| NEW ZEALAND COASTAL ODYSSEY |
| Posted: 6th March 2010 |
Art Columnist and Noble Caledonia Guest Speaker Godfrey Barker discovers that nature really is all around you when cruising the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
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| ARABIAN ODYSSEY |
| Posted: 6th March 2010 |
A mix of old and new, rich in history, architecture and culture, Anna Selby discovers that Arabia is a feast for the senses
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| Small Ship Cruising – Sunday Times |
| Posted: 30th January 2010 |
Do you travel for nature, history, culture — and no crowds? Take a cruise on a small ship, advises Karen Robinson of the Sunday Times
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| South Georgia on my mind |
| Posted: 9th November 2009 |
The Antarctic island was the focus for the greatest escape in exploration history. Simon Calder gets on the trail of Ernest Shackleton in a part of the world that is forever British.
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| Reporting from duty |
| Posted: 9th November 2009 |
Philip Blake-Jones is the Artistic Director of London Festival Opera, who perform onboard several Noble Caledonia cruises. Philip is also a regular and popular guest lecturer on many Noble Caledonia cruises.
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| Isles of plenty |
| Posted: 9th November 2009 |
Why travel to the ends of the earth when an abundance of wildlife and unspoiled nature are right here on your doorstep. Wilma Paterson explores the natural wonders of the British Isles.
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| Tempting river cruise extensions |
| Posted: 9th November 2009 |
If you wish you could spend more time on dry land at the embarkation or disembarkation points of our most inspiring European destinations, take a closer look at Noble Caledonia’s fantastic pre- or post-river cruise extension trips. These tailor-made tours take you on a cultural journey through the region’s highlights on dry land before you board or at the end of your cruise, providing an even richer holiday experience at great value prices. These pre/post-river cruise tours are optional extensions to selected Noble Caledonia river cruise trips and are led by English-speaking guides with a uK tour escort, to ensure you get the most from the experience. All tours feature high-quality four and five-star hotel accommodation for maximum comfort at the end of each day’s exciting sightseeing itinerary. here’s an insight into two of our most popular extensions.
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| Middle Eastern jewels |
| Posted: 9th November 2009 |
Rich in ancient history, Lebanon and Syria offer a wealth of fascinating territory to explore. Catherine Quinn uncovers their hidden treasures.
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| Notes from the Field |
| Posted: 19th September 2009 |
In preparation for our new cruise itineraries for the MS Island Sky, expedition leader Jane Wilson reports back from her scouting trip to the Indonesian Islands of Nusa Tengarra.
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| Living the Dream |
| Posted: 2nd May 2009 |
The Northern Lights, polar bears and blue whales are just some of the memorable sights Deborah Stone witnessed on an expedition cruise to Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland.
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| A Volga Adventure |
| Posted: 2nd May 2009 |
Travelling for 2,000 miles on a Russian river boat from St Petersburg to the Caspian Sea is the grandest tour of all, discovers Godfrey Barker…
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| Tales of the South Pacific |
| Posted: 2nd May 2009 |
Anna Selby boards the Clipper Odyssey for an unforgettable island-hopping tour of the beguiling South Seas.
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| Voyage into the past |
| Posted: 2nd May 2009 |
A cruise on the Nile is the best way to see the treasures of ancient Egypt. Stewart Wild boards a restored royal steamer on a memorable passage through antiquity.
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| The holiest of waters |
| Posted: 2nd May 2009 |
India’s sacred Ganges cuts through the heart of a fascinating religious heritage. Catherine Quinn discovers the many faces of life, death and enlightenment.
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| The call of Africa |
| Posted: 2nd May 2009 |
From Cape Town to Dars Es Salaam - Noble Caledonia Tour Manager, Chantal Cookson kept a journal of one of the world’s greatest rail journeys.
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| To a land of animal magic |
| Posted: 8th April 2009 |
Exotic creatures and plants inhabit a world of their own in the exquisite Seychelles, discovers Tony Dawe
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| Here be dragons and dives |
| Posted: 8th April 2009 |
This diverse chain of islands is the most fascinating in the Indonesian archipelago, says Ben Mondy
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| A feast for the senses |
| Posted: 8th April 2009 |
Samantha Lewis marvels at beautiful scenery and weird and wonderful tastes on an oriental odyssey
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| Cruising the beautiful Dalmatian Coast |
| Posted: 30th March 2009 |
The Dalmatian Coast boasts not only some of the finest coastal scenery in the world, but also ancient walled towns, Roman marvels, medieval art, World Heritage sites and some of the friendliest people anywhere. Stewart Wild sets out to explore.
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| In Memory of Late His Highness, LT. COL. Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda, M.P |
| Posted: 26th March 2009 |
Serena Fass tells of her 1969 trip to India, that changed her life forever
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| Island of Inspiration |
| Posted: 11th October 2008 |
Boasting a host of National Parks and World Heritage Sites, Tasmania is Australia’s best-kept secret. James Stewart uncovers its treasures.
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| River of Gold |
| Posted: 11th October 2008 |
Jeremy Head cruises the idyllic Douro Valley, home of Portugal’s port wine region, and samples a few fine vintages en route.
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| The land that time forgot |
| Posted: 11th October 2008 |
Fuming volcanoes, long-lost jungle temples and prehistoric monsters – as Jeremy Head explains, a voyage around Indonesia really is like a step back in time.
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| The last dragons |
| Posted: 11th October 2008 |
It’s bigger than a man, with a deadly bite. But should we really fear the prehistoric relic that is Indonesia’s Komodo dragon? By Alastair Fothergill Executive Producer, BBC Natural History Unit
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| Land of extremes |
| Posted: 11th October 2008 |
From volcanoes to glaciers, sunny beaches to ice fields, Chile is blessed with an awe-inspiring geographical diversity. Wayne Bernhardson uncovers South America’s hidden jewel.
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| Love at first sail |
| Posted: 11th October 2008 |
The luxurious Sea Cloud II is the perfect blend of nostalgia and technology
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| Wonderful things |
| Posted: 28th July 2008 |
A cruise on the Nile is the best way to see many of the treasures of Ancient Egypt, says Stewart Wild, as he boards a royal steamer restored.
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| Alone, but not lonely |
| Posted: 11th July 2008 |
Noble Caledonia Tour manager Margaret Crocker urges single travellers to take the plunge.
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| A Flavour of Provence |
| Posted: 25th June 2008 |
Victoria Trott shows you the pick of Provence - a place to indulge the senses and marvel at the landscapes.
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| Treasured Island |
| Posted: 25th June 2008 |
The smaller, largely undiscovered isles of Scotland are a treasuretrove of wildlife, wonder and whisky! Travel writer and island resident Wilma Paterson uncovers a small selection of their hidden charms.
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| Cities of the Sun |
| Posted: 23rd June 2008 |
Whether you want to walk through gardens filled with those famous cherry blossoms, gaze at Zen temples, or catch a glimpse of a geisha, a tour of the cities, ancient towns and islands of Japan is an unforgettable experience.
An article by Natalie Walsh.
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