MS MIDNATSOL AFRICA – SOUTH AMERICA
17-DAYS EXPEDITION VOYAGE
DEPARTURE: 23 September 2017
BOOKING CODE: CENMSWOR1703
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FROM £ 2101pp Westbound
IN THE WAKE OF THOR HEYERDAHL
Crossing an entire ocean is one of life’s greatest adventures. The highlights experienced along the way only add to the excitement. The ecology-themed expedition sees us taking Thor Heyerdahl’s RA II expedition route, following the Canary Current. Join us as we sail from Casablanca, visiting an immense number of cities, harbours and islands before we reach Fortaleza, Brazil on the South American continent.
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YOUR EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY
DAY 1: CASABLANCA Casablanca was once an old pirate lair, but today it is an exotic mix of old and new. We recommend exploring the city before we depart. Stay on deck as we sail out from the ‘White City’ to enjoy the view of the town and the harbour with its tiny, colourful wooden boats next to fi shing vessels and huge ocean liners. See the famous landmark, the Hassan II Mosque in the sunset before you go to your fi rst dinner on board MS Midnatsol.
DAY 2: AGADIR When we arrive in Agadir, spend some time relaxing on the beach. Alternatively, it is a short walk into the city where you can immerse yourself in Moroccan street life. The city was destroyed in an earthquake back in 1960, so the old Kasbah (citadel) no longer has its crenellated ramparts. However, this elevated site has a complete view of the bay, the port and the new town, and is an enchant- ing sight at sundown. Slightly to the south of the city centre, the new Medina is a place to be explored. It was reconstructed from the 1990s onwards by Italian architect Coco Polizzi who ensured that the Moroccan soul
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still survived. The jewellery souk and the Moorish café are certainly worth a visit.
DAY 3: ARRECIFE, LANZAROTE A UNESCO biosphere reserve, Lanzarote is an intriguing island with an extraordinary geo- logy of 300 volcanic cones. Explore the city, rest under the palm trees at the beaches or visit the Lagoon in the centre of Arrecife. With its small white houses and the little colourful fishing boats, it is known as the ‘Venice of the Atlantic’. If you have an interest in modern art, the International Museum of Modern Art in the old military fortress, Castillo de San José, is a must-see.
DAY 4: AT SEA
During the next two days, we will sail with the Canary Current on our way to Cape Verde. The current is part of the North Atlantic Gyre. This is where the deep, cold and nutrient-rich water meets more shallow and warm waters, making this part of the ocean a remarkable fi shing ground that is also teeming with marine mammals and sea birds.
DAY 5: AT SEA Enjoy life on deck or join the Expedition Team for interesting lectures on the Cape Verde Islands, our next destination.
DAY 6: MINDELO Mindelo is a bustling town, full of life. The inhabitants of the Cape Verde developed their own Creole culture and language, infl u- enced by people from Europe, Africa and South America. Do not miss the famous marketplace in Mindelo and immerse your- self in the active lifestyle of a vastly diff erent culture. The old town is also worth a visit and windsurfers will love the beaches here.
DAY 7: PRAIA Praia is the capital of Cape Verde. Not far from Praia you find the tiny Cidade da Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha), the former capital of Santiago, founded by the Portuguese in 1461. Today, the town with its old fortress, ‘Fortaleza Real de Sao Felipe’, the extraordinarily restored ‘Rua Banana’ and the oldest colonial church in the region, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a day of snorkelling or take a walk
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