Cruise News A Diamond for Portsmouth
COMPAGNIE DU PONANT has announced that, for the first time, one of its ships will operate a series of voyages from the UK, with the 226-passenger expedition ship Le Diamant sailing five 7-night and two 12-night round-trip cruises from Portsmouth in summer 2011. The luxury French cruise line, which also launched the sleek new Le Boreal earlier this year, will sail around the UK and Ireland and to St Malo in France on the 226-passenger vessel. Sales Director Claire Hancer said:
“We are delighted Le Diamant is visiting the UK for the first time next year, giving us an ideal opportunity to showcase her facilities, while at the same time illustrating the individuality of the five ships in the fleet.”
•7-night voyages (July 3, 10, 17, 24 and Aug 24): Cobh, Dublin, Holyhead, Waterford, Isles of Scilly, and St Malo. •12-night voyages (July 31 and Aug 12): Isles of Scilly, Foynes, Galway, Killybegs, Iona, Tobermory, Portree, Kirkwall, Leith, Whitby and St Malo. For reservations: call 0808 234 3802.
Go For A Hawaiian Safari! A
By Simon Veness
Boutique cruise line AMERICAN SAFARI CRUISES will be offering their first voyages around Hawaii in 2011, featuring a whole new way to discover the tradition of the Aloha isles.
SC’s unique personal style is one of the great hidden gems of the cruise world and, by branching out to include a generous sample of Hawaii, it represents a fabulous way to experi- ence this spectacular part of the world, with cove-to-cove cruising, and up-close wildlife and cultural encounters. The inaugural season runs from October 26, 2011, to May 11, 2012, and offers 7 and 10-night cruises on their stylish 36-passenger Safari Explorer, a grand 145ft yacht that was newly-renovated in 2008 and boasts design features like an intimate wine library and a well-stocked Spa. She is equipped with all of the equipment – and expertise – for kayaking, snorkelling and more, allowing guests to explore the remote coves, bays and shoreline by kayak, sailboat, stand-up paddle boards, mountain bike and motor launch. The Explorer will also focus on dipping into hidden coves and inlets, mostly staying in the lee of the easternmost Hawaiian Islands chain (sheltered from the northerly wind and waves), with plenty of time in port or ashore. All cruises will spend two days exploring Moloka’i with the families who
live there, including the famous kalaupapa trail and the verdant Halawa Valley. Highlights will include a hike with Lawrence to a sacred family waterfall, wading into ancient fish ponds, helping to restore taro terraces and gathering on the beach for an authentic Pa’ina (feast). With five islands, plus one tiny islet, on
the itinerary there are no worries about inter-island flights, packing or transfers, and each day’s schedule is flexible, with whales, wildlife and whimsy all having a part to play.
Choose from the 8-day/7-night voyage
or the grand 11-day/10-night version, sailing from Maui to the Big Island (or vice versa) and including Moloka’i and Lana’i.
Per person fares begin at $4,995
(inclusive of premium spirits, all meals, equipment and activities such as kayaking, hiking, sailing, paddle boarding, snorke- ling, biking, tours and programs ashore, taxes, port charges and transfers).
More info: in the UK, call The Cruise Line Ltd on 0800 008 6677; in the US, call 1888 862 8881 or visit
www.americansafaricruises.com.
* Now see Pages 80-84 for our special feature on American Safari Cruises’ Alaskan adventures.
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