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Colonel John Blashford-Snell on AN AMAZONIAN ADVENTURE
O ne of the most exciting
itineraries in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2012/13 programme of worldwide cruises must be Braemar’s Brazilian Amazon voyage, M1203. This fascinating itinerary is greatly enhanced by the presence of the famed explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell, who will be lecturing aboard the cruise, talking about
‘Amazonia’ and his expeditions to this colourful and exciting part of the world.
There could hardly be a better speaker for such an exciting cruise; John Blashford-Snell has led some of the most ambitious expeditions ever undertaken. In 1968, when Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia invited the British Army to send a team to explore the Blue Nile, the then Royal Engineers’ Captain Blashford-Snell was invited to select and lead a team. The success of that venture led to many more, including the fi rst vehicle crossing of the Darien Gap in 1971/2, and in 1974/5 the navigating of 2,700 miles of the Great Zaire River (also known as the Congo).
Colonel John Blashford-Snell has led over 100 expeditions, resulting in many important discoveries and supports numerous charities. His knowledge and experience
will no doubt make him a fascinating and well-informed speaker.
The cruise departs on 2nd February 2012, with fl ights from London-Gatwick and Manchester, to join the ship in Bridgetown, Barbados. Braemar then sails for the mouth of the Amazon, and cruises deep into the heart of this mighty river, visiting
John Blashford-Snell has led
some of the most ambitious expeditions ever undertaken
Santarem, Parintins and Manaus. Her journey up river takes her over 900 miles to Manaus, with an overnight stay, and the chance to take a trek through the forest or spend a night in a jungle lodge. The names of the places visited on her journey up-river are as exotic as the experience itself – Santarem, Parintins and Manaus. The amazing sights include oxen grazing by the water’s edge, houses built on stilts and fi shing canoes, while the sounds of exotic birds fi ll the air. You may even see small, pink dolphins frolicking in the water. The vibrant rainforest, with
its colourful fl ora and fauna, will be brought even more vividly to life by the expert talks courtesy of Colonel Blashford-Snell.
On the return journey, Braemar visits Tobago, then returns to Barbados for the fl ights home.
Prices start from £1,744 per person, based on two adults sharing an inside twin cabin, Grade ‘H’. The price includes return chartered fl ights and transfers, accommodation and all meals and entertainment on board, in addition to port and airport taxes. Flights are with a fully-escorted exclusive Fred. Olsen charter.
Find out more about this cruise by visiting www.
fredolsencruises.com Agents can book online at the Travel Agent Centre, or via AmadeusCruise. Alternatively, call Reservations on 01473 742 424, or through any ABTA travel agent. Find out more about the Vistas enhancement programme by visiting www.
fredolsencruises-vistas.com
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