100% French-speaking, cultural, original cruises that combine joy, discovery and exchange on ships fully chartered; a concept developed over twenty years by Alain Souley, historian and great music lover, both on rivers and at sea. It is ideal to sit brand new explorerwho just finished his first season there The shores of the world, 20 years specialist in river and sea cruises all over the world. ” This ship is human-scale, modern, welcoming, more environmentally friendly, with all exterior cabins, many with balconies or terraces. A classy and intimate ship, but life on board is not stuffy. he smiles. To better appreciate the stops, he also knows how to surround himself with naturalists, geographers, historians, journalists and eminent writers and, of course, professors. ” Known for their knowledge of the destination, all are passionate about their subject. They are there to provide keys without doubling our guidelines. No lectures. They are true transmitters of their knowledge. And feelings“. This is what we wanted to check out during the last sensory crossing of the summer.
Departure from Seville
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A striking silhouette under the blazing sun World Explorer, a large yacht in gray with white accents, anchored very close to the beating heart of Seville. A privilege that the Guadalquivir, which crosses the Andalusian city, has built itself thanks to its shallow flow. The luggage was quickly settled in the cabin, a space whose very successful design and opulent comfort will soon be appreciated for a few hours to discover the sweetness of life in one of the most wonderful cities in Spain. Nearby, the magnificent María Luisa Park, adjacent to the famous Plaza de Espana, built in 1929 for the Ibero-American Exposition. Then, the historic quarter, where the Renaissance palaces, the magnificent Gothic cathedral with a view of the bell tower – the Giralda, was. once a minaret, the ocher walls of the real Alcazar. A few steps away, Santa Cruz, a wonderful maze of narrow streets with ornate terraces, tapas bars and terraces, laughing this Saturday afternoon… We promise to return. Because, for explorer, it’s time to leave. Accompanied by a local pilot, in the pink color of the sunset, Captain Adrian Medina begins a peaceful landing on the waters of the river, about 80 km to the sea. A rare moment when one sails in the footsteps of the first Spaniard. explorers who discovered america
Lyrical joy
After dinner, visit the plush decor of Explorer’s large lounge bar with bass-baritone and actor Jean-Francois Vinciguerra. In the program – conceived and written by Ève Ruggieri and also on board – Il viaggio di Rossinia joyful show with the participation of mezzo-soprano Delphine Haydan, clarinetist Pierre Jenison and pianist Johan Farjo, which will be performed in excerpts. Seville barberin: The Cenerentolain: The Italian in Algeria and interrupted by a thousand jokes. The next evening will be an opportunity to distract the works of Ravel, Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin during the recital under the legendary pen of Pierre Duck and Frances Blanche… But, for now, the coming night is less festive. Strong winds will mix with the waves of the Strait of Gibraltar, where the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet… Nothing to worry about for our expedition, designed to withstand the sometimes rough seas of the polar regions and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including stabilizers.
Pleasures on board
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In the morning the weather will be good again, but, as there is still too much of the vagaries of the swell to accommodate the main pilot from the port of Tangier, the stopover is cancelled. Go to Casablanca. And pave the way for a day at sea that everyone can experience at their own pace. On the terrace of the restaurant and under the watchful attention of the French-speaking service, the breakfast, which includes a delicious and abundant buffet, offers, among other things, excellent breads and pastries. It’s also an ideal opportunity to explore this sober yet warm luxury vessel, which despite its dimensions (only 126m long and 19m wide) turns out to be much more spacious than imagined. We will be filled with pictures and a deck equipped with an iodized air heated seawater pool. Explore an outdoor running track (and even a helipad). A small spa with the L’Occitane logo along the corridors, a well-equipped fitness room, a cozy library area. In the magnificent observation room, open 180° from all windows to the light, indulge (without remorse) in delicious tea time. Looking at the horizon, the hustle and bustle of the world seems far away… The ship murmurs. playful dolphins will accompany him in his race for a while…
El Jadida, a memory of time
The next day, reaching this city about 90 km south of Casablanca, a section is found. its old Portuguese city, the old fortified Mazagan, built in the early 16th century and captured by the Moroccans in 1769. Along the quiet streets of his citadel. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the stuccoed facades and ornate balconies keep the memory alive. The square minaret of the mosque stands next to the dome of Astvatsatsin Church. Behind the door, a fascinating cistern with wide cabinets and pillars, its water mirror illuminated by a spotlight, reveals its huge tomb. Its mysterious setting would inspire Orson Welles for several of his scenes othello. Another major attraction are the ramparts, which reveal their high walls with battlements, bastions, lookouts and where a wide paved ramp leads you to a walkway overlooking the Atlantic Ocean…
Last party night
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Austrian, chef’s daughter, ten years on river boats, an indelible memory of the Halles Bocuse in Lyon… If gastronomy is a daily must for chef Tamara Rust, then a gala dinner is for her and seventeen members. the moment of his brigade to show all their talent. The menu includes recipes signed by the Portuguese chef Rui Paula, 2 Michelin stars. It’s also a chance to applaud Tomás Huertas, the cruise director, and a whole caring crew, before meeting Ève Ruggieri, the voyage’s honorary godmother.
And in 2023 South America, Europe and the Arctic
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With departures From March 22 to September 30, 2023 and 16 cruises focus on three themes. Version” Great North ”, we find Norway with its fjords, the Lofoten Islands and the North Cape, Iceland and Scotland. ” Expedition Cruises program Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, Spitsbergen, Iceland and Greenland. Finally, back Great cultural ways ”, we sail between Argentina and Brazil, Madeira and the Azores, Porto and Bordeaux, Brittany and Normandy, Scotland, the Hebrides and Ireland. All of these routes are offered with shuttles and transfers from Paris, but can also be booked from port to port.
Date, price in the country of the islands of the park, “Madeira and the Azores Archipelago”. Funchal to Porto, 10 days/9 nights, double cabin and full board, wines with meals and crew fees. From May 2, 2023, from 3,850 euros per person. Bookings: Rivages du Monde (01 83 79 80 79 and côtesdumonde.fr).
Source: Le Figaro
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