Adventure Cruising - Our part in it.

These gannets are being photographed on the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh. You can see that the zodiac has gone in to get closer. Fortunately this was part of a Zegrahm Expedition who have an ethical and highly responsible attitude to not disturbing or upsetting wildlife. If you're thinking of going expedition cruising please make sure the operator you choose has this attitude. Most of them do but the problem can come from us the guests with over zealousness or excitement at the time can cause distress and if your not careful a violent reaction.

Island Sky Noble Caledonia

The thing about Adventure cruising is that the smaller ships let you explore places that the larger juggernauts could never get to. One of these ships  is Island Sky with some 37 cruises with Noble Caledonia this year. MS Island Sky underwent a significant multi-million pound refurbishment in May 2010 to make her one of the finest small ships in the world. With a maximum passenger capacity of only 116, a vessel of her size is capable of carrying many more but instead the MS Island Sky has the benefit of unusually large suites, luxuriously appointed public areas and spacious outside decks.

I really enjoyed my time on her and her full collection of Zodiacs really do get you to those tiny out of the way places.
Have a nice day now wherever you are.

Dinan, Brittany

This picture of Dinan in Brittany fascinates me for a couple of reasons. Not just the wonderful integration of modern shops such as the dressmakers, florist and woman's clothing with the the medieval structures above but until 1940 this is what London would have looked like. How awful that's been lost.

Have a great day now wherever you are.