MS Caledonian Sky - Noble Caledonia
MS Caledonian Sky - Noble Caledonia
MS Caledonian Sky - Noble Caledonia
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Prins Christian Sund Ilulissat<br />
afternoon we walk to the ruins at<br />
Igaliku, once the religious epicentre<br />
of the local Viking settlement.<br />
Day 6 - Hvalsey & Qaqortoq. In<br />
Hvalsey, we see some of the best<br />
preserved Viking ruins (1300s)<br />
including the church where the last<br />
religious ceremony was performed in<br />
1408 before the people mysteriously<br />
vanished from the area. The<br />
impressive ruins of a farmstead<br />
of the Vikings tell of a history that<br />
dates back 1000 years. Later we visit<br />
Qaqortoq with its wonderful historic<br />
buildings, and modern art – reliefs<br />
sculpted into granite walls which are<br />
a major attraction.<br />
Day 7 - Ivittuut. After a morning<br />
cruising we arrive at Ivittuut, an<br />
abandoned mining town and an old<br />
Norse settlement.<br />
Day 8 - Paamiut. Be on deck as we<br />
approach Paamiut; the surrounding<br />
waters are well known feeding<br />
grounds for whales. There should<br />
be an excellent chance of viewing<br />
humpbacks and minkes in the area.<br />
Founded in 1742 with an approximate<br />
population of 3,500, the town is<br />
known as Greenland’s artist colony,<br />
producing high quality tupilags and<br />
other carvings.<br />
Day 9 - Nuuk. In the morning<br />
explore Greenland’s capital, seeing<br />
the National Museum which houses<br />
some fascinating exhibits including<br />
15th century Qilakitsoq Mummies, a<br />
world class archaeological find. For<br />
the more energectic there may be<br />
a chance to walk up the 430-metre<br />
Quassussuaq and perhaps continue<br />
up the 780-metre ‘Uvkusissat’,<br />
stopping at the large aquamarine<br />
lake on the way.<br />
Day 10 - Sukkertoppen. Today,<br />
we continue sailing up the western<br />
coast of Greenland enjoying the<br />
rugged landscapes. We will call into<br />
Sukkertoppen, a town of some 3000<br />
inhabitants that was established in<br />
1755. Explore on foot and weather<br />
permitting, take to the Zodiacs to<br />
see why the Greenlandic name of<br />
Maniitsoq translates to “place of<br />
rugged terrain”.<br />
Day 11 - Ilulissat. Ilulissat means<br />
‘iceberg’ in Greenlandic, and this<br />
town lives up to its name. The most<br />
productive glacier in the Northern<br />
Hemisphere, Sermeq Kujalleq, feeds<br />
enormous bergs into the Ilulissat<br />
Prices per person<br />
Based on double occupancy. Tour Code: SCCSK01092<br />
Occupancy<br />
Double<br />
Sole<br />
Deck/Suite Category<br />
Castle<br />
Std Forward<br />
£4995<br />
£5995<br />
Castle<br />
Standard<br />
£5295<br />
£6495<br />
Icefjord. As a result this area is on<br />
UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites.<br />
Day 12 - Sisimiut. Sisimiut is<br />
the second largest community in<br />
Greenland. Here we will find fishing<br />
trawlers, a shipyard and a busy fish<br />
processing factory. We recommend<br />
a visit to the arts and crafts workshop<br />
close to the pier where you may watch<br />
the local craftsmen create traditional<br />
jewellery and purchase local souvenirs.<br />
The area surrounding Sisimiut boasts<br />
a rich population of whales, reindeer<br />
and seals, making it a popular place<br />
for thousands of years.<br />
Day 13 - Kangerlussuaq to<br />
Copenhagen. During the night we sail<br />
up the lengthy Kangerlussuaq fjord.<br />
Disembark after breakfast and transfer<br />
to the airport for the scheduled flight<br />
to Copenhagen. On arrival, transfer<br />
to a first class airport hotel for an<br />
overnight stay.<br />
Day 14 - Copenhagen to London /<br />
Manchester. Enjoy a free morning to<br />
explore Copenhagen before an early<br />
afternoon transfer to the airport for<br />
your flight to London or Manchester.<br />
<strong><strong>Caledonia</strong>n</strong><br />
Superior<br />
£5695<br />
£6995<br />
Our exploration<br />
of coastal<br />
Greenland<br />
begins on<br />
a high with<br />
Prins Christian<br />
Sund. Cruising<br />
through this<br />
region on<br />
Zodiacs is an<br />
unforgettable<br />
experience,<br />
the jagged<br />
coastline being<br />
home to a<br />
rich animal<br />
kingdom.<br />
BOOK BEFORE 31 MAy 2012 AND SAVE £500 PER PERSON<br />
OFF THE PRiCES SHOwN BElOw<br />
Promenade<br />
Premium<br />
£5995<br />
-<br />
Bridge<br />
Deluxe Balcony<br />
£6695<br />
-<br />
Promenade<br />
Premium Balcony<br />
£6995<br />
-<br />
Promenade<br />
Owner’s Corner<br />
£7495<br />
-<br />
Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 12 nights aboard the <strong>MS</strong> <strong><strong>Caledonia</strong>n</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> on a full board basis with house wine and beer<br />
and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard, expedition team, shore excursions, gratuities to crew and whilst on excursions, transfers,<br />
port taxes, airport taxes, overnight night accommodation in Copenhagen on bed and breakfast basis.<br />
Not Included: Travel Insurance. NB. Ports subject to change. All special offers are subject to availability.<br />
+44 (0)20 7752 0000 27<br />
Passage to Greenland
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