Andrew Cochrane MBE

Andrew founded Noble Caledonia in 1991 having worked for numerous companies including P&O in a career in travel lasting over 50 years. In founding Noble Caledonia, Andrew believed the time was right to introduce Expedition and Small Ship Cruising to the UK. At the time cruise vessels were growing in size and there was very little on the UK market for those who preferred their ships small and without all entertainments and amusements offered by the mainstream cruise companies. Fortunately, the company received great support from those looking for more imaginative itineraries and a private yacht-like atmosphere. The company ethos has remained constant over the decades. Andrew remains a Director of Noble Caledonia and the Chair of the Charitable Trust. He regards himself as extremely lucky to have had such an interesting and rewarding career and still be in a position to support those in a less favourable position around the world.