SAIL from Greenock

SAIL FROM Greenock

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–– Sail with us and enjoy Bidstrup © Karsten an informal, welcoming atmosphere, and truly THE NEW ERA authentic experiences in premium OF EXPEDITION surroundings.

WELCOME CRUISES T MS SPITSBERGEN SMALL SH EXPE IP ABOARD DITIO NS –– With over 127 years’ rom the moment you step on MS Spitsbergen, we want you experience of expedition cruising, to relax, discover new places, and learn fascinating facts. Stunning views and good company Taking full advantage of the quality facilities on board and MS Spitsbergen’s spacious Explorer Lounge and bar offers magnificent explore with the experts. the great company of fellow guests and our friendly team. views of the scenery and serves as the social hub of the ship, where you F can always find a stimulating chat to join. The Explorer Lounge and Bar serves a tempting range of snacks, pastries and refreshments S Spitsbergen’s size and agility brings guests closer to natural throughout the day. and cultural wonders on unforgettable expeditions. On each Informal and engaged voyage we welcome approximately 300 guests, allowing you to Life on board a Hurtigruten expedition cruise is famously relaxed. enjoy a spacious home from home with everything that you need. This atmosphere is reflected in our casual dress code, where there’s no M need to change for dinner. Sleep tight At the end of the day, you’ll look forward to retiring to your comfortable Our friendly and helpful Expedition Teams love to share their experiences, Scandinavian-designed cabin or suite. Snuggle under the soft duvets and Community Spirit and make it a point to be available throughout the journey to welcome fine linen for a good night’s sleep, ready for the next day’s adventure. You will begin and end your voyage as a group so there is a real sense of your questions. You’ll discover that striking up conversations with community onboard. With a limited number of people, you’ll quickly get to your fellow explorers feels as natural as the landscapes around you. know your fellow guests and enjoy sharing stories in the Explorer Lounge We find that Hurtigruten crew and guests all share a love of the natural after a day of discovering beautiful destinations and wildlife. world and a strong sense of community.

Access to remote places Simply put, a small ship can take you to places bigger ships cannot reach. MS Spitsbergen is more manoeuvrable, making it possible for our experienced captains to bring you closer to nature, remote isles and settlements. This is a true ‘off the beaten track’ experience. Bertelsen © Ørjan Marakatt

Quick embarkment and disembarkment We have 127 years’ experience and take pride in offering seamless and © Agurtxane Concellon quick landings. A smaller ship allows you to begin your adventure at our destinations much quicker. © Karsten Bidstrup © Karsten © Ian Ratcliffe Farstad © Tor © Karsten Bidstrup © Karsten –– We look forward to helping –– To help you focus on enjoying you get the most out of your great experiences, we have included EXPLORE WITH expedition. Come on board with GET READY the following in your expedition. an open mind and we promise

you an adventure of a lifetime. / Agurtxane Klaussner / Andrea Concellon Anderson Kalvig © Andreas Expert guiding with the Expedition Team The Expedition Team members are all specialists in their field, selected for THE EXPERTS FOR YOUR your specific voyage and itinerary. They will join you on included activities, host lectures and lead educational sessions on board and on shore.

Activities on board and on shore Join us on a series of activities designed to immerse you in your destinations ADVENTURE including small expedition boat cruising and on shore exploration. Lectures and happenings In depth lectures on history, wildlife, glaciology, culture, climate change and sustainability. Destination-specific themes will provide context to your expedition and help you better understand your destination.

Relax and renew in maximum comfort Use the ship’s hot tubs, sauna and fitness room.

Food and beverages Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house wine and beer, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurant Aune. Complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.

Loan of equipment on hikes and activities Loan of boots, trekking poles, all equipment for activities. urtigruten is an expert in every aspect of expedition travelling. On our journeys, you benefit from the skills of a full Close encounters to make your voyage even better Expedition Team, who serve as hosts, lecturers, instructors, The Expedition Teams take you out on small Other teachers and guides. boat cruises and ashore to get close to the You will receive a complimentary wind and water-resistant H remarkable places you’ve learned about on © Shutterstock jacket and a reusable water bottle. Enjoy free basic Wi-Fi*. board, while making sure we never disturb At the end of each expedition there will be a farewell event. Passion and knowledge fragile wildlife and nature. Our Expedition Team members have something in common – they are *Please be aware that we sail in remote areas with very all skilled and passionate about sharing their knowledge. These experts limited connections. Streaming is not supported. are selected to help you get the very best out of each place we explore. Landings and excursions Gratuities are neither expected nor required. Our voyages are designed to offer a great selection of adventures for On board, they present lectures to help expand your understanding. all levels and abilities – from escorted landings using our fleet of small They offer you in-depth lectures on history, climate change, sustainability, expedition boats, to guided hikes. Your expedition cruise includes wildlife, earth science, culture and destination specific themes. excursions that can be reserved for no additional charge. These included excursions can often be combined with other excursions available in port. © Ørjan Bertelsen © Martin Haasenritter 11 days MS SPITSBERGEN

© Martin Haasenritter Day 5 Departures 2022: 23 April / 03 May Isle of Iona & Treshnish Isles, Scotland From £2,490pp World famous for its religious connections, Iona was settled in 563 AD by the Irish missionary, St Colomba. The much-restored Abbey still remains a place of © Shutterstock pilgrimage and peace. Wide views from the beach stretch west towards the Outer Hebrides.

We will explore Treshnish Isles, a group of distinctive volcanic islands which are home to a wealth of wildlife, from nesting puffins to colonies of kittiwakes, razorbills, The Scottish Isles guillemots and Atlantic grey seals. Fingal’s Cave, immortalised by Mendelssohn’s glorious ‘Hebrides Overture’, is on the cave-riddled island of Staffa. The basalt columns here are a northern extension of the Giant’s Causeway and is best viewed from the sea where the colour of the waters within the cave and its rising Island Hopping columns are at their most impressive. Day 6 St. Kilda, Hirta Island, Scotland Any visit to this distant and wild archipelago, with its in the Hebrides breathtaking sea cliffs, is totally weather-dependent. As a UNESCO double World Heritage Site and the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the National Trust for Scotland, it is an See spectacular island scenery and charming towns in unforgettable experience. Minke whales are frequently seen around the swirling waters of the archipelago. the Inner and Outer Hebrides, visit Loch Coruisk, one of stands 13th century Mingary Castle, once the stronghold of the MacIains. The castle has been frequently fought the most beautiful freshwater lakes in all of Scotland Day 7 over, changing hands many times between the Macdonald HIGHLIGHTS Stornoway and Shiant Isles, Scotland and Campbell clans. and engage in bird and wildlife spotting, especially in Originally a Viking settlement, Stornoway is the main town of the Western Isles and the capital of the Isle of Lewis, See spectacular island St. Kilda and the Treshnish Isles. Day 10 scenery and charming a bustling harbour and waterfront with museums and art towns in the Inner and galleries are overlooked by the handsome Lews Castle Isle of Colonsay, Scotland Home to over 200 bird species including the rare corncrake, Outer Hebrides which we invite you to explore with us. Further afield are this is a gentle island of woods and pretty beaches. mills and cottages where hard-wearing Harris Tweed is Visit Loch Coruisk, one Colonsay House is home to exotic gardens and the woven. There are tiny folk museums, the world-famous of the most beautiful surrounding areas have over 400 species of flora. freshwater lakes in all Callanish Standing Stones, and the mysterious Carloway of Scotland Broch - the best preserved fort in Scotland dating back more than 2,000 years. Day 11 Visit “off the beaten Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland track” destinations Late afternoon we explore the Shiant Isles. Privately owned Our voyage ends back in Glasgow (Greenock), home to Engage in bird and since 1937, this tiny archipelago has numerous colonies of more than 20 museums and galleries, including the wildlife spotting, nesting seabirds. Puffins, razorbills, shags, eider ducks and magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Riverside especially in St. Kilda guillemots all throng the surrounding waters, perching on Museum. Many of these are housed in distinctive Victorian and the Treshnish Isles volcanic ledges above basking sharks and seals. buildings, some designed by renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. This is definitely a city you’ll want to Day 8 explore more before you head home. INCLUDED Loch Scavaig and Isle of Eigg, Scotland • Lecture programmes Loch Scavaig leads to one of the most romantic and • Science activities dramatic lochs in Scotland – freshwater Loch Coruisk. Painted by Turner and a popular destination for the • Nature landings Victorians, this is a powerful landscape promising great • Birdwatching hiking and kayaking. • Hikes/walks © Shutterstock The Isle of Eigg has Iron Age forts, a 6th century church, and turbulent clan history with a massacre of 395 MacDonalds in a sea-shore cave. Day 9 Itinerary Sound of Mull, Scotland

© Shutterstock The Isle of Mull is a large island of sweeping moors, tiny Day 1 hamlets and castles. Recognised as the island’s capital, Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland Tobermory is a delightful deep-water fishing port where Our voyage starts in Glasgow, famous for its Victorian as well as art brightly painted Georgian houses ring the tiny bay. The town nouveau architecture and home to such institutions as the Scottish Ballet, has a good variety of cafés and restaurants, book shops, Opera and National Theatre. craft shops, a tiny museum and an ancient distillery. Day 2 Stretching inland opposite Tobermory lies Britain’s most Isle of Arran, Scotland westerly mainland point, Loch Sunart. The deep, quiet This island is a haven for wildlife. Dramatic mountains, a distinctive waters of this long loch offer sheltered kayaking, while the © Shutterstock © Shutterstock distillery and good hiking all add to a microcosm of Scotland. Brodick loch shores provide superb walking, perhaps to the recently town has a 16th century red-sandstone castle whilst the ruined castle of established distillery. Guarding the entrance of the loch Lochranza was once a royal hunting lodge. Day 3 Islay, Scotland This is ‘whisky island’, world renowned for its peaty single-malt whiskies and distilleries. As a stop-off for wintering geese and migrating birds, there is good bird spotting. In charming Bowmore are a handful of small shops, an interesting round church with no corners, plus superb © Shutterstock © Shutterstock cliff-top walks. Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic Superior Expedition Day 4 Cabin Cabin Cabin Suite Isle of Gigha, Scotland Cancel your cruise for any Tiny Gigha (pronounced Gee’a) is owned by the islanders. Dairy cows reason and we’ll pay you produce a distinctive cheddar-type cheese, whilst Achamore House, back – no questions asked. fr PP fr PP fr PP fr PP was once the home of Sir James Horlick who created a colourful and Visit www.hurtigruten.co.uk £2,490 £2,938 £3,636 £4,383 impressive display of rhododendrons. for full terms and conditions. © Ted Creek © Ted 13 days MS SPITSBERGEN Departs 2022: 13 May (Northbound) Departs 2022: 11 April (Southbound) From £2,879pp From £2,714pp

The Scottish Isles Day 5 northerly of the Outer Hebrides. A bustling harbour Oban, Scotland and waterfront with museums and art galleries are Known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, Oban reached overlooked by the handsome Lews Castle which we its heyday when the railway arrived, adding to its life invite you to explore with us. Further afield are mills as a busy fishing port. Now a popular holiday spot, and cottages where hard-wearing Harris Tweed Whisky & Wildlife is woven. There are tiny folk museums, the world- © Shutterstock the Victorian buildings cluster round the port. famous Callanish Standing Stones, and the As this expedition voyage is still under development, our stop mysterious Carloway Broch – the best-preserved in Oban may change to another exciting destination in this area fort in Scotland dating back more than 2,000 years. of Western Scotland. Once we have confirmed the final details from the Hebrides in the itinerary, we will update this information accordingly. Day 10 Kirkwall, Orkney Day 6 Kirkwall is the capital of the Orkney archipelago. Isle of Iona & Treshnish Isles, Scotland The first mention of a settlement here is in a saga Iona was settled in 563AD by the Irish missionary, from 1046, and the name Kirkwall derives from the to the Shetlands St Colomba. The much-restored Abbey remains a Norse `Kirkjuvagr´ (Church Bay). Today, Kirkwall is place of pilgrimage and peace. one of the most attractive and well-preserved small HIGHLIGHTS towns in Scotland. The community is dominated We will explore the Treshnish Isles, home to a by the famous St. Magnus Cathedral. Visit the Inner and Outer wealth of wildlife from nesting puffins to kittiwakes, Hebrides, Orkney Islands razorbills, guillemots and Atlantic grey seals. Day 11 and Shetland Islands Fingal’s Cave, immortalised by Mendelssohn’s Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland Engage in bird and glorious ‘Hebrides Overture’, is on island of Staffa. Lonely Fair Isle with its high red-sandstone cliffs and wildlife spotting, gentle rolling fields is a vital stop for migrating birds especially in St. Kilda The basalt columns here are a northern extension of and the Treshnish Isles the Giant’s Causeway. It is best viewed from the sea and has had a permanent Bird Observatory since where the colour of the waters within the cave and 1948. Synonymous with unique geometric knitwear Taste authentic Scottish its rising columns are at their most impressive. possibly of Spanish or Scandinavian origin, the whiskies from the barrel island also boasts a mini ‘Lighthouse Keepers’ golf at various distilleries in Islay Day 7 course and a friendly, self-sufficient population. Loch Scavaig and Isle of Canna, Scotland Explore remote islands Day 12 with diverse landscapes Surrounded by the high peaks of the Skye Cullins, and magnificent scenery Loch Scavaig leads to one of the most romantic Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland and dramatic lochs in Scotland – freshwater Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands. Loch Coruisk. Painted by Turner and a popular Founded in the 17th century as a fishing port, INCLUDED destination for the Victorians, this is a powerful today Lerwick is a bustling, cosmopolitan town. The old waterfront is still active with visiting yachts landscape promising great hiking and kayaking. • Lecture programmes and working fishing boats. The area boasts some • Science activities We head to the Isle of Canna, which is the most of Shetland's most attractive scenery and an • Nature landings sheltered of the Small Isles, known as ‘the Garden extraordinary concentration of archaeological sites, of the Hebrides’. Linked by causeway to the island including two remarkable Iron Age villages. • Birdwatching Sanday with its puffin colonies, Canna is green • Hikes/walks and grassy and has delightful flora and butterflies. Day 13 Once privately owned by Sir John Lorne Campbell, Bergen, Norway the island is now the property of The National Before heading home, we stroll through Bergen´s Trust for Scotland. historic harbour area, fronted by wooden houses dating back as far as the 1300s. You can also take a Day 8 trip up to nearby Mount Fløyen via funicular tram St. Kilda, Hirta Island, Scotland for views over the city and surrounding mountains.

© Shutterstock Any visit to this distant and wild archipelago, with its breathtaking sea cliffs, is totally weather-dependent. As a UNESCO double World Heritage Site and the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the National Trust for Scotland, it is an unforgettable experience. The outlying stacs Visit the Inner and Outer Hebrides, Orkney Islands Itinerary (For the southbound itinerary the voyage is reversed) and islands, which are the remains of a volcanic crater, and Shetland Islands and engage in bird and provide ledges for thousands of nesting seabirds. © Shutterstock © Shutterstock Day 1 Minke whales are frequently seen around the swirling wildlife spotting, especially in St. Kilda and the Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland waters of the archipelago. Our voyage starts in Glasgow, famous for its Victorian as well as art nouveau Treshnish Isles. Taste authentic Scottish whiskies architecture and home to the Scottish Ballet, Opera and National Theatre. Day 9 at various distilleries in Islay. Enjoy a private visit Stornoway, Lewis & Harris, Scotland Day 2 Originally a Viking settlement, Stornoway is the capital of Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull hosted by Belfast, Northern Ireland of the Isle of Lewis, which is the largest and most the Clan Chief. Belfast is the birthplace of the Titanic, as well as being the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Experience Giants Causeway, hike through spectacular scenery or explore what this impressive city has to offer. Northbound Itinerary Day 3 Polar Inside Cabin Polar Outside Cabin Arctic Superior Cabin Expedition Suite Peel, Isle of Man The pretty port of Peel was the 14th century capital of the island and seat fr PP fr PP fr PP fr PP to the King of Mann. Winding lanes of merchants’ houses, bear witness to £2,879 £3,397 £3,915 £5,067 © Shutterstock the 19th century fishing schooners built here which traded from Ireland to Shetland. Peel Castle, connected by causeway dates from the 11th century. Southbound Itinerary Day 4 Cancel your cruise for any Polar Inside Cabin Polar Outside Cabin Arctic Superior Cabin Expedition Suite Islay, Scotland reason and we’ll pay you Once the seat of the MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles, Islay is world renowned back – no questions asked. fr PP fr PP fr PP fr PP for its many whisky distilleries. As a stop-off for migrating birds, there is Visit www.hurtigruten.co.uk £2,714 £3,202 £3,691 £4,776 good bird spotting. for full terms and conditions. © Sabine Klepsch © Sabine MSIntroducing Spitsbergen © Tor Farstad © Tor © Agurtxane Concellon

fter complete reconstruction, –– MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high jewel of Arctic Norway, the Svalbard archipelago technical standards as well as MS SPITSBERGEN STATS comfortable,A modern public areas and cabins. and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Modern and environmentally progressive, General Ship facilities Accommodation MS Spitsbergen carries approximately 300 Year of construction: 2009 Expedition Team Cabins: 100 passengers giving you the ultimate small Year of refurbishment: 2016 Explorer bar Expedition Suites: 9 ship experience. Panoramic lounge Arctic Superior: 34 Ship yard – Explorer lounge Polar Outside: 33 Estaleiro Navais de Compass Service Centre Polar Inside: 18 Viana do Castelo (POR) Key Features Brygga bistro PLENTY OF SPACE Shop Flag The communal areas are wide and open, giving Norway Aune main dining you plenty of room to walk around and relax in. T Wi-Fi The cabins are a comfortable size and all have Service Speed Sauna MS SPITSBERGEN an ensuite bathroom. 14.5 knots Fitness room SMA Lift LL SH STYLISH AND NATURAL Gross tonnage EXPEDITIO IP The vessel’s fresh Scandinavian design reflects 7,344 Hot tub NS a colour palette derived from the sea. The sleek Guest launderette and modern décor is perfectly combined with Main Dimensions Panoramic deck 8 traditional homely elements. Length: 100.54m Outside bar for events, Beam: 18m decks 7 & 8 INFORMAL There is no dress code or formal clothing needed on board. Adventure doesn’t need eraton ec 8 dresses or dinner jackets! ot tu auna 7

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–– Hurtigruten is proud to provide eco-friendly expedition cruises for adventurous travellers around the world.

ur history and traditions call on us to explore in the most sustainable way possible, Banning single-use plastic introduce green technology, advocate stricter Everything from straws and drinking glasses to plastic regulations, fight overtourism and support bags were removed or replaced on all our Olocal communities. Our goal is to achieve emission-free ships, and in our restaurants and hotels. operations, and we have adopted the UN Sustainable We replaced single-use plastics with Development Goals as our guide to offer you the greenest sustainable alternatives and are constantly and most advanced expedition voyages on Earth. working to reduce our waste overall.

Green technology Protecting Arctic wildlife In 2019 we launched the world’s first Hurtigruten is dedicated to preserving and protecting hybrid powered expedition ship, the areas we explore. We observe wildlife at a distance MS Roald Amundsen, and in 2020 the to preserve natural behaviour and do so with the utmost sister ship MS Fridtjof Nansen followed. respect for the welfare and habitat. Through science, research and education, we aim to increase our understanding and preservence of animal life. Cleaner fuel We will be the first expedition cruise line to power our ships with liquified biogas (LBG) – a fossil-free, renewable Making a difference fuel produced from organic waste, including The Hurtigruten Foundation was established to ensure waste matter from local fisheries that that our guests of tomorrow can enjoy the same doesn’t add to climate change of lead to meaningful travel experiences our guests do today. food insecurity. Hurtigruten is also The Foundation supports a variety of projects, such as actively advocating a ban on polluting studying whale populations, fighting marine pollution, and toxic heavy fuel oil (HFO) worldwide. supporting beach clean-ups and other local initiatives.

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