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Bremen & Hamburg rendez vous
‘Ships that pass in the night’ … maybe not the case for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ 4 and 5-star expedition ships, MS Bremen and MS Hanseatic. In August of this year both will traverse one of the most historic sea routes – the Northwest Passage. Sailing in opposite directions the two vessels plan to meet in the heart of the Canadian Arctic and, ice conditions permitting, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will hold a celebratory event for the guests on both ships.
One of the world’s most elusive sea routes almost across the top of the world, the historic Northwest Passage has long fired the imaginations of explorers, traders and fortune seekers. Roald Amundsen led the first successful traverse and it took him three years to sail this legendary route (1903-1906); these two modern vessels hope to achieve the same in less than a month.
Subject to ice and weather conditions, one possible meeting point could be Cambridge Bay on Victoria Island in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, an area known for its harsh landscapes, shaggy haired pre-historic looking musk ox and the wreck of Roald Amundsen’s ‘Maud’ which lies in the Bay. To reach their meeting point, the 4* MS Bremen will sail from Kangerlussuaq on Greenland’s west coast past Baffin, Devon and Beechey Islands. Guests onboard the 5* MS Hanseatic will arrive from the opposite direction having embarked in Nome, Alaska and navigated their way through some exciting yet challenging ice conditions.
As well as the potential encounter with a fleet mate there will be wildlife spotting opportunities with beluga whales and narwhal, ringed seals and musk ox, and even polar bears. The area overflows with history and an expedition stop at Beechey Island, where three members of Sir John Franklin’s fatal expedition are buried, is a timely reminder of the courageous people who died whilst exploring the vast High Arctic. On the culture side, some of the world’s most remote communities will introduce both the modern and ancient aspects of the Inuit culture.
The Cruise People is guaranteeing a fixed Euro exchange rate on both cruises offering significant savings on the published Euro rates.
Onboard the MS Hanseatic sailing from Nome to Reykjavik
12 August - 06 September 2009 - 25 days
Price from £11,707 per person sharing a category one cabin including international flights from Germany and two nights hotel accommodation (Vancouver & Reykjavik). Price from £10,650 per person sharing a category one cabin – cruise only.
Onboard the MS Bremen sailing from Kangerlussuaq to Nome
15 August - 09 September 2009 - 25 days
Price from £10,485 per person sharing a category one cabin including international flights from Germany and one night hotel accommodation (Vancouver)..
MS Hanseatic - the world’s highest ranked expedition ship according to the 2009 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships, the 5-star MS Hanseatic proves that the advantages of a small ship do not by any means exclude the very best in comfort. With an ice class of the highest category for passenger ships, the 184-guest MS Hanseatic follows in the tracks of legendary explorers on extraordinary routes.
MS Bremen - takes up to 164 guests on extraordinary routes to experience some of the world’s greatest adventures. The shallow draught and fleet of onboard Zodiacs allows spectacular landings on untouched coasts, whilst the relaxed and casual atmosphere onboard combined with exclusive 4-star service is an added bonus on these voyages. A team of expert lecturers will accompany all landings whilst keeping guests informed on the history, wildlife and cultures of the destinations.
(source: travelmedia, uk)
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