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+44 (0)20 7752 00003dear travellerSmall Ship Cruising in the South Pacific with Noble CaledoniaWe are delighted to present our collection of expeditions through the South Pacific aboard the all-suite MS Island Sky. No other place on earth holds the enchantment of the mystical islands of the South Pacific. From coral reefs teeming with life, to powerful legends that shaped history, each island is unique, each culture distinct and exploring by small ship is the perfect means to discover the beauty of the islands and appreciate the tropical wonders of the South Seas. With many years of experience operating in the South Pacific, we can promise you an unforgettable, intimate voyage to a corner of the world which has lured adventurers and romantics alike. Perhaps you have been inspired by the literary genius of Stevenson, Michener or Melville, the vivid brushstrokes of Gauguin, or the blissful musical score of Rogers and Hammerstein%u2019s Bali Hai. The allure of the South Pacific is still as strong for us today as it must have been hundreds of years ago when traders, explorers and adventurers from then faraway Europe and America first discovered the bountiful delights of this uncharted new land. The natural beauty of the islands is mesmerising and many of them are important nesting grounds for seabirds and sea turtles, whilst the lagoons are breeding grounds for countless species of fish.Accompanied by just 100 fellow travellers, you will be joined on board by our expert expedition team consisting of naturalists and marine biologists who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm during forays ashore and whilst on board. Our days will be spent on nature walks, searching for the endemic birdlife, beachcombing, snorkelling or swimming from the pristine beaches, interacting with the locals and learning about their way of life and traditional handicrafts or, simply experiencing some of the most pristine tropical scenery to be found anywhere in the world.Exploring AshoreThe islands we will be visiting during our expeditions are certainly some of the most remote and inaccessible areas on the planet which means that for most days the MS Island Sky will be at anchor, and the Zodiacs will be used to transport passengers ashore and to explore remote inlets. Landings will be on to beaches, so will be wet landings in warm water. Whilst ashore, our expert onboard team will endeavour to arrange a selection of walks to include longer and shorter options to cater for different abilities and interests. There will be opportunities to swim and snorkel and some snorkelling opportunities will be from a snorkelling platform and only suitable for the more confident swimmers. Transport on the islands is very limited and when used will be small minivans, trucks and taxis.We hope you can join us aboard the MS Island Sky and discover for yourself some of the world%u2019s most idyllic islands.We look forward to welcoming you on board.Yours sincerelyTim CochraneManaging DirectorNOBLE CALEDONIACHARITABLE TRUSTThe Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust (NCCT) was established in 2013 with the ultimate aim being to use the Noble Caledonia framework to improve economic, social and environmental conditions in the areas we visit. After all, it feels right to support places in the world which give so much pleasure to our travellers as well as making our business possible. Every year Noble Caledonia makes a sizeable donation to the Trust and, on occasions, financially matches donations raised by our passengers for a particular cause.The Trust has no employees and is operated by the Trustees, many of whom will be familiar faces for our regular passengers, which allows the charity to make donations free of any costs or charges. Details of the projects being supported by the NCCT can be viewed on our website.