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ALASKA’S AN EXPEDITION EXPLORING THE ALASKAN COAST & INSIDE PASSAGE ABOARD THE HANSEATIC INSPIRATION 4TH TO 22ND AUGUST 2022 Alaskan scenery

oastal is incredibly beautiful. A vast area of , Cchannels, rivers, glaciers and bays, all of which can be best ALASKA appreciated from the deck of a ship as she weaves her way through Anchorage the seemingly endless coastal wilderness. This promises to be an Seward Prince William Sound Tsaa (Icy Bay) expedition in the truest sense, an exciting journey of wildlife discovery Kodiak Island Hubbard Glacier and spectacular scenery which we are offering in conjunction with our Tracy Arm associates at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises aboard their luxurious vessel, the Chichagof Island Endicott Arm Kupreanof Island Petersburg Hanseatic Inspiration. Wrangell Ketchikan GULF OF The voyage is perfectly timed for wildlife viewing and August is ALASKA traditionally one of the months of the ‘salmon run’ which attracts bears to the rivers. The ship will follow a flexible course, the day to day itinerary will be determined by weather and wildlife sightings and the lanes frequented by Vancouver the big resort ships will be avoided whenever possible navigating instead the narrow fjords and passages. Witnessing this vast landscape has a humbling effect on those who journey along its dramatic fjord and coastal scenery, past towering mountains, their foothills covered with never ending spruce forests. The Itinerary We will also visit small communities along the way such as the fishermen of Please note that shore excursions Petersburg and the residents of Elfin Cove giving us a unique insight into the are not included in the price and way of life in these remote areas. details of what excursions will be available along with prices will be These are perfect waters for small ship cruising as we get close to glaciers and sent to you three months before departure. rivers and view wildlife such as bird colonies, bears and swooping bald eagles if we are lucky. Words cannot adequately describe what it feels like to stand on Day 1 London to Vancouver, the crest of an age old glacier, see a whale gracefully breach above the sea’s Canada. Fly by scheduled flight. surface or watch a grizzly hunt for spawning salmon in the gushing Alaskan Arrive this afternoon and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. rivers. You will be able to appreciate the peace and beauty of Alaska, explore in small parties ashore and visit places to which the passengers aboard the big Day 2 Vancouver. Enjoy a morning ships will never be taken. at leisure to explore independently. Take a stroll around this charming www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Otters

Petersburg Brown bears fishing for salmon

city and perhaps visit Chinatown, of optional excursions on offer here, starting the first cannery and their majestic beauty. Not only Gastown and Stanley Park. This including bear watching at Anan attracting more immigrants from is the wildlife enchanting, but afternoon meet at the hotel for a Creek where, with luck, we will Scandinavia — hence the nickname the steep rock faces and rugged transfer to the Hanseatic Inspiration, see both black and brown bears. “Little Norway” — that a permanent glacier ice is worth observing. Our which is moored in the city. After Alternatively, there is the option to town evolved. The fisheries are naturalists will be on hand as we settling in to your cabin, there will take a flight over the Misty Fjords keen on a sustainable catch and the see calving glaciers, often mirrored be a safety briefing followed by to view the wonders of the deep Petersburg Marine Mammal Centre in the glassy fjord water. an introduction to your expedition , snow-covered mountain supports research and education. team before enjoying dinner on tops and waterfalls. For the more Take the chance to explore the Day 10 Chichagof Island. The board as we set sail. adventurous, a jeep and canoe trip harbour and meet the fishermen or small settlement of Elfin Cove on Revillagigedo Island will give alternatively join an optional flight on Chichagof Island is one of Days 3 & 4 ’s you the chance to experience this over the LeConte Glacier where approximately 1,100 islands off Inside Passage. Be out on deck wilderness up-close. perhaps you may see mountain the coast of Alaska and accessible early looking for birdlife, whales goats and black bears. only by boat or float plane. After and other marine and terrestrial Day 6 Wrangell. We spend the day tendering ashore by Zodiac, you animals as we cruise the spectacular in Wrangell, one of the country’s Day 8 Kupreanof Island. Our are free to explore this unique and Johnstone Strait. The strait is oldest settlements. We will have visit to this island will incorporate seldom-visited fishing community between 2.5 kilometres and 5 another opportunity to join an meeting the local people – the by strolling along the elevated kilometres wide, and is home to optional bear watching excursion Tlingit people. Visible from afar, the boardwalk that serves as the large numbers of orcas during or a trip through the former gold- world’s largest totem pole carved town’s sidewalk and Main Street. the summer months. The largest digging territory of the Stikine. In from a single tree trunk symbolises Elfin Cove has something for member of the dolphin family, orcas the early evening we cruise through their culture. Our team of experts everyone: photography buffs can (also known as killer whales) can the spectacular Wrangell Narrows will explain the meaning of this try to capture the picturesque measure nearly 10 metres in length which run for 22 miles between totem pole on our shore excursion. setting and colourful fishing boats and weigh up to 6 tonnes. We the islands of Mitkof, Kupreanov From here, we may see more of the on film; wildlife enthusiasts may have two days of cruising enjoying and Woewodski before arriving whales, sea lions and bald eagles be rewarded by the sight of a sea views of the islands, thickly wooded in Petersburg where we moor that inhabit the area. otter, harbour seal or bald eagle. mountains and small settlements on overnight. shore. Alternatively, join one of the Day 9 Cruising in Endicott Arm Day 11 Hubbard Glacier & Tsaa informative lectures about Alaska’s Day 7 Petersburg. In Petersburg & Tracy Arm. A journey along the Fjord. During the morning we will varied history, wildlife and nature. we are visiting one of Alaska’s winding Tracy Arm Fjord leads approach the Hubbard Glacier. This major fishing communities. us some twenty miles through an glacier commences in Canada and Day 5 Ketchikan, Alaska, USA. Although the Tlingit and other ethereal wilderness of soaring peaks after some 80 miles terminates in Today we visit the centre of Native indigenous groups had been in this and high cliffs, crystalline icebergs Disenchantment Bay making it the American culture, which provides area for centuries, it was only after and tumbling waterfalls to the foot longest glacier in North America a fascinating insight into the soul Norwegian Peter Buschmann (after of the twin Sawyer Glaciers. These and while cruising we hope to see of Alaska. There will be a range whom the town is named) settled icy blue glaciers are unrivalled in some glacier calving. We will then Prince William Sound Tracy Arm

Ketchikan

start heading northeast and while Kodiak Island, Alexander Baranov we cruise the you will established a trading post at witness spectacular scenic views St Paul Harbour in 1792 when of the Wrangell-St Elias National Kodiak became the first capital of Bald Eagle Park and Preserve. Later we hope Russian America and was a major to enter Icy Bay where, with Mount fur trading centre for many years. St Elias framing an imposing During our time here we have the 18,000 feet backdrop, we will see chance to take nature walks in this the mighty Malaspina and Guyot wilderness area with the naturalists PRICES PER PERSON Based on double occupancy Glaciers. With glistening crevasses, whilst optional tours will include serrated ridges and sparkling bear spotting by waterplane, SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £300 PER PERSON pinnacles, these glaciers have trekking in Fort Abercrombie State FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY carved the land formations over the Park, or a scenic flight over the millennia. island. Cat Cabin Description Deck Brochure Price Special Offer Price 1 Outside cabin 4, 5 & 6 £11595 £11295 Days 12 & 13 Prince William Day 16 At sea. Spend a relaxing £ 2 Panoramic cabin 4 & 5 £12095 £11795 Sound. Two days have been day on board the Hanseatic 3 French balcony cabin 6 £12595 £12295 scheduled to explore Prince William Inspiration. Maybe join a lecture, 4 Balcony cabin 5 £13295 £12995 Sound and, to fully allow for any make use of the facilities on board 5 French balcony cabin 7 £13295 £12995 spontaneous sightings of orcas, or spend time on deck looking for 6 Balcony cabin 6 & 7 £14095 £13795 sea lions and more bears, the wildlife as we sail to Seward. 7 Balcony cabin 6 £14695 £14395 itinerary will be flexible. Waking 8 Balcony cabin 7 £15295 £14995 up to a vision of massive glaciers Day 17 Seward to Seattle. 9 Junior suite with balcony 6 & 7 £16895 £16595 and icebergs is a reminder of the Disembark this morning and 10 Grand suite with veranda 6 & 7 £21395 £21095 advantages of small ship cruising. transfer to Anchorage for our 2 Panoramic cabin for sole use 4 & 5 £15995 £15695 The Captain will manoeuvre the scheduled flight to Seattle. On Economy class scheduled air travel • Overnight hotel vessel past the icebergs and arrival transfer to our hotel for an PRICE INCLUDES: accommodation with breakfast in Vancouver & Seattle • 15 nights aboard coves of Prince William Sound. overnight stay and the evening is the Hanseatic Inspiration on a full board basis • Mini-bar with soft drinks Opportunities for capturing free to explore. in your cabin restocked each day • Expedition team including onboard incredible images with your lectures • Gratuities • Transfers • Airport taxes • Port taxes • Landing fees camera and binoculars are endless Day 18 Seattle to London. After • Loan of waterproof boots, parka, binoculars and hiking poles during as harbour seals and otters bob breakfast in the hotel transfer to cruise. around in the water and bald eagles the airport for your scheduled flight Travel insurance, excursions (details and costs for which fly overhead. to London. Not Included: will be sent to passengers three months before departure), Canadian ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Days 14 & 15 Kodiak Island. Day 19 London. Arrive this Authorisation) for the USA. We will spend a day and a half on morning.

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 HANSEATIC INSPIRATION

HanseAtrium Bar Junior Suite Nikkei Restaurant

Operated by our German associates, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the Hanseatic Inspiration is a new five-star expedition ship launched in October 2019. With a maximum of just 230 passengers (199 passengers in Antarctica), this unique vessel offers an informal and relaxed atmosphere on board with more open deck space than any other expedition ship. There is a qualified expedition team of naturalists who will accompany you ashore and provide informative talks in the comfort of the well-designed HanseAtrium, and a crew of 175 offering the most exquisite and attentive service on board.

Your Cabin/Suite Your Space There are a total of 120 cabins and suites. All cabins/suites feature a The vessel has three spacious restaurants, two bars, a library, Sun Deck comfortable sleeping area with separable beds, a heated wall in the with swimming pool and pool bar, fitness room, hair salon and a small bathroom, a rain shower, TV, a coffee machine and a mini bar with soft boutique. Whilst relaxing on deck and watching for passing wildlife, the drinks refilled daily. They are also equipped with binoculars and Nordic excellent service team offer little touches like exotic fruit skewers and walking poles and 24-hour cabin service is available. The Outside Cabins, cooling cloth towels. There is also a hospital on the lower deck and it is in Panoramic Cabins and French Balcony Cabins all measure between 21 the HanseAtrium that the expedition team will hold lectures and briefings. to 23 square metres and the Balcony Cabins measure 27 square metres The vessel has been designed taking inspiration from nature to reflect the including the balcony. The Junior Suites are approximately 42 square expeditionary theme of the voyages and to provide interplay between metres including the balcony and offer panoramic views, a comfortable the interiors and the world outside. Exciting vistas are guaranteed in the living and sleeping area and a separate dining area. They also benefit Observation Lounge thanks to the 180-degree panoramic view which can from the addition of a bathroom with two sinks, a steam sauna and butler be enjoyed while relaxing with an aperitif at the bar and listening to the service. The Grand Suites are approximately 71 square metres including music. Another design highlight are the two extendable glass balconies a private veranda with space heaters. They feature a sleeping area with on the Sun Deck from which passing wildlife can be viewed on the ocean panoramic views and a comfortable living area as well as a separate dining surfaces. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the bridge whenever area. Additional facilities include a bathroom with two sinks, free standing the local regulations and conditions allow, by prior arrangement with the bath, rain shower, steam sauna, balcony access and butler service. officer on duty. 207 NCNP35_K Y 5 Y 10 TEGOR TEGOR CA CA 500 501 502 503 600 601 504 505 602 603 506 507 604 605 508 509 400 Y 4 Y 9 BRIDGE Observation Lounge 606 607

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HANSEATIC INSPIRATION DECK PLAN INSPIRATION HANSEATIC MARINA Cover image: Misty Fjord. 2 Chester Close, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7BE Panoramic Cabin +44 (0)20 7752 0000 | [email protected] | noble-caledonia.co.uk All special offers are subject to availability. Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations and are available on request. available on request. and are booking conditions apply to all reservations Our current subject to availability. are All special offers Main Restaurant For your Comfort, Safety & Security During construction of the Hanseatic Inspiration, the focus was on making her suitable for all ice conditions and she has been fitted with The vessel technology. cutting-edge equipment and environmental holds the ice class for a passenger ship – PC 6, and with highest a this is a sturdy propellers, shallow powerful engine and robust draught, allow access to All of these features ship with excellent manoeuvrability. islands and coastlines and make for one of the finest expedition remote ship. vessels. Please note that the Hanseatic Inspiration is a smoke-free as well as on deck, including the This applies to all interior public areas private balconies and verandas. Life On Board and With is nothing to do but relax attended your every need to, there the Hanseatic Inspiration. After a Zodiac enjoy the experience aboard with drinks and hot excursion, you will be welcomed back on board snacks, drinks willviewing be handed to you as you stand on deck will think of everything and enhance and the crew magnificent icebergs your cruise in every way possible. Highly qualified, knowledgeable the cruise; discovering unknown experts will accompany you throughout with an rewarding territory and seeing amazing wildlife will be a lot more expert by your side. Whether a naturalist or ornithologist, their passion and during talks board on and enthusiasm will be conveyed through 17 Zodiac fleet of landing enables guests craft excursions. The onboard and, due to no matter every spectacular sight, how remote to reach these inflatable craft allow immerse us to truly their manoeuvrability, ourselves in nature. Your Dining Your Highly trained chefs will surprise you every day with their skill and attention to detail. Diverse and classic delicacies will be available at or a relaxed enjoying a quick breakfast every meal, whether you are spacious open-seating of three is a choice evening meal. There including theHanseatic with Restaurant its relaxed restaurants both indoor and outdoor the Lido Restaurant offering atmosphere, you will be taken on a seating, and the Speciality Restaurant where The culinary voyage of discovery with Japanese and Peruvian creations. carte whereas à la Hanseatic Restaurant and Speciality Restaurant are service. Spend your days and a buffet-style the Lido Restaurant offers choice of evenings however you wish thanks to flexible mealtimes, a free seating and attentive 24-hour cabin service.