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A voyage in the wake of great explorers from Tromso to Nome aboard the MS 10th August to 9th September 2018

Panorama Lounge Horned puffin

Cape Dezhnev

he sea passage through the Bolshevik Island The New Russian from Europe to T Siberian Islands Asia was navigated for the first time Barents Wrangel Island Sea 140 years ago; it was an exclusion Tromso Kolyuchin Island zone until just 30 years ago and Nome Provideniya USA remains a pioneering endeavour to this day. Following in the wake of CANADA famous explorers into the territory Vancouver of the , the MS Bremen will face the challenges of a spectacular expedition. An experience distinguished by dramatically bizarre and encounters with polar bears, seals and whales, the Northeast The Itinerary Passage has many entries in the history books and is still an Day 1 London to Tromso, Norway. and have time to explore Murmansk adventure in the present day. Fly by scheduled flight via Oslo on a choice of optional excursions arriving into Tromso this evening. before we sail later today. Transfer to our hotel for an Whilst this itinerary represents a true expedition cruise, we overnight stay. Days 5 & 6 . For will be travelling in the utmost comfort aboard the centuries, the Northeast Passage MS Bremen. The places visited and the order in which this Day 2 Tromso. Enjoy a morning at has fired the imagination of is achieved will vary depending on wildlife sightings and leisure before transferring to the pioneering spirits, from the early MS Bremen this afternoon and explorations by the naval powers diversions, such as following a whale that may appear at any sailing this evening. and Holland in the 16th time. We will be sailing in one of the world’s most pristine century to the first successful regions witnessing nature in its purest sense, unscathed by Day 3 North Cape Cruising. passage by the Swede Adolf Erik the modern world and will be tracing part of a passage that People once believed that the Nordenskjöld between 1878 and conjures a history at once tragic and inspiring of courage, North Cape marked the end of the 1879. The days at sea will be in world, today it marks the beginning the shadow of the golden age determination, and superhuman endurance. of our expedition. We will cruise of Arctic explorers thanks to the pass the famous cliffs before exciting expert presentations; the You will be joined on board be an expert expedition team. heading to Russia. endeavours of Willem Barents will These hand-picked experts are naturalists, historians and be brought to life as you cruise ecologists and will share their knowledge and enthusiasm Day 4 Murmansk, Russia. Arrive in through the Barents Sea. during forays ashore and whilst on board. They will supervise Murmansk, the largest city north of the and a military Days 7 to 14 Novaya Zemlya, Franz the daily programme, holding talks and briefings throughout exclusion zone until 1991. Today Josef Land & Severnaya Zemlya. the cruise. The expedition team has one aim, to make your trip we will complete our customs and As Barents circumnavigated Novaya as enjoyable, relaxing and informative as possible. immigration formalities into Russia Zemlya in 1596 on his search for www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 Franz Josef Land

Cape Dezhnev

the Northeast Passage, his ship view the bird-inhabited cliff known as a polar bear nursery. They are us to large bird-inhabited cliffs with Franz Josef Land Severnaya Zemlya Bolshevik Island became trapped in the pack ice as Rubini Rock up-close. Besides an icy habitat where the kings of thousands of thick-billed murres, The New Kara Sea and the crew was forced to spend the imposing cliffs and basalt the Arctic bring their cubs into the black guillemots, kittiwakes, Novaya Zemlya Siberian Islands Chukchi Sea Cape Chelyuskin North Cape Barents Wrangel Island the winter there. Following in his columns, the island is also home world. But an even more impressive horned puffins and glaucous Sea conservation area for polar bears gulls. With a little luck we will see Tromso RUSSIA Kolyuchin Island wake, the MS Bremen will call at to the largest seabird colony in the Murmansk Chukchi Peninsula Bering Strait the deep bays of this raw, primeval archipelago. Only a few people lies before you, as well as the lots of gathering on the Nome Provideniya USA island. In geological terms, it have seen these coasts – the same secrets of a legendary island. protruding cliffs. NORWAY is almost identical to the Urals, goes for the almost semi-glacial CANADA as it is a northern continuation islands of Severnaya Zemlya Days 22 to 25 Chukchi Sea & Days 26 to 29 Chukchi Peninsula, of this ancient mountain range inhabited by polar bears, Arctic Wrangel Island. The excitement on Bering Strait & Nome. The Chukchi Vancouver which was formed when Europe foxes, Arctic hares, and seals. board rises as we hope to traverse Peninsula is a natural paradise for and Siberia collided. Subject to the often thick belt of drifting whales, seabirds and seals. On weather conditions, we will take the Days 15 to 21 Siberia. As we cruise ice around Wrangel Island. Here, Cape Dezhnev, the most north- Zodiacs and explore on land whilst the Siberian coast, the MS Bremen using our Zodiacs, we uncover the easterly point of the Eurasian thousands of seabirds brood on the can take full advantage of its status most spectacular aspects of nature landmass a walk will lead you to a steep cliffs. The Captain and crew as a small expedition ship with the on a grand scale. Numerous bird monument to the pioneer Semyon can react flexibly, allowing us to highest ice class. Only in this way species nest on the coasts and Dezhnev, the first to traverse the observe intense natural spectacles. can it manage to pass through the walks on the will give us cape in 1648. In Lorino, you can They are always seeking out the eye of the needle in the Northeast the chance to take in the fantastic gain fascinating insights into the most incredible experiences and all Passage: Cape Chelyuskin, located mountain massifs and spot musk everyday life and nomadic traditions with consideration for the ice and between Bolshevik Island and the oxen and in the vast, silent of the who survive weather. Whilst exploring the Arctic mainland, is known for frequently . Kolyuchin Island on by hunting and breeding reindeer. Ocean in 1873, the pioneers of the being blocked by ice. From here the edge of the Chukchi Peninsula Fascinating encounters also await Austro-Hungarian Polar Expedition the course will be determined by also offers overwhelming animal you on seldom-visited Provideniya, happened upon new land which the weather and ice, although observations. The Zodiacs can take located in the extreme east of they named after their emperor: there is great scope for exploration Russia, when you go ashore with the Franz Josef Land. Their first sight in the Zodiacs and sightings of experts and visit the small museum. was today’s Cape Tegetthoff on a number of rare seabirds. The It will be time to celebrate when the Hall Island, whose rocky peaks may same goes for the New Siberian MS Bremen sets sail for Alaska as also have pointed them towards Islands: they are the habitat for we will have successfully traversed adventure. The explorers first set reindeer, wolves, snow grouse and the Northeast Passage. We will foot on Wilczek Island, which is now . In 1893, the researcher cross the International Date Line as home to the grave of their engineer allowed his ship we sail to Nome arriving in the late Otto Krisch. Witness the mystery of to freeze in order to reach the afternoon for an overnight mooring. the geodes, perfect stone spheres geographic by using up to three metres in diameter, the natural ice drifts of the Arctic Day 30 Nome to Vancouver, on Champ Island. Hooker Island Ocean. These little-researched Canada. Disembark this morning also promises intense expedition islands give exciting insights and transfer to the airport for experiences. Enjoy an unforgettable into the “adolescence” of polar our specially chartered flight to visit to an abandoned Russian exploration. The Medvezhy Islands Vancouver. On arrival transfer to Arctic station from the 1930s or in the are famous Walrus, Franz Josef Land our hotel for an overnight stay. www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 Kolyuchin Island birds Humpback whale Musk ox

Exploring by Zodiac

Champ Island

Day 31 Vancouver to London. airport for our scheduled flight to Spend the day in Vancouver to London. explore at your own pace. This afternoon we will transfer to the Day 32 London. Arrive this morning.

Prices per person Based on double occupancy

SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £1000 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Cat Cabin Description Deck Brochure Price Special Offer Price Twin cabin with porthole 3 1 £17995 £16995 Arctic poppy Arctic hare 2 Twin cabin with panorama window 4 £19995 £18995 3 Twin cabin with panorama window 4 £21995 £20995 4 Twin cabin with panorama window 5 £23495 £22495 5 Twin cabin with panorama window 5 £25495 £24495 6 Twin cabin with balcony 6 £28995 £27995 7 Suite with balcony 7 £35995 £34995 5 For sole use 5 £30995 £29995

Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel between London and Tromso and Vancouver to London, charter flight from Nome to Vancouver, 28 nights aboard the MS Bremen on a full board basis, overnight accommodation in Wilczek Island Tromso and Vancouver on a bed and breakfast basis, mini-bar with soft drinks in your cabin restocked each day, Zodiac excursions, expedition team including onboard lectures, transfers, landing fees, gratuities to crew, taxes, airport taxes, loan of waterproof boots and parka during cruise. Not Included: Travel insurance, optional shore excursions, Russian visa, US visa.

This expedition through the Northeast Passage is one of the most difficult cruises to plan and execute. The expedition has been carefully planned using average ice and weather data and closely coordinated with the local Russian authorities. Experience and careful preparation notwithstanding, the actual itinerary therefore depends on the local conditions. Besides ice and weather, these include decisions taken by the Russian authorities, who reserve the right to issue the necessary authorisations only shortly prior to departure and, if necessary, to withhold them entirely. Whilst everything possible will be done to ensure that this cruise can take place as advertised, we would like to inform you of these unusual circumstances and to raise your awareness as to the expeditionary nature of this cruise. Should the authorities, weather or ice have a significant impact on the route, the plan will be to sail through the instead. If this should happen, we will inform you as quickly as possible. www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 The MS Bremen We are delighted to be working with the four-star vessel the MS Bremen (rated four star by the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2017), an expedition ship of a special kind. The vessel accommodates a maximum of 155 passengers and we are working with our associates, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises who have provided us with an allocation of cabins for this extraordinary expedition. There will be a qualified expedition team of naturalists on board who travel ashore with you and also provide informative talks in the comfort of the well designed panoramic lounge. There is also a crew of 100 offering exquisite onboard service.

Your Cabin/Suite computers with internet access and Ice Class and capabilities The MS Bremen’s cabins offer 18 all cabins and public areas have When the MS Bremen was built, square metres of floor space and Wi-Fi connection (extra charge for the focus was on making her the spacious suites measure 24 use). Laundry and ironing services suitable for all ice conditions. She square metres. Cabins on Deck 3 are also available and a lift service has a reinforced hull across her have portholes and all other cabins operates connecting each deck. entire length so as to withstand have a panoramic window. The Guests will have the opportunity pack ice. The vessel has a shallow cabins and suites on Decks 6 and 7 to visit the bridge whenever the draught and exceptionally have balconies. All of the cabins and local regulations allow by prior high manoeuvrability making it suites have individual climate control Category 3-5 cabin arrangement with the officer on possible to access remote islands. and are furnished with a seating duty. Bridge officers will be happy Furthermore the MS Bremen is area and table, a dressing table will receive an excerpt from a to provide you with information equipped with extremely powerful with hairdryer, spacious wardrobe, newspaper every morning with the regarding the course, position of the engines as well as robust propellers safe, telephone, flat screen TV, DVD most important international news. ship and other nautical questions. and steering gear and due to her player, radio and reading lamp. Guests in suites are provided with constructional design; she boasts Non-alcoholic beverages are free of a range of high-quality cosmetic Your Dining the highest ice classification for charge from the mini bar and these items including bath salt, massage Experience indulgence at the passenger ships: E4. are refilled daily. All cabins have an sponge and body lotion. In addition highest level. Highly trained en suite bathroom with shower and to the bowl of fruit served on a daily chefs will surprise you every day the suites have a bathtub. Bathrobes basis (also in the cabins on Deck 6), with their skill and attention to Exploring ashore are provided in every cabin/suite passengers staying in a suite receive detail. Diversity as well as classic for your convenience. Depending a bottle of champagne and canapés delicacies will be available for every on the satellite reception you on the day of embarkation. meal, whether you are enjoying a quick breakfast or a relaxed Your Space evening meal. When the weather Facilities on board include a single is good, you are very welcome seating restaurant, a club with bar, to have breakfast on deck and lounge with panoramic windows, at lunchtime there is always the well-stocked library, sundeck with choice between a buffet and a heated seawater swimming pool, la carte menu. There will also be fitness room, sauna, hair salon and special events throughout your beauty parlour, a small hospital cruise such as barbecues on deck Dining on deck and a boutique. There are several or evenings with a special theme. The Club

The Restaurant Category 6 cabin

DECK 8 H

DECK 7

SUN DECK 704 702 PANORAMA POOL LOUNGE GYM

BEAUTY SALON DECK 6

618 616 604 606 608 602 612 610 BRIDGE 611 609 601 607 605 617 615 603 Category 7 Suite

BREMEN CLUB Panorama Lounge DECK 5 502 504 508 520 522 528 534 532 530 526 518 524 506 510 BAR 533 531 529 527 525 523 521 519 517 515 511 509 507 505 501 503

LIDO DECK LIBRARY

DECK 4 INTERNET

SHOP 416 432 430 420 418 422 428 426 424 406 408 404 402 RESTAURANT 401 403 407 423 425 411 421 419 417 409 405 429 415 431 427

RECEPTION DECK 3

H 312 308 306 310 304 302

CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 5 This cruise visits out of the way destinations. You will be CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 6 accompanied by an expedition team and some CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 7 landings ashore will be made by Zodiac landing craft.

CATEGORY 4 Cruises such as this will appeal to the more adventurous and those who enjoy the natural world.

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All special offers are subject to availability. Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations and are available on request. Cover image: Thick-billed Murre