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1 SPECIAL offe r-s AVe Five Sea Odysse y 500 PER An e xplor at ion t hr ough t h e isl an ds of t h e Java, Ba l i, F lor e s, Ban da an d Molucca Se a s a boa r d t he M S C aledon ian Sk y 23 rd Octobe r to 7 th Nov e mbe r PERS ON

2 Belitung Islands This unique expedition will introduce you to an underwater paradise of pristine reefs, colourful coral and abundant and diverse marine life visiting islands which are well off the usual cruise routes. The only comfortable way to explore this region is by sea and we are fortunate in having one of the finest and best equipped expedition vessels in the world for our explorations and an expert expedition team who will enhance your experience in so many ways through a series on onboard lectures and whilst guiding you ashore. MALAYSIA Singapore Bunaken Manado Tangkoko Togean Islands Belitung Islands Pulau Padea Besar Karimunjawa Islands Wakatobi INDONESIA Taka Bonerate Bali Satonda Island The first opportunity to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the region will be our call into the Belitung Islands located off the coast of Sumatra. We then continue to the Karimunjawa Islands, a group of 27 islands designated as a marine park followed by a visit to Bali s only national park, Taman Nasional Bali Barat. Here you can choose to trek to the protected mangrove looking out for the wildlife and prolific birdlife, followed by a trip to Menjangan Island which offers some of the best snorkelling in the world. Alternatively, you may wish to travel inland to the Munduk Highlands. Sailing eastwards, more national parks await including the Taka Bonerate National Park in the Flores Sea, the Wakatobi National Park which Jacques Cousteau referred to as an Underwater Nirvana and finally Bunaken National Park which is treasure trove of biodiversity situated near the centre of the Coral Triangle. Afloat and ashore, our exploration will be filled with unforgettable images and of course the highlight for many will be the opportunity to snorkel in coral wonderlands considered some of the finest on the planet. The Itinerary Day 1 London to Singapore. Fly by scheduled flight. Day 2 Singapore. Arrive this afternoon and transfer to the MS Caledonian Sky for embarkation. Enjoy Welcome Drinks and dinner before we sail late tonight. Day 3 At sea. Enjoy a day at sea as we cruise into Indonesia. Our onboard lecture programme will commence or you may prefer to find a spot on deck with a book. Day 4 Belitung Islands. Arrive this morning in the idyllic Belitung Islands, a group of islands off the coast of Sumatra famed for their long clean beaches and crystal clear sea water. We have the morning to enjoy the fine white sandy beaches and the wonderful coral reefs. Snorkelling platforms will allow us to swim with the a multitude of colourful fish and nature walks will explore the forest for birdlife or you may prefer to simply stay on the beach. Coral reef

3 Knobbed Hornbill Lake Bedugul Exploring by Zodiac Day 5 Karimunjawa Islands. Enjoy a relaxing morning onboard as we sail towards these 27 coral fringed islands situated off the north coast of Java and well off the standard cruise routes. Arriving in the early afternoon we will use our Zodiacs to find a suitable location to land on a local beach. Here we can soak up the sun, enjoy a walk or enjoy some time swimming or snorkelling in the clear waters. Day 6 At sea. Day 7 Taman Nasional Bali Barat or Munduk Highlands. At breakfast we arrive on Bali but are well away from the main tourist hubs as we land on the north eastern coastline. We have a choice of full day excursions today. You may wish to visit the West Bali National Park which comprises of 19,000 hectares on land with an additional 7,000 hectares of coral reefs and coastal waters. Here we can enjoy a gentle trek to the protected mangrove and monsoon forest and hope to see grey monkeys, black monkeys, giant lizard and some of the 160 species of birds that live here. Afterwards we take a short boat ride to Menjangan Island, considered one of the best snorkelling areas in the world. Here we will explore beautiful coral reef gardens as well as electric clams, scorpion fish, starfish, eels and some very large reef fish. Alternatively drive inland to the Munduk Highlands. Passing through Singaraja, you will briefly tour the former capital city of Bali; then continue to the mountainous area of Bedugul to see the three lakes, Bratan, Buyan and Tamblingan. Alongside Lake Bratan is Pura Ulun Danu, an important Hindu-Buddhist temple dedicated to the water goddess and a site of pilgrimage. The scenery is stunning and we will have time to take in the surroundings before continuing to the appealing town of Munduk set amongst hillsides full of fruit trees, jungles and rice fields. Day 8 Satonda Island. We have a full day to explore diminutive Satonda Island, located between the large island of Sumbawa and smaller Pulau Moyo. The island is wooded and uninhabited, with a fringing reef and a small but swimmable crater lake where the trees are decorated with wishing stones, shells and pieces of coral. This is a snorkeller s paradise with pristine reefs, colourful coral and abundant fish whilst guided walks inland will search for the local birdlife. Day 9 Taka Bonerate National Park. Stretching south from the main island of Sulawesi into the Flores Sea is the Taka Bonerate National Park. Spread out over 220,000 hectares this is the largest coral reef in Indonesia and is rich in marine life and also a variety of bird species. Using our small ship to navigate and our Zodiacs to land we will find a suitable spot amongst the 21 islands of the park to spend the day. The crystal clear waters offers snorkelers a chance to explore the reefs where we find 242 species of coral and 295 species of colourful reef fish as well as dolphins and turtles. Alternatively enjoy a walk in the sand dunes where we find many land, coastal and sea birds. Day 10 Wakatobi National Marine Park. Legendary underwater explorer and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau is said to have called the Wakatobi islands, then known as the Tukangbesi islands, an Underwater Nirvana. Now a National Marine Park it comprises a total of 1.4 million hectares, of which 900,000 hectares are decorated with different, colourful species of tropical coral reefs. Wakatobi is widely recognized as having the highest number of reef and fish species in the world. The islands are also famous as the largest barrier reef in Indonesia. Here can be found fringing, atolls whilst the barrier reef is the habitat of large and small fish species, and the playground of dolphins, turtles and even whales. Meanwhile on land we will meet the local Bajo sea nomads, explore mangrove forests and see the historical ruins, cannons and fortresses that spread out over the main islands. Clownfish Day 11 Pulau Padea Besar. As we continue our journey around the island of Sulawesi we will make a call this morning at Kokoila. Here we will have the chance to talk with the local fisherman or alternatively enjoy a snorkel over the soft corals amongst angelfish, parrotfish and anemone fish. Return to the ship for lunch as we continue our journey north.

4 Togean Islands Munduk Highlands Sulawesi black-crested macaques Day 12 Togean Islands. This morning we arrive at the Togean Islands. This remote and picturesque archipelago of 56 islands has white sandy beaches surrounded by an ancient coral reef, whilst on land the tropical rain forests of these volcanic islands harbour a variety of endangered wildlife. You may wish to join one of our naturalists on a guided walk looking for Togean macaques, babirusa, turtles and parrots or snorkellers can enjoy a swim over spectacular corals teeming with colourful fish and for the less active time can be spent relaxing on the wonderful beaches. Day 13 Tangkoko Nature Reserve. From our berth at Bitung we travel inland for an afternoon at the Tangkoko Nature Reserve. This 8800 hectare park ranges from beaches at sea level to the top of Tangkoko Mountain and is a haven for endemic flora and fauna. On a guided walk we will search for black macaque monkey and the tarsiers, the smallest primates in the world and for whom the Tangkoko Reserve is their last refuge, whilst for the birders we will hope to see hornbills and cuscus. Return to the ship this evening and sail tonight. Day 14 Bunaken National Park. Our last day finds us at the Bunaken National Park, which is a treasure trove of biodiversity situated near the centre of the Coral Triangle. The park was established in 1991, as one of the first of Indonesia s growing system of marine parks. Here we will find nearly 400 species of coral, over 90 species of fish including Bluestripe Snapper and Emperor Angelfish, whilst seven of the eight species of giant clams are also found here. Meanwhile on land we can find macaque and deer whilst mangrove forests are home to crabs. We will use our Zodiacs to land on a local beach and set up snorkelling platforms to explore the remarkable underwater world whilst our naturalists lead walks ashore. Over dinner we sail the short distance to our berth at Manado where we remain overnight. Day 15 Manado to London. Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for our scheduled indirect flight to London. Day 16 London. Arrive this morning. Pre-Cruise Extension Singapore Before embarking the MS Caledonian Sky you may wish to extend your time in Singapore with our two night extension. Enjoy two nights at the Shangri La Hotel (or similar) on a bed and breakfast basis with time at leisure to explore at your own pace. Maybe visit the botanical gardens, Raffles Hotel, the shopping malls of Orchard Road or Sentosa Island. Price per person based on double occupancy Twin: 395 Single: 525 Price Includes: Two nights hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, ship to hotel and hotel to airport transfers. Not Included: Travel insurance, visas. Prices per person Based on double occupancy SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE 500 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Deck Suite Category Brochure Price Special Offer Castle Standard Forward Castle Standard Caledonian Superior Promenade Premium Bridge Deluxe Balcony Promenade Premium Balcony Promenade Owners Corner Suite with balcony Castle Standard for sole use Caledonian Superior for sole use Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 13 nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky on a full board basis including wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard, shore excursions, Noble Caledonia Expedition Team, transfers, port taxes, gratuities onboard the ship and on excursions. Not Included: Travel Insurance, visas. NB. Please note that snorkelling opportunities will be dependent on local conditions.

5 MS Caledonian Sky Formerly known as Hebridean Spirit, this 114-passenger vessel began her new life with Noble Caledonia in May 2012 following an extensive refurbishment. Built in the same ship yard as the MS Island Sky, the MS Caledonian Sky shares the same attributes as her sister vessel, joining her as one of the finest small ships in the world. Your Suite Onboard there are 57 exceptionally spacious and well designed suites. The passenger accommodation is arranged over four decks and all suites have outside views. All feature a sitting room area and some have private balconies. Each affords considerable comfort with en-suite bathroom featuring a country style wash basin, hot towel rack and vanity unit with sink and walk-in Premium Balcony Suite shower and/or bath tub. Facilities in the suites also include walk-in or spacious wardrobes, dressing table with large mirror and stool or desk, mini-fridge, flat screen television, telephone, programmable electronic safe, hairdryer, assorted toiletries, air-conditioning and heating. Bottled water, towelling dressing gowns and slippers are also provided for your comfort. Your Space The spacious and finely decorated public rooms include a large lounge where daily briefings and talks will be provided throughout the voyage and an elegant bar where a pianist plays periodically throughout the day. The bar also features a 24-hour tea and coffee station. In addition there is the Club Lounge on the Panorama Deck which features a bar. The onboard travel library is the perfect place to relax with a book and is stocked with reference books pertaining to the places the vessel is visiting along with a selection of games and two computers with internet access. Outside there is a rear Lido deck where meals are served in warm weather under shade. On the top deck there is a further observation and sun deck with bar service and comfortable deck furniture for sun bathing or relaxing with a book. There is also a small gymnasium onboard and hairdressers with appointments made on request. consistent superior quality. Where possible and when it meets his high standards, our accomplished chef will obtain local produce in markets or buy the catch of the day from a passing fishing boat. Such purchases enhance the well stocked larders and bring a local touch to the varied menus. In the main elegant dining room, breakfast is served buffet-style, with certain items cooked to order and lunch and dinner is à la carte. To enhance your dining experience even further a selection of wines are included with lunch and dinner. Dining onboard With only one sitting and a maximum of just over 100 passengers, the cuisine will be of a Restaurant

6 Sun deck Standard Suite Panorama Lounge Your Day to Day Life Onboard Onboard the MS Caledonian Sky, you will not find endless entertainment, round the clock buffets and the people management which is so much a part of today s big ship style. Instead the atmosphere onboard is warm and peaceful and more akin to a private yacht or country hotel in which you can learn more about the wonders of nature, culture and ancient civilisations in the company of like-minded people. A little music in the lounge or bar after dinner, guest speakers and informative port briefings from our expedition leader, all contribute to make any voyage aboard the MS Caledonian Sky a memorable and joyful experience. Dress on board is casual and relaxed and there will be no black tie evenings. Exploring Ashore One of the joys of expedition cruising aboard a small vessel is the flexibility it allows. Although we set sail with a set itinerary it is the unscheduled events that often become the highlight of the journey and with our fleet of Zodiac landing craft, we can explore inlets, fjords, bird sanctuaries, land in otherwise inaccessible places and be footloose in a way that would be totally impractical for larger groups of passengers. Deck Plan Panorama Deck Bridge Deck Buffet Pantry Hotel Manager s Office Panorama Lounge Chief Engineer Captain Promenade Deck Dining on deck Your Comfort, Safety & Security Our vessel is equipped with the latest safety, navigation and communications equipment along with roll stabilisers to minimise the ship s motion. During your voyage you will have the opportunity to visit the Captain and Officers on the Bridge to check the vessel s progress by charts and learn more about your journey. Onboard you will also find a clinic and doctor and a lift that serves all decks. Hairdresser Gym WC Caledonian Deck Castle Deck Reception Doctor This cruise visits out of the way destinations. You will be accompanied by an expedition team and some landings ashore will be made by Zodiac landing craft. Cruises such as this will appeal to the more adventurous and those who enjoy the natural world. Standard Suites (Forward) Premium Suites Standard Suites Deluxe Balcony Suites Superior Suites NB. All Suites on Castle Deck feature a minimum of two portholes. Premium Balcony Suites Owner s Corner Suites with Balcony 2 Chester Close, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7BE +44 (0) info@noble-caledonia.co.uk noble-caledonia.co.uk All special offers are subject to availability. Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations and are available on request. Cover image: Coral, Menjangan island S