The Azores

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DateApril 16–26, 2015
PricingFrom $5,995 per person
OfferNo Single Supplement

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Revel in 8 nights aboard the privately chartered Sea Cloud II,which offers guests luxurious accommodations in both public and private spaces and an exceptional dining experience
Explore the fascinating Azores islands, a volcanic archipelago nearly 1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal, and its wealth of geothermal features including steaming geysers, hot bubbling springs, immense volcanic craters filled with deep green water, and unusual lava arches
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Azores: Angro do Heroismo, the historic capital of the Azores, and the landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
Enjoy an in-depth on-board lecture program featuring experienced experts in the fields of deep-sea exploration, volcanoes and plate tectonics, the relationship between architecture and culture, and travel photography
Sample some of the culinary specialties of the Azores, including a rich meat and vegetable stew called cozido, which is cooked in the ground using volcanic heat, a bacon-infused pot roast called alcatra, and the rich verdelho wine produced on Pico Island

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Floating in the Atlantic Ocean nearly a thousand miles from the mainland, the lush green Azores Islands are dotted with picturesque villages, pristine beaches, and volcanic craters. Explore these beautiful islands, once a favorite target of pirates and now a peaceful autonomous region of Portugal, aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II, one of the most luxurious vessels afloat.

Each island visited has its own special character: São Miguel’s geothermal hot springs, steaming geysers, and crater lakes; the spectacular blue hydrangeas on Faial; Pico’s whale-hunting turned whale-conservation history; the wine-making tradition of Terceira; and lovely Santa Maria, prized for its beautiful beaches.

In the grand tradition of ocean crossings aboard the finest sailing vessels, guests aboard Sea Cloud II will enjoy the amenities of a five-star cruise, the atmosphere of a romantic tall ship, and the thrill of sailing beneath 30,000 square feet of billowing hand-set sails. En route to Lisbon, enjoy a diverse educational program featuring speakers representing a fascinating range of topics. A post-trip extension in Portugal’s capital city and the nearby royal retreat of Sintra is available.

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The Azores

Ponta Delgada to Lisbon aboard Sea Cloud II

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