stunning mile-high Mitre and diverse diverse wildlife havens that fringe the the Captain and expedition team Peak. Disembark the MS Caledonian Southern Antarctic continent. A series of nature based on weather conditions. Zodiacs Sky and drive to Queenstown, with walks through lush vegetation and will be used daily either to shuttle lunch en-route, for an overnight stay. Ocean rata forest will take us to the nesting from the ship to a landing site or as sites of the southern royal albatross our transport to explore the fjords. Day 19 Queenstown to London. ecosystem with the chance to spot giant petrels, After breakfast transfer to the airport this is an shags, parakeets and tomtits as we Day 18 Milford Sound to for our scheduled indirect flight to walk. We will also visit the beaches Queenstown. Be on deck this London. expedition of covered with Hooker’s sea lions and morning to watch the panorama of keep an eye out for the shy yellow Milford’s sheer cliff faces, which rise Day 20 London. Arrive this morning. a lifetime. eyed penguins, one of the rarest thousands of feet almost vertically species in the world.

Day 15 Snares Island & Bluff. After breakfast we will lower the Zodiacs for a morning cruise around the Prices per person Based on double occupancy Snares Islands. More seabirds nest on this small island than around the SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £500 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY entire British Isles and we should Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price see the endemic Snares crested Castle Standard penguins and the endemic Buller’s £10495 £9995 Caledonian Superior albatrosses soaring overhead. There £10695 £10195 Promenade Premium are also an estimated six million sooty £11295 £10795 Bridge Deluxe Balcony shearwaters nesting here. Return £11795 £11295 Promenade Premium Balcony to the ship for lunch and spend the £11995 £11495 Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony afternoon at sea arriving back into £12295 £11795 Castle Standard for sole use Bluff this evening where we will clear £11495 £10995 Caledonian Superior for sole use immigration back into New Zealand. £11695 £11195

Days 16 & 17 Fiordland, New Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in Singapore and three nights in Queenstown on bed and breakfast basis, dinner on Zealand. We have two days to day 5, 12 nights aboard MS Caledonian Sky on a full board basis, house wine, beer and explore the incredible wilderness soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia expedition team, shore excursions, of fjords in the South West corner gratuities, group transfers, permits and port taxes. of the South Island. This is an area Not Included: Travel insurance, visas. rich in history, Captain Cook landed here on HMS Resolution in 1773 and offers majestic scenery and abundant Cruise Only Option: For guests that wish to arrange their own flights, we are offering a discount of £1945 per person for the non-use of the round trip flights to Queenstown, wildlife. It is only accessible by sea, the Singapore and Queenstown hotels and excursion arrangements. Your holiday will making it the most remote region therefore start on 25 January in Milford Sound and end on 6 February in Milford Sound. of New Zealand. Our schedule may

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 31 New Zealand Coastal Discovery A voyage from Queenstown to Auckland 1st to 19th February 2019

f you are going to travel half way around the world, you need a making it the most remote region good reason. What better reason could you have than the desire to of New Zealand. Our schedule may I include Astronomers Point, Doubtful visit one of the most beautiful places on earth? The scenery, people Sound and Dusky Sound but final White Island Auckland of New Zealand and their lifestyle has enormous appeal which is itinerary decisions will be made by the Tauranga why it is always high on travellers’ wish lists. The country’s 27 Captain and expedition team based Rotorua on weather conditions. Zodiacs will NORTH ISLAND Napier regions stretch more than 1600 kilometres across two main islands be used daily either to shuttle from and offer the traveller a journey of breathtaking natural wonder. the ship to a landing site or as our Ship Cove transport to explore the fjords. Resolution Bay With vast open spaces filled with stunning rugged landscapes and Wellington a temperate climate, New Zealand is a land of rare natural beauty Day 9 Ulva Island & Stewart Island. SOUTH ISLAND Kaikoura New Zealand’s third island is well and contrasts. There are steep-sided fjords, geysers and boiling mud, off the usual beaten tourist Akaroa Milford Sound coastal rainforests, snow-capped mountains, rolling green pasture track. It is a wonderfully tranquil lands, often spectacular geothermal and volcanic activity, enchanting place, the scenery of untouched Fiordland Queenstown bushland is stunning. We will Ulva Dunedin sandy bays and coves, fast-flowing rivers and a variety of birdlife. Island enjoy a morning on the small Ulva By contrast, in the cities, towns and villages you can experience that Island where we will use Zodiacs Stewart Island unique combination of New World and British heritage, see some to go ashore for a choice of walks of the most splendid gardens in the Southern Hemisphere, visit with our local guides. Explore the dense vegetation and keep an eye create a French colony. We spend world famous vineyards, encounter fascinating wildlife and meet out for the amazing birdlife. This a full day in Akaroa and there will the friendly people. Exploring New Zealand from aboard the MS afternoon we land at Oban on be a choice of excursions including Caledonian Sky allows us access to small inlets and bays on remote Stewart Island and have the chance a dolphin watching trip using local to wander amongst the shops and boats to explore the scenic coastline islands and coastlines that would not normally be possible to explore see the Rakiura museum. The island and search for the rare Hector’s using other modes of transport or larger cruise ships. is rich with European, Maori and dolphin or a guided historic walk nautical history and the museum in Akaroa and through the native offers displays showing how early bush of the Garden of Tane. We also Stewart Islanders lived, the industries hope to visit a working farm in the The Itinerary they were involved in and how they countryside outside the town. We Day 1 London to Singapore. Fly by Mount Nicholas. The afternoon is travelled. Alternatively join a drive will hear about the history of the scheduled flight. free to explore independently before along some of the 15 miles of sealed farm, have demonstrations of sheep we meet this evening for a Welcome road to some of the beauty spots shearing and see the working dogs in Day 2 Singapore. Arrive this afternoon Dinner. including Observation Rock with action as well as enjoying tea in the and transfer to our hotel for an views over Iona and Ulva Island and farm grounds. Or if you prefer you overnight stay. Remainder of the day Day 6 Queenstown to Milford the beaches lining the east coast. can simply wander in the town and is free. Sound. After breakfast in the hotel enjoy the local atmosphere. we will travel via the town of Te Day 10 Dunedin. Arrive this morning Day 3 Singapore to Queenstown, Anau to Milford Sound to embark in Dunedin and enjoy a guided Day 12 Kaikoura. Spend the day in New Zealand. After breakfast in the MS Caledonian Sky later in the tour including the gracious 19th Kaikoura, a famous whale watching the hotel spend a relaxing morning afternoon. Enjoy Welcome Drinks century buildings and the beautiful area due to its nutrient rich waters. enjoying the facilities or explore and Dinner on board as we sail this botanical gardens, the oldest in The combination of very deep independently. An afternoon tour will evening. New Zealand containing over 6800 waters and the mixing of cold and include the National Orchid Garden plant species. Alternatively, choose warm waters brings the nutrients which displays the largest collection Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown to drive to the Otago Peninsula to to the top. After breakfast, there of orchids in the world with 2,000 visit Penguin Place where we learn will be opportunities to join a hybrids and Chinatown. Continue to about the breeding and conservation whale watching cruise looking out the airport for our scheduled indirect programme of the rare yellow for sperm whales, pods of dusky flight to Queenstown. eyed penguins as well as the Royal dolphins and common seals. Spend Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head. the afternoon exploring the town Day 4 Queenstown. Arrive this This afternoon is free for independent independently, join one of the nature afternoon in Queenstown and exploration, or to join the optional walks or maybe take a trip on one of transfer to our hotel for a two night excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway the bird watching cruises. There is stay. The remainder of the day and through the rugged and spectacular an abundance of birdlife in the area evening is free for independent scenery of inland Otago. including Great Albatross, Banded exploration. Days 7 & 8 Fiordland. We have Albatross, Shearwater, Petrels, Prions two days to explore the incredible Day 11 Akaroa. Akaroa meaning, and Shag. Day 5 Queenstown. Enjoy a day in wilderness of fjords in the South ‘Long Harbour’, in Maori, was Queenstown. This morning we will West corner of the South Island. This founded by French whaling Captain Day 13 Wellington. From our central take a scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu is an area rich in history, that offers Jean Langlois on his ship Cachelot berth we will explore Wellington on a enjoying wonderful views of the majestic scenery and abundant in 1838. He returned in 1840 with 60 morning guided walk seeing St Paul’s Remarkables Mountain range and wildlife. It is only accessible by sea, settlers on the Comte de Paris to Cathedral, the parliament buildings,

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A voyage from Queenstown to Auckland 1st to 19th February 2019

Rotorua

Dunedin

stroll through the Botanical Gardens Day 15 Napier. Arrive this morning the melodic sounds of birds singing in Day 18 Auckland to London. and spend time in the excellent in Napier and join a tour of this the native forest. From here we visit a Disembark this morning and transfer Te Papa National Museum of New beautiful town including its local Maori Marae where we will enjoy to the airport for our scheduled Zealand with its impressive interactive charming Art Deco buildings. Totally a traditional Maori welcome and lunch indirect flight to London. displays and marvellous Maori rebuilt after the 1931 Hawkes Bay before returning to the ship in the late collection. Return to the vessel for earthquake, Napier’s Art Deco is afternoon. Day 19 London. Arrive this morning. lunch and enjoy a free afternoon to unique, with Maori motifs and the explore the city at your own pace. buildings of Louis Hay, admirer of the great Frank Lloyd Wright. We also visit a local vineyard to sample the local wines. This afternoon is free for Prices per person independent exploration of the town, Based on double occupancy or alternatively join an excursion to SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £500 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY the gannetry at Cape Kidnappers where you are able to get amazingly Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price close to the birds. Castle Standard £8495 £7995 Caledonian Superior £8795 £8295 Day 16 White Island. Enjoy a relaxing Promenade Premium £8995 £8495 morning at sea, arriving just after Bridge Deluxe Balcony £9495 £8995 lunch at White Island. Weather Promenade Premium Balcony £9995 £9495 permitting there will be an excursion Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £10295 £9795 to explore the active volcano, Castle Standard for sole use £9995 £9495 identifiable by the plume of steam Caledonian Superior for sole use £10495 £9995 continually spouting from its crater. Humpback whale The sights are surreal: the main crater Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in with towering walls, steaming vents, Singapore and two nights in Queenstown on bed and breakfast basis, dinner on day 5, 12 nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky on a full board basis, house wine, beer and Day 14 Resolution Bay & Ship Cove. and hissing fumaroles, glittering Sail through the Marlborough Sounds yellow sulphur crystals, bubbling mud soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia expedition team, shore excursions, gratuities, group transfers, permits and port taxes. which divide the North and South pots and a spectacular steaming lake. Not Included: Travel insurance, visas, optional shore excursions. Islands of New Zealand and arrive in This call is well off the usual cruise the early morning at Resolution Bay routes and we will use the Zodiacs on the South Island. Keen walkers can to reach the island and then take a Cruise Only Option: For guests that wish to arrange their own flights, we are enjoy a longer hike over to Ship Cove guided walk to the crater. offering a discount of £1730 per person for the non-use of the round trip flights to along the Queen Charlotte Track Queenstown and from Auckland and the Singapore and Queenstown hotel and excursion arrangements. Your holiday will therefore start on 6 February in Milford affording fantastic views over the Day 17 Tauranga for Rotorua. From Sound and end on 18 February in Auckland. archipelago of islands. Alternatively our berth in Tauranga we drive alight a little later at Ship Cove where inland to the famous thermal springs Captain James Cook spent much of at Rotorua. Discover Wai-O-Tapu, Ship to Shore: This voyage is a combination of both expedition style cruising and small his time in New Zealand, view the meaning Sacred Waters, an active ship destination cruising. Whilst we will be alongside in some ports, on many days we monument dedicated to Cook, or geothermal area with colourful hot will be at anchor and the vessel’s Zodiacs will be utilised to transport passengers ashore maybe walk the forest trail to the springs, steaming ground and boiling and for Zodiac cruising to explore the more remote regions we will be visiting. The use nearby waterfall. Return to the ship mud pools. Marvel at the incredible of the Zodiacs will be key to the operation of the itinerary as shown. If you have any queries pertaining to the use of Zodiacs or the level of fitness required for this voyage for lunch and spend the afternoon palette of vibrant hues displayed in please do not hesitate to ask one of our experienced travel consultants. at sea. the pools, lakes and craters, and enjoy

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 33 Islands of Melanesia A voyage from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea 14th February to 9th March 2019

Zealand and has important historical f you were the owner of a large yacht based in the Pacific, this Rabaul PAPUA significance for both Maori and is exactly the type of itinerary you would plan. A fascinating NEW SOLOMON ISLANDS Europeans. On a morning tour we Imix of islands all the way from the northernmost reaches of New GUINEA Tetepare Marovo Lagoon, Honiara will visit the Waitangi Treaty house Zealand to Melanesia, taking in remote, but splendidly sophisticated New Georgia Santa Ana where, in 1840, the treaty was Norfolk Island and Iles des Pins in the French Collectively of New Vanikoro signed between the Maori and the British crown. We then Caledonia. From here we follow the chain of Melanesian islands Espiritu Santo Island Cairns VANUATU continue to Kerikeri where through Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and finally to the northern Port Havannah the Maori first welcomed islands of Papua New Guinea. AUSTRALIA Tanna missionaries in 1819 and see Iles des Pins the oldest buildings of New All are beautiful in their different ways and all have unique features Zealand dating from the 1820s. During the afternoon enjoy Norfolk Island and cultures. This region is ideal for exploring by small ship and some free time to explore particularly one as suitable as our MS Caledonian Sky. Her fleet the charming historic town of of Zodiac craft will allow us to explore some magnificent places, Russell. especially tiny coral islets and lagoons. Paihia Day 7 At Sea. Enjoy a day at Auckland sea as we follow in the wake At New Georgia on the outer reaches of the Solomon’s we will NEW ZEALAND of past navigators sailing north. explore the majestic Marovo Lagoon, the world’s largest double Maybe attend at a lecture given by barrier lagoon, a truly awe-inspiring place. These islands form one the expedition team or find a spot on deck to relax. of the most culturally complex regions of the entire world, with 1293 languages spoken across the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Day 8 Norfolk Island, Australia. This Caledonia and the islands of New Guinea. It is also a region of great The Itinerary morning we awake, for a full day call, antiquity; New Guinea has been settled for around 45,000 years, the Day 1 London to Singapore. Fly by at Norfolk Island which Captain Cook scheduled flight. encountered in 1774 and named Solomon Islands for 35,000 years, and Vanuatu and New Caledonia after the Duchess of Norfolk. We will for about 4,000. Day 2 Singapore. Arrive this afternoon have the opportunity to explore on a and transfer to our central hotel for an morning tour visiting the beautiful St There will be much of the natural world to occupy us as we sail in overnight stay. Remainder of day and Barnabas Chapel. In the afternoon a northerly direction through the South Pacific along much of the evening is at leisure. a further choice of excursions will be available. Discover more of the same route as Captain James Cook. The maritime history of the Day 3 Singapore to Auckland, New historical Georgian settlement of region is a constant wonder from the early explorers and native Zealand. Enjoy a relaxing morning Kingston with its convict settlements migrations to the fierce battles of the Second World War. We hope before an afternoon city tour of or visit the Botanical Gardens with Singapore including the National its 40 endemic, or unique, species, you can join us in this faraway haven, where there still exists a Orchid Garden and China Town. After including 15 plant species considered savage beauty, which cannot fail to stir even the most jaded of the tour we will continue to the airport to be critically endangered. The more travellers. Many of the islands still possess a pristine beauty, much for our scheduled flight to Auckland. active may wish to walk in the National Park towards Mount Pitt. The tracks the same as they were when first discovered by the great explorers. Day 4 Auckland. Arrive this afternoon wind through lush palm forests and and transfer to our hotel for an stands of Norfolk Island pine leading Iles des Pins, New Caledonia overnight stay. The remainder of the to remarkable views of the island and day is at leisure. Enjoy a welcome the surrounding ocean. Keen birders dinner tonight. may also spot noddies, tropic birds and parrots. Day 5 Auckland. On a morning tour we explore the Auckland Domain and Day 9 At Sea. Cruise the South Pacific Auckland Museum which overlooks as we head toward New Caledonia. picturesque Waitemata Harbour and has an outstanding collection Day 10 Iles des Pins, New Caledonia. featuring exhibits on the New Arrive at first light in New Caledonia, Zealand and the Pacific Island cultures the islands named by Captain Cook showcasing an extensive collection in 1774 during his second voyage to of Polynesian artefacts. We will enjoy New Zealand. These remote islands lunch in a local restaurant before are close to paradise and we will transferring to the MS Caledonian Sky use our zodiacs to land at one of the later in the afternoon. remote beaches. From here we will have the option to join a nature walk Day 6 Paihia. Discovered by Captain climbing the 262 metre Nga peak Cook in 1769, this area is the cradle from where you will be rewarded of European civilisation in New with fantastic views over the whole

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A voyage from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea 14th February to 9th March 2019 As we sail in a northerly direction through the South Pacific, Auckland we will be following much of the same route as Captain James Cook. The maritime island. Alternatively join one of the up a snorkelling platform or offer a stunning dance by the villagers with snorkelling trips or simply find a spot chance to swim from the beach. spears and mud face masks. Soak history of the on one of the beaches before we sail in the culture as we set foot on the region is a in the afternoon. Day 13 Espiritu Santo Island. Espiritu shores of this lovely island. After the Santo is the largest of Vanuatu’s performance we have the opportunity constant wonder Day 11 Tanna, Vanuatu. After a islands and with some of the most to explore the town further with its morning at sea we arrive in Vanuatu at beautiful white sand beaches, plethora of local handicrafts, join a from the early the island of Tanna, meaning earth in amazing blue holes, caves and nature walk through the forests, walk the local Kwamera language. Captain renowned snorkeling. It was also to meet the students at the village explorers Cook was the first European to visit a huge military base during World school or swim from the local beach. and native the island in 1774, landing at Port War II. We will have a choice of Resolution, having been attracted activities this morning. Either choose Day 16 Honiara. This morning we migrations to by the glowing light of Mount Yasur. to snorkel amongst the corals and cruise through Iron Bottom Sound, This 361 metre active volcano is fish of the region at Million Dollar the site of intense World War II naval the fierce battles situated in the South East of the Island Point, named after the value of the battles, and so named for the large of the Second and dominates the landscape. The military equipment dumped into numbers of Japanese and American adventurous may wish to join a journey the sea. Alternatively join an island ships and aircraft that sank beneath World War. to the crater. We will use local trucks tour including the Nekar Custom the sea, before arriving into Honiara. to drive through the rainforest that Village where we will learn about local During World War II the British covers the mountain before walking traditions and customs, including their founded Honiara as a military base. to the rim. Alternatively we may have unique water music, before enjoying The town and the Mataniko River, the chance to visit local villages where time to swim in one of the nearby blue which runs through it, were the front traditional lifestyles are maintained holes. Return to the ship for lunch and for many months during the battle and the local culture has been largely an afternoon at sea. of Guadalcanal. Today, this is a unaffected by western influences. Here bustling town with lovely hibiscus and we will learn of customs and also learn Day 14 Vanikoro, Solomon Islands. palm-tree-lined avenues. We enjoy a of traditional medicines, crafts and After breakfast we land on Vanikoro morning tour of Honiara including the cooking styles. Island in the Temotu Province of bustling central market, parliament the Solomon Islands, where French building and National Museum where Day 12 Port Havannah. Awake this Explorer Jean-Francois de la Perouse we get an insight into Solomon morning off Port Havannah, situated became stranded in 1788 after both Islands history. Alternatively discover on the north coast of Efate Island his vessels, La Boussole and the the World War II sites including and our base for today’s activities. Astrolabe, hit the then unknown Henderson Field, the Japanese Peace There are a number of outer islands reefs of the island. Learn more about Park and the US Memorial at Skyline that we may be able to explore the island’s history and the mystery Ridge. After lunch on board return depending on weather and sea of the lost La Perouse expedition to the city for some free time or join conditions. Lelepa Island is a 160 that captured the imagination of a snorkel excursion to Bonegi Beach acres of un-spoilt tropical rainforest the European public. We will be to swim amongst war wrecks now and palm fringed beaches. On a welcomed ashore by the local villagers colonized by tropical fish. nature walk we will see the herbs before choosing to explore the village used in local medicines before further, join nature walks where we can Day 17 Tetepare. Tetepare is the exploring Feles cave thought to be look out for the endemic birds, the largest uninhabited tropical island the resting place of the legendary Vanikoro monarch and Vanikoro white- in the Southern Hemisphere and Polynesian Chief, Roi Mata. eye, or alternatively enjoy a swim or home to one of the Solomon Meanwhile on Moso Island we can snorkel from the beach. Return to the Islands leading conservation meet the volunteers at the Tasiriki MS Caledonian Sky for lunch and an projects. Managed by the Tetepare Turtle Sanctuary who will teach afternoon cruising. Descendants Association, they have us about the rehabilitation of the ensured the island was saved from Hawksbill turtles and the attempts Day 15 Santa Ana. After a morning the threat of loggers and many areas to increase their numbers. If time at sea, arrive at Port Mary on Santa remain untouched. A wide variety of and weather permit we will also set Ana Island. We are welcomed with a plants and animals now live in the

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 35 Daintree Rainforest

Wooden Carving, Solomon Islands

Turtle

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Blue Hole, Espiritu Santo Island

120 square kilometers of lowland Day 19 At Sea. Enjoy a relaxing sea Day 22 Cairns. After breakfast in the Day 23 Cairns to London. After rainforest that blankets the island. day as we cruise the Soloman Sea to hotel enjoy a day at leisure or choose breakfast in the hotel transfer to the A total of 76 bird species, 25 reptile Papua New Guinea. to take a full day excursion to enjoy airport for our scheduled indirect flight and 13 mammal species have been the underwater world on the Great to London. recorded here including skinks, Day 20 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. Barrier Reef or the wildlife at the dugong and the endemic Tetepare Arrive this morning at Rabaul’s Daintree Rainforest. Day 24 London. Arrive this morning. white eye whilst the beaches support dramatic harbour which is ringed three species of turtle including by six cone-shaped volcanoes. Our the endangered leatherback. Enjoy morning tour will include a visit to guided walk in the forest with the the Volcanic Observatory, which local conservationists who will explain monitors 14 active and 23 dormant Prices per person the work they are doing on the island. volcanoes in Papua New Guinea, and Based on double occupancy from where we will enjoy magnificent SPECIAL OFFER- SAVE £400 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Day 18 Marovo Lagoon, New views over the bay and the volcanoes. Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price Georgia. Marovo Lagoon is the largest Our next stop will be Mount Tavurvur, double barrier lagoon in the world. which violently erupted in 1937 and Castle Standard £10995 £10595 Thousands of islands scatter the 1994, and where we will witness the Caledonian Superior £11395 £10995 lagoon, from tiny coral islets on the Hot Springs. Before returning to Promenade Premium £11895 £11495 fringing reef to massive 1600 metre MS Caledonian Sky we will pass old Bridge Deluxe Balcony £12395 £11995 volcanic islands. Inside the lagoon, the Rabaul Airport, destroyed by the 1994 Promenade Premium Balcony £12895 £12495 islands are surrounded by spectacular volcanic eruption, and visit the Rabaul Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £13895 £13495 coral formations and white sand Museum. This afternoon will be at Castle Standard for sole use £13995 £13595 beach, the lagoon waters shimmering leisure to explore independently, relax Caledonian Superior for sole use £14395 £13995 in every shade of blue, turquoise and on deck or attend a final lecture. jade green. We have a full day here Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel between London and Auckland and Cairns and London, specially chartered flight from Rabaul to Cairns, overnight hotel to explore the villages which produce Day 21 Rabaul to Cairns, Australia. accommodation in Singapore and Auckland on bed and breakfast basis, Welcome After breakfast on board we will make some of the finest wood carvings in Dinner in Auckland, lunch on day 5, 16 nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky on a full the region. We will also find a suitable our way to the airport for our flight to board basis, house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board, two nights spot to snorkel and swim from the Cairns. Arrive in Cairns this afternoon hotel accommodation in Cairns, Noble Caledonia expedition team, shore excursions, beaches as well as Zodiac cruises to and transfer to our hotel for a two gratuities, transfers, port taxes. look for local wildlife. night stay. Not Included: Travel insurance, Australia visa.

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+44 (0)20 7752 0000 37 Circumnavigation of Hokkaido An exploration of Japan’s remote island wilderness 17th May to 1st June 2019

RUSSIA Korsakov

Rebun Island Shiretoko okkaido, Japan’s northernmost and least developed island is Teuri Jima, part of the Shokanbetsu- Rishiri Island National Park Teuri-Yagishiri National Park and often considered by the Japanese to be the country’s last frontier Teuri-Jima Abashiri H an important sanctuary for nesting Kushiro and is a world away from the traditional view of Japan. Every year seabirds including common murre and Tomakomai the island emerges from a bitter Siberian winter into the warmth of black-tailed gulls. We will use our ship Muroran spring, when the thaw reveals a glorious landscape littered with wild to sail by the cliffs and if time permits Hakodate we will use the Zodiacs for a closer Aomori flowers. Only colonised by Japan in the past 150 years, we won’t look. Later this morning we continue find a land of ancient temples and shrines or developed cities with our journey to the Rishiri-Rebun- Akita skyscrapers during our visit, but what the island lacks in regard to 21st Sarobetsu National Park, arriving at JAPAN century development, it more than makes up for in natural wonders lunchtime. At Rishiri Island the skyline Niigata is dominated by the dormant volcano Bullet train with large swathes of wild, open spaces, primeval forests, crystal clear of Mount Rishiri which climbs to 1721 lakes, beautiful alpine flowers, active volcanoes and bubbling hot metres. On an afternoon tour we will Tokyo springs. During our circumnavigation of this remarkable island, we see the beautiful scenery and alpine wildflowers in bloom at Himenuma will visit the outlying Rebun and Rishiri Islands, explore nature trails, Pond and Kutsugata Cape Park whilst watch for wildlife in the national parks, learn more of the indigenous we hope to see black woodpecker after World War II it was returned Ainu people and hopefully see the multitude of colourful flowers that during a walk at the Forest Park. to Russia. Highlights include a visit to the Russian Orthodox Church, should be in bloom to coincide with our visit. Day 6 Rebun Island. We remain at the Regional Museum housed in an anchor overnight in the National impressive former Japanese mansion, More than two million acres on Hokkaido are dedicated to national Park and will spend the day at and the bustling market. Return to parkland and we will visit some of the most remarkable including the neighbouring Rebun Island which the ship this afternoon as we return to Shiretoko National Park located on the north eastern tip of the island is famous for its rich flora, including Japanese waters. many alpine flowers some of which and which in Ainu means ‘end of the world’. UNESCO has called cannot be found anywhere else on Days 8 Shiretoko National Park, it one of the richest integrated ecosystems in the world and in 2005 the world, and which carpet the island Japan. We return to Hokkaido this designated it as a World Heritage Site. We will have a full day to from late April to mid September. morning at the port of Abashiri where explore the national park, home to brown bears, Yezo shika deer and red Today we will take a series of walks we will spend a day and a half. From around the coastline offering views here we will make a full day excursion fox whilst birders can keep an eye out for Steller sea eagles, Blakiston over to Rishiro volcano and Cape to the Shiretoko National Park which fish owl and white-tailed eagles. Whilst in the Kushiro Marshlands Gorota. We also hope to see the covers the majority of the Shiretoko we visit the home of Hokkaido’s resident red-crowned cranes, Japan’s protected “Rebun Usuyukiso” alpine Peninsula. This remote and untouched flower. Return to the ship for lunch park combines rivers, forests, iconic bird, known as the bird of happiness. We hope you can join us and sail this afternoon. We will clear mountains and waterfalls and is home for this rare circumnavigation of Japan’s most enchanting isle. immigration formalities from Japan to an array of wildlife including brown this evening as we sail to Russia. bears, Yezo shika deer and red fox whilst birders can keep an eye out for Steller sea eagles, Blakiston fish owl Rebun Island The Itinerary and white-tailed eagles. If weather Day 1 London to Hakodate, Japan. Fly the outskirts of the city and known for permits we will also take the Shiretoko by scheduled indirect flight. its picturesque, island-dotted lakes pass offering stunning views of Mount and majestic dormant volcano, Mount Rausu. We will return to the ship via Day 2 Hakodate. Arrive this afternoon Komagatake. We have the option to the Koshimizu Gensai-kaen, an eight in Hakodate on the south coast of the take a series of walks around the lake’s kilometre long dune covered in over island of Hokkaido. Transfer to our peninsulas and islands, several of 40 varieties of wildflowers against a hotel for an overnight stay and spend which are connected with each other backdrop of the Sea of Okutsk. Return the rest of the evening at leisure to by small bridges and surrounded by to the ship this evening as we moor explore or relax in the hotel. birch and maple forests. Return to the overnight in Abashiri. city and embark the MS Caledonian Day 7 Korsakov, Russia. Arrive this Day 3 Hakodate. Spend the morning Sky later in the afternoon. Enjoy morning at Korsakov where we will Day 9 Abashiri. There will be a choice at leisure. Early risers may wish Welcome Dinner and Drinks as we sail clear into Russia. Once the formalities of activities this morning. Choose to make their way to the market late this evening. are concluded we will explore part to take a trip to Lake Kussharo, a where you will find many stalls and of this city which was founded in beautiful caldera lake where we can restaurants selling fresh seafood and Day 4 At Sea. We have a day at sea as 1853 as Sakhalin’s first Russian enjoy the scenery or join a nature walk local specialties including Ika-somen, we start our cruise around Hokkaido. military post. From here we drive to and maybe take a dip in one of the a squid sashimi. Alternatively, explore Enjoy our onboard lecture programme Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the capital of the hot spring baths. As we return to the the 19th century Fort Goryokaku, built and learn more about the culture, flora island with a population of just over ship we hope to see the Shibzakura as a citadel but now a public park, and fauna of this northern region of 160,000. Founded as a small Russian Park in Ozora, an eight hectare park take the cable car up Mount Hakodate Japan. settlement in the 1880s, the city which is covered in tiny red, pink, for views over the city or simply relax became a Japanese prefect capital white and purple flowers during the in the hotel. In the early afternoon we Day 5 Teuri-Jima & Rishiri Island. At when the southern half of Sakhalin was spring. Alternatively spend a more will make our way to Onuma Park, on dawn we arrive at the tiny island of declared a Japanese colony in 1905; leisurely morning in Abashiri and learn

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An exploration of Japan’s remote island wilderness 17th May to 1st June 2019

Rishiri Island

Steller Sea Eagle

Senshu Park, Akita

more about the Ainu at the Hokkaido Alternatively visit Hokkaidos’s capital Edo Period. A tour of the city will maintained gardens which we can Museum of Northern Peoples and city of Sapporo where we can explore include the three storey castle, which explore. The afternoon is free to visit the Okhotski Sea Ice Museum the colourful botanical gardens, visit was the focal point of the old city explore Akita. At the centre lies Senshu which offers insight into the sea ice the small Ainu museum displaying and the base of the powerful Tsugaru Park, built from the ruins of Kubota that surrounds the city during the around 2500 artefacts and enjoy a tour clan. Surrounding the castle was the Castle, a former samurai fortress. Lotus winter. Return to the ship for lunch and of the famous brewery. samurai and merchant district where flowers now fill the remnants of old spend the afternoon on deck as we sail we can visit the preserved houses and moats, and tree-lined walking trails this afternoon around the Shiretoko Day 12 Muroran. Our final day in the Fujita Kinen Teien, a Japanese lead to its watchtower, temple and Peninsula and into the Nemuro Hokkaido will be spent around the landscape garden built in 1919. shrine. Whilst the Akita Museum of Art Channel where we will keep an eye Shikotsu-Toya National Park named includes a large collection of work by out for wildlife ashore, the abundant after the two caldera lakes which offer Day 14 Akita. Spend the day in Akita Fujita Tsuguharu including his giant birdlife and minke, orca and sperm wonderful scenery and excellent hiking Prefecture, known for its rice farming, “Annual Events in Akita” mural. whales who inhabit these waters. and walking opportunities. This area traditional festivals and treasured dog is still an active area and a geological breed of the same name. This morning Day 15 Niigata to Tokyo. Disembark Day 10 Kushiro. Today we will visit wonder with the volcano Showa Shin- we will drive inland to Kakunodate. this morning and take the bullet Kushiro Marshlands, Japan’s largest zan only created in the 1940s. Our day Established in 1620 by the Lords of train to Tokyo. On arrival we enjoy wetland and marsh habitat and home will be flexible around the weather but Akita as a military outpost with a castle an afternoon city tour including to the only known population of if clear we may take the cable car to built on Mount Furishiroyama. Two Meiji Shrine, Sensoji Temple and the Japan’s sacred red-crowned cranes. the top of Mount Usu for the wonderful distinct areas were then developed, Imperial Palace Plaza. We then transfer The cranes were thought to have been views to Lake Toya, visit Jigokudani, one for samurai and the other for to our hotel for an overnight stay. made extinct due to overhunting and “Hell Valley”, a steaming lunar like merchants. Today it remains one of habitat destruction. However in 1926 valley of steam vents and sulphurous the best examples of a castle town Day 16 Tokyo to London. After a group of 20 birds were discovered in streams formed over 10,000 years ago in Japan and the Uchimachi samurai breakfast in the hotel we transfer to this area and with conservation efforts or enjoy scenic walks in the volcanic quarter maintains a number of the the airport for our scheduled flight to now number more than 1000. We will peaks that surround Lake Shikotsu. original wooden houses and well London. Arrive this evening. visit the observatory with displays of the fauna and fauna of the region Day 13 Aomori. This morning we and views over the marshlands before arrive on the northern coast of taking the walking trails. Return to the Honshu. From our berth in Aomori Prices per person ship via the small but excellent Kushiro we offer a choice of options. Maybe Based on double occupancy City Museum that offers an insight into join the tour to Towada Hachimantai Ainu culture and natural history of the National Park, which involves a Deck Suite Category Brochure Price area. scenic drive through the Kayano Castle Standard £7995 plateau, Hakkoda mountains and Caledonian Superior £8295 Promenade Premium Day 11 Tomakomai. Spend the scenic Oirase Valley. We will take the £8795 morning at sea as we arrive into Hakkoda cable car which climbs to Bridge Deluxe Balcony £9295 Tomakomai in the early afternoon. 1324 metres above sea level and offers Promenade Premium Balcony £9595 Choose to visit the Shiraoi Poroto stunning views before continuing to Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £10595 Kotan Museum, one of the country’s Lake Towada, a magnificent ancient Castle Standard for sole use £9995 best museums about the Ainu caldera lake surrounded by deciduous Caledonian Superior for sole use £10295 people, situated on the banks of Lake forests. Enjoy walking along the Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in Poroto. Made up of five traditional paths and through the woodlands Hakodate and Tokyo on bed and breakfast basis, 12 nights aboard the MS Caledonian thatched houses each demonstrate to the viewpoints around the lake. Sky on a full board basis, house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on different aspects of Ainu traditions Alternatively, visit the former Feudal board, Noble Caledonia onboard team, shore excursions, gratuities, transfers, permits, and culture and offer a rare chance town of Hirosaki which was the port taxes, group Russian Visa. to see traditional dance and music. political capital of the region in the Not Included: Travel insurance, visas.

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 39 Timeless Japan Discover the cultural treasures of Japan & the ancient wonders of South Korea 29th May to 11th June 2019

SEA OF JAPAN Niigata apan is a fascinating balance of unique heritage and culture Day 7 Hagi. Hagi was SOUTH KOREA Kanazawa Bullet train JAPAN a minor fishing port Kyongju Urago contrasting with the sprawling metropolises of the world’s most Haeinsa Matsue J until Mori Terumoto Ulsan Tokyo advanced technological civilisation. Made up of 6,852 islands, fortified it in 1604 and Masan Kurashiki Himeji Hagi Miyajima Osaka the perfect way to explore the Land of the Rising Sun is by sea. it was Mori Samurai Kobe that helped spark off Ube Koraku-en During our voyage we will visit the historic and serene castle Hiroshima the anti-Tokugawa revolt town of Matsue and the ancient feudal town of Hagi, experience in the mid-19th century. the tranquility of scared Miyajima and discover one of Japan’s Today it is better known for most famed gardens, Koraku-en. Although we will also visit the its traditional pottery making Daejokkwangjeon, the awe-inspiring contemporary landscape of Tokyo, what makes our traditions. On our morning tour we main worship hall of the will explore the Teramachi District with temple. After lunch in a nearby itinerary truly unique is our visits to parts of Japan where relatively its temples and shrines, the Jokamachi restaurant we will return to Masan few tourists set foot such as the remote and fascinating Oki Islands District, where we find the old samurai this afternoon, here you may want to and our excursion inland to the picturesque five-storied Pagoda houses and also take time to explore visit the vibrant fish market selling the Hagi Castle, Shizuki Park and Tokoji daily catch as well as dried and salted of Rurikoji Temple which dates back to 1442. In addition to our Temple. Return to the vessel for lunch fish and seaweed and try a sample at partial circumnavigation of Japan, our course takes us past the and this afternoon is free to relax or one of the raw fish restaurants. south eastern tip of Korea, where we will spend a day in Kyongju, perhaps travel to the outskirts of the city and the Yoshika Taibi Memorial Day 10 Ube, Japan. After a morning the ‘Museum Without Walls’ and also visit the Haeinsa Temple, Museum which is dedicated to a large at sea we continue our exploration of considered one of the three great temples in Korea. collection of Hagiyaki pottery which Japan and visit some sites of historic, was highly prized in the Edo Period as southern Yamaguchi prefecture. From wares for tea ceremonies. our base at the port of Ube we The Itinerary travel inland to visit the picturesque Day 1 London to Tokyo, Japan. Fly by the country’s top three gardens. Day 8 Ulsan for Kyongju, South five-storied Pagoda of Rurikoji scheduled flight. Enjoy a morning garden visit and an Korea. Today we embark on a full-day Temple and the surrounding park. afternoon city walking tour. excursion to magnificent Kyongju, a Dating back to 1442 the pagoda was Day 2 Tokyo. Arrive this morning and World Heritage Site, which is often built in memory of Yoshihiro Mori transfer to your hotel for an overnight Day 5 Urago, Oki Islands. We have described as the world’s finest open- Terumoto who ruled the area during stay. Remainder of the day at leisure. a real treat in store today as we will air museum embracing ancient Korean this period. We also hope to visit the venture off the beaten track and call history and Buddhist culture. As the Fujigochi Tea Plantation and enjoy a Day 3 Tokyo to Niigata. After into the remote and fascinating Oki ancient capital of the Shilla Dynasty, tour of the tea factory and plantation breakfast in the hotel we will enjoy Islands. The archipelago is made up Kyongju’s cultural heritage dates back where the local Ono Tea is produced a city tour of Tokyo. Continue to the of four large inhabited islands and to the first millennium. Today, as we from 70 hectares of gentle rolling train station to join the bullet train to 180 smaller uninhabited islands. The stroll through some of the hundreds countryside. Niigata enjoying lunch along the way. natural beauty of the islands led to of excavated monuments, temples, On arrival in Niigata we will transfer them being included in the Daisen- tombs and pagodas, there will be Day 11 Miyajima & Hiroshima. to the MS Caledonian Sky. Enjoy Oki National Park in 1963 and more time to explore the National Museum Considered one of Japan’s top Welcome Drinks and Dinner onboard. recently, in 2013, they were classified with its exceptional collection of finely scenic wonders, Miyajima provides a Sail this evening. as a UNESCO Global Geopark. From worked gold jewellery, metal weapons picture postcard vista of the scarlet the port of Urago on Nishinoshima and distinctive pottery. At lunch time, Torii gate, the giant camphor wood Day 4 Kanazawa. Kanazawa is a we will offer a choice of tours that we will sample Korean delicacies gates at the entrance to the Shinto thriving centre of the arts, long known will enable us to fully appreciate this and enjoy a cultural performance of Shrine. We will use the vessel’s for its lacquer ware, outstanding tranquil and stunning part of Japan. traditional dance. Zodiacs to go ashore and explore the collectible pottery of the Kutani Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, founded style, gold-leaf workmanship and Day 6 Matsue. Called the ‘town of Day 9 Masan for Haeinsa, South in the 6th century and dedicated to delicate hand-painting of silk for water,’ Matsue nestles between a scenic Korea. From our berth in Masan we three sea goddesses. The shrine is a kimonos and Noh theatre dramas. lake and a large lagoon. We will visit the head inland to the Haeinsa Temple. designated World Heritage Site. Over The narrow and winding cobblestone cultural attractions of the town including Regarded as one of the three great lunch we sail to Hiroshima for our visit streets have a quaint photogenic the 17th century Matsue Castle before temples in Korea, it was first settled to the compelling Peace Memorial charm with old-fashioned streetlamps enjoying a boat ride on the local canals. in 802 AD and its name derives Park. The park is dotted with and wooden-lattice windows hiding This afternoon is free to relax or explore from a verse in a Buddhist Sutra as memorials, including the cenotaph elegant restaurants and craft galleries. the town at leisure. Alternatively join a “reflections on a smooth sea”. In the which contains the names of all the Around each bend is a traditional full day excursion visiting both Matsue 13th century when Korea was at war known victims of the A-bomb and the house, museum, art gallery, craft Castle and the Adachi Museum of with the Mongols, the government permanently lit “Flame of Peace”. shop, historic samurai residence and Art which is set in a beautiful natural commissioned the Triptaka Koreana, Just outside the park, the A-Bomb even a geisha house to explore. The environment and well known for both a complete copy of Buddhist Dome is a haunting reminder of fascinating open-air market displays its superb Japanese gardens and its scriptures, in the hope of Buddha’s the destructive forces that were a vast variety of items from flowers collection of contemporary Japanese intervention in the war. They were unleashed on the city being one of to fish and local handicrafts. Next to paintings, comprising approximately carved onto 81,258 double sided the few original buildings to survive. the Kanazawa Castle ruins is one of 1500 of the country’s most highly wooden blocks and stored on floor In the museum we will see photos, Japan’s premier highlights, the famed regarded paintings produced after the to ceiling shelves in the Janggyeong videos and victim’s personal effects Kenroku-en Garden, ranked among Meiji period. Panjeon building. We also visit the relating to the bomb.

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Matsue Castle Old Merchant Quarter, Kurashiki

Haeinsa

Day 12 Uno-Ko for Koraku-en & Heritage Site and a national treasure Kurashiki. From the port of Uno-Ko being one of the few original feudal Pre & Post-Cruise Extensions we will visit one of Japan’s most era fortresses remaining. The castle’s famed gardens, Koraku-en, which name means “white egret,” and translates as “Garden of pleasure the gleaming white walls that soar Tokyo Pre-Cruise Extension after”. This 17th century formal high above the plains below justify 27th to 30th May 2019 garden has 28 acres of walking its name. A guided tour will take us trails, ponds, plum and cherry trees, through the castle, past the main If you would like to spend some more time in Tokyo and a classic teahouse where we keeps walls featuring “ishiotoshi”, we have arranged a two night extension. will experience a traditional tea narrow openings that allowed ceremony. After a Japanese lunch in defending soldiers to fire arrows or The Itinerary a local restaurant we will continue to pour boiling oil onto anyone trying to Kurashiki where we explore the old scale the walls. From the top of the Day 1 London to Tokyo, Japan. Fly by scheduled flight. merchant quarter and its fine 17th keep there are wonderful views to the Day 2 Tokyo. Arrive this morning and transfer your hotel for your stay. century wooden warehouses painted inland sea. Continue to the Himeji Remainder of the day at leisure to explore the vibrant metropolis independently. white with traditional black tiles, Koko-en, a reconstruction of the Day 3 Tokyo. Full day tour of Tokyo, including Hamarikyu garden, Edo Tokyo along a canal framed with weeping former samurai quarters containing Museum and Tokyo Tower. willows and filled with koi. There nine Edo period style homes and Day 4 Tokyo. Day at leisure (main group arrive). is also a chance to visit the Ohara gardens including koi ponds and Museum of Art which includes rare intricately pruned trees. Return to the works by Matisse, Picasso and Renoir ship for lunch and this afternoon is Prices per person as well as collections from Japan’s free to explore further independently. Based on double occupancy mingei movement including ceramics Twin: £695 Single: £985 by Hamada Shoji. Day 14 Kobe to London. Disembark this morning in Kobe and transfer Price Includes: Two nights hotel accommodation in Tokyo on bed and breakfast basis, full day tour, transfer from airport to hotel. Not Included: Travel insurance. Day 13 Himeji. Today we arrive at to Osaka airport for the return Himeji where we will visit the recently scheduled indirect flight to London. renovated Himeji Castle. Built in the Arrive this evening. 16th century, Himeji Castle is a World Kyoto Post-Cruise Extension 11th to 13th June 2019 Prices per person If you would like to spend some time in Kyoto after Based on double occupancy your cruise we are offering a two night extension. Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Castle Standard £7295 The Itinerary Caledonian Superior £7795 Day 1 Kobe to Kyoto. Disembark this morning in Kobe and join a tour of Promenade Premium £8295 Kyoto and Nara, before transferring to your hotel for a two night stay. Bridge Deluxe Balcony £8995 Day 2 Kyoto. Day at leisure to explore. Promenade Premium Balcony £9495 Day 3 Kyoto to London. Check-out this morning and transfer to Osaka Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £10495 airport for the return scheduled indirect flight to London. Arrive this evening. Castle Standard for sole use £9495 Caledonian Superior for sole use £9995 Prices per person Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in Price Includes: Based on double occupancy Tokyo on breakfast only basis, 11 nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky on a full board basis, house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia onboard Twin: £765 Single: £995 team, shore excursions, gratuities, transfers, port taxes, airport taxes. Price Includes: Two nights hotel accommodation in Kyoto on bed and breakfast basis, Not Included: Travel insurance, visas. full day tour, transfers. Not Included: Travel insurance. NB: The ship will be at anchor at Miyajima and the Oki Islands and Zodiacs or tenders will be used to transport passengers ashore.

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Kurashiki Koraku-en Kyoto Miyajima Osaka Ube Kobe oin the MS Caledonian Sky for this unusual voyage which Takamatsu The Itinerary Hiroshima focuses on the small islands and ports of southern Japan. Sailing JAPAN Day 1 London to Osaka, Japan. southJ from the cultural capital of Kyoto, we visit Japan’s intriguing Fly by scheduled indirect flight. Aberatsu and diverse islands including the subtropical Amami and Yaeyama Islands where a slower pace of life is enjoyed and which offer Day 2 Kyoto, Japan. Arrive this Yakushima Island morning and transfer to our hotel in an altogether different experience from Japan’s mainland. Over Kyoto for our two night stay. Spend Amami Islands Day 5 Koraku-en & the course of just twelve nights we will be able to see a variety the rest of the evening at leisure to Kurashiki. From the of cultures, natural wonders and architectural styles. Amongst explore or relax in the hotel. port of Uno-Ko we will Ryuku Islands the many highlights will be the iconic gardens of Koraku-en and visit one of Japan’s most Day 3 Kyoto. After famed gardens, Koraku- Keelung Ritsurin, the shrines and pagodas at Miyajima and Rurikoji and Obi breakfast at the Taipei en, which translates as Miyako Islands Castle which harks back to an era dominated by feudal lords. For the hotel discover Yaeyama Islands “Garden of pleasure Hualien natural world enthusiasts we will explore the natural and underwater Kyoto, Japan’s TAIWAN after”. This 17th century former historic formal garden has 28 acres of worlds of the southern archipelago and for those who prefer a capital and walking trails, ponds, plum and cherry historical perspective, we will see the Peace memorial at Hiroshima Emperor’s home for nearly 1000 trees, and a classic teahouse where and the remnants of the World War Two battle at Okinawa. Our years. On a morning tour we will we will experience a traditional tea visit Kinkakuji Temple and enjoy ceremony. After a Japanese lunch in expert Guest Speaker and local guides will provide an insight into an afternoon at leisure to explore a local restaurant we will continue to Japanese culture and history along the way. independently. Kurashiki where we explore the old merchant quarter and its fine 17th Our voyage will end in Taiwan. Sitting between China and Japan it is a Day 4 Kyoto to Kobe. Depart the century wooden warehouses painted surprisingly beautiful island about half the size of Scotland and we will hotel after breakfast and discover white with traditional black tiles, along Nara en-route to embark the a canal framed with weeping willows visit one of its natural wonders, the Taroko Gorge National Park. Chiang MS Caledonian Sky. During the 8th and filled with koi. Kai-shek, the Chinese nationalist leader and Mao’s great adversary century Nara was Japan’s capital for crossed the sea from China with a million and more of his followers 74 years and many of the temples and Day 6 Takamatsu. The MS Caledonian in 1949, together with many great treasures from the Forbidden City. shrines from this era still remain. We Sky will berth in Takamatsu located on arrive in Kobe to embark later in the Shikoki Island on the northern shores These treasures are now housed in the magnificent National palace afternoon and enjoy Welcome Drinks of the Seto Inland Sea. This morning Museum in the nation’s capital of Taipei which we will visit before and Dinner before sailing later in the we visit Kinashi Town preserving a rich returning to London, a wonderful epilogue to a fascinating trip. evening, along Japan’s Inland Sea. history of producing bonsai for 250

Oshima Amami

Rurikoji Temple

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A voyage from Kyoto to Taiwan exploring Japan’s many island groups 8th to 24th June 2019

Made up of 6,852 islands, the perfect way to explore

Yakusugi Land, Yakushima Island the Land of the Rising Sun is by sea and our vessel, the 114 passenger MS Caledonian Sky, allows us to visit out of the way destinations, small islands Koraku-en and remote stretches of years. We will explore the town, visit of the few original buildings to survive. Day 10 Yakushima Island. We sail a Bonsai nursery and make our way to In the museum we will see photos, to the very south of Kyushu and the coast that Ritsurin Garden, recognised as one of videos and victim’s personal effects island of Yakushima which became the most beautiful in Japan and built relating to the bomb. Japan’s first UNESCO World Heritage would not be by feudal lords in the early Edo Period. Site in 1993 and has a particularly practical on a With a backdrop against the wooded Day 8 Ube, Yamaguchi. We continue diverse flora. We will spend the Mount Shiun, we will wander along the our exploration of Japan and visit afternoon on a choice of nature land tour. Oshima Amami paths of this historic landscape garden some sites of historic, southern walks in Yakusugi Land, a nature dotted with ponds, historic trees and Yamaguchi prefecture. From our base park populated by a number of the pavilions. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure at the port of Ube we will travel inland island’s ancient cedar trees, such as exploring Takamatsu town. to visit the picturesque five-storied the Buddhasugi, Futagosugi and Pagoda of Rurikoji Temple and the Sennensugi, which are over 3000 years Day 7 Miyajima & Hiroshima. surrounding park. Dating back to old. Considered one of Japan’s top scenic 1442, the pagoda was built in memory wonders, Miyajima provides a picture of Yoshihiro Mori Terumoto who Day 11 Amami Oshima, Amami postcard vista of the scarlet Torii ruled this area during this period. We Islands. We continue sailing south gate, the giant camphor wood gates also hope to visit the Fujigochi Tea and arrive this morning in Amami at the entrance to the Shinto Shrine. Plantation and enjoy a tour of the tea Oshima, a natural sub-tropical, We will use the vessel’s Zodiacs to go factory and plantation where the local paradise situated in the Amami ashore and explore the Itsukushima Ono Tea is produced from 70 hectares Islands and surrounded by transparent Jinja Shrine, founded in the 6th of gentle rolling countryside. waters, brightly coloured coral century and dedicated to three sea reefs and tropical fish. The island is goddesses. The shrine is a designated Day 9 Aberatsu. Today we will visit Obi almost entirely covered in forest and World Heritage Site. Over lunch we castle in southern Miyazaki, a region off mangrove and offers fantastic bird sail to Hiroshima for our visit to the the well beaten tourist trail. The castle watching and wildlife sightings. We compelling Peace Memorial Park. was ruled by the Ito Clan for fourteen have the whole day to explore and The park is dotted with memorials, generations during the Edo Period will visit the Nature Observation Park including the cenotaph which contains (1603-1867). We will see the castle and where we can walk through the forest the names of all the known victims of stroll in the grounds known for their and hope to see the Amami Jay, the A-bomb and the permanently lit serene grove of 140 year old cedar Ruddy kingfisher, Ryukyu Akashobin, “Flame of Peace”. Just outside the trees. The nearby town has several butterflies and possibly the rare park, the A-Bomb Dome is a haunting traditional streets, former samurai black hare. We will also see local reminder of the destructive forces that houses and quarter, as well as quaint industry and watch the process of were unleashed on the city being one streams. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. making tsumugi and kasuri silk-cotton

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Whistling Green Pigeon, Amami Islands

Miyako-Jima fabrics, used for making kimonos, at Maehama, Painagama, Sunakawa and original tracks along the gorge and Post-Cruise Extension the Oshima Tsumugi Village, a craft Shigira Beach. For our afternoon tour, the Changuang Temple, a Buddhist complex in a beautiful hillside setting we will embark on a glass bottom boat monastery with commanding views amongst flowers. Many of the local ride and scenic tour including a walk of the river. We will have a local lunch Taiwan plants are used in dyeing. Enjoy an around the narrow Higashi Henna before returning to the ship later in Post-Cruise afternoon at leisure exploring the local Cape the point where the Pacific the afternoon. area. Ocean meets the South China Sea. Extension rd th We also hope to offer a snorkelling Day 16 Keelung to London. 23 to 27 June 2019 Day 12 Okinawa, Ryuku Islands. opportunity. Disembark this morning and join a For those that wish to enjoy more time Arrive today in the largest of the tour of Taipei after which we transfer discover Taiwan we are offering a three Ryuku Island archipelago, Okinawa. Day 14 Ishigaki & Taketomi, Yaeyama to the airport for our scheduled night post-cruise extension in Taipei. It is probably best known for the long Islands. Our final call in Japan will be indirect flight to London. Our tour and bloody battle of World War II at the Yaeyama Islands, a cluster of will include a visit to the outstanding which lasted 82 days. There will be coral reefs and forested mountains. National Palace Museum, a repository Prices per person a choice of excursion this morning, This morning, from our base in of over 600,000 priceless Chinese Based on double occupancy either choose to learn more about Ishigaki we take the short journey by artefacts which is located in the green Twin: £525 Single: £825 this significant encounter when local ferry to neighbouring Taketomi. hills just outside the city as well as the we visit the former Japanese Navy This tiny island, just 1500 metres at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. Price Includes: Three nights hotel Underground Head Quarters, the its widest point and home to 300 accommodation on bed and breakfast basis, full day excursion, airport transfers. Peace Memorial Park and Himeyuri people still offers a traditional Ryuku Day 17 London. Arrive this morning. Travel insurance, visas. Tower, which commemorates the way of life. We will be transported Not Included: fate of female high school students, by traditional buffalo drawn carts to who worked in army field hospitals in view the traditional bungalow style caves under horrendous conditions. houses with low slung terracotta roofs Alternatively, stretch your legs as we and rocky walls covered in hibiscus walk through the Gangala Valley, a and bougainvillea. Alternatively enjoy Prices per person working excavation site with human a glass bottom boat experience on Based on double occupancy pre-historic remains dating back some Kabira Bay before visiting Yaima 18,000 years. We will walk past the village. We return to the ship for lunch Deck Suite Category Brochure Price “walking Banyan tree” and see the and this afternoon is free to relax on Castle Standard £8295 caves, the history of which our guides board or ashore. Caledonian Superior £8495 will explain. Before returning to the Promenade Premium £8895 vessel we will see the Shuri Castle, Day 15 Hualien, Taiwan. From our Bridge Deluxe Balcony £9495 perched on a hill overlooking Naha berth in Hualien we will enjoy a full Promenade Premium Balcony £9795 which used to be a centre of the day tour to the Taroko Gorge National Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £10795 Ryukyu Kingdom. Enjoy an afternoon Park. Taroko means “magnificent and Castle Standard for sole use £10495 of exploring independently. beautiful” in the local Truku language Caledonian Superior for sole use £10695 and it is clear to see why the name Economy class scheduled air travel, two nights hotel accommodation in Day 13 Miyako-Jima, Miyako Islands. was used. The gorge itself stretches Price Includes: Kyoto on bed and breakfast basis, 12 nights aboard MS Caledonian Sky on a full board After a morning cruising we arrive for 20 kilometres with marble cliffs basis with house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Noble Caledonia on rising hundreds of metres above the around midday at Miyako-Jima, the board team, shore excursions, group transfers, permits, port taxes. largest of the eight islands of the Liwu River. We will see the Swallow Not Included: Travel insurance, visas. Miyako Island Chain. The island bears Grotto and the Tunnel of Nine NB: The ship will be at anchor at Miyajima and Zodiacs or tenders will be used to many historical relics and beautiful Turns, a 1.9 kilometre path cut into transport passengers ashore. In the event that we are unable to anchor off due to bad white sandy beaches including the cliffs following the route of the weather we will call into larger nearby ports where we are able to berth.

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