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in the Wake of the An expedition to , & the aboard the MS Island Sky 2 nd to 23rd April 2021 Easter Island Turtle and butterfly

oin us in paradise on a leisurely passage MARQUESAS ISLANDS through the South Seas to an long Nuku Hiva Hiva Oa Fatu Hiva J Rangiroa associated with Captain Cook, Captain Bligh Pukapuka and the Bounty, and Gauguin. We can promise Tahiti TUAMOTU Pukarua ISLANDS GAMBIER you an unforgettable voyage to a corner of the world ISLANDS Henderson Island which has lured adventurers and romantics alike ever since Magellan first sailed to these waters in 1521. Pitcairn Island

Our expedition aboard the all-suite MS Island Sky begins on Easter Island, Easter Island which, lying some 2300 miles off the coast of is blessed with an extraordinary collection of remarkable archaeological sites which we will explore before setting sail for our of the South Pacific’s islands and . From coral reefs teeming with life to powerful legends that shaped history, each island is unique, each culture distinct. On the more remote islands, villages are still composed of thatched houses, set amongst the shade of the and trees. Being welcomed by friendly locals into a remote village untouched by the modern world is truly a memorable experience. Many islands are important nesting grounds for and sea turtles and the lagoons everywhere are breeding grounds for countless species of fish. The only comfortable way to explore this beautiful and intriguing is by sea and we are fortunate in having one of the finest and best equipped expedition vessels in the world for our . With our fleet of Zodiac landing craft we will explore inlets, bird sanctuaries and land in otherwise inaccessible places accompanied by an expert expedition team including naturalists, marine biologists and ornithologists who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm during forays ashore and whilst on board.

Our View The Itinerary “We have been operating voyages in the South Pacific for over twenty five Day 1 London to Santiago, Chile. you will see 47 restored houses. years and this voyage from Easter Island to Tahiti has always been one of our Fly by scheduled flight. Continue to Ahu Tahai, another most popular itineraries. The reason is clear to see as how else, other than restored ceremonial site and one by a small expedition ship, could you combine the culture of Easter Island, Day 2 Santiago. Arrive this morning of the oldest, dating back to the the history of Pitcairn Island and the remote natural wonders of the islands and transfer to our hotel for an 6th century, before we transfer to that dot the ocean providing refuge for indigenous birds and sea creatures, overnight stay. Spend the afternoon the MS Island Sky for embarkation. or the beauty of the Marquesas that so inspired Paul Gauguin. Our journey and evening at leisure to relax and This evening enjoy welcome drinks covers over 3000 nautical miles and many of the places we visit can only be enjoy the hotel facilities or explore and dinner on board and remain accessed using the ship’s nimble Zodiac fleet to get to shore meaning when the city independently. moored overnight. (Please note that we land on remote beaches we will have these places to just our fellow 100 the MS Island Sky will be at anchor passengers. Day 3 Santiago to Easter Island. and embarkation will be by Zodiac) ” After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for our scheduled Day 4 Easter Island. Today we flight to Easter Island. This enjoy a full day tour, visiting many Expedition Highlights afternoon we explore Rano Kau, of the different areas where • Visit remote atolls inaccessible to the larger cruise vessels the second oldest on the (statues) can be found. We will • Meet communities living in remote locations & enjoy unique island. Its huge caldera (one and a see the volcano of Rano Raraku, half kilometres at its base) contains the site where 95% of all moais cultural experiences one of the island’s three freshwater were carved and will find nearly • Enjoy snorkelling, nature walks & birding opportunities lakes. From the look-out at the rim 400 statues in various stages of • Discover many iconic sites of the South Pacific from the of Rano Kau we continue on to completion. A hike to the top of the the ceremonial village of Orongo, volcano’s crater will not only reveal moais of Easter Island to historic Pitcairn Island, the idyllic best known for the birdman cult many statues but also a beautiful & the Marquesas Islands featured in Gauguin’s work ceremonies. The site was restored freshwater lake. We continue our in 1974 and within the village exploration of the island with Ahu www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Exploring by Zodiac Rangiroa

Marquesas Islands dancers

Tongariki, the largest ceremonial destination of the Bounty in the islands in 1837. Landing on the and culture to geology. With a site in Polynesia restored in 1996 the late 18th century. Meet the islands is very weather dependent landscape of spectacular pinnacles and Ahu Akivi where we find seven Anglo-Tahitian descendants of but we hope that we can spend towering over the cobalt Bay of maoi built around 1460 BC and the mutineers of the Bounty, who time on Tenararo which, whilst small, Virgins, Fatu Hiva is one of the most which face out to sea. Lunch will arrived here 200 years ago and is an important habitat for Tuamotu floral and pristine islands. Villagers be a specially arranged barbecue see the ship’s anchor outside the sandpipers, curlews and Murphy’s will perform their traditional dances on Anakena beach, home of Easter courthouse. We will have time to petrel which are not threatened by and demonstrate their handicrafts Island’s ancient paramount chiefs explore this inspiring island setting predators. We may also have the of wood carvings and tapa making. and one of the prettiest coves in the and to spend time with the islanders chance to snorkel or swim. Afterwards our expedition team will South Pacific. We sail during dinner who display memorable stamps and run a series of walks either climbing to start our epic journey across the handicrafts. We will enjoy a Pitcairn Day 13 Pukarua, Tuamotu Islands. to the viewpoint, searching for birds South Pacific. welcome in the central square Located on the outer fringes of with our ornithologist or a nature before exploring the capital of , Pukarua faces walk to the waterfall. Meanwhile Days 5 & 6 At Sea. We have two days Adamstown. A number of walks will thousands of miles of open ocean. a platform will be set up for those to spend relaxing on deck or maybe be offered by our expedition staff Onshore, its small population who wish to swim. attend the lectures from our experts. to explore the island’s highlights. lives in a spirit of cooperation and We will stay overnight or, if weather friendship, living largely on Day 16 Hiva Oa. At first light we Day 7 Ducie Island, Pitcairn Islands. permits will sail to Oeno Atol where and the bounty of the sea. As we arrive at volcanic Hiva Oa. We will After a morning at sea we will we will spend a morning. It is an visit this small community, we will be anchor off Atohuna where, if we experience expedition cruising at its important bird area due to the enthusiastically greeted with genuine are lucky, we may find manta rays finest and we hope to land on one colony of 12,500 pairs of Murphy’s friendliness and lively music. We will before going ashore. Our morning of the wildlife sanctuaries. A remote petrels that nest here alongside have the chance to walk through the will be dedicated to Gauguin, the coral atoll, Ducie Island is so remote sooty tern and . Please village or enjoy a swim in the lagoon iconic artist of the South Pacific. We that no threats to its native wildlife note that access to the Pitcairn before sailing at lunch time and will visit his museum and make a exist, and it is one of the rare Islands is very weather dependent. continuing our cruise westward. pilgrimage to his final resting place, places in the world where wildlife soaking up the landscape that is relatively unaffected by man’s Day 11 Mangareva, Gambier Day 14 Pukapuka. This morning inspired him to leave it all behind presence. Our expedition team will Islands. Mountainous Mangareva we visit Pukapuka. To honour and go native. This afternoon we lead a series of walks on the island. is capital of the Gambier group of their guests, the islanders proudly visit the Oipona me’ae temple, one islands and home to the remarkable decorate their tidy village with of the best preserved archaeological Day 8 Henderson Island. We arrive St Michael’s Cathedral with a green palm fronds and flowers sites in French Polynesia and home at Henderson Island at lunchtime stunning mother-of-pearl altar. On a and welcome us with a fragrant to the eight foot tall Tiki Takali. On and will look for a suitable landing full day call, we will have the chance flower and entrancing dances. our return to the ship you may wish place. This upraised former coral to join an island nature walk along Sample traditional coconut treats to enjoy a swim from the beach. atoll has fascinating eroded rock the “Traversière” to the base of and watch a demonstration of formations, with giant blowholes Mount Duff, named after the first how copra – the dried of the Day 17 Nuku Hiva. Our last day in flinging up tremendous sea spray. European vessel to visit the island coconut – is prepared for its various the Marquesas will be at Nuka Hiva, Very rare birds inhabit the island, in 1797, or to simply wander around uses. Travel to the centre of the the largest of the islands and the including the Henderson island the small village. If weather permits, island past coconut plantations to island group’s economic capital. rail and Stephen’s lori. Numerous we may also set up a snorkelling swim in the turquoise waters of the Today we will immerse ourselves underwater ravines and crevices platform on the surrounding coral inner lagoon, before we return to in local culture and geography. support a great diversity of fish and reef. the ship for lunch and set sail for the Traditional Marquesan dancers whilst on walks on the island or Marquesas Islands. welcome us to their village and we along the beach we will come across Day 12 Expedition Day. As we will visit the archeological centres coconut crabs. make our way towards the Tuamotu Day 15 Fatu Hiva, Marquesas at Kamuihei and Hikoku’a to see Islands we will pass by the Acteon Islands. After a morning at sea we the temples, petroglyphs and tiki. Days 9 & 10 Pitcairn Island. We Group of islands. These remote arrive in the Marquesas Islands, far Meanwhile on a series of island arrive this morning on the island uninhabited atolls were named removed from the rest of the South walks we will discover the nature of of Pitcairn, famous as the final after the HMS Acteon who sighted Pacific in everything from language the island and there may also be a Rangiroa Atoll Nuku Hiva

Fairy tern

Hiva Oa

Tiki carving

chance to swim from the beaches. chance to tour a black pearl farm, Return to the ship for lunch as we enjoy free time or have a last sail this afternoon. chance to snorkel or swim. Post-Cruise Moorea Extension 21st to 25th April 2021 Day 18 At Sea. Spend the day Day 20 Tahiti to London. Arrive in relaxing on board as we return to the late morning into the capital the Tuamotu Islands, maybe listen of where, after lunch, our to a lecture, find a spot on deck or tour will include the Museum of enjoy a book in the library. Tahiti and Islands. Meet tonight for dinner before we transfer to the Day 19 Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands. airport for our scheduled indirect As one of the world’s largest coral flight to London. atolls, Rangiroa has a magnificent lagoon surrounded by small Day 21 En Route. or motus, stretching as far as the eye can see. Today, a variety of Day 22 London. Arrive this morning. activities await. There will be a

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Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Price Extend your time in Tahiti with our two night stay on the island of Magellan Standard £11695 £11395 Moorea, a heart shaped island situated close to the main island of Tahiti Columbus Superior £12195 £11895 which is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the world. From our Marco Polo Premium £12695 £12395 hotel there will be the opportunity to enjoy water sports or alternatively Marco Polo Corner £13445 £13145 you may wish to explore the island seeing the plantations of , Erikson Deluxe Balcony £13975 £13675 coffee, and and the majestic mountains with Explorer Owner’s Balcony Suites £14195 £13895 views over the island and wonderful waterfalls. Explorer Island Suite £15195 £14895 Magellan Standard for sole use £16995 £16695 Columbus Superior for sole use £17995 £17695 Prices per person Based on double occupancy PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class scheduled air travel • Overnight Twin: £775 Single: £1025 hotel accommodation in Santiago with breakfast • 17 nights aboard the MS Island Sky on a full board basis • House wine, beer & soft Price Includes: Two nights hotel accommodation in Moorea with breakfast, drinks with lunch and dinner • Noble Caledonia expedition team transfers from ship to hotel and from hotel to airport using local boats and • Shore excursions • Gratuities • Transfers • Port taxes. vehicles, half day island tour, gratuities. Travel insurance. Not Included: Travel insurance, visa. Not Included:

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The much loved MS Island Sky is one of our three flag ships and sister vessel to the MS Hebridean Sky and MS Caledonian Sky. All three vessels were built in the same ship yard in Italy at similar times and share the same excellent attributes that make them three of the finest small ships in the world. With a maximum passenger capacity of only 118, a vessel of her size is capable of carrying many more but instead the MS Island Sky has the benefit of unusually large suites, luxuriously appointed public areas and spacious outside decks.

Your Suite Your Dining On board there are 59 exceptionally spacious and well-designed suites. With only one sitting and a maximum of just over 100 passengers, the All feature a seating area and some have private balconies, whilst those cuisine on board the MS Island Sky is of a consistent superior quality on the Marco Polo Deck feature tinted, sliding glass doors allowing that befits such a vessel. In keeping with the informal atmosphere on greatly enhanced viewing opportunities and quick access to the deck. board, when dining you are able to choose your seating arrangements The feeling of luxury is enhanced by the wood panelling and brass, and choice of restaurants at your leisure; whether that be joining a table which predominates throughout the vessel conveying the atmosphere of four to six other passengers in the elegant à la carte Restaurant or of a private yacht. The passenger accommodation is arranged over outside buffet-style on the Lido Deck in the evening sunshine. In the five decks and each suite affords considerable comfort with en-suite main Restaurant, breakfast is served buffet-style, with certain items bathroom featuring marble-topped vanity unit with sink and walk-in cooked to order on request. Lunch and dinner menus offer plenty shower, a large wardrobe, dressing table and excellent storage. There of choice, often reflecting the daily catch and local delicacies. The is a mini-fridge, flat screen television with inbuilt DVD/CD player and a Welcome and Farewell dinners are a sumptuous five course affair. To telephone in each suite. Refillable water bottles, dressing gowns and enhance your dining experience further a selection of wines is included slippers are also provided for your comfort. Other facilities include a with both meals. Afternoon tea and pre-dinner canapés take place in safe, hairdryer, assorted Molton Brown toiletries, air-conditioning and either the comfort of the Lounge or out on the Lido Deck when the heating. The comfortable beds in each suite can be configured as either weather is favourable. Tea and coffee are also available 24 hours a day. double or twin. Special diets can be catered for with sufficient notice. xxx xxx

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