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The Clipper Odyssey visits the Arabian Peninsula

Posted on January 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Last year I gave a series of talks on Oman in a wonderful cruise on the Island Sky from Salalah to past Abu Dhabi. This year the American company Zegrahm is doing a similar cruise travelling between Muscat and Bahrain and has invited me Continue reading →

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Sea Voyage along the coast of Oman

Posted on February 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Between Sur and Salalah Oman we spent a day and night at sea on Noble Caledonia Island Sky. It was a magical journey and for me the highlight of almost 2 weeks of memorable experiences. During the day we passed through a vast pod of Dolphin with Blue Footed Boobies joining them in feeding off fish and further away whales blew jets into the air after diving.

Dolphins from the Noble Caledonia Island Sky at Sea

Dolphins from the Noble Caledonia Island Sky at Sea

At night as we sailed in complete darkness the stars dazzled Continue reading →

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Muscat Oman with Noble Caledonia’s Island Sky

Posted on February 23, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Our arrival into Muscat in Oman proved as always to be a highlight of the voyage, for most of the passengers it was the highlight. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque surprised everyone with the quality of the craftsmanship and design.

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Muscat

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Muscat

The port at Sur is too small for the Island Sky to enter Continue reading →

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Island Sky in the Gulf

Posted on February 17, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The Island Sky had wonderful weather for the Arabian Gulf section of our voyage. We wandered around the spice souq and then into the gold souq in Dubai.

Arabias Spices

Arabias Spices

While the previous journeys had some cloud for this one we had clear skys and warm weather. Continue reading →

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Dubai from Oman with Noble Caledonia’s Island Sky

Posted on January 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The island of Sir bani Yas was to be the next destination of the Island Sky.

Sir Bani Yas animals

Sir Bani Yas animals

Here not only did we have a wonderful animal safari but also a superb lunch in the new hotel. Finally we arrived in Dubai as the sun rose to illuminate Continue reading →

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Cruise from Salalah Oman

Posted on February 7, 2010 by | Leave a comment

This time next year I should be on board Noble Caledonia’s Island Sky  for a wonderful cruise from Salalah along Oman’s coast and on up to Sir bani Yas in Abu Dhabi – plenty of subjects for talks.

Its 10 year since I lectured on board  the Noble Caledonia’s Shearwater when it undertook Nobel Caledonia’s first Gulf Cruise in 2000 – we ventured from Muscat up to Bahrain .

Shearwater in Musandam

Shearwater in Musandam

Cruising in the Gulf has become more popular since then – warm winter sun might be a factor! But the Island Sky  will go where other ships cannot reach and add in spectacular scenery, extraordinary birdlife along the coast, the historical monuments in Oman and of course the fabulous Omani’s themselves and it should again be a journey to remember.

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