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Noble Caledonia

Small Ship Cruising

Our passion is small ships and each year we create a captivating and diverse collection of worldwide journeys. Our ships are of course big enough to sail the seven seas comfortably but small enough to drop anchor in places off the beaten track, avoiding the regular, crowded tourist stops whenever possible.

Whether you join one of our voyages close to home in the Hebrides or one in a far flung and exotic destination such as Papua New Guinea you can be assured of a warm welcome onboard and a team of knowledgeable expedition staff and guest speakers who will make your journey an enjoyable and rewarding one.

Whilst there are many large sailing ships offering passages around the world there are few, if any, that can compare in terms of luxury to Sea Cloud II. To be on deck when the sails are fully extended is a marvellous and unrivalled experience as Sea Cloud II glides through the water powered by the wind catching in her sails.

In a world where places seem to be becoming ever more crowded, exploring by river offers a respite and the opportunity to enjoy the ever-changing landscape from the comfort of your floating hotel. From the Danube to the Ganges or the Amazon to the Irrawaddy, we offer a diverse range of worldwide river cruises.

For those remarkable places in the world which cannot be accessed by sea or river, we offer an extensive array of escorted land tours many of which involve travelling by private train.

Small Ships – Big Experiences with Noble Caledonia. For those who enjoy seeing and learning about the wonders of nature, be it birds, mammals, marine life, geology or botany, our worldwide expedition cruises offer the perfect environment.

At Noble Caledonia we specialise in worldwide, small ship cruises and escorted tours and offer a diverse range of trips that are educational, enjoyable and, above all different. We continually expand our repertoire to include new destinations and offer cruises along the world’s iconic rivers, voyages to pristine and remote islands and atolls, expedition cruises to both the Arctic and Antarctic, voyages under sail and in-depth cultural cruises aboard a varied array of vessels.

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Vote for us as ‘Best Specialist or Expedition Cruise Line’ in the 2018 Silver Travel Awards for the chance to win a cruise for two in the prize draw

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Chalke Valley History Festival 2018

The Chalke Valley History Festival in Wiltshire covers a broad swathe of history as well as living history and welcomes some of the finest talent in the country. With a full programme of talks, discussions and debates, this is a real celebration of history with much to see and do. We are delighted to be sponsoring a number of the events at this year’s festival programme and invite you to come and join us at the following;

Tuesday 26th June 2-3pm

A History of Birds – Simon Wills

Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Whole careers have been created around birds - from falconers to ostrich farmers - and birds have had great symbolic importance too. Wildlife photographer and history journalist Simon Wills will entertain even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiast with his intriguing and at times bizarre stories behind our relationship with birds.

Tuesday 26th June 5-6pm

The Age of Decadence: Britain 1880-1914 – Simon Heffer

The folk-memory of Britain in the years before the Great War is of a powerful, contented, orderly and thriving country. Yet things were very different below the surface. Simon Heffer will expose the contradictions of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain, a period presided over by a decadent ruling class and characterized by widespread industrial unrest, the militancy of the suffragettes and the twentieth century’s gravest constitutional crisis.

Wednesday 27th June 6.30-7.30pm

Modern Iran: Revolutions, Republics and War – Ali Ansari

Iran remains an enigma to most of us in the West: once Persia, a land rich in culture, exoticism and history, but more recently a country embroiled in wars and an Islamic revolution. In this talk, Ali Ansari, Professor of Iranian History at the University of St Andrews, will explain why modern Iran has evolved in the way it has.

Thursday 28th June 3.30-4.30pm

The Black Prince – Michael Jones

In 1346, at the age of 16, he helped defeat the French at Crécy; ten years later he captured the King of France at Poitiers. Michael Jones will illuminate the dramatic story of ‘the Black Prince’, the eldest son and heir of Edward III of England. Using the Prince’s own letters, he will paint a memorable portrait of warfare and society in the tumultuous fourteenth century.

Friday 29th June 6.30-7.30pm

Jerusalem: The Long View – Ian Black & Tom Holland (Chair: Mary Ann Sieghart)

For two millennia, this ancient city has been at a focal point of religion, war, and turmoil. Its complex history lies at the heart of its ongoing and turbulent story. In this Long View, we are bringing two expert historians together to help us understand why it remains so pivotal and at the heart of the ongoing strife in the Middle East.

Saturday 30th June 11.30-12.30

1918: One Hundred Days to Victory – Dan Snow

The stunning series of victories that brought the First World War to a close are regarded as some of the most important battles the British have ever fought. Yet today they are largely forgotten. Join Dan Snow as he tells the story of The Hundred Days Offensive and how a hastily assembled army of civilians was forged into the finest force in British history that decisively defeated Germany.

Sunday 1st July 3-4pm

Anthony Eden and the Suez Crisis – Alex von Tunzelmann

The Suez Crisis of 1956 led the world to the brink of a nuclear conflict and saw the effective end of Britain’s role as a global superpower. At the centre of this drama was one of the Chalke Valley’s most prominent residents, British Prime Minister Anthony Eden. Alex von Tunzelmann will provide a blistering account of the machinations behind Eden’s catastrophic handling of the Suez Crisis.

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The Oldie Literary Lunches

September 2017 to September 2018

Noble Caledonia are delighted to sponsor the Oldie Literary Lunches which are held at Simonson’s-in-the-Strand in London as well as at select literary festivals and regional venues across the country. After a delicious three-course lunch with wine, three authors will each address the audience for ten minutes about their latest book. Members of the Noble Caledonia office team will also be there to chat about our upcoming holidays and we hope to see you there.

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