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Cruise Greenock to Liverpool aboard Hurtigruten's new expedition ship MV Roald Amundsen - "Natural Habitats Wild Nature & Fascinating History" - calling at Oban, Stornoway, St Kilda, & Rathlin Island

5 Nights: 12 - 17 September 2020

From £1185 per person sharing twin or double Polar Outside cabin; £1535 Polar Outside sole use.
See details below for Arctic Superior & Expedition Suites (all cabins types allocated on 'category guarantee' NOT by specific cabin number)

Includes: Luxury coach transfer from Northwest (Knutsford, Chester, Liverpool, Preston) to Greenock, 5 nights onboard with breakfast, lunch & dinner with house wines and beers included; all taxes and fees, onboard Expedition team including experience ornithologists, onboard lectures and shore tenders

In a departure from our usual Music & Arts Tours (which as you know have been just about impossible during these past months) we were delighted to see that Hurtigruten have arranged a series of 5 nights cruises around the UK for this September. We have chosen two, both disembarking in Liverpool and will provide luxury coach transfers* from the Northwest to Portsmouth (2nd September) and Greenock (12th September).

UPDATE: 9th JULY Following the UK Goverment / FCO effective 'ban' on crusing announced without notice yesterday Hurtigruten have confirmed that they are 'in discussions' with the UK Government and are continuing to plan for this series of voyages with the clear undertaking that, should it be necessary to cancel then they will REFUND IN FULL and not offer vouchers.
https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/378373/hurtigruten-in-talks-with-government-over-uk-cruise-plans

"You will be enchanted by the diverse nature. In a short space of time, you will experience harsh yet spectacular scenery and places that are ridiculously pretty and picturesque." - Karin Strand, Expedition Leader

MS Roald Amundsen is the World's first 'hybrid' expedition ship built for Hurtigruten and came into service only last year. Emissions are cut by sailing with electrical propulsion. Innovative sustainable technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2-emissions on the ships by 20%.

Named after the first man to cross Antarctica and reach the South Pole, MS Roald Amundsen leads the way towards an even more sustainable way of travelling. The ship is specially constructed for voyages in polar waters (and the Irish Sea!). It serves as a comfortable basecamp at sea – bringing adventurers to the view spectacular & remote destinations in the most sustainable way.

The Itinerary
12th September - morning transfer from the Northwest by Maestro (luxury coach & picnic lunch - maximum 24 guests per 49 seat vehicle) to Greenock for 4pm embarkation and 7pm sailing. We sail along the coastline of mainland Scotland, making our way north with our first call at the charming and bustling waterfront setting of Oban (13th). We continue to the Isle of Lewis and Stornoway (14th) rich in history and culture. Enjoy a taste of the local dram or induldge on fresh seafood at a seaside restaurant or feed your curiosity at tiny folk museums.

We continue west into the Atlantic and the remote and wild nature of St Kilda - UNESCO double World Heritage site (15th) with its abandoned town, and where the abundant wildlife includes minke whales and thousands of seabirds that make this their home during the breeding season. We cross the Irish Sea towards Ballycastle and the remarkable birdlife of Rathlin Island - the largest seabird colony in Northern Ireland (16th). Finally we cross back to Liverpool to arrive around 9am on the 17th.

* The costs shown are made up of £125 ground transportation & deluxe picnic costs (charged by Maestro to your card) and the cruise costs (which will be charged directly to your card by Hurtigruten).

As we cannot currently hold allocations on the ship please call us immediately if you would like to join us and we will confirm your place and take full payment. Booking Conditions for the voyage are governed by Hurtigruten rather than Maestro on this occassion.

As always a well planned and efficiently organised trip. I really enjoyed everything, but I think the highlight was the Concert. Thank you for everything,can't wait for Puccini in the summer.
BA, Chester

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