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THE ARCTIC DIARY Our first-time explorer shares his polar adventures WHAT IS EXPEDITION CRUISING? If you’re ready for the experience of a lifetime, here’s what to look for... VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY From New Guinea to the Galapagos, choose your dream destination

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PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Peter Grant [email protected] A TASTE FOR ADVENTURE MANAGING DIRECTOR Chris Pitchford [email protected] While traditional cruising is undoubtedly one of the best ways to see the world, there is an alternative that more and more seasoned

FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS voyagers are discovering. Tel. +44 (0) 20 8444 2554 Expedition and adventure cruising is all about following in the [email protected] footsteps of legendary explorers and travelling to remote, bucket-list destinations across the globe. Reproduction not permitted without the From the polar regions to the Galapagos and the Amazon, there’s express written consent of the Editor. a destination to suit everyone – all just waiting to be explored. All efforts are made to ensure factual accuracy at the time of publication. And don’t worry that you’ll have to rough it, because many of the World of Cruising magazine © 2018 new expedition ships boast some of the most advanced, luxurious (ISSN 1477-2175) facilities anywhere at sea – turn to page 17 to find out more. WHERE ON EARTH Trade distribution by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, Rebecca Barnes Editor, World of Cruising 2nd Floor, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HU

Printed by DO YOU WANT TO GO? Precision Colour Printing, Telford For 30 years Ponant has sailed all over the world, offering the cruising All additional photography: Shutterstock lifestyle ‘à la Française’ but without forgetting our travel DNA. Hundreds of Destinations Intimate Ships Superior Service Fine Dining Italian Heritage We have invested across our fleet to ensure that your experience PUBLISHED BY on board is as incredible as the destinations we visit. Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain are the first of six new vessels joining our fleet by 2020, all of which will have the world’s first An expedition with Silversea luxury cruises is unlike any other From the lush rainforests of the equatorial Paciﬁ c to the polar underwater lounge – the incredible Blue Eye. Plus, in 2021, the world’s form of travel – thrilling, awe-inspiring and humbling all at the extremes at the very edge of the world, our expedition ships St Mark’s Studios, 14 Chillingworth Road, first electric hybrid exploration vessel will join the fleet, making same time. sail to hundreds of destinations in all seven continents. Islington, London N7 8QJ expedition cruising more environmentally friendly than ever before. All enquiries +44 (0) 20 8444 2554 And thanks to our new collaboration with National Geographic It takes you to some of the most remote regions of the planet No matter where you go, you’ll enjoy a uniquely immersive Expeditions, Ponant guests can learn directly from their experts – an and shows them to you intimately. It is for the curious traveller experience, expanding your global perspective and prompting international partnership that continues to develop our vision of who longs to see an orang-utan in the wild or what lies you to re-evaluate what really matters, all within the creature World of Cruising intimacy, curiosity, luxury and authenticity. is proud to behind the next mountain ridge. But it’s not just about wildlife comforts you are used to. support CLIA or mountains. It’s about immersing yourself in the culture, Stephen Winter International Sales Director, Ponant landscape and habitat of a region with the help of experts who can illuminate all you see. THE RIVER IS WILD THE EXPEDITION COLLECTION 12 Get set for adventure on the 22 Decided to take the plunge? CONTENTS world’s great inland waterways Now meet the leading players... For more information or for reservations please call 0207 340 0700, EXPEDITION INSPIRATION THE ARCTIC DIARY WHO SAILS WHERE? visit silversea.com or contact your travel agent. 04 Antarctica and The Mekong – two 14 An expedition newbie makes 30 Chosen your dream destination? popular destinations to explore tracks in the frozen north We show you how to get there WHAT IS EXPEDITION CRUISING? ONBOARD INNOVATIONS WHO INCLUDES WHAT? 08 Discover a world where anything is 17 From stargazing to submarines, 32 From all-suite accommodation to possible and nowhere is off limits the latest ships can offer it all Zodiacs, here’s what to expect THRILL OF THE NEW ADVENTUROUS TOURS TO TEMPT TALKING ADVENTURE 10 Take a sneak peek at the amazing 20 Incredible experiences – by land 34 The joys of expedition travel – new ships heading our way... and sea from pole to pole in the cruise bosses’ own words

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ANTARCTICA When you set foot in the Antarctic there’s a good chance you’ll be the first person to stand on that exact spot. The majestic landscapes and miles of ice and snow will be unlike anything else you’ve ever witnessed before. For nature lovers, seeing whales catching air as they breach the ocean waves is an unforgettable moment. Not to mention steering a kayak through the ice floes, or listening to and learning from some inspiring guest speakers. And can we just talk about penguins? These entertaining creatures are closely associated with the Antarctic, and having the opportunity to walk amongst Adélie and Gentoo penguins is one of the joys of expedition cruising. Book a ‘category 1’ ship, a vessel for 200 passengers or less, for a bigger range of potential landing sites.

12-night ‘Antarctica’ round trip cruise from Ushuaia via the Drake Passage, Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, departing 5 December 2019, prices from £9,630, silversea.com

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VIETNAM The contrast between the tranquillity of the Mekong river and the hustle-and-bustle of modern day Ho Chi Minh City is something every tourist should experience. One moment you’re walking in old Saigon surrounded by centuries-old French colonial architecture, the next watching fisherman hunt for their supper using trusted techniques. But what is there to do? Why not delve into the fascinating (if somewhat dark) history of Ho Chi Minh City to explore the famous Chu Chi tunnel complex the Viet Cong, built to avoid the mass bombing above ground. Or, if you’d prefer something a bit cheerier, sail to Kratie and the nearby Dolphin Grounds to catch a glance of the elusive Irrawaddy dolphin – they’re quite playful!

7-night ‘Classic Mekong’ cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap via My Tho, Ben Tre, Con Phuoc Island, Cambodia Border, Phnom Penh, Silk Island and Kratie, departing 19 October 2019, from £1,967 (converted from US dollars), pandaw.com

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YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE… Expedition cruising can mean many things – but it’s sure to be the experience of a lifetime, says Josh Stephenson

hat exactly is experts whose job is to enrich your expedition cruising? whole experience and help you explore It’s a tough question each destination to a depth that the and not one with a ordinary cruise passenger can only simple answer. You dream of. could say it’s a cruise To that end, most expedition ships experience like no are equipped with Zodiac boats (small other, where you confront the might of inflatables) to get you as close to nature nature while knowing there’s a luxury as possible. Some of the latest even have retreat to slink back to, should the onboard helicopters and mini-submarines, conditions get too extreme. Or perhaps enabling you to explore both above and it’s the chance to bond with like-minded below the waves (read about the awesome travellers and share experiences you simply Scenic Eclipse on page 15). can’t find elsewhere. Or maybe it’s a grand In other words, when you take an adventure to a remote destination that’s expedition cruise, the world really is your perfectly safe but quite the trek to get to. oyster. So where to first? Truth is, expedition cruising is all those things and more. But there’s one thing it YOUR WORLD, YOUR CHOICE absolutely isn’t, and that’s dull. This sector of the travel market has boomed Meet the amazing wildlife of the The breathtaking in the past five years so the choice is wide Galapagos Islands Arctic scenery will be A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY – and it’s going to get bigger still, with some within your reach It’s not hard to understand the appeal. incredibly exciting new ships due for launch After all, if someone was to offer you a soon (read all about them on page 8). clean, comfortable way to see some of Two of the longest-established names America, for example. Their 1,432-guest the world’s greatest sights for a price that, are Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the high-end Zaandam embarks upon a few sailings to while never cheap, is wholly reasonable, German line whose new expedition ship, the Antarctic from South America, where what would you say? Exactly. Hanseatic Inspiration, will launch next you get the thrill of visiting the White You are not just paying for comfort, year, and Hurtigruten, who offer a less Continent but you never actually leave however. Expedition cruising is also a luxurious but arguably more authentic the ship (make sure to bring binoculars to chance to learn more about the world expedition experience in their Norwegian spot those elusive penguins!). It’s still an around you, from onboard teams of homeland. adventure, especially if you’re more used If the cold doesn’t appeal, there are to cruising the Caribbean or the Med, but Get close to polar bears warmer climes just begging to be explored, the expedition element is missing. in the Arctic with including the paradise isles of the South Whereas, if you were to sail with a more Lindblad Expeditions Pacific and the amazing Galapagos Islands recognised expedition cruise line, such as (where Celebrity Cruises will be sending Aurora Expeditions or Ponant, you would their upcoming ship Celebrity Flora). Both be able to hop on a Zodiac, get up-close- are perfect destinations for wildlife fans and-personal with your new flippered and sun-worshippers alike. friends and share a fish supper (OK, maybe not that last part). It all depends on how WHAT’S IN A NAME? much excitement you can handle – and Some voyages are described as expedition how much of that precious holiday budget cruising while others are billed as adventure you want to spend. cruises. Is there a difference? In many cases So are we any closer to answering our not – it’s just semantics – but some lines use original question? Probably not. But maybe ‘adventure’ to describe a cruise experience it doesn’t matter – because Expedition that takes you close to the action without ‘Expedition cruising is a chance to learn more cruising can only be truly defined by the actually putting you in the heart of it. about the world around you, from onboard incredible experiences you enjoy and the This is sometimes the case with bigger amazing memories you bring home. And lines and larger ships. Take Holland experts whose job is to enrich your experience’ those, believe us, are beyond words.

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YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE… Expedition cruising can mean many things – but it’s sure to be the experience of a lifetime, says Josh Stephenson hat exactly is experts whose job is to enrich your expedition cruising? whole experience and help you explore It’s a tough question each destination to a depth that the and not one with a ordinary cruise passenger can only simple answer. You dream of. could say it’s a cruise To that end, most expedition ships experience like no are equipped with Zodiac boats (small other, where you confront the might of inflatables) to get you as close to nature nature while knowing there’s a luxury as possible. Some of the latest even have retreat to slink back to, should the onboard helicopters and mini-submarines, conditions get too extreme. Or perhaps enabling you to explore both above and it’s the chance to bond with like-minded below the waves (read about the awesome travellers and share experiences you simply Scenic Eclipse on page 15). can’t find elsewhere. Or maybe it’s a grand In other words, when you take an adventure to a remote destination that’s expedition cruise, the world really is your perfectly safe but quite the trek to get to. oyster. So where to first? Truth is, expedition cruising is all those things and more. But there’s one thing it YOUR WORLD, YOUR CHOICE absolutely isn’t, and that’s dull. This sector of the travel market has boomed Meet the amazing wildlife of the The breathtaking in the past five years so the choice is wide Galapagos Islands Arctic scenery will be A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY – and it’s going to get bigger still, with some within your reach It’s not hard to understand the appeal. incredibly exciting new ships due for launch After all, if someone was to offer you a soon (read all about them on page 8). clean, comfortable way to see some of Two of the longest-established names America, for example. Their 1,432-guest the world’s greatest sights for a price that, are Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the high-end Zaandam embarks upon a few sailings to while never cheap, is wholly reasonable, German line whose new expedition ship, the Antarctic from South America, where what would you say? Exactly. Hanseatic Inspiration, will launch next you get the thrill of visiting the White You are not just paying for comfort, year, and Hurtigruten, who offer a less Continent but you never actually leave however. Expedition cruising is also a luxurious but arguably more authentic the ship (make sure to bring binoculars to chance to learn more about the world expedition experience in their Norwegian spot those elusive penguins!). It’s still an around you, from onboard teams of homeland. adventure, especially if you’re more used If the cold doesn’t appeal, there are to cruising the Caribbean or the Med, but Get close to polar bears warmer climes just begging to be explored, the expedition element is missing. in the Arctic with including the paradise isles of the South Whereas, if you were to sail with a more Lindblad Expeditions Pacific and the amazing Galapagos Islands recognised expedition cruise line, such as (where Celebrity Cruises will be sending Aurora Expeditions or Ponant, you would their upcoming ship Celebrity Flora). Both be able to hop on a Zodiac, get up-close- are perfect destinations for wildlife fans and-personal with your new flippered and sun-worshippers alike. friends and share a fish supper (OK, maybe not that last part). It all depends on how WHAT’S IN A NAME? much excitement you can handle – and Some voyages are described as expedition how much of that precious holiday budget cruising while others are billed as adventure you want to spend. cruises. Is there a difference? In many cases So are we any closer to answering our not – it’s just semantics – but some lines use original question? Probably not. But maybe ‘adventure’ to describe a cruise experience it doesn’t matter – because Expedition that takes you close to the action without ‘Expedition cruising is a chance to learn more cruising can only be truly defined by the actually putting you in the heart of it. about the world around you, from onboard incredible experiences you enjoy and the This is sometimes the case with bigger amazing memories you bring home. And lines and larger ships. Take Holland experts whose job is to enrich your experience’ those, believe us, are beyond words.

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SCENIC ECLIPSE SCENIC Billed as the world’s first ‘discovery yacht’, Scenic Eclipse will offer all-inclusive six-star expedition cruises in the Americas, Antarctica, northern Europe and the Med. Due THRILL OF to launch next January, the ship will feature 114 all-balcony suites, each with butler service, as well as a spa and gym. The adventure element is taken care of by the ship’s own helicopter and a seven-seat submarine, so guests can look THE NEW forward to exploring both above and beneath the water. LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT PONANT Sure to be a hit with environmentalists and adventurers alike, the world’s first hybrid electric/LNG luxury icebreaker will debut in 2021. Named after a French polar explorer, Ponant’s new arrival will feature zero emissions when sailing on battery power. And with 135 cabins and suites, plus a spa and wellness centre, theatre, lounge, two pools and a choice of dining venues, the ship will be able to take luxury cruising into previously unexplored waters.

CORAL ADVENTURER CORAL EXPEDITIONS Built in Norway but maintaining her Australian roots, Coral Adventurer is a 120-guest expedition ship that will begin her 2019 maiden season ‘In the Trail of Tasman’ around the Indonesian archipelago. Suites and staterooms are luxurious, and the Explorer Bar with its 180-degree views is sure to be a popular spot for socialising. But this ship is designed for adventure – and thanks to six Zodiacs, two Xplorer tenders and daily expedition briefings, that’s exactly what her guests will get.

CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR CRYSTAL CRUISES The all-inclusive Crystal Endeavor is something of a show-stopper. Due to debut in 2020, this stunning Polar-class ship will be the world’s largest and most spacious megayacht, featuring 100 ultra-luxury guest suites, plus her own onboard submarine and two helicopters. Sailing itineraries in Antarctica, Asia and Australia, she will feature a 1:1 crew-to- guest ratio, with onboard experts to lead small-group explorations ashore. CELEBRITY FLORA CELEBRITY CRUISES Entering service next year, HANSEATIC INSPIRATION HAPAG-LLOYD CRUISES With some incredible new ships sailing our Celebrity Flora is specifically The German-based luxury line has been offering expedition designed for expeditions to the sailings for many years, but the introduction of Hanseatic way, there’s never been a better time to book Galapagos islands. Offering both Inspiration, due next autumn, raises their game to new an expedition cruise, says Danielle Fear inner and outer-loop itineraries, levels. With the highest ice classification available to a the ship will allow her 100 guests passenger vessel, the new ship will cruise in Antarctica to fully immerse themselves in as well as the Chilean fjords and the Caribbean. Her 17 he popularity of immersive this incredible destination, rather Zodiacs will be ready for launch at short notice – because adventure travel has grown than merely visiting. when you’re on an expedition cruise, adventure is always massively in recent years, Features include the Discovery just around the corner. and some incredibly exciting Lounge, with floor-to-ceiling expedition ships are now windows for a virtually unobstructed under construction. view, and the outdoor Ocean Grill, GREG MORTIMER AURORA EXPEDITIONS Purposely designed where guests can dine without Aurora’s first purpose-built expedition vessel is for sailing in the world’s missing a thing. The Observatory, designed to tackle the harshest weather conditions. most extreme environments, these ships can overlooking the ship’s bow, will Named after the company’s founder, the Greg take you to places that for many years were provide the perfect environment Mortimer will carry a maximum of 100 guests in known only to explorers. And what’s more, if to watch those golden sunsets. luxurious accommodation on Arctic and Antarctic you book your own adventure of a lifetime, Then, after dark, guests can gather routes, beginning in autumn 2019. With a bold, you can now look forward to sailing in the lap on a special star-gazing platform forward-slanting bow, the ship will also be highly of luxury. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s just to admire the spectacular – and fuel-efficient, helping to preserve the precious over the horizon... unpolluted – equatorial skies. environments she visits.

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Rivers of dreams: Explore the Amazon (left) or spot hippos in the Chobe (right)

THIS RIVER GET ON BOARD AMAZON 4-night Amazon cruise from Lima to Iquitos Go with the flow: India’s (Peru), departing sacred Ganges is an 9 July 2019, from £2,599, IS WILD unforgettable experience delfinamazoncruises.com

7-night ‘Expedition Cruise’, round-trip from Iquitos (Peru) via the Amazon, Yarapa River, Nauta Caño, Marañon Creek, Yanayacu- Pucate River, Yanallpa River, Dorado River, Pacaya River, Ucayali River and Tapiche River, departing 3 May 2019, from £7,224, aquaexpeditions.com ASIA 7-night ‘Classic Mekong’ cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap via Ben Tre, Cho Lach, Con Phuoc, Tan Chau, Phnom Penh and Koh Trong Island, departing 5 October 2019, from Think river cruising is a sedate affair? Think again. There’s adventure to be no guarantee you’ll catch sight of one, your timeless sight of peasant farmers in conical £1,984, pandaw.com expert guides will be doing their utmost to hats tilling the land with ox-drawn ploughs. found on some of the world’s wildest waterways, says Josh Stephenson give you the best possible chance. Opt for a cruise in Myanmar (the former 15-night ‘Mystical Burma), on the other hand, and the Irrawaddy’ cruise from AUTHENTIC ASIA Irrawaddy river will take you to one of Yangon to Mandalay ow does cruising down the mammals, amphibians and reptiles, and The Irrawaddy. The Mekong. The Ganges. southeast Asia’s most glorious sights – the via Pyay, Sri Ksetra, Amazon, spotting dolphins, a truly extraordinary 2.5 million varieties All three of these great rivers are vital to the towering, gleaming, golden Shwedagon Thayetmyo, Magwe, Salay, tribesmen and some of the of insect. And that’s without mentioning daily lives of the countries they run through, Pagoda, which is the most sacred Buddhist Bagan, Pakkoku, Yandabo, rarest forms of life on the the fascinating tribespeople who call this which gives them a mystical quality for the site in the country. Sagaing, Inwa and Mingun, planet sound to you? Good, incredible part of the world home. people who live on their banks. departing 19 January 2019, right? Well, there’s a river Small wonder that so many of us would Take the Ganges, for example, which is AN AFRICAN ADVENTURE from £4,795, scenic.co.uk cruise that will let you do love to experience it for ourselves – and now both sacred in the sense that it is believed What could be more exciting than going on just that. Or maybe you’d we can, thanks to cruise lines like Delfin to be the materialisation of the goddess safari? Going on a river safari, of course! Yes, AFRICA prefer to explore the mighty rivers of Asia, Amazon Cruises and Aqua Expeditions. Ganga, and is also essential to the wellbeing you can board a river cruise ship and sail down 3-night ‘Chobe River including the Irrawaddy, Mekong or the Unsurprisingly, an Amazon cruise doesn’t of the millions of Indians who live beside the Chobe River in Botswana to see some Adventure’ cruise, Ganges, and immerse yourself in centuries take in the entire river (plenty of explorers it. A river cruise on the Ganges reveals both of Africa’s most incredible animals (we’re round-trip from Kasane of culture and tradition? Or what about over the years could tell you why that’s for sides to this fascinating river, while also talking hippos, buffalo and crocodiles) in (Botswana) via Chobe combining an African safari with a chance the best). Instead, you’re likely to sample giving you the chance to visit Delhi, the their natural habitat – and from time to time National Park, departing to see the continent from a completely a good stretch of it in Peru, starting from Taj Mahal and Kolkata. you might even see an elephant crossing the 9 August 2019, from £1,511 different perspective on the Chobe River? the city of Iquitos and rambling over to the It is a similar story with the mighty river as well! And most river-cruise operators (not including flights), It’s all possible, because this is river Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Mekong, which runs for an incredible will arrange for you to go on a land-based zqcollection.com cruising – but not as you know it. You’ll still be embarking on a great 3,000 miles through six different countries. safari as part of your trip, meaning you get adventure, however, and along the way you Most river cruises will focus on the stretch the best of both worlds. 9-night ‘Discover Africa’ AMAZING AMAZON can expect to see breathtaking biodiversity: between Vietnam and Cambodia – and It’s not all about spotting spotted creatures cruise from Cape Town The figures barely do the Amazon justice. parrots calling to each other across the basin, there’s no shortage of highlights for those though – there’s also the opportunity to visit to Johannesburg via Over 30 per cent of our planet’s flora and squirrel monkeys causing mischief, and who choose to cruise here. some of the villages along the banks of the the Chobe River and fauna can be found within the river or the three-toed sloths lazing about in the trees. From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh Chobe, where you’ll learn about the local Victoria Falls, departing surrounding rainforest – collectively The one everybody wants to see, however, City to the ‘Pearl of Asia’, Phnom Penh, via traditions and meet the village elders, who’ll 19 July 2019, from £7,812, totalling 40,000 species of plants, 2,000 is the pink river dolphin. This species is wooden houses on stilts on the riverside, talk about how this great river has sustained amawaterways.co.uk species of fish, more than 400 species of unique to South America, and, while there’s you’ll see hundreds of temples, and the their people for generations.

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Northern delights: Expect walrus sightings and kayaking through sea ice DAY The crunch and reverberation of ice against our hull acts as an early-morning wake-up call. We are 7 in loose pack ice and thick fog. But despite the poor visibility, the bear-spotters are in their lookout position, and excitement mounts as prints are spotted in the ice – several of them fresh, including those of a mother and cub. Six hours of searching finally culminates in a sighting, and we watch as the great beast ambles about, then eases itself into the icy water. Seeming to change its mind, it heaves itself out again, turns on its heels and paces away. What a sight to behold – a polar bear in its natural setting, out hunting for seals.

DAY After a bumpy night we wake up in Spitsbergen. We’re further north than ever and the Arctic cold is a 9 stark contrast to those balmy days in Greenland. Morning finds us off Moffen Island, with captain Sasha steering the ship to the statutory 300-metre distance from the shore. Sunlight shines on a group of walruses – 36 of them by my count – snoozing at the end of the long spit. Later, after a superb three-course dinner of homemade soup, rack of lamb and crème caramel, we take an evening cruise by the glaciers. The highlight is Monacobreen, the Outward bound: You’ll explore largest of the glaciers at the southern end on foot and by Zodiac, and of the fjord. Our arrival coincides with a visit settlements like pretty spectacular calving, as tons of ice cascades Ittoqqortoormiit (below) into the fjord, causing large waves and incredible crashing noises.

DAY We’ve been a long time at sea but today is our first real taste of wild First-time DAY Here we go! Embarkation in mandatory safety briefings on how to board Arctic weather. Last night our small Reykjavik is a seamless exercise, and disembark a Zodiac, how to stay safe 11 ship lurched and juddered through expedition giving us time to explore our from polar bears, and how to look after this stormy seas as she made her way southward 1 floating home for the next two pristine wilderness while exploring it (we will down the west coast of Spitsbergen. This cruiser Craig weeks, meet our fellow explorers and enjoy all be lent gumboots, which are cleaned before morning we are surrounded by water dinner before setting sail in the late evening. every landing to prevent bio-contamination). resembling milk chocolate, and bobbing in Upshall shares it are many icebergs, ranging in colour from his Arctic DAY We’re making good speed across DAY We steam into Scoresbysund, white to gritty brown to an inky black-blue. the Denmark Strait. As part of our our senses assimilating the first After a morning excursion we return experiences package we’ve each been given a impressions of Greenland and our gumboots and sit down to a tasty 2 cosy Polar jacket, and the relatively 3 the 30-mile breadth of this massive lunch of pizza and salad. But then someone aboard Aurora balmy temperature lures some of us out on fjord. We motor towards the coastal village spots an Arctic fox scampering along distant Expeditions’ deck to watch northern fulmars gliding of Ittoqqortoormiit, home to 370 East cliffs, and we’re off again – all five Zodiacs above the water. Then it’s time for a session Greenlanders and their sledging dogs, its DAY We wake at Røde Ø (Red Island) spending an hour or more watching this Polar Pioneer with resident photographer Michael Baynes, steep terrain studded with small, colourful in dim early morning light, and GET ON BOARD agile creature making its way up impossible who shows how a few tweaks of our camera Danish-style houses. clamber into Zodiacs and kayaks slopes and over narrow ridges. settings, combined with an awareness of An afternoon landing at Kap Stewart gives 5 for a cruise along the cliffs. The 14-night ‘Jewels of the Back on board, it’s time for the Captain’s light and composition, can help us achieve us a chance to feel the tundra beneath our stars of the morning are the gorgeous Arctic’ cruise from farewell drinks, and the chance to swap professional-looking results. boots. We take a walk to gain closer views of icebergs originating at Vestfjord and Rolige Kirkenes to Reykjavik via stories over some delicious punch. Back on deck, we soon get the chance to three male musk ox, grazing on the slopes. Brae Glaciers. The sheer scale and volume Spitsbergen, Svalbard, put Michael’s tips and tricks into action: They study us with mild curiosity but don’t of ice beggars belief. Those of us in Zodiacs Greenland and the DAY Sadly we must bid farewell to Polar someone spots a whale-blow, and within seem in the least perturbed by our presence. feel insignificant enough, so I can’t imagine Denmark Strait, Pioneer, and to its onboard team minutes a pair of humpbacks surfaces close Getting off the beach into the Zodiacs what it’s like for the paddlers as they pick departing 26 July 2020, 12 who have made such a fantastic by (this stretch of ocean is clearly a fertile proves a little challenging with the tidal their way through the frozen fragments. from £5,668 (based on job of looking after us. Our voyage feeding ground, judging by the number of surge, but luckily our gumboots keep out Later we come ashore on Røde Ø and head current AUD to GBP has carried us 2,000 nautical miles, across fishing vessels we see). the water and soon we’re cruising round for a lookout point to take in views of the conversion rate), oceans and fjords, and delivered us safely Later in the day there are lectures to teach a magnificent glacial iceberg, its surface ‘Grand Canyon of Ice’. With the sun high in auroraexpeditions.com.au to Longyearbyen, Norway. It’s journey’s us more about the Arctic environment, plus glistening in the sunshine. the sky, what better day to dine al fresco? end – and what a journey it has been.

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ONBOARD INN OVAT ION S The latest expedition ships can show you a whole new world – from the ocean depths to outer space, writes Rebecca Barnes

007th HEAVEN The Blue Eye underwater lounge on Ponant’s 180-guest Le Lapérouse, launched this summer, wouldn’t look out of place in a James Bond film. DIVE! DIVE! DIVE! A world first, its giant portholes Unless you’re of a claustrophobic (above) allow guests to look disposition, you’ll love the new passing sea creatures in the submarine on Scenic Eclipse eye – and there’s a bar, too, so (above). From underwater ruins in you can indulge in a spot of the Med to Caribbean coral reefs, deep-sea drinking while you you’ll discover a world of wonder watch the world swim by. aboard this amazing six-seater mini-sub, with its pressurised cabin and 300m diving ability. INFINITY AND BEYOND DO LOOK DOWN ICE WITH THAT? If it’s the mysteries of deep space Those who prefer wide open spaces Quark Expeditions’ ex-Russian that fascinate you, choose a cruise will be equally excited by Hapag-Lloyd icebreaker ships, Kapitan on Viking’s new all-veranda Orion. Cruises’ forthcoming five-star expedition Khlebnikov and 50 Years of Victory, The star attraction is a planetarium ships, Hanseatic Nature and Hanseatic are equipped with a fearsome dome (left) with five laser projectors, Inspiration. Both will be equipped with arsenal of adventure kit, including where guests can watch panoramic retractable glass-floored balconies (above) Zodiacs and helicopters. See films about exploration, the Northern that extend out from the ship, suspending yourself soaring over a glistening Lights and the history of space travel. intrepid guests directly above the waves – glacier as polar bears roam about There will also be stargazing sessions a brilliant (if rather scary) idea. below? Get on board now. with a resident astronomer.

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The Greg Mortimer (left) slices through polar waters like no other ship afloat OnboardArctic a brand new purpose Adventures built expedition vessel, the Greg Mortimer. This ship remains true to the Aurora ethos and a focus on multiple landings, exible itineraries and family atmosphere. Experience these and more itineraries with just 120 guests onboard.

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here’s never been a better explorer who founded the pioneering Greg Mortimer will be sailing in the Departs 22 June 2020 | 11 Nights Departs 26 July 2020 | 17 Nights time to discover your inner small-ship adventure and expedition Arctic for her 2020 season in June explorer. Aurora Expeditions, company more than 25 years ago – is through to October. Cabins are selling Witness spectacular mountains rising directly out of the sea as Look for hunting polar bears between Barentsøya and Edgeøya the leading expedition a comfortable floating base, it’s the fast, however, so get in quick. you cruise past brilliantly blue glaciers and through stunning Islands. Visit the world’s largest national park in North East cruising line, has launched activities ashore and the destinations The environment is paramount to ords. Venture close to 80° North looking for polar bears in Greenland plus the world’s largest ord system, Scoresbysund. Tits incredible polar programme on its that make this authentic cruise Aurora Expeditions, which sets the pack ice and walk across the tundra to enjoy the exquisite Enjoy the near-endless sunlight under the glistening midnight new state-of-the-art small ship, the experience so unforgettable. standard globally for polar cruising and micro- ora. Visit historic sites; museums, whaling settlements, sun as you cruise among the fantastic shapes and colours of Greg Mortimer, where you can discover preserving these beautiful wilds for geology and fossils as you enjoy near-endless sunlight under Greenland’s famous giant icebergs and visit a small isolated the Arctic wilds, spot polar bears, seals, FROZEN GROUND generations to come. So you can soak the glistening midnight sun. Greenlandic village, Ittoqqortoomiit. reindeer and whales – it's a real life Jump into one of the 15 Zodiacs on up the views, eat with the expedition David Attenborough documentary. board – which make two or three team and see whales breaching so close What’s Included? What’s Included? Purpose-built for adventure, with landings a day, so you can spend longer you’ll feel the sea on your face – making • International ights from London • International ights from London a specialist bow to pierce waves with in each destination and get ashore even this the adventure of a lifetime. • Group transfers • Group transfers greater stability, the ice-class Greg faster (thanks to sea-level loading) • All meals, snacks, tea and co ee during voyage • All meals, snacks, tea and co ee during voyage LIFE ONBOARD • Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner • Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner Mortimer is the perfect home-away- – and you can sail past icebergs, go • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises from-home from which to explore the polar snorkelling, scuba diving, But what does an itinerary with Aurora • 3-in-1 polar expedition jacket • 3-in-1 polar expedition jacket Arctic north – including Greenland, mountain climbing and even enjoy a Expeditions entail? The 'Svalbard • Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team • Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team Norway and Svalbard – for an incredible spot of sea kayaking. Odyssey' cruise focuses on seeing a • A printed photo book produced with photos from your voyage • A printed photo book produced with photos from your voyage once-in-a-lifetime experience. With plenty of itineraries to the polar bear in its natural habitat. Aside Join world-class guides on the Arctic – taking you there via Norway, from hunting for a glimpse of the STATEROOMS FROM ONLY STATEROOMS FROM ONLY intimate class 1A expedition ship which Greenland and Svalbard – there’s no elusive polar bear, you can discover the carries only 120 guests to the polar shortage of great adventures awaiting region's micro-flora, explore local pp pp £5999 £6499 regions – fewer than almost every other you. Imagine a day spent tracing the museums and dine under the midnight line – and is small enough to get into footsteps of a polar bear and her cubs to sun. It doesn't get better than this. the heart of the action. On board the catch a glance of them hunting for their style is contemporary chic, with stylish lunch, before retreating back to the staterooms, a lecture theatre, dining ship to look out for the ripples of a blue Opening Hours CALL FREE room, bar and even hot tubs on deck. whale in the ocean. Monday – Saturday 9am to 7pm, But while the Greg Mortimer – named Sound like your perfect holiday? Sunday 10am to 4pm www.cruisedirection.co.uk 0800 114 3517 after the Australian mountaineer and Then you’ll be interested to hear that

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Tribal gathering: In Papua EXPEDITION New Guinea, traditional marine biologist Sylvia Earle – but any ways of life still flourish expedition to these amazing islands will GET ON BOARD be accompanied by a team of experts who’ll share their insights into the local wildlife, ANTARCTIC TOURS landscape and culture. 10-night ‘Quest for the Antarctic Circle’ cruise, PAPUA NEW GUINEA round-trip from Punta This is a seemingly enchanted land of Arenas (Chile) via the rainforests and tropical islands, with some Southern Ocean, King TO TEMPT of the most spectacular biodiversity in the George Island, the world. But it’s the indigenous Melanesian Antarctic Peninsula, cultures that truly fascinate. Aboard Antarctic Circle and the expedition vessel Spirit of Enderby, Deception Island, Adventure Life’s itinerary takes you from the departing 1 February Sepik River across the Bismarck Sea to the 2020, from £8,886, remote shores of Manus and Mussau Islands, oneoceanexpeditions.com where you can visit local communities and witness (or even take part in) their rituals. SVALBARD You’ll explore colourful markets with your 13-night ‘Expedition guide, and you’ll get the opportunity to buy Northwest Greenland’ the unique handiwork of the local artists, cruise, round-trip from such as their famous bark paintings. Kangerlussuaq via ‘Expedition cruises to Papua New Guinea Siorapaluk, departing are all about the culture,’ says Ben Lyons. 21 July 2020, from £8,237, ‘Going ashore and having an authentic hl-cruises.com “sing-sing” or welcoming ceremony, full of costumes and enthusiasm, is hugely GALAPAGOS memorable and immersive.’ ISLANDS By a whisker: 6-night ‘Wild Galapagos Galapagos wildlife SEA OF CORTEZ Escape’ cruise, round-trip is never camera-shy A narrow stretch of water from Guayaquil (Ecuador), between the Mexican mainland departing 31 August and the Baja California 2019, from £4,278, peninsula, the Sea of Cortez has expeditions.com (Lindblad) almost legendary status among naturalists. Jacques Cousteau PAPUA NEW Expedition cruises are all about unforgettable encounters in incredible called it “the world’s aquarium”, GUINEA and with some 900 fish species 12-night ‘Papua New destinations, writes Julia Zaltzman – so which one will you choose? and 32 types of marine mammal Guinea’ cruise from at home here, it’s easy to see Cairns to Madang via why. But the warm waters are in Samarai, Dobu Island, ANTARCTICA level. ‘It’s really an incredible experience to stark contrast to the forbidding Trobriand Islands, Buna, There are few areas on earth more go ashore and sit amongst 20,000 penguins,’ desert at their edge, where giant Sanananda, Lababia, inhospitable than Antarctica, but its sea says Ben Lyons, CEO of industry experts cardon cacti stretch to the Bagabag Island and Sepik abounds with life. Toothed, baleen and Expedition Voyage Consultants. mountainous horizon. village, departing 31 humpback whales flourish here, along This lunar landscape lends October 2019, from £6,106, with gentoo, adelie and chinstrap penguins. SVALBARD IN THE ARCTIC itself to what has become coralexpeditions.com OneOcean Expeditions runs an excursion Further north than Siberia or Alaska, known as ‘painting with that takes up to six passengers kayaking wildlife-rich Svalbard provides some of the THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS flashlights’, as Patty Disken-Cahill of SEA OF CORTEZ across ice-cold waters before setting foot most spectacular scenery on the planet. Its To wildlife-lovers, this volcanic archipelago Lindblad Expeditions explains: ‘Our guests 9-night ‘Among The Great on the Antarctic mainland to camp for two glaciers, fjords and frozen tundra are home in the Pacific needs no introduction. ‘You’re often linger on shore to photograph the Whales’ cruise, round-trip nights. Strict safety rules ensure the ship is to polar bears, reindeer and Arctic foxes. The walking among so many different species of landscape at twilight. As the stars become from San Jose del Cabo never too far away, but being at one with Northern Lights are visible during winter, animals that you have to literally step around visible above, we make images with long, (Mexico) via La Paz, Bahia towering glaciers and monolithic icebergs and summer brings sunlight 24 hours a day. them,’ says Lyons, ‘and you’re very much on 30-second exposures while shining torches Magdalena, Laguna San Frozen out: An expedition takes ‘getting away from it all’ to a whole new Shore expeditions might include a their territory rather than the other way round.’ on the cacti. Our Captain often adds the Ignacio, Los Cabos, Gorda cruise can take you deep naturalist-led hike across the spongy tundra You can swim, snorkel or explore the coast finishing touch by lighting up the landscape Banks and Los Islotes, into the polar wilderness to see Arctic foxes in their brown coats, by kayak or Zodiac. You can dive with with the ship’s searchlight.’ departing 18 January 2020, moulting caribou and lazing walruses. You penguins and schools of hammerhead from £5,722, expeditions. can track polar bears (accompanied by an sharks. On Isla North Seymour you’ll com (Lindblad) armed guide) or weave on a Zodiac through encounter iguanas and fur seals. Isla Isabela the smaller chunks of ice known as ‘bergy is home to abundant sea turtles and the only bits’ and ‘growlers’. species of flightless cormorant in the world, Hapag-Lloyd’s new expedition ship, while Isla Santa Cruz has a captive breeding Hanseatic Inspiration (launching in October programme for Galapagos giant tortoises. 2019), Quark Expeditions’ Ocean Adventurer Simply put, this is like nowhere else on earth. and Ocean Nova, and Ponant’s Le Champlain Choose a Lindblad cruise aboard National Point and shoot: can all offer life-affirming experiences in Geographic Islander and you’ll be able to ‘Painting with flashlights’ in the Mexican desert this incredible, unspoiled wilderness. enjoy nature walks with the renowned

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25 CRYSTAL YACHT EXPEDITION CRUISES Sail the globe in six-star style – and discover the world’s first polar megayacht 27 HAPAG-LLOYD CRUISES From pole to pole, experience the extraordinary every day with this premier luxury line 29 PONANT With French flair, amazing itineraries and world-class comfort, this is expedition cruising at its finest

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is Germany’s foremost provider of both luxury and expedition cruises. With only three ships and one private jet it operates a relatively small fleet but each of them has its own style and personality. Setting sail for the first time in October 2019, the HANSEATIC KEY FEATURES inspiration will be the third expedition ship within the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet. Built for the extremes it will take you on fascinating n Maximum of 230 passengers (199 on Antarctica cruises). expeditions to the Polar Regions of the Arctic and Antarctica and to warmer regions like the Amazon, Caribbean or the Great Lakes of n Highest ice class for passenger ships (PC6) to break through Ship launch North America. The 17 on-board Zodiacs allow you to come ice up to 90 cm (35.43 in) thick. October 2019. face-to-face with nature and to land on untouched coasts. Experts of various disciplines will accompany each cruise and share their n The new deck track at the bow puts you in the front row knowledge and answer your questions. for wildlife sightings. You will exclusively be staying in outside cabins and suites (most of them with balcony or French balcony) which are inspired by n Two extendible glass-floored balconies on the Sun Deck provide nature with natural colors and premium materials. a unique feeling of floating over the ocean. Our three first-class restaurants offer international gourmet cuisine with flexible mealtimes and a free choice of seating. After a n Thrilling excursions with 17 on-board Zodiacs. long day of exploration, the spacious Spa with two saunas, a pool and treatment rooms is the perfect place to relax. n Knowledge on board: each cruise is accompanied by experts of various disciplines.

n 3 first-class restaurants offering international gourmet cuisine.

Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten GmbH, Find out more at www.hl-cruises.com Ballindamm 25, 20095 Hamburg, Germany, www.hl-cruises.com, [email protected], Free phone: 08000 513829 Sign up for our newsletter at (English-speaking hotline) www.hl-cruises.com/newsletter www.worldofcruising.co.uk | THE GUIDE TO EXPEDITION CRUISING | WORLD OF CRUISING 27

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PONANT fleet of environmentally friendly ships PONANT’s small ships create a unique, intimate atmosphere imbued with French air; a blend of gastronomy, excellent service KEY FEATURES and expertise. Launching between now and 2020, The Explorers is a new series of 6 small vessels offering innovative sea exploration. n PONANT atmosphere: elegant, chic and relaxed. All of them are equipped with the world’s first multi-sensory Venture into the world’s wild and pristine places underwater lounge, the “Blue Eye”, open to all guests. In 2021, the n All inclusive: once aboard, enjoy the adventure in total on our expedition cruises, from the iceberg- When you travel with us, you support the National world’s first electric hybrid cruise Icebreaker – Le Charcot – will peace of mind Geographic Society’s researchers and explorers bring our expedition cruises to the next level allowing travellers scattered bays of Antarctica to to the tropical who work to preserve, protect, and advance our to reach the Geographic North Pole or completing an Arctic n Travel experiences based on a spirit of adventure, a passion for understanding of the planet and its people. blue seas of the Caribbean. Travelling aboard exploring, a thirst for discovery and care for our planet To learn more visit www.natgeo.com/info. Ocean crossing. PONANT’s fleet of environmentally certified small ships you’ll get closer to wildlife and wildernesses Unique experience with NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Experts n Blue Eye Lounge, the world’s first underwater cruise ship lounge and Photographers that larger vessels cannot reach. National Enjoy unique, flexible itineraries, curated to share with you the very n Get close to nature and wildlife with a range of exploration tools, Geographic Expedition Cruises are curated to best of the region and get as close to nature as possible on our regular including kayaks and Zodiac® inflatables excite, entertain and educate. Why not join us? outings and landings in Zodiacs®. On each cruise, a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC expert specialising in topics ranging from n The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC expeditions include a National anthropology to marine biology, will enrich the expedition with Geographic expert, a National Geographic photographer and CALL 0800 223 0856 fascinating presentations and informal discussions. A NATIONAL seasoned naturalists who are specialised in the destination to NATGEOEXPEDITIONS.CO.UK GEOGRAPHIC photographer is also onboard, on hand to advise and enrich your travel experiencee teach you techniques along the way, sharing their skills while the subject of your photograph is right there in front of you. SMALL GROUP TOURS | SMALL SHIP CRUISES | PRIVATE JET EXPEDITIONS | PRIVATE TOURS | LUXURY ECO-LODGES

© 2018 National Geographic Partners, LLC. National Geographic EXPEDITIONS and the Yellow Border Design are trademarks of the National Geographic Society, used For more information please call 0808 23 43 802 or visit www.ponant.com under license. Prices are ‘from’ prices and per person based on the 23/11/19 departure of ‘Adventure in the Caribbean’ cruise, on double occupancy in the lowest grade cabin. Prices include the Ponant Bonus Fare, a special savings discount on selected cruises. Ponant Bonus is the guaranteed best price at the time of booking, saving up to 30% (rate port to port only, departure port taxes, security and airline fare). Ponant Bonus fares are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may change at any time without notice. GBP price is for guidance only based on exchange rate 0.894861. Actual price will be at the exchange rate at the time of booking, please enquire www.worldofcruising.co.uk | THE GUIDE TO EXPEDITION CRUISING | WORLD OF CRUISING 29 for details. All expedition cruises are operated by Compagnie du Ponant SAS and booked by eWaterways Cruises Ltd UK (ATOL number 5322).

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There’s a whole world to explore and cruise lines can take you further than ever before. The only question you need to ask is: where next?

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There’s a whole world to explore and cruise lines can take you further than ever before. The only question you need to ask is: where next?

Pacific/ Arctic Northern Norwegian Australia/ Vietnam/ Africa Alaska Amazon Antarctic Circle Galapagos India Myanmar Lights Fjords New Zealand Cambodia

AQUA EXPEDITIONS aquaexpeditions.com

AURORA EXPEDITIONS auroraexpeditions.co.uk

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KEY WHO INCLUDES A Except Amazon S On selected voyages D Soft drinks only Zodiac boat

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DISCOR LOR We’ve said lenty aout exedition cruising – now it’s time to hear from the cruise lines themselves aout why you should sail with them

‘Exploration and expedition are at the core of Ponant’s identity. We aim to be the first to discover new destinations and take passengers to locations where others do not go – for example the Scattered Islands between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. No one else offers cruises there, but Ponant always focuses on finding new, “uncharted” places.’

Stephen Winter International Sales Director, Ponant

‘We’re extremely proud to ‘For over 30 years, Coral present the onboard facilities Expeditions has had one that make Scenic Eclipse the purpose: taking small world’s first discovery yacht. groups of like-minded Over the last 18 months explorers to the most our team of experts have remote parts of the world, honed the concept to ensure with expert guidance and that our guests experience warm Australian hospitality. the ultimate in luxury and Our small-ship expeditions discovery, with the utmost get you closer to ancient safety. The innovative cultures and remote design is built to the highest destinations, and with a international safety strong focus on visiting standards, utilising state- places not often touched by of-the-art technology and ‘Aurora Expeditions specialises in tourists, Coral Expeditions’ GPS dynamic positioning. small-ship, expedition-style cruising to shore excursions promote This means Scenic are remote destinations. Our new ship, the local interaction and pioneers in offering Greg Mortimer, will be the first purpose- learning. The small group- exclusive experiences to built expedition vessel to feature the size ensures that the places previously thought patented Ulstien X-Bow, allowing for excursions are comfortable inaccessible, thanks to smoother and faster sailings. and enjoyable, but also onboard helicopters, a Having pioneered sea kayaking, have minimal impact on submarine and a fleet camping and snorkelling, Aurora Expeditions has the communities and of Zodiacs.’ continued to push the boundaries. Firsts on the Greg environments visited.’ Mortimer include four sea-level Zodiac loading docks Colin Downing and custom-built hydraulic platforms.’ Elizabeth Webb Managing Director UK, Sales Distribution Manager, Scenic Craig Upshall UK Sales Director, Aurora Expeditions Coral Expeditions

‘Our expedition segment is already a success ‘At the centre of all One Ocean Expeditions’ and offers potential for growth in the 5-star programming is a core commitment to sector that we want to harness with our three ocean health and conservation. Both are new-build ships, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic a part of our DNA, and just as important Inspiration and Hanseatic Spirit. With these, to expedition cruising as education and we are launching a new expedition class for travel programming. Our aim is to inspire the future, strengthening our leading position our passengers to become ambassadors and satisfying the international marketplace. for the ecologically sensitive destinations The new ships will raise the bar in expedition cruising and we travel to, especially as we firmly believe there is only feature numerous structural and technical elements that one ocean and we need to protect it.’ enhance the expedition experience even more.’ Catherine Lawton Karl J Pojer CEO, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises General Manager, One Ocean Expeditions

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DISCOR LOR We’ve said lenty aout exedition cruising – now it’s time to hear from the cruise lines themselves aout why you should sail with them

‘Exploration and expedition are at the life is one big adventure... core of Ponant’s identity. We aim to be the first to discover new destinations and take passengers to locations where others do not go – for example the Scattered Islands between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. No one else offers cruises there, but Ponant always focuses on finding new, “uncharted” places.’

Stephen Winter International Sales Director, Ponant

‘Our expedition segment is already a success ‘At the centre of all One Ocean Expeditions’ and offers potential for growth in the 5-star programming is a core commitment to sector that we want to harness with our three ocean health and conservation. Both are ...a world of inspiration starts here new-build ships, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic a part of our DNA, and just as important Inspiration and Hanseatic Spirit. With these, to expedition cruising as education and we are launching a new expedition class for travel programming. Our aim is to inspire the future, strengthening our leading position our passengers to become ambassadors and satisfying the international marketplace. for the ecologically sensitive destinations The new ships will raise the bar in expedition cruising and we travel to, especially as we firmly believe there is only feature numerous structural and technical elements that one ocean and we need to protect it.’ enhance the expedition experience even more.’ Catherine Lawton Karl J Pojer CEO, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises General Manager, One Ocean Expeditions subscribe today www.worldofcruising.co.uk/wocad18 34 WORLD OF CRUISING | THE GUIDE TO EXPEDITION CRUISING | www.worldofcruising.co.uk

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