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Circumnavigation of Sumatra An in-depth exploration of the wonders of Sumatra aboard the MS Caledonian Sky 8th to 24th October 2016 Clown Fish Lake Toba

oin us for a rare event, a circumnavigation of the world’s Our View sixth largest island. Opportunities to visit Sumatra, a land of After our successful voyages MALAYSIA J Gunung Leuser history and mystery are scarce and are usually limited to one around Sumatra in 2013, we Banda Aceh National Park region of the island. Our visit in the autumn of 2016 will be all are delighted to be returning Belawan once again with an in-depth Medan encompassing and include opportunities to see orangutans in Simeulue Islands Malacca exploration of the island. Lake Toba Nias Island their natural habitat, to snorkel over coral reefs, to visit remote Separated from mainland Asia Singapore Bukittinggi by the Strait of Malacca and from islands where native indigenous people still live in isolation, SUMATRA free to practice their timeless tribal lore and to explore where Java by the Strait of Sunda, Sumatra Siberut Island Padang lies at the heart of geological and few have been before. Our voyage will be one of contrasts, Bengkulu Belitung cultural crossroads. Spectacular Islands from lush rainforests to diverse cultures, spectacular wildlife volcanoes and mysterious calderas Krakatau and an intriguing history, all of which will be made all the more are many along the Barisan Island captivating by our onboard expedition team who are experts in Mountains, the long spinal range of Marco Polo and is often the island following Sumatra’s west referred to as the Isle of Gold: the natural world. coast. Perpetual warmth and the sailing around its diverse shores, presence of high peaks have made exploring its coastal communities and Known in ancient times as the ‘Island of Gold’, Sumatra was an the natural environment of this large occasionally venturing inland, we will landmass one of the most diverse be able understand why.’ early arrival point for trade and new religions. Gold and other in the world: the many national natural resources made it a land of wealthy chiefs and princes parks of the island are an attempt to Monkey between the 7th and 13th centuries. Today, the island is home protect this increasingly endangered to twelve ethnic groups speaking more than 25 languages and treasure. With the Indian Ocean to the west and the south-east Asian the cross cultural exchanges of past centuries have created archipelagos to the east, Sumatra’s a unique and diverse land. However, for many the greatest history is rich and the island is home draw is the island’s incomparable natural history and stunning to many fascinating peoples. Our mountain and jungle landscapes. Larger than life in all respects, voyage will explore their cities, towns and villages, from Aceh at the it is one of the world’s last untouched frontiers. The privilege north western tip of Indonesia, to of exploring this remarkable land from a small ship and in the the Bataks and Minangkabau of the company of knowledgeable expedition team members and local central highlands, and the Nias of offshore archipelagos. Sumatra was guides is an opportunity not to be missed. revealed to the western world by

Bukittinggi Expedition Highlights

• Full circumnavigation of the sixth largest island on earth. • Great natural world experiences including the opportunities to see Orangutans in Bukit Lawang, searching for the world’s largest flower near Bukkitingi and snorkelling amongst fish and corals in Pulau Weh, Mentawai and Belitung Islands. • Chance to enjoy walks on the slopes of Krakatoa volcano. • Visit to remote tribal cultures in Siberut and Nias. • Historically significant port of Bengkulu where Raffles once governed. • Visit to remote islands including Simeulue which is well off the traditional tourist route. Mellaca Orangutans Singapore

The Itinerary MALAYSIA Day 1 London/Manchester to Toba. At over 1145 square kilometres visit the 19th century Maimoon from the Sumatran coast and with Gunung Leuser Banda Aceh National Park Singapore. Fly by scheduled flight. it is the largest lake in South East Palace, a 30 room palace featuring white sand beaches, vast coral reefs Belawan Asia found in the volcanic peaks of Malay, Mogul and Italian influences and a pristine blue sea dotted with Medan Arrive this the island. After an early breakfast before continuing to the Mesjid Raya a multitude of seamounts, atolls and Simeulue Islands Malacca Day 2 Singapore. Lake Toba afternoon and transfer to the we will start our journey inland (Grand Mosque). We will explore small islets, Simeulue Island is well Nias Island Singapore Shangri La Hotel (or similar) for an passing through the palm oil, rubber the collections at the Musuem of off the traditional tourist route. We Bukittinggi overnight stay. The remainder of the and cocoa plantation en-route to Northern Sumatra including stone will use our Zodiacs to land on one SUMATRA Siberut Island Padang evening is free. Parapat, the gateway town located carvings from Nias Island and items of the local beaches for swimming, in the beautiful and fertile volcanic from the Hindu, Buddhist, and snorkelling and nature walks. Bengkulu Belitung Islamic periods as well as colonial Islands Day 3 Singapore. Enjoy a leisurely basin at the northern end of Bukit morning to either explore Barisan mountains’ range. The and military history. Our guided Day 10 Nias Island. We continue Krakatau Island independently or relax at the hotel. scenery is stunning and after lunch tour will end at the Chinese pagoda south and land on the island of Nias In the early afternoon there will be in a local restaurant we will board before returning to the ship. some 70 miles from the west coast a guided tour of Singapore which our boat to cruise across the Lake to of Sumatra. Its very isolation has will include the National Orchid the central island of Samosir, passing Day 7 At sea. We have a day to protected its cultural heritage. We Garden, Chinatown and the Sultan lovely coves with white sandy relax as we cruise the coast to the will see some wonderful examples Mosque before we continue to the beaches to where colourful Toba northern tip of Sumatra. Maybe take of tribal art and unique architecture. MS Caledonian Sky for embarkation. Batak villages cling to the shore. We in a lecture by the onboard experts After an island drive we will witness Welcome drinks and dinner will be visit the traditional beautiful houses or find a spot on deck. a stone jumping demonstration in served as we sail the Malacca Strait, and ancient tombs of Laga Siallagan, a traditional village. Here, talented named after the Malacca Sultanate the first raja of Ambarita. In front of Day 8 Pulau Weh & Banda Aceh. local villagers leap over six foot tall that ruled over the archipelago the traditional houses we find the This morning we anchor off Pulau stone megaliths in a rite of passage. between 1414 and 1511. It is from Banyan tree with the stone chair of Weh where our Zodiacs will take us The higher they jump, the better here that early traders from Arabia, King Siallagan, the location where all to Gapang Beach. Here we have a chance they have of acquiring Africa and Persia would trade important judicial and village matters chance to snorkel in the clear waters a wife. However, the tradition glassware, camphor, ivory, sandal where traditionally administered. considered some of the best in originated to train them for warfare wood and perfumes and today the Continue to the local market before Indonesia. Alternatively relax on the and defence. This colourful culture Strait is one of the most important returning to the MS Caledonian Sky. beach or take a walk through the developed separately to Sumatra shipping lanes in the world. small town. We will sail over lunch and the island has a history of head Day 6 Belawan. There will be a to Banda Aceh. Many will recall the hunting, warfare, slaves and gold. Day 4 Malacca, Malaysia. Before choice of excursions today, either destruction caused to this port on After lunch onboard we have the setting off for Sumatra we spend choose from a long but rewarding the northern tip of Sumatra by the chance for a quick swim or snorkel the morning in the historic port day as we leave the vessel at sunrise 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Enormous before continuing our journey south of Malacca. With more than and drive inland to the eastern side effort has been made to rebuild since in the late afternoon, crossing the its fair share of colonisers from of the Gunung Leuser National the fateful day and we will visit the equator this evening. Malaysian princes, the Portuguese, Park and visit the Orangutan Tsunami Museum, memorial and Dutch, British and Japanese Rehabilitation Centre at Bukit educational centre that document Day 11 Siberut Island. This morning this strategically placed city has Lawang. This is now one of the the impact. We will also visit the we will anchor off the Mentawai a fascinating history brought world’s most important conservation State Museum and the Baiturrahman archipelago. Like Nias, these islands vividly to life in the excellent projects as orphaned orangutans Mosque, one of the dominant have a unique culture, flora and Ethnographical Museum. Other are brought here to learn how to landmarks in downtown Banda Aceh fauna due to their isolation from the places will include the 16th century live in the wild again. We can watch with seven domes and four towers rest of the country. On arrival local Portuguese fortress, the former them at play and feeding and learn with one main tower. It has a 4760 boats will take us upriver through Dutch Governors house and the how the six month rehabilitation square metre Italian marble floor and the tropical forest to a small village. impressive Christ Church. We return programme works. We will enjoy can accommodate up to 9000 people. On arrival we will be invited to the to our vessel for lunch and continue lunch in a local restaurant before meeting house to enjoy a cultural up the Strait of Malacca. returning to the ship in the late Day 9 Simeulue Islands. After a performance before spending time afternoon. Alternatively explore the morning at sea we arrive in the walking though the village. The Day 5 Lake Toba, Sumatra. Our first highlights of Medan, the nearby archipelago of the Simeulue Islands island is rich in wildlife and as we call in Sumatra is the iconic Lake capital of North Sumatra. Here we at lunchtime. Located 100 miles return along the river we will keep Krakatoa Mentawai archipelago

an eye out for some of the 140 view Fort Marlborough, the British sea water. We have the afternoon to bird species and monkeys which cemetery and explore the bustling enjoy the fine white sandy beaches frequent the forest. Over lunch we local market. and the wonderful coral reefs. sail to the islands off the coast and Snorkelling platforms will allow us to will find a suitable landing site to Day 14 Pulau Krakatoa. This swim with a multitude of colourful enjoy a beach walk or snorkel over afternoon we sail into the Suna strait fish including bird and moon The privilege the island’s fringing coral reefs. and the island of Krakatoa. The wrasse, spotted sweet lips, coral volcano famously exploded in 1883, rabbit fish, racoon butterfly fish and of exploring this Day 12 Padang for Bukittinggi. We killing 36 417 people. The explosion anemone fish as well as colourful remarkable land return to the Sumatran mainland is considered to be the loudest molluscs, nudibranchs, giant clams, today at the port of Padang, our sound ever heard in modern history, jellyfish and sea urchins. Meanwhile from a small base for a choice of excursions. This with reports of it being heard nearly nature walks will explore the forest part of Western Sumatra is home 3000 miles (4800 kilometres) from for birdlife or you may prefer to ship and in the to the Minangkabau culture which its point of origin. We will use our simply stay on the beach. company of despite their Islamic faith has the Zodiacs to land on the island where largest matrilineal society where the you can choose to join a nature Day 16 At sea. Enjoy a relaxing day knowledgeable woman is the head of the house walk at the base, climb up the lower as we cruise towards Singapore. and controls family affairs. We will slopes of the volcano or swim in the Maybe join a lecture, relax with a speakers, head inland passing the magnificent surrounding waters. book or find a spot on deck. expedition team Anai valley, visit the breath taking Ngari Sianok Canyon where we see Day 15 Belitung Islands. Arrive at Day 17 Singapore to London/ members and the tunnels built by the Japanese lunchtime in the idyllic Belitung Manchester. Disembark this during the second world war before Islands, a group of islands off the morning and transfer to the airport local guides is ending in Bukittinggi. We will coast of Sumatra famed for their for the scheduled flight to London an opportunity witness the cultural performances long clean beaches and crystal clear or Manchester. Arrive this evening. of Minangkabau and try some not to be missed. local delicacies. The region is also home to the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia Arnoldii which can Prices per person grow to nearly one metre across Based on double occupancy and weigh up to 11 kilograms. LAUNCH OFFER – SAVE UP TO £1000 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY These typically bloom between August and November so on an Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Launch Offer alternative full day excursion you Castle Standard Forward £7995 £7495 can visit the Batang Paluph Nature Castle Standard £8295 £7695 Reserve where we will enjoy a series Caledonian Superior £8595 £7895 of walks in search of the flower. Promenade Premium £8995 £8195 Bridge Deluxe Balcony £9495 £8595 Day 13 Bengkulu. After a morning Promenade Premium Balcony £9695 £8795 at sea we reach the southern Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony £10495 £9495 half of the island and the city of Castle Standard for sole use £9995 £9395 Bengkulu. The British East India Caledonian Superior for sole use £10295 £9595 Company established a garrison here in 1685 but with little success Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, overnight hotel accommodation in Singapore on a bed and breakfast basis, half day Singapore city tour, 14 nights aboard until Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in the MS Caledonian Sky on a full board basis including wine, beer and soft drinks with 1818 and established a market in lunch and dinner onboard, shore excursions, Noble Caledonia Expedition Team, all pepper, coffee and nutmeg. The gratuities, transfers, port taxes, airport taxes. British remained until 1824 when Not Included: Travel Insurance, visas. the city was traded with the Dutch NB. Ports and itinerary subject to change. Flight schedules are yet to be released for Melacca. On a city drive we will at the time of going to print and the itinerary may change on their release. MS Caledonian Sky Formerly known as Hebridean Spirit, this 114-passenger vessel began her new life with Noble Caledonia in May 2012 following an extensive refurbishment. Built in the same ship yard as the MS Island Sky, the MS Caledonian Sky shares the same attributes as her sister vessel, joining her as one of the finest small ships in the world.

Your Suite Your Space consistent superior quality. Where Onboard there are 57 exceptionally shower and/or bath tub. Facilities The spacious and finely decorated possible and when it meets his spacious and well designed suites. in the suites also include walk-in or public rooms include a large lounge high standards, our accomplished The passenger accommodation is spacious wardrobes, dressing table where daily briefings and talks will chef will obtain local produce in arranged over four decks and all with large mirror and stool or desk, be provided throughout the voyage markets or buy the catch of the suites have outside views. All feature mini-fridge, flat screen television, and an elegant bar where a pianist day from a passing fishing boat. a sitting room area and some have telephone, programmable plays periodically throughout the Such purchases enhance the well private balconies. Each affords electronic safe, hairdryer, assorted day. The bar also features a 24-hour stocked larders and bring a local considerable comfort with en-suite toiletries, air-conditioning and tea and coffee station. In addition touch to the varied menus. In bathroom featuring a country style heating. Bottled water, towelling there is the Club Lounge on the the main elegant dining room, wash basin, hot towel rack and dressing gowns and slippers are also Panorama Deck which features a breakfast is served buffet-style, with vanity unit with sink and walk-in provided for your comfort. bar. The onboard travel library is the certain items cooked to order and perfect place to relax with a book lunch and dinner is à la carte. To and is stocked with reference books enhance your dining experience Standard Suite pertaining to the places the vessel even further a selection of wines is visiting along with a selection of are included with lunch and dinner. games and two computers with internet access. Outside there is a rear Lido deck where meals are served in warm weather under shade. On the top deck there is a further observation and sun deck with bar service and comfortable deck furniture for sun bathing or relaxing with a book. There is also a small gymnasium onboard and hairdressers with appointments made on request.

Dining onboard With only one sitting and a maximum of just over 100 passengers, the cuisine will be of a Restaurant Sun deck

Premium Balcony Suite

Panorama Lounge

Your Day to Day Life Onboard MS Caledonian Sky a memorable Deck Plan Onboard the MS Caledonian and joyful experience. Dress on Sky, you will not find endless board is casual and relaxed and entertainment, round the there will be no ‘black tie’ evenings. clock buffets and the people management which is so much Exploring Ashore a part of today’s big ship style. One of the joys of expedition Instead the atmosphere onboard cruising aboard a small vessel is is warm and peaceful and more the flexibility it allows. Although akin to a private yacht or country we set sail with a set itinerary it Panorama Deck hotel in which you can learn more is the unscheduled events that Panorama Lounge about the wonders of nature, culture often become the highlight of the and ancient civilisations in the journey and with our fleet of Zodiac company of like-minded people. landing craft, we can explore inlets, A little music in the lounge or bar fjords, bird sanctuaries, land in Bridge Deck after dinner, guest speakers and otherwise inaccessible places and Hotel Buffet Pantry Manager’s 511 509 507 505 informative port briefings from our be footloose in a way that would Office

Chief Captain expedition leader, all contribute to be totally impractical for larger 512 510 508 506 Engineer make any voyage aboard the groups of passengers.

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Dining on deck Your Comfort, Safety & Security Our vessel is equipped with Hairdresser 433 431 427 425 423 421 419 417 415 the latest safety, navigation and WC communications equipment along Gym 434 432 428 426 424 422 420 418 416 414

with roll stabilisers to minimise the ship’s motion. During your voyage Caledonian Deck

you will have the opportunity to 347 345 343 341 339 335 333 331 329 visit the Captain and Officers on Reception the Bridge to check the vessel’s 348 346 344 342 340 338 336 334 332 330 progress by charts and learn more about your journey. Onboard you Castle Deck will also find a clinic and doctor and 261 259 257 255 Doctor a lift that serves all decks.

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This cruise visits out of the way destinations. You will be accompanied by an expedition team and some Standard Suites (Forward) Premium Suites Premium Balcony Suites landings ashore will be made by Zodiac landing craft. Standard Suites Deluxe Balcony Suites Owner’s Corner Suites with Balcony

Cruises such as this will appeal to the more adventurous Superior Suites and those who enjoy the natural world. NB. All Suites on Castle Deck feature a minimum of two portholes.

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