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This remarkable journey takes you past
Spitsbergen’s towering glaciers calving
spectacular icebergs across the Greenland
Sea to Iceland, the land of fire and ice. Watch
polar bears carrying their cubs and fluking
whales in the icy waters. Join us on our voyage
of discovery as we sail from ice-bound islands
to hot springs, spouting geysers and gushing
waterfalls.

Guillemot birds, Alkefjellet Day Visiting
Tromso, Norway
• 1 Tromso, Norway
• 2,3 At Sea
• 4 Alexandra Land, Franz Josef Land
• 5,6 Zemlya Georga, Franz Josef Land
• 7 MacKlintok Island, Franz Josef Land
• 8 Hooker Island, Franz Josef Land
• 9 Kvitøya (White Island)
• 10 Nordaustlandet, Svalbard
• 11 Alkefjellet, Svalbard
• 12 Barents Island, Svalbard
• 13 Hornsund, Svalbard
• 14 At Sea
• 15 Jan Mayen Island
• 16 At Sea
• 17 Akureyri, Iceland
• 18 Isafjordur / Vigur Island, Iceland
• 19 Reykjavik, Iceland

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Alexandra Land Zemlya Georga

Kvitoya MacKlintok Island
Hooker Island

HOOKER ISLAND
Get your binoculars ready at the
large seabird colony at Rubini Rock
in Franz Josef Land.

BARENTS
SEA

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ARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES Greenland Discovery

FROM REYKJAVIK TO GREENLAND

Experience a remote and remarkable
region, where traditional ways of life thrive
against a backdrop of stunning arctic
scenery and immense mountains. Learn
about the dramatic history of the Norse
people on our tour of a fascinating and
varied part of Greenland.

Sailing on Sailing from
30th August 2022 Reykjavik, Iceland

Duration Sailing to
11 days Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Ship
Vega Class

Ilulissat ILULISSAT
Disko Bay Home to over 3,000 sled dogs and is best
known for its icebergs. Travel just outside
of town to find yourself in the Ilulissat
Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sismiut

GREENLAND

Kangerlussuaq

LABRADOR SEA Nuuk Skjoldungen

Ivigut Prins Christian Sound & Aappilattoq

NUUK (GODTHÅB) PRINS CHRISTIAN SOUND
This bustling town boasts colourful Small, colourful Nordic homes stand
wooden houses and avant-garde stark against snow-tipped mountain
architecture with a backdrop of ridges in the icy wilderness of Prince
fjords and mountains. Christian Sound.

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Prins Christian Sound

Sunset in Nuuk, Greenland Arctic walrus

Take in views of river valleys and hillsides that
shelter Norse settlements dating back more
than 4,500 years – their secrets buried deep
within. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
Viking ruins, and the paths of Inuit migrations
alongside unspoilt, picturesque waterways lined
with crystal-clear waterfalls.

ICELAND Day Visiting

Reykjavik • 1 Reykjavik, Iceland
• 2 At Sea
REYKJAVIK • 3 Skjoldungen, Greenland
Explore cosy bars, cafes and • 4 Prins Christian Sound & Aappilattoq, Greenland
shops on streets heated by • 5 Ivigut, Greenland
geothermal waters. • 6 Nuuk (Gothab), Greenland
• 7 Sismiut, Greenland
NORTH ATLANIC • 8 Ilulissat, Greenland
OCEAN • 9 Disko Bay, Greenland
• 10, 11 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

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ARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES Canadian Arctic
Discovery

GREENLAND & CANADIAN ARCTIC

Home to some of the most active
glaciers in the world, this sailing uncovers
where polar bears roam. Visit UNESCO
World Heritage Sites, Inuit communities
and Viking ruins in a history lesson like
no other. In these Arctic waters, time
seems to stand still.

Sailing on Sailing from
9th September 2022 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Duration Sailing to
17 days Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Ship
Vega Class

This unforgettable cruise reveals the most breathtaking BEECHEY ISLAND
destinations of the High Arctic. Among mountainous Important historic sites include
icebergs, spot polar bears and glimpse narwhal the spot where Sir John Franklin
breaking the Arctic waters. Follow in the footsteps of wintered during his fateful 1845-
some of history’s greatest explorers as we navigate 46 Expedition.
from colourful harbour houses and charming fjords to
beguiling flower-laden landscapes. This trip is a unique Beechey Island,
chance to dip into tumultuous Viking history, and learn Nunavut
about native culture from our onboard experts.

Day Visiting Cruise Peel Sound

• 1 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland PEEL SOUND
• 2 Sisimiut, Greenland This pack ice-filled channel
• 3 Uumannaq, Greenland was notorious to 19th-century
• 4 At Sea explorers. Look out for polar
• 5 Buchan Gulf, Nunavut bears as you pass through.
• 6 Pond Inlet, Nunavut
• 7 Sirmilik National Park, Bylot Island CANADA
• 8 Cruise Peel Sound
• 9 Beechey Island, Nunavut
• 10 Dundas Harbour, Devon Island, Nunavut
• 11 Ellesmere Island, Nunavut
• 12 At Sea
• 13 Upernavik, Greenland
• 14 Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Bay), Greenland
• 15 Ilulissat, Greenland
• 16 At Sea
• 17 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

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Buchan Gulf, Canada

Ellesmere Island

UUMMANNAQ
One of Greenland’s sunniest spots.
Folklore has it that on visiting, a piece of
your heart remains on the island forever.

Dundas Harbour, Devon Island GREENLAND

Sirmilik National Park, Bylot Island Upernavik
Pond Inlet
Uumannaq
Buchan Gulf
Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Bay)
SIRMILIK NATIONAL PARK LABRADOR Ilulissat
Here, the breathtaking, iceberg-filled SEA
scenery is home to narwhals, beluga
whales, ringed seals, and seabirds. Sisimiut

Kangerlussuaq

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ARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES Northern Canada
Discovery

GREENLAND TO NOVA SCOTIA

Trace a path along the legendary
ice-filled route that challenged many
a great explorer in years gone by.
Combining adventure and culture,
this epic voyage along the Northwest
Passage is something every traveller
should experience in their lifetime.

Sailing on Sailing from
25th September 2022 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Duration Sailing to
16 days Halifax, Canada

Ship Waterfall in Qeqertarsuaq
Vega Class Halifax, Canada
Orca Pod
As we sail from Greenland through the iceberg
capital of the world, gaze in awe at the ice-filled
straits and fjords that glisten as you drift by. The
northern Canadian coast around Nunavut is a haven
for caribou and polar bears, and in Newfoundland
you’ll hear the stories of the indigenous Inuit people
and discover ancient whaling sites. On board, learn
about the history of Viking exploration from our
team of passionate experts.

Day Visiting

• 1 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
• 2 At Sea
• 3 Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Bay), Greenland
• 4 Ilulissat, Greenland
• 5 Sisimiut, Greenland
• 6 Nuuk (Godthab), Greenland
• 7 At Sea
• 8 Iqaluit, Nunavut
• 9 Lady Franklin Island, Canada
• 10 Akpatok Island, Nunavut
• 11 Torngat Mountains National Park, Canada
• 12 At Sea
• 13 Belle Isle Straits, Canada
• 14 Corner Brook, Canada
• 15 At Sea
• 16 Halifax, Canada

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QEQERTARSUAQ Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Bay)
Part of Disko Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Ilulissat
Site. The Lyngmark Glacier rises above the
town, where basalt columns and black sand GREENLAND
beaches reflect its volcanic origin.
Sisimiut
LABRADOR SEA Kangerlussuaq

IQALUIT Nuuk (Godthab)
In this remote community, gain insight into Inuit
history and culture including dog-sledding on
handmade qamutik sleds led by qimmiiq - North
America's oldest and rarest purebred canine.

Iqaluit, Nunavut
Lady Franklin Island

Akpatok Island, Nunavut

Torngat Mountains National Park

TORNGAT MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
A rare chance to follow in the footsteps of Inuit as
they share their stories of spirits and traditions in
their homeland, with a backdrop of dramatically
spectacular mountains and deep fjords.

CANADA

LADY FRANKLIN ISLAND
The island’s huge vertical cliffs of Archean
rocks are reputedly the oldest stones in
Canada. Monumental Island to the south is a
prime spot for walrus and polar bear spotting.

Belle Isle Straits

Corner Brook CORNER BROOK
Halifax This is the gateway to adventure tours –
ziplining, fishing, spelunking – in scenic Humber
Valley or further north among the sheer cliffs
and waterfalls of Gros Morne National Park.

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST

Russian Far East.

Or the world’s biggest
hidden gem?

Size Remote and mysterious, the Russian Far
6.2 million square km East is steeped in history and culture.
Once seemingly inaccessible thanks to
Largest cities travel-restricted areas, now more and
Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, more travellers are able to appreciate its
Ulan-Ude unparalleled beauty. This great, pristine
wilderness is largely uninhabited, yet its
When we sail snow-tipped peaks, smoking volcanoes,
June–August lush tundra and abundant wildlife make
it a joy to discover.

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Sea of Okhotsk
Explorer

JAPAN & FAR EAST RUSSIA

A nature-lover’s dream, this cruise
takes you through some of the most
stunningly beautiful horizons – from
Japan’s snow-capped peaks and
hot springs to the striking volcanic
landscapes of Russia’s Far East.

Sailing on Sailing from
1st June 2022 Yokohama, Japan

Duration Sailing to
14 days Otaru, Japan

Ship
SH Minerva

Grey Seal sleeping on the rocks
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Atlasov Island

TYULENIY ISLAND
Remote, beautiful and little-visited,
this island boasts remarkable wildlife-
viewing opportunities including a
northern fur seal colony.

Korsakov Tyuleniy Island Sarychev Island
Yankicha Island
RUSSIA

Urup Island

Otaru KORSAKOV
Hakodate Historically, both Japanese and
Russian people have settled in this
HAKODATE town located on the southern tip of
Ascend Mount Hakodate to enjoy the Sakhalin Island.
magnificent views: you can whizz by
cable car to the top from the base YANKICHA ISLAND
station to the summit. Birthed from a volcano, this
uninhabited island offers hikes on
JAPAN a verdant, emerald green caldera
surrounded by sapphire sea views.
Yokohama

This incredible journey begins with Japan’s
northern gems, before immersing you in the
lush landscapes of the seldom-visited islands in
Russia’s Far East. Here, in warm waters heated by
geothermal activity, spot fur seals and sea lions
with their pups. Sail past historic landmarks to
active fumaroles and hot lagoons as you learn
about volcanology from our expert guides and
count yourself one of the lucky few who are able
to visit these otherworldly, far-flung places.

Atlasov Island, Japan Day Visiting
Korsakov, Russia
• 1 Yokohama
• 2 At Sea
• 3 Hakodate
• 4 At Sea
• 5 Korsakov
• 6 Tyuleniy Island
• 7 At Sea
• 8 Yankicha Island
• 9 Atlasov Island
• 10 Sarychev Island
• 11 Natalii Bay, Urup Island
• 12 At Sea
• 13 Korsakov
• 14 Otaru

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Kamchatka & Aleutian
Islands Discovery

FROM OTARU TO SEWARD

Otaru in Japan makes the perfect
starting point for this once-in-a-lifetime
adventure through Russia’s Far East and
the glaciated wonders of Alaska. Escape
into vast, volcanic landscapes as you
cross the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Sailing on Sailing from
14th June 2022 Otaru, Japan

Duration Sailing to
20 days Seward, Alaska

Ship
SH Minerva

TYULENIY ISLAND ATTU ISLAND
Home to over 100,000 seals, our The location of the only World War II
cruise coincides with seal breeding land battle fought in the United States,
season on Tyuleniy, so look out for now a birders’ paradise and the setting
black fur pups. for comedy film The Big Year.

RUSSIA BERING SEA

SEA OF Petropavlovsk Attu Kiska Seguam
OKHOTSK Kamchatskiy Island Harbor Island

Atlasov
Island

Tyuleniy Yankicha YANKICHA ISLAND
Korsakov Island Hike around a flooded volcanic
caldera surrounded by emerald
JAPAN green peaks, where lagoon waters NORTH PACIFIC
bubble and fumaroles plume. OCEAN
Otaru
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Kodiak, Alaska

The Haystacks, Alaska Sea Otters, Alaska

ALASKA Seward Set sail north from Otaru to the isolated reaches of
the northern Pacific. As you hike among the chains
Holgate Glacier of oceanic islands, you’ll discover the unique flora
and fauna that thrive in these volcanic lands, and
Chiswell delve deep into sites of historical significance
Islands alongside our team of experts.
Kodiak
Larsen Bay Day Visiting

Chignik Aghiyuk Island • 1 Otaru, Japan
• 2 Korsakov, Russia
The Haystacks • 3 Tyuleniy Island, Russia
Unga Village • 4 At Sea
• 5 Yankicha Island, Russia
Dutch Harbor • 6 Atlasov Island, Russia
• 7 Petropavlovsk (Kamchatskiy), Russia & At Sea
KODIAK • 8 Attu Island, Alaska
This emerald green isle is known • 9 Kiska Harbor, Alaska
for its mighty Kodiak bears (some • 10 At Sea
around three metres tall), as well • 11 Seguam Island, Alaska
as sitka deer and elk. • 12 Dutch Harbor, Alaska
• 13 Unga Village, Alaska
DUTCH HARBOR • 14 The Haystacks, Alaska
Alongside around 9,000 years of native • 15 Chignik, Alaska
Aleut history, spot strong Russian • 16 Aghiyuk Island, Alaska
Orthodox influences in characteristic • 17 Larsen Bay, Alaska
onion dome architecture. • 18 Kodiak, Alaska
• 19 Chiswell Islands & Holgate Glacier, Alaska
• 20 Seward, Alaska

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Aleutian Islands,
Kamchatka
& Bering Sea
Discovery

FROM SEWARD TO NOME

Sailing from Alaska to Russia,
circumnavigating the Bering Sea.
The few who experience this
incredible journey – with its
epic volcanic landscapes
and remarkable wildlife –will
undoubtedly remember it forever.

Sailing on Sailing from
3rd July 2022 Seward, Alaska

Duration Sailing to
17 days Nome, Alaska

Ship
SH Minerva

Chiswell Islands, Alaska
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INTERNATIONAL
DATE LINE

Kolyuchin NOME
Island Try your hand at mushing and panning for
gold on the beaches, or take a trip to the
RUSSIA Uelen Island Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.

Lavrentiya Naukan ALASKA

Nunligran Sireniki Proliv Senyavina Nome
Provideniya Yttygran
Island

St Matthew HOLGATE GLACIER Seward
Island Make sure you have your camera at
the ready: when you get up close
to this huge glacier, a spectrum of
colours play on the ice.

St Paul Holgate Glacier
Island Chiswell
Islands
BERING SEA
Castle Bay Larsen Bay
Unga Island
UNGA ISLAND
Dutch This picturesque Aleutian island, the
Harbor largest of the Shumagin Islands, has
a rare and ancient petrified forest
that is beguiling to witness.

This unique voyage takes in the northern part
of the Pacific Ring of Fire, from Alaska and the
Aleutian Islands to Kamchatka and the Kuril islands
in Russia’s Far East. As we circumnavigate the
Bering Sea, magnificent volcanos and jagged cliffs
brimming with birds are just a few of the highlights:
these are some of the least-visited places on the
planet, where brown bears, sea lions, whales and
puffins make thrilling company.

Day Visiting Puffin colony
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• 1 Seward, Alaska
• 2 Holgate Glacier & Chiswell Islands, Alaska
• 3 Larsen Bay, Alaska
• 4 Castle Bay, Alaska
• 5 Unga Island, Alaska
• 6 Dutch Harbor, Alaska
• 7 St Paul Island, Alaska
• 8 St Matthew Island, Alaska
• 9 Provideniya, Russia
• 10 Naukan & Uelen Village, Russia
• 11 Kolyuchin Island, Russia
• 12 Lavrentiya, Russia
• 13 Proliv Senyavina Hot Springs & Yttygran Island, Russia
• 14 Nunligran, Russia
• 15 Sireniki, Russia
• 16 Provideniya, Russia
• 17 Nome, Alaska

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Arctic Discovery

SVALBARD, FRANZ JOSEF LAND & NOVALIA ZEMLYA

Awaken your inner explorer on this life-
changing extended expedition across the
Arctic. Cruise past majestic fjords and through
ice-choked waters which reveal rarely seen
wildlife, before closing your journey on
Siberia’s mighty Yenisei river – one of the
world's last undiscovered wildernesses.

Sailing on Sailing from
9th July 2022 Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Duration Sailing to
19 days Dudinka, Russia

Ship
Vega Class

Alkefjellet Kvitoya Zemlya Georga
Nordaustlandet
SVALBARD Alexandra Land
Barents Island Hooker Island
Longyearbyen Edge Island MacKlintok Island
Bell Sund Hornsund
EDGE ISLAND
The rich tundra of this nature reserve
supports once-near-extinct Svalbard
reindeer, and herds of walrus haul out
on the shore.

HORNSUND BARENTS SEA Severny Island,
Considered by some as the most Novaya Zemlya
beautiful in Spitsbergen, this stunning
fjord is surrounded by spectacular SEVERNY ISLAND
glaciers where polar bears roam. Part of an archipelago that (until
recently) was closed off to visitors, the
island’s ice cliffs are a must-see, with
its nesting birds and calving icebergs.

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MacKlintok Island

Polar Bear on the Dudinka, Russia
edge of an ice floe

ALEXANDRA LAND Sail across the top of the world, through
Only accessible by icebreaker, remote Russian and Norwegian archipelagos
1,000 km from the North Pole, and Siberia’s untouched wilderness. Immerse
Alexandra Land is the gateway yourself in the wild majesty of nature as belugas,
to the Russian High Arctic. bowheads, narwhals, polar bears, walruses, and
millions of seabirds journey alongside. On the
Dikson Yenisei river, experience a rare opportunity to go
Yenisei River back in time to a bygone industrial era, and to
meet and learn about the history and traditions
Dudinka of the Nenets indigenous people.

Day Visiting

• 1 Longyearbyen, Svalbard
• 2 Bell Sund, Svalbard
• 3 Hornsund, Svalbard
• 4 Edge Island, Svalbard
• 5 Barents Island, Svalbard
• 6 Alkefjellet, Svalbard
• 7 Nordaustlandet, Svalbard
• 8 Kvitoya, Svalbard
• 9 Alexandra Land, Russia
• 10,11 Zemlya Georga, Russia
• 12 Hooker Island, Russia
• 13 MacKlintok Island, Russia
• 14,15 Severny Island, Novaya Zemlya
• 16 At Sea
• 17 Dikson, Russia
• 18 Yenisei River, Russia
• 19 Dudinka, Russia

RUSSIA

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Far East Arctic
Highlights

EASTERN RUSSIA & WRANGEL ISLAND

Where mammoth and sabre-toothed
tigers once roamed, these remote
northern islands unveil their pristine
natural environments alongside a
warm welcome from the indigenous
Siberian Yupik who call this distant
region home. This sailing visits
Wrangel Island, probably the most
populous polar bear habitat on earth.

Sailing on Sailing from
19th July 2022 Nome, Alaska

Duration Sailing to
15 days Nome, Alaska

Ship
SH Minerva

Polar Bear sitting on an ice floe
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MEDVEZHIY ISLANDS KRASIN BAY & CAPE WARING
Polar bears famously frequent this See the relics of a 3,400-year-old Paleo-
isolated archipelago. The natural Eskimo camp, a huge number of polar
rock pillars on Chetyrbok Stolbovoy bear dens and beaches strewn with long-
are a sight to behold. extinct dwarf mammoth tusks.

Medvezhiy Ushakova Cape WRANGEL
Islands Cape Florens ISLAND

Cape Waring

Krasin Bay

Ayon Island

AYON ISLAND Kolyuchin Island ALASKA
Visit a quaint museum set up by
local children, then venture to Cape Dezhnev Nome
the outskirts of Ayon Village to
explore a Neolithic settlement. Proliv Senyavina Yttygran
Provideniya Island
RUSSIA

PROVIDENIYA YTTYGRAN ISLAND
Learn more about Yupik culture Stretch your legs and ponder the
on a visit to a settlement at origins of Whale Bone Alley, an eerie
Novoye Chaplino overlooking a archaeological site lined with whale
picturesque fjord. bones, some five metres high.

INTERNATIONAL
DATE LINE

A cruise to this isolated Arctic region is a unique
adventure. Landing on Wrangel Island feels like
stepping into prehistoric Earth. Across Eastern
Russia, the hammocky tundra is home to unique
flora and fauna, and is one of the best places on
earth to see polar bears, Pacific walrus, puffins
and snow geese. In these far-flung abundant
areas, you’ll meet the indigenous Siberian Yupik
and learn about their culture.

Day Visiting Wrangel Island

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• 2 Provideniya, Russia 69
• 3 Cape Dezhnev/Uelen Village, Russia
• 4 Kolyuchin Island, Alaska
• 5 At Sea
• 6 Ayon Island, Russia
• 7 Medvezhiy Islands, Russia
• 8 At Sea
• 9 Ushakova Cape, Wrangel Island
• 10 Cape Florens, Wrangel Island
• 11 Krasin Bay & Cape Waring, Wrangel Island
• 12 At Sea
• 13 Proliv Senyavina Hot Springs & Yttygran Island, Russia
• 14 Provideniya, Russia
• 15 Nome, Alaska

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R E S T O F T H E RWUOSRSLIDA NC FRAU IRS E SA S&T E X P E D I T I O N S Arctic in Depth

SIBERIA TO NORWAY

Discover history and tradition
as they combine along Siberia’s
mighty Yenisei River. Learn about
the culture and traditions of the
locals, then venture on to remote
islands and far-flung archipelagos
where nature is vast and wild.

Sailing on Sailing from
27th July 2022 Dudinka, Russia

Duration Sailing to
17 days Trosmo, Norway

Ship
Vega Class

Alkefjellet Kvitoya Zemlya Georga
Nordaustlandet Alexandra Land
SVALBARD
Hooker Island
Hornsund
Barents Island ALKEFJELLET
Bear Island Edge Island The towering cliffs of Alkefjellet
teem with 60,000 breeding pairs of
Brünnich’s guillemots – our Zodiacs will
get up close to this incredible sight.

BARENTS SEA Severny Island,
Novaya Zemlya
BEAR ISLAND
Another Zodiac adventure: sail
through distinctive sea stack rock
columns, impressive sea caves and
tunnels carved by the waves.

NORWAY DUDINKA
Immerse yourself in indigenous peoples’
Tromso culture at Taimyr-mou, then tour the
stunning nature of Putorana plateau, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Bearded Seal, Alkefjellet

Alkefjellet cliffs Alexandra Land

YENISEI RIVER Heading north, you’ll first be welcomed by the
As we pass through the Taymyr Nenets people as you cruise past abandoned
Peninsula, we get to meet the Nenets, Russian towns bordering the Kara Sea, and
an indigenous people from northern magnificent icy landscapes in the Russian
arctic Russia. High Arctic. As you approach the far-flung
Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, listen
Dikson for the sound of icebergs calving from vast
Yenisei River glaciers, and watch for extraordinary Arctic
wildlife including millions of seabirds on the
Dudinka greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea.

RUSSIA Day Visiting

• 1 Dudinka, Russia
• 2 Yenisei River, Russia
• 3 Dikson, Russia
• 4 At Sea
• 5,6 Severny Island, Novaya Zemlya
• 7 Hooker Island, Russia
• 8 Zemlya Georga, Russia
• 9 Alexandra Land, Russia
• 10 Kvitoya, Svalbard
• 11 Nordaustlandet, Svalbard
• 12 Alkefjellet, Svalbard
• 13 Barents Island, Svalbard
• 14 Hornsund, Svalbard
• 15 Bear Island, Svalbard
• 16 At Sea
• 17 Tromso, Norway

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Far East Arctic
in Depth

EASTERN RUSSIA & WRANGEL ISLAND

This far north, time really does
seem to stand still. Cruise along
the edge of pack ice, spotting
polar bears and seals along vast,
otherworldly landscapes. This is
life at the top of the world.

Sailing on Sailing from
2nd August 2022 Nome, Alaska

Duration Sailing to
19 days Nome, Alaska

Ship
SH Minerva

Ice Edge Cruising

EXPEDITION DE LONG ISLANDS
Five islands make up this uninhabited
archipelago: find preserved mammoth remains
on Zhokhov Island, while Bennett Island boasts
a stunning glaciated, volcanic landscape.

De Long Islands

Lyakhovsky Island EAST SIBERIAN SEA WRANGEL

Dmitry Laptev Medvezhyi Ushakova Cape ISLAND
Strait Islands Cape Florens

ICE EDGE CRUISING Cape Blossom
Head out on deck as our polar class ship Krasin Bay
breaks through the pack ice, and watch
for polar bears, walrus and seals among Ayon Island Kolyuchin Island
the ice floes in the distance. Kolyuchin Bay
AYON ISLAND
Here, the indigenous Chukchi population RUSSIA
are reindeer herders. Many live in Ayon
Village, a coastal settlement where we are
guaranteed a warm welcome.

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Ice Edge Cruising

Provideniya, Russia Aurora in Autumn, Wrangel Island

CAPE FLORENS & CAPE BLOSSOM As you drift past far-flung Russian islands,
Named for the colourful flora and wildflowers you'll witness nature flourishing in these harsh
on the mossy tundra, Cape Florens helped surroundings. Frozen seas and tundra provide
give Wrangel Island its unique status as the a backdrop where hundreds of polar bears,
northernmost UNESCO World Heritage Site. walrus, puffins, snow geese and rare spoon-
billed sandpipers make their home. Plus,
INTERNATIONAL experience the warm welcome of the Siberian
DATE LINE Yupik as you share their rich culture.

Cape Waring NOME Day Visiting
Excursions include mushing,
panning for gold on the beaches • 1 Nome, Alaska
and trips to the Bering Land • 2 Provideniya, Russia
Bridge National Preserve. • 3 Cape Dezhnev & Uelen Village, Russia
• 4 Kolyuchin Bay & Kolyuchin Island, Russia
Uelen Village ALASKA • 5 At Sea
Cape Dezhnev • 6 Ayon Island, Russia
• 7 Medvezhiy Islands, Russia
Nome • 8 At Sea
• 9 Dmitry Laptev Strait & Lyakhovsky Island, Russia
• 10 At Sea
• 11 Ice Edge Cruising
• 12 Expedition De Long Islands, Russia
• 13 At Sea
• 14 Ushakova Cape, Wrangel Island
• 15 Cape Florens & Cape Blossom, Wrangel Island
• 16 Krasin Bay & Cape Waring, Wrangel Island
• 17 At Sea
• 18 Provideniya, Russia
• 19 Nome, Alaska

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Aleutian Islands
& Kamchatka

Escape on an epic voyage to isolated
and vast uninhabited regions of the
northern Pacific. Featuring endless
volcanic landscapes, tundra filled
with wildflowers, and the rarest
wildlife, these islands are a nature-
lover’s dream.

Sailing on Sailing from
20th August 2022 Nome, Alaska

Duration Sailing to
22 days Otaru, Japan

Ship
SH Minerva

PETROPAVLOVSK
Near this beautifully rustic city,
Avacha Bay is an unforgettable treat:
see the iconic Three Brothers sea
stacks where Steller sea lions bask.

SEA OF OKHOTSK

RUSSIA BERING SEA

TYULENIY ISLAND Petropavlovsk Attu
See Steller sea lions cohabiting with more than Kamchatskiy Island
100,000 northern fur seals, who gather here
on the beaches. Look out for black fur pups
being nursed in these dense rookeries.

Atlasov Russkaya Bay
Island Utashud Island

Tyuleniy Ketoy Kiska
Kosakov Island Harbor

KISKA HARBOR

Chirpoy Yankicha Relics of Japanese occupation remain here,
Island Island including a Shinto shrine as well as old naval
artifacts scattered across the land.

Otaru

JAPAN NORTH PACIFIC
OCEAN
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Otaru, Japan

Dutch Harbor, Alaska Kittiwakes colony at
St. George Island

Nome As you navigate the oceanic islands of the
northern Pacific Ring of Fire, discover rarities like
Nunam Iqua St George Island – ‘the Galapagos of the North’.
From prolific birdlife in the Pribilof Islands to the
Kangirlvar ALASKA abundant wildlife of the tundra regions, in these
Island remote lands you’ll see sights found nowhere else
on Earth. On shores where only a few intrepid
St Paul Island Cape Newenham travellers and indigenous peoples have set foot,
with the help of our expedition team, you’ll see
the world from a true explorer’s perspective.

St George Island Amak Island Day Visiting
Akutan Island • 1 Nome, Alaska
• 2 Nunam Iqua, Alaska
Dutch Harbor • 3 Kangirlvar Island, Alaska
• 4 Cape Newenham, Alaska
ST GEORGE ISLAND • 5 St Paul Island, Alaska
In the ‘Galapagos of the North’, you can • 6 St George Island, Alaska
encounter more than 200 species of • 7 Amak Island, Alaska
birds. A new species of beaked whale • 8 Akutan Island, Alaska
was discovered near the island in 2016. • 9 Dutch Harbor, Alaska
• 10 At Sea
Itineraries are correct at time of going to print and maybe subject to change. • 11 Kiska Harbor, Alaska
• 12 Attu Island, Alaska
• 13,14 At Sea
• 15 Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy, Russia
• 16 Russkaya Bay & Utashud Island, Russia
• 17 Atlasov Island, Russia
• 18 Ketoy Island & Yankicha Island, Russia
• 19 Chirpoy Island, Russia
• 20 Tyuleniy, Russia
• 21 Kosakov, Russia
• 22 Otaru, Japan

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS A vast ocean.

Or a wave of
inspiration?

Key destinations Imagine tracing a languid route through some
Japan, Papua New Guinea, of the most beautiful destinations on the
New Zealand planet, gaining a new, wonderful perspective
as you explore every port of call. From iconic
When we sail cities in regions such as Europe, the Far East
March - May and South America to far-flung island idylls in
September - November the South Pacific and Caribbean, our stylish
ships will transport you all around the world.

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FROM DUNEDIN TO AUCKLAND

There’s nowhere quite like New Zealand.
Crystal-clear waters, stunning beaches,
fascinating fiords; Kiwi hospitality, Maori
culture, rolling, rich vineyards. Journey with
us, and you’ll experience it all – and more.

Sailing on Sailing from
13th March 2022 Dunedin, New Zealand

Duration Sailing to
13 days Auckland, New Zealand

Ship
SH Minerva

Bright morning, New Zealand
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GISBORNE Auckland
Old Maori traditions are evident Tauranga
in many parts of the city, and
there’s an established wine trail.

TASMAN SEA NEW ZEALAND Gisborne

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Napier NAPIER
Explore sheltered inlets perfect for Marlborough Expect mesmerising views,
kayaking, marine life-filled waters fabulous eateries, cool
and peaceful forest walks. Sounds street art and iconic art
deco architecture.
Doubtful Akaroa
Sound

Breaksea Dunedin
Sound

Stewart AKAROA
Island A little town with a lot of French
style. Picture European architecture
and pristine beaches.

The Land of the Long White Cloud has pride of Doubtful Sound
place at the top of many a bucket list. Even the
most seasoned traveller will discover unseen Gannet, New Zealand
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has inspired generations of curious minds. Visit
both islands in style and comfort, aboard a
well-appointed ship crewed by a passionate
and knowledgeable team. Enjoy unique onshore
excursions and delve deep into Maori culture in
special places that our guides know well.

Day Visiting

• 1 Dunedin
• 2 Oban, Stewart Island
• 3 Breaksea Sound
• 4 Doubtful Sound
• 5 At Sea
• 6 Akaroa
• 7 Kaikoura
• 8,9 Marlbourough Sounds
• 10 Napier
• 11 Gisborne
• 12 Tauranga
• 13 Auckland

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS Pacific Islands

NEW CALEDONIA, VANUATU & SOLOMON ISLANDS

The idyllic South Pacific is the stuff
of many travel fantasies. Imagine
sugary, white beaches, swaying palm
trees, diving or snorkelling amongst
multicoloured shoals, and encounters
with the locals on wildly beautiful islands.

Sailing on Sailing from
25th March 2022 Auckland, New Zealand

Duration Sailing to
16 days Rabaul, Papa New Guinea

Ship
SH Minerva

On this unmissable expedition from Papua New Humpback Whale, Pentecost Island
Guinea, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, you’ll Auckland, New Zealand
discover true paradise. Enjoy sailing in comfort New Caledonia
and style across the vast expanses of the majestic
ocean, cruising to deserted atolls, pristine lagoons
and bustling ports. There’s plenty of culture to be
found here too – keen photographers and World
War II history buffs (to name but a few) will enjoy
our programme of carefully curated excursions.

Day Visiting

• 1 Auckland
• 2 At Sea
• 3 Norfolk Island
• 4 At Sea
• 5 L'Île-des-Pins
• 6 Lifou Island
• 7 Port Vila
• 8 Ambrym Island & Pentecost Island
• 9 Tegua Island
• 10 At Sea
• 11 Santa Ana Island
• 12 At Sea
• 13 Pavuvu Island
• 14 Njari Island
• 15,16 Rabaul

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RABAUL
Sited inside a flooded volcanic caldera,
you can feel Rabaul’s local spirit in the
buzzing markets and harbour.

Rabaul SANTA ANA ISLAND
The South Pacific’s best-kept
SOLOMON ISLANDS secret, with warm, crystalline
waters and welcoming locals.
PAPUA NEW Njari Santa Ana
GUINEA Island Island Tegua Island

Pavuvu
Island

PENTECOST ISLAND Pentecost Island
Follow in David Attenborough’s Ambrym Island
footsteps and discover the origins
of bungee jumping for yourself! Port Vila
Lifou Island

CORAL SEA

L'Île-des-Pins

LIFOU ISLAND Norfolk Island
A visit to a traditional Melanesian
hut is a unique chance to learn
about local culture.

L'ÎLE-DES-PINS Auckland
An unparalleled paradise of
white sand coves, cerulean
sea and tropical vegetation.

NEW ZEALAND

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Melanesia Discovery

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, AGATS & RAJA AMPAT

This thrilling cruise grants you access to one of
the remotest regions left on Earth – Oceania's
smaller islands. Snorkel in cerulean bays or
relax on sugary-sand beaches, before heading
ashore to experience the local way of life.

Sailing on Sailing from
9th April 2022 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Duration Sailing to
18 days Sorong, Indonesia

Ship
SH Minerva

Pulau Sorong PULAU RAJA
Raja Sail beneath the jungled peaks of
Raja Ampat across the pellucid sea,
in the remote far east of Papua.

INDONESIA Semisarom Island
Agats
Banda Watubela
Neira Archipelago Merauke

PAPUA NEW
GUINEA

BANDA NEIRA
Enjoy the view from the top of Gunung
Api. The picturesque volcano can be
climbed in less than half a day.

MERAUKE TORRES
Enjoy an Indonesian safari and spot STRAIT
wildlife in the ‘Serengeti of Papua’,
Wasur National Park.

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Indigenous tribal boy

Banda Neira Mandarin Fish, Banda Neira

TUFI Promising both ultimate indulgence and unfettered horizons,
Nature lovers will adore the diverse this sailing offers some of our most unforgettable excursions.
local population of birds of paradise, Discover cerulean seas, meet welcoming tribespeople, spot
butterflies and orchids. incredible wildlife and vibrant marine life when you travel from
Papua New Guinea’s New Britain, through the Torres Strait to
the westernmost point of West Papua. Drift along on a stylish
and comfortable ship crewed by a team of experts, specially
selected for their knowledge of this incredible destination.

Rabaul Day Visiting

Jacquinot • 1 Rabaul
Bay • 2 Jacquinot Bay
• 3 Tami Islands
Tami Islands • 4 Tufi
• 5 Dei Dei Hot Springs (Fergusson Island) & Dobu Island,
Tufi Fergusson Island • 6 Samarai and Kwato
Dobu Island • 7 Bonarua Islands
Bonarua Island • 8 At Sea
• 9 Torres Strait
Samarai and • 10 Merauke
Kwato Island • 11 At Sea
• 12,13 Agats
• 14 Semisarom Island
• 15 Watubela Archipelago
• 16 Banda Neira
• 17 Pulau Raja
• 18 Sorong

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS UK & Northern French
Coast Highlights

FROM LONDON TO DUBLIN

From culture-crammed cities
and wild, UNESCO-listed atolls
to candy-coloured ports and
towering cliffs, the coastline of
the British Isles is strewn with
underrated treasures that are just
waiting to be discovered.

Sailing on Sailing from
16th April 2022 Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Duration Sailing to
11 days Dublin, Ireland

Ship
Vega Class

Explore the idyllic outline of England,
Ireland, Scotland and Wales – as well as
the semi-autonomous island that sits at
their juncture, the Isle of Man. Across the
channel on Northern France’s coast, visit
lively fishing ports and places so beautiful
that the Impressionists committed them to
canvas. Travel in style and comfort, aboard
a brand-new ship crewed by a passionate
and knowledgeable team.

Day Visiting Fowey, England
River Liffey, Dublin
• 1 Portsmouth
• 2 Honfleur
• 3 St Peter Port
• 4 Fowey
• 5 Scilly Isles (Tresco / St Marys)
• 6 Pembroke (Skomer Island)
• 7 Holyhead
• 8 Iona & Lunga
• 9 Tobermory
• 10 Portrush
• 11 Dublin

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Portrush, Ireland

Sunset on the Scilly Isles Puffin, Iona & Lunga

DUBLIN IONA & LUNGA
Delve into the legendary culture and Seek spiritual sustenance in the Inner Hebrides’
craic of the Republic of Ireland’s capital intriguing islands. Iona is famed for its abbey,
– It’s lively, complex, cosmopolitan and founded in 563 CE – it was here that the
eminently walkable. sacred treasure, the Book of Kells, was created.

Portrush Tobermory NORTH SEA
Dublin Iona & Lunga
ATLANTIC
OCEAN Scilly Isles UK

Holyhead

Pembroke Portsmouth GERMANY
Fowey

Honfleur
St Peter Port

ISLES OF SCILLY FRANCE
Revel in the Scillies’ Caribbean-esque sand-
rimmed isles and turquoise waters. The world-
famous Tresco Abbey Garden with its 20,000
plant species is worth a visit.

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS Islands of Scotland

FROM DUBLIN TO LEITH, EDINBURGH

Sail on a remarkable cruise to the
Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland
and Scotland. Explore culture-
crammed cities, natural marvels
and fascinating ruins that predate
Giza’s pyramids and Stonehenge.

Sailing on Sailing from
26th April 2022 Dublin, Ireland

Duration Sailing to
11 days Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland

Ship
Vega Class

St Kilda , Outer Hebrides
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Visit iconic sites and lesser-known gems, Day Visiting
bookended by Dublin’s street scenes
and Edinburgh’s city views. In between, • 1 Dublin
experience Hebridean tranquillity: the Norse • 2 Portrush
traditions of the Shetlands, Scotland’s castle • 3 Gigha & Islay
country. Sample Islay’s celebrated single • 4 Iona & Lunga
malts as you immerse yourself in the British • 5 St Kilda
Isles’ exciting flora and fauna – observe seals • 6 Stornoway
and colonies of puffins and guillemots, at • 7 Stromness
home in this otherworldly landscape. • 8 Lerwick
• 9 Peterhead
• 10 Lindisfarne & Farne Islands
• 11 Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland

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ST KILDA
Named one of the most beautiful places in
Europe by Condé Nast Traveller, who revered the
UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ‘unforgettable
ocean views and unique ecosystem’.

Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland Stromness Lerwick
Seal pup,
Stornoway NORTH SEA
Farne Islands St Kilda
Peterhead
Iona & Lunga Leith
Gigha & Islay Lindisfarne &
Farne Islands
Portrush
UK
Dublin

LINDISFARNE & FARNE ISLANDS
Holy places have undisputed magic, and
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is stunningly
beautiful. The Farne Islands – frequented by
inquisitive seals – are equally marvellous.

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS Indonesia &
Philippines Discovery

RAJA AMPAT & PHILIPPINES

If you’re looking for the perfect mix of island
life and underwater adventure, look no
further. Dive into the crystal clear, coral-filled
waters of Raja Ampat, then sail on to the
many islands of the Philippines.

Sailing on Sailing from
26th April 2022 Sorong, Indonesia

Duration Sailing to
15 days Manilla, Philippines

Ship
SH Minerva

Pandanga Bay , Philippines
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One of the most richly biodiverse places
on earth, Raja Ampat is also unbelievably
beautiful – and the Philippines is no less
astonishing. A nation made up of 7,641
tropical islands, it’s a rare cultural mixing
pot of a place with Spanish, American and
Japanese colonial influences. Our expertly
curated excursions let you take in the very
best of each little slice of paradise.

Ticao Island, Philippines Day Visiting
Manila, Philippines
• 1 Sorong
• 2 Sajang Island
• 3 Pandanga Bay
• 4 At Sea
• 5 Sohoton Bay
• 6 Limasawa Island
• 7 Mambajao, Camiguin Island
• 8 Cagayan de Oro
• 9 Balicasag Island & Bohol (Tagbilaran)
• 10 San Luis, Capul Island
• 11 Tica Island & Donsol
• 12 San Fernando, Sibuyan Island
• 13 Apo Reef & Corregidor
• 14,15 Manila

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PHILIPPINES APO REEF
The diving here is something special:
Manila sharks, barracuda, tuna and turtles
swim through some four hundred
Corregidor Donsol species of coral.

Apo Reef Tica Capul Island SOHOTON BAY
Island Reminiscent of Vietnam’s Ha Long
Sibuyan Limasawa Island Bay, beyond the alluring entrance
Island Sohoton Bay to the Sohoton Cave lies a maze of
interconnecting, transparent pools.
Bohol Camiguin
Balicasag Island

Island

Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO
An exciting food scene highlights
Filipino cuisine in all its sour, sweet and
tangy glory. Adobo, kare-kare, lechon
and halo-halo are all must-tries.

INDONESIA Pandanga Bay
Sajang Island

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS Island Hopping

FROM SCOTLAND TO ICELAND VIA THE FAROE ISLANDS

Journey through Europe's most
remote and remarkable islands,
where you'll discover legends,
ancient history and unrivalled beauty.
There's a wealth of modern culture to
be found in cosmopolitan cities too.

Sailing on Sailing from
6th May 2022 Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland

Duration Sailing to
11 days Reykjavik, Iceland

Ship
Vega Class

Cruise in comfort and style through the
natural beauty of the world’s most incredible
island destinations. Fall deeply in love with
their misty mysticism as you wander through
awe-inspiring archaeological ruins. These are
ancient places, where the awesome power
of nature is revered, and guests are made
incredibly welcome.

Day Visiting Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire
Stromness, Orkney
• 1 Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland
• 2 Aberdeen
• 3 Stromness
• 4 Lerwick
• 5 Tórshavn
• 6,7 Djupivogur
• 8 Husavik
• 9 Akureyri
• 10 Ísafjördur & Vigur Island
• 11 Reykjavik

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Reykjavík, Iceland

Godafoss waterfall Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
near Akureyri

Ísafjördur Husavik

Akureyri LERWICK
Is the capital – and only real
ICELAND town – of the Shetland Islands,
the Norse-tinged culture shows
Djupivogur a history of Viking rule.

Reykjavik Lerwick

AKUREYRI Tórshavn
This cosy, colourful city is the Stromness
gateway to natural wonders
including Dettifoss waterfall
and Asbyrgi canyon.

NORTH ATLANTIC Leith Aberdeen
OCEAN

EDINBURGH UK
Stroll along the Royal Mile from
the Palace of Holyroodhouse to
Edinburgh Castle, standing proud
atop a dormant volcano.

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R E S T OAFRTCHT IECWCORRULIDS ECSR&U IESXE SP E&D IET IX POENDSI T I O N S Far East Discovery:
Philippines, Amami
Islands & Japan

FROM MANILA TO KOBE

Discover the hidden treasures of East
Asia, by taking the path less trodden,
through ports including Manila, Naha,
Hiroshima, Takamatsu and Kobe.

Sailing on Sailing from
10th May 2022 Manila, Philippines

Duration Sailing to
12 days Kobe, Japan

Ship
SH Minerva

Himeji Castle, Himeji
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JAPAN

HIROSHIMA HiroshimHa imeji Kobe
A must-visit, UNESCO World
Heritage Site Hiroshima Peace Okayama Takamatsu
Park and Museum has become an
international symbol for peace.

CHINA Amami Oshima
Naha, Okinawa
NAHA
This seaside city is home to
the impressive Shuri Castle,
Naminouegu shrine, and the lively
shopping district of Kokusai-dori.

PHILIPPINE SEA

Batan Island

Vigan Manila VIGAN
Hundred Islands (Sual) Established in the 16th century,
UNESCO-listed Vigan is the best-
preserved example of a planned
Spanish colonial town in Asia.

Amami Oshima, Amami Islans Experience the fascinating Philippines,
Manila, Philippines Amami Islands and Japan with passionate
experts, cruising on your luxurious boutique
ship. In the 7,641 tropical islands that make
the Philippines such a vibrant cultural melting
pot, palm-lined beaches meet sprawling
cityscapes. Enjoy a warm welcome before
sailing to Japan, where the ancient exists
alongside the ultra-modern. You’ll be
staggered by both the country’s beauty and
its hospitality, rooted in centuries of tradition.

Day Visiting

• 1 Manila
• 2 Hundred Islands (Sual)
• 3 Vigan, Salomague Port
• 4 Batan Island
• 5 At sea
• 6 Naha, Okinawa
• 7 Amami Oshima
• 8 At sea
• 9 Miyajima & Hiroshima
• 10 Takamatsu
• 11 Himeji
• 12 Kobe

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS Japan in Depth

FROM KOBE TO YOKOHAMA

It's no wonder that Japan tops many travel
wish lists. Neon-lit cities. Vermilion torii
gates leading the path to sublime Shinto
shrines. Ancient forests, smoking volcanoes,
centuries-old Buddhist temples hidden
within a maze of alleyways. This sailing
uncovers a wealth of Japan's wonders.

Sailing on Sailing from
21st May 2022 Kobe, Japan

Duration Sailing to
12 days Yokohama, Japan

Ship
SH Minerva

SHIMONOSEKI
Known as Japan’s ‘pufferfish capital’,
wander through Karato Ichiba fish
market to see this notorious fish
being prepared and sold.

SOUTH JAPAN
KOREA

Busan Himejiate Yokohama
Hiroshima
Kobe

Shimonosekima Takamatsu

Jeju Miyajima Shingu

Sasebo

Kagoshima KOBE
This port city has a laid-back atmosphere
JEJU and a vibrant music scene. For an art fix,
The ‘Hawaii of Korea’ is a favourite visit the Tadao Ando-designed Hyogo
vacation spot for Koreans, with Prefectural Museum of Art.
white sand beaches and crystal
clear waters. PHILIPPINE SEA

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Kagoshima, Japan

Miyajima, Japan Sasebo, Japan

Explore this intriguing country and its
spectacular locales, including Kobe, Takamatsu,
Hiroshima, Kagoshima and Yokohama. As if all
that wasn’t enough, dip into South Korea with
its tea plantations, ancient temples, trendy
neighbourhoods and idyllic off-shore islands.
Experience both countries in style and comfort,
aboard a boutique ship crewed by a passionate
and knowledgeable team.

Himeji Castle, Japan Day Visiting

• 1 Kobe
• 2 Himeji
• 3 Takamatsu
• 4 Miyajima & Hiroshima
• 5 Shimonoseki
• 6 Busan
• 7 Jeju
• 8 Sasebo
• 9 Kagoshima
• 10 At Sea
• 11 Shingu
• 12 Yokohama

Busan, South Korea

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS Japan to Micronesia
Discovery

FROM OTARU TO GUAM

Explore Japan’s traditions, culture and
nature from Hakodate to Yokohama,
before veering off the beaten track
to visit the Pacific idylls of some of
America’s oceanic territories.

Sailing on Sailing from
10th Sep 2022 Otaru, Japan

Duration Sailing to
15 days Guam, Micronesia

Ship
SH Minerva

Otaru JAPAN

Sado Island (Ogi) KANAZAWA
Home to Kenrokuen, considered
Sakaiminato (for Matsue) Kanazawa one of Japan’s three most
beautiful landscape gardens.
CHINA Hagi
Nagasaki NORTH PACIFIC
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Yakushima Island (Miyanoura)
Chichi-jima CHICHI-JIMA
A UNESCO World Natural Heritage
YAKUSHIMA ISLAND site, this island is blessed with
Beautiful fairytale rainforests cover rich plant and wildlife,
much of the island, and are home to
Japanese cedar trees, some of which
are thousands of years old.

Maug Islands

SAIPAN Guam Pagan
Be sure to tuck into some of the Saipan
island’s traditional dishes like red
rice, chicken kelaguen, or buñelos aga
(banana doughnuts).

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Matsue, Japan

Nagasaki at night Yakushima Island

Set out on a sweeping cruise aboard a luxurious
ship through one breathtaking destination after
another. Japan’s historic cities like Otaru and
beautiful subtropical islands like Chichijima are
little-visited but much-loved by travellers in the
know. Pacific Islands Saipan and Guam are more
well-known, and for good reason. From neon-lit
cities to white sands, forest-topped islands and
sapphire waters, you’ll experience it all on this
perfectly curated journey.

Otaru, Japan Day Visiting
Kanazawa Station, Japan
• 1 Otaru
• 2 At Sea
• 3 Sado Island (Ogi)
• 4 Kanazawa
• 5 Sakaiminato (for Matsue)
• 6 Hagi
• 7 Nagasaki
• 8 Yakushima Island (Miyanoura)
• 9 At Sea
• 10 Chichi-jima
• 11 At Sea
• 12 Maug Islands
• 13 Pagan
• 14 Saipan
• 15 Guam

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS Micronesia &
Melanesia Discovery

FROM GUAM TO LAUTOKA

An extraordinary cruise through some of
the most exclusive destinations in the world.
Micronesia and Melanesia offer a taste of
paradise, with beautiful bays, beaches, reefs,
and shipwrecks to explore – all set against a
backdrop of remarkable history and culture.

Sailing on Sailing from
24th Sep 2022 Guam, Micronesia

Duration Sailing from
19 days Lautoka, Fiji

Ship Guam
SH Minerva

Gaferut, Yap

Lamotrek, Yap Satawal, Yap

LAMOTREK RODERICK BAY
Enjoy the famously warm welcome of This hidden cove houses the
the Yapese and learn all about their lives shipwrecked remains of the World
and culture, all while enjoying glistening Discoverer: snorkel around the
lagoon views. wreck and marvel at the ocean life.

Tingwon SOLOMON
ISLANDS
Rabaul
Roderick Bay
PAPA NEW
GUINEA

Njari Island

NJARI ISLAND Ureparapara
One of the most thrilling snorkelling Tegua Island
and diving sites we’ve come across, Champagne Beach
enjoy a day on this almost completely Paradise Lagoon
secluded island.
Ambrym Island

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Riri River, Espiritu Santo

Tanguisson Beach, Guam Tegua Island, Vanuatu

‘Idyllic’ takes on new meaning in these Day Visiting
subregions of Oceania: from Guam, Yap, Papua
New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands to the • 1 Guam
Floridas, Vanuatu and the islands of Fuji, these • 2 Gaferut, Yap
remote islands are little spots of heaven strewn • 3 Lamotrek, Yap
across thousands of kilometres of the Pacific • 4 Satawal, Yap
Ocean. Experience the cultures that form • 5 At Sea
the beating heart of each region, and you’ll • 6 Tingwon
understand the true meaning of hospitality. • 7 Rabaul
• 8 Rabaul / At Sea
YASAWA • 9 Njari Island
Visit the village of Nabukera • 10 Roderick Bay
to meet the islanders, offering • 11 Santa Ana
first a tangled bundle of kava • 12 At Sea
roots as a gesture of respect. • 13 Champagne Beach & Paradise Lagoon
• 14 Ambrym Island
• 15 Tegua Island
• 16 Ureparapara, Divers Bay
• 17 At Sea
• 18 Nabukeru, Yasawa
• 19 Lautoka

Itineraries are correct at time of going to print and maybe subject to change.

Nabukeru, Yasawa
Lautoka

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REST OF THE WORLD CRUISES & EXPEDITIONS South Pacific Odyssey

FIJI TO TAHITI

Nothing can prepare you for
the beauty of the South Pacific.
Discover the striking vistas of
tropical landscapes and the
diverse ecosystems that thrive
here, in one of Earth’s true idylls.

Sailing on Sailing from
12th October 2022 Lautoka, Fiji

Duration Sailing to
14 days Papeete, Tahiti

Ship
SH Minerva

Cobia LOMALOMA
Here, you’ll encounter traditions that
reflect a mixture of Polynesia and
Melanesian cultures, and promise an
old-world South Pacific experience.

Nabukeru, Yasawa Lomaloma, Vanua Balavu
Lautoka Neiafu, Vava'u Group

Nuku Island Niue

Uoleva Island Beveridge Reef
Palmerston Island

COBIA
Known as ‘the most perfect crater in the Fijian
Archipelago’, immerse yourself in the beauty
of this island by snorkelling, kayaking or scuba
diving in the lagoon, or on Budd Reef.

CORAL SEA

NUKU ISLAND
Say ‘malo e lelei’ (hello) and immerse yourself
in this sleepy place. Tongans are unfailingly
hospitable and friendly, and you can get to
know them today. You’ll be very welcome.

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