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Voyage to the Midnight Sun
13 days from £799
The North Cape - sail to the top of the world
Norway is famous for its stunning scenery, friendly people and fascinating ports of call. This cruise enables one to sample the very best of the rugged coastline with spectacular vistas and fjords, grand glaciers, picturesque fishing villages fringed with flowers and waterfalls. Trace the footsteps of the Vikings as you sail north to the North Cape and the Arctic Circle and weather permitting, marvel at the Midnight Sun. Explore the Norse outposts in a cruise that will refresh and delight the senses.
Cruise to the Land of Ice & Fire
13 days from £799
A unique summer cruise to Iceland - no flying involved
Discover a unique landscape of volcanic rock, bubbling hot springs, gaping canyons, gushing geysers and powerful waterfalls as you cruise around the fascinating island of Iceland. Perhaps bathe in the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon or take a whale watching trip of a lifetime when the sun sets late in the evening. Combine with this the remote and picturesque Faroe, Shetland and Orkney Islands where time seems to have stood still and you have a wonderful voyage of discovery.
ITINERARY - DAY 1 Embark the Marco Polo at Tilbury for your twelveITINERARY - DAY 1 Embark the m/s Marco Polo at Tilbury for your twelvenight cruise. National Express coaching to London and rail travel from night cruise. National Express coaching to London and rail travel from your your local train station available. Exclusive transfer for Marco Polo local train station available. Exclusive transfer for Marco Polo passengers passengers from London Victoria and car parking at Tilbury available. Set from London Victoria and car parking at Tilbury available. Set sail 1800. (D) sail 1730. (D) DAY 2 At sea. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Arrive Ulvik 0730 . Ulvik is DAY 2 At sea. (B,L,D) DAY 3 Arrive Kirkwall, Orkney Islands 0730. Here the disembarkation point for passengers taking optional overland tours to you can still detect the Norse influence and the Stone Age settlement at surrounding lakes, mountains and glaciers Depart 1230. Arrive Eidfjord Skara Brae. Depart 1800. (B,L,D) DAY 4 Cruise the Atlantic Ocean. (B,L,D) 1430. Gateway to the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau. Here you will DAY 5 Arrive Heimaey 0700 . The Westmann Islands are a collection of find some of Norways most spectacular scenery. Depart 1800. (B,L,D) 15 islands and 30 reefs off the southern coast of the mainland. Depart 1600. DAY 4 Arrive Olden 1200. Opportunity to view the Briksdal Glacier. Sail around the volcanic island of Surtsey. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Arrive Reykjavik Depart 1830. (B,L,D) DAY 5 At sea. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Arrive Gravdal, 0600. Welcome to the worlds most northerly capital! Reykjavik lies close Lofoten Islands 0730 . This imposing wall of rugged peaks are steeped to an astonishing region of lava fields, spectacular geysers and steaming in history and offer some amazing geothermal springs. Highlights include scenery. Depart 1230. Arrive Svolvaer, the Blue Lagoon with its warm mineral Lofoten Islands 1530. Explore its main rich waters and the magnificent town and fishing centre. Depart 1930. Gulfoss Waterfalls. Depart midnight. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Arrive Hammerfest (B,L,D) DAY 7 Arrive Grundafjordur 1400 - the northernmost town in the 0700 . Many legends and sagas are world! This is a major fishing centre connected with this area which is also and a natural starting point for polar a birdlovers delight with puffins, arctic Norwegian fjord expeditions. Depart 1630. Arrive terns, kittiwakes, fulmars and Honningsvaag 2200. If you are lucky razorbills much in evidence. Depart DATES AND PRICES enough to see the Midnight Sun, it is 1300. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Arrive Akureyri 2008 per person based on two people sharing a Grade 1 standard, Grade 3 unforgettable. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Depart 0900. The thriving Botanical Gardens superior or Grade 5 single inside or Grade 6 standard, Grade 8 standard plus, 0130. Arrive Tromsø 1400. Tromsø Grade 9 superior or Grade 10 single or outside cabin on a run of ship basis. is well worth visiting but the main Single Single offers a majestic setting for the attraction is the awesome landscape Cabin Grade 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 Northern Lights Observatory, Polaria, of volcanoes, waterfalls, canyons and Jun 15 (Midnight Sun) £799 £999 £1799 £1199 £1399 £1499 £2399 a fascinating polar adventure and geysers. Perhaps take a polar flight Jun 27 (Iceland) £799 £999 £1799 £1199 £1399 £1499 £2399 exhibition centre. Depart 1900. across to Grimsey, watch for whales Other grade cabins and suites available upon request. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Cruise the Norwegian or visit Gullfoss - the Waterfall of Supplement: per person 3rd/4th person sharing: £749 Adults, £399 Children under 17 Sea. View of the famous Svartisen the Gods. Depart 1830. (B,L,D) Car parking at Tilbury: £84 per car Glacier. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Arrive DAY 9 At sea. (B,L,D) DAY 10 Arrive Return rail journey from local station - London Victoria: Please call for details. Ålesund 1430. The town was built in Torshavn, Faroe Islands 0730. This Return National Express coach transfer from local point - London Victoria: £25 a bizarre Art Nouveau style that retains modern city is known as The harbour Return coach transfer from London Victoria Coach Station Tilbury (departs a distinctive atmosphere and character. approx. 4 hrs prior to sailing): £10 of the god Thor . Depart 1700. (B,L,D) Depart 1930. (B,L,D) DAY 11 Arrive DAY 11 Arrive Lerwick, Shetland PRICE INCLUDES Bergen 0800. With its rich Viking and Islands 0900 . Capital and county 12 night cruise, 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners, onboard entertainment, Hanseatic history and collection of town of the Shetland Islands, Lerwick onboard tips, all port taxes. Not Included: Travel insurance and optional shore restored wooden buildings is now a has prehistoric sites dating back excursions. Please note that viewing of the Midnight Sun is dependant on weather World Heritage Site. Depart 1800. thousands of years. Depart 1800. conditions, the deposit for this holiday is £225 per person. For vessel details (B,L,D) DAY 12 At sea. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) DAY 12 At sea. (B,L,D) see page 19. DAY 13 Arrive Tilbury 0730. (B) DAY 13 Arrive Tilbury 0730. (B)
Disembark by launch or tender. Booking reference: MVS / LIF Disembark by launch or tender.
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