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Charter trips in the beautiful isles of Orkney from April to September with us This quiet green and fertile land offers exploration and gentle cruising with spectacular scenery. You will find a warm welcome aboard our super 23m deep sea boat with excellent all inclusive facilities to match for your stay. Orkney has two distinct cruising areas; over 40 islands and skerries lie to the north of the Orkney Mainland, of which 12 are inhabited. To the south lies the deepest natural harbour in Northern Europe - Scapa Flow - which is world renowned for it's dramatic wreck diving . Like the North Isles you will find an abundance of natural wildlife to explore while with us. From diving the sunken warships of the Flow or hill walking the heights of Hoy or exploring the ancient monuments of Rousay, you will find there's even more to Orkney . Such is the diversity and delight both afloat and ashore you will fully enjoy your week with us to soak up the laid back atmosphere and enjoy this unique area at its best. Travel to Kirkwall to join us onboard our well appointed craft the ‘PROUD SEAHORSE Accommodation comprises of 4 double guest cabins all with en-suite facilities, and oil fired central heating, electric sockets and hanging storage. Opposite the galley is the dining area with seating for 12, forward of the dining area are stairs leading down to the lower accommodation deck. At this point a monitor has been fitted so guests can follow the ships progress on a plotter display. Aft of the dining area is a comfortable saloon with wide screen T.V, DVD/C.D player, Leather settee, & bureau. From here a door leads onto the aft deck with Hot tub and seating area,whilst a lavish spiral staircase leads to the bridge and upper saloon area. ITINERARY Arrive for your week’s stay on board the ‘Proud Seahorse’ on Saturday and relax with a late supper provided for you. Your boat sails on Sunday to begin your cruise around the isles stopping off at locations to suit each parties’ taste. All meals , hot drinks and all soft drinks are included in your holiday cruise. Wine and luxury meals (try our lobster) can be booked and paid for separately. Please advise us of special dietary requirements. PRICES 2008 All bookings are to be in parties of 8 including a nominated organiser to be eligible for a ½ Price Charter Cruise if booked BEFORE JANUARY 31st 2008. Total Cost just £5k, so that is £625 per person per week. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS RATE – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Call us now for an information pack and to make your provisional booking. FREEPHONE 0800 038 8500. Kirkwall Orkney Tourist Information Kirkwall is the main town for the Orkney Isles and is situated on the eastern side of Mainland, the largest island of the Orkney Isles. Kirkwall is a functional centre with high street chain stores, independent shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and a supermarket. The town is also served by a harbour where your boat the ‘ PROUD SEAHORSE ‘ lays waiting for you plus ferries to Shapinsay, Westray, Stronsay and Sanday depart and the main ferry terminal for ferries from Aberdeen is just two miles from the town centre. The huge red sandstone cathedral, St Magnus Cathedral, pinpoints the town centre and can be seen from anywhere in and around Kirkwall. Just along from the cathedral is the Tourist Information Office in Kirkwall Visitor Information Centre, 6 Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1NX. Tel:01856 872856. Fax: 01856 875056. Email: info@visitorkney.com. Orkney is well geared up for tourists and produce a huge amount of useful leaflets on every aspect of Orkney - ancient historic sites, World War II history, wildlife, walking, arts and crafts and shop trails, and so on. The helpful, friendly staff are well worth consulting to narrow down the information you require.Buses shuttle ferry passengers from Stromness and Burwick on South Ronaldsay to Kirkwall. The journey takes about 45 minutes. If you're arriving by plane the airport is only 3 miles to the east of Kirkwall and is about a 5 minute drive. There are regular bus services to and from Kirkwall or for more freedom it's easy to hire a car. Travel to Orkney: Driving itineraries, ferry and flight information Come to Orkney by driving and ferry or by air. If you're in a hurry, the plane is the best option. However, to arrive on the islands as many cultures have before you, it's best to arrive by sea. Flights on British Airways (operated by Loganair) run generally two to three times a day, and are direct to Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wick and the Shetland Islands. You can fly on to other destinations from these points. www.ba.com Three busy ferry routes connect Orkney with the rest of Scotland. Outside the town of Thurso is the port called Scrabster and along the coast, Gills Bay. Both have vehicle ferries, whilst in summer a passenger ferry makes the short crossing from John O'Groats. Other sailings to Orkney leave from the city of Aberdeen and also the more northerly Shetland Islands, with connections to Iceland. Pentland Ferries Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/ Adult - £11 Child up to 5 - free Child 5-16 - £5.50 Dogs - free # Cycle - £2 Car - £27.50 John O'Groats Ferry 1st May - 30th September, passenger ferry - no cars http://www.jogferry.co.uk/ Kirkwall Off-Peak £24 Burwick Day/Period Return £26 Kirkwall Day/Period Return £28 Burwick Single £16 Bicycles £2 Children: under 16 Years Half Infants: under 5 Years Free JOG Ferry is small and sails summer only. Northlink Ferries Scrabster to Stromness http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/ Adult Single 12.30 - 14.50 Child Single (age 5-15yrs) 6.20 - 7.30 Infant (age 0-4yrs) FREE Car (<6m) 39.00 - 44.10 Motorhome (<6m) 39.00 - 44.10 Bicycle FREE Prices vary according to season - see websites for detailed prices. Aberdeen to Kirkwall This is a long route popular with Orcadians, dropping them off in the city after an overnight sailing.  
 
 
 
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