Hurtigruten has announced a new concept on-board MS Lofoten

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Hurtigruten has announced a new concept on-board MS Lofoten from April 2015. Launched in 1964 the ship’s characteristics, including a delicious 4-course dinner based on the menus of the 1960s, will be accentuated throughout her voyages, offering passengers nostalgic maritime experiences such as fishing directly from the ship, bridge tournaments, afternoon teas and a more traditional dining experience.

This small ship can navigate waters larger vessels can’t - bringing her passengers closer to the action and closer to the scenery.  While the ship will operate on the traditional coastal voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, Hurtigruten are currently working on a number of new diversions and ports of call to add to the experience from April 2015.

Nearly 30 excursions are available with further exclusive activities offered. Passengers will be given the opportunity to fish directly from the deck, or set pots to entice the fascinating king crab and retireve the catch on the return journey. The catch of the day will be prepared and served to the lucky fishermen at the next meal. In the evenings, all those fisherman’s tales gathered during the day, can be recounted over a game of bridge and a (complimentary) glass of sherry in the vintage lounge before dinner. Afternoon teas and quiz evenings will also be part of the new on-board experience.

Prices for 12 day Classic Round Voyage costs from £1,197 per person on full board basis, departing on 15 April 2015. Flights cost from £330 return. Other duration voyages are also available.    

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Captain’s Choice takes to the seas with the world’s largest nuclear icebreaker on a voyage to the North Pole.

Captain’s Choice, is taking its concept of all-inclusive luxury touring to a different level next July, as it takes to the seas with the world’s largest nuclear icebreaker on a voyage to the North Pole.

This will be the first trip to the North Pole for Captain’s Choice, but the very last passenger voyage for the ‘50 Years of Victory’.  Her maiden voyage was in 2007.

The tour departs Helsinki on Saturday  18 July 2015 and will reach 90° North on Saturday 25 July in time for a BBQ on the Polar Ice Cap.

The south-bound voyage through the pack ice will be no less exciting passing Franz Josef Land, a largely unexplored archipelago of 91 islands that was only discovered in 1873.  Here sightings of polar bears, walrus and seals are common place.  Guests will board zodiacs (weather permitting) to explore the hinterland in search of wrecks, wildlife and seabirds.

The 15 day voyage Quest for the North Pole takes place from 18 July to 1 August 2015 and costs from £18,385 per person including return flights form the UK.  Suite upgrades cost from £3,165 per person.  Prices are based on twin share. 

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Treasures of China and the Yangtze with Titan/Uniworld

This cruise through China from Titan/Uniworld will carry you from the ultramodern high-rises of Shanghai to the ancient Great Wall, revealing the great diversity of the country along the way.

Sailing on the Century Paragon with its two restaurants you follow the Yangtze into the heart of China, with mist-shrouded shrines and weather-shaped rock formations of the Three Gorges.

This holiday provides insight into the marvels of old and new China. Visit Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square and walk along the Great Wall, one of the wonders of the ancient world. 

Voyages from 14 April 2015 through to 20 Oct 2015 from £4,249. Includes flights and Titans VIP door to door pick up service.

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