Chantal Cookson

Chantal was born in Suffolk very near the sea and now lives in Northumberland where her husband farms and when possible, they go to their cottage in Suffolk. Chantal has been associated with Noble Caledonia since the company was founded and was part of the Expedition Team for many years on the MS Caledonian Star and has led tours, be it cruising or land, all over the world. Chantal’s initial experience of cruising was in British waters in 1991 when Noble Caledonia operated the first cruise around the British Isles, which was a ground breaking voyage and led to a very successful and popular concept. Though her main job for over 25 years was working for Sotheby’s, she is now a Travel and Fine Art Consultant intertwining in her busy life still working periodically as part of the Noble Caledonia Expedition Team and also as a Tour Leader on Land Tours, especially the UK based garden tours. From the Arctic to the Antarctica, South America to Australia, Africa, India, The Seychelles, Indonesian Islands and many other destinations Chantal has been able to pursue her love of the oceans and photography. Chantal is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Chantal also counts it as a great privilege to be a one of the Trustees of the Noble Caledonia Charitable Trust.