Your holiday summary
| Holiday type |
Ocean cruises |
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| Country |
Norway |
| Travel type |
Cruise |
| Price range | From £1299 |
| Travel partner | Newmarket Holidays |
| Duration | 12 nights |
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North Cape & Land of the Midnight Sun Cruise - Marco Polo ex Tilbury 2013
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Enjoy an unforgettable voyage to a land of fjords and glaciers, offshore islands and, at the summer solstice, a place where the sun does not set. Our cruise offers a wonderful balance of natural beauty and fascinating ports of call.
- 12 nights' accommodation in your choice of cabin
- Full-board arrangements including full breakfast, luncheon, dinner, afternoon tea and midnight snacks
- On-board entertainment as arranged
- Calls at ports as detailed in the itinerary
- The services of a friendly, professional crew and cruise staff
- Port charges and taxes*
- A GBP6 per person per night fuel supplement applies
Travel to Tilbury to board Marco Polo as she prepares to sail this afternoon.
Day Two
Today is spent at sea, as Marco Polo cruises northwards along the beautiful Norwegian Coast.
Day Three
The prosperous former fishing capital of Stavanger is Marco Polo's first landfall. Step ashore to wander, taking in the fresh fish and flower market of the harbour-side square, Torget, or perhaps take an excursion to nearby Lysefjord to marvel at the towering Preikestolen rock formation.
Day Four
Today's call offers you the chance to join an unforgettable shore excursion to the famous Briksdal Glacier, part of the vast mass of the Jostedalsbreen ice-pack, which broods over the fjord.
Day Five
Today is spent at sea, as Marco Polo cruises northwards along the beautiful Norwegian Coast.
Day Six
Rising up out of the sea like miniature Alps, the wild and beautiful Lofoten Islands' tiny fishing villages (with even tinier names, such as "A") shelter beneath towering peaks, cliffs and rock formations. Marco Polo calls at Leknes, nestled at the foot of stunning, Alpine-like scenery, and there'll be an opportunity to explore this most beautiful corner of the world on an overland excursion. This evening, in the long-evening light, we'll cruise through the Inside Passage, passing the stunning scenery of Solbergfjord, Gisund and Grotsund.
Day Seven
Perhaps the highpoint of the cruise will come this evening, as Marco Polo docks in pretty Honningsvag, and you can make your way on an optional excursion to the famous visitor centre at Nordkapp, or North Cape to see the sun set then rise almost immediately in the midnight sky.You'll return to the ship, passing Knivskjellodden, Europe's true north tip, before Marco Polo turns south once more on her Norwegian coastal voyage.
Day Eight
The largest settlement beyond the Arctic Circle, Tromso, with its magnificent cathedral rising grandly from its bustling centre, is our port of call this afternoon. Step ashore to explore the market, held daily in the main square, and the 'Polarmuseum', which pays tribute to Arctic pioneers such as Amundsen and Nansen.East of the city centre is the stunning, strikingly modern Arctic Cathedral, or Ishavskatedralen, with its amazing stained glass window and organ built in the shape of a ship just two of its memorable features. Close by, a cable car climbs to the summit of Mount Storsteinen for unsurpassed views.
Day Nine
Today Marco Polo heads into magnificent Holandsfjord, just above the Arctic Circle, cruising gently across still waters to the mighty Svartisen Glacier, whose blue-white tentacles reach down to just 20 metres above sea level, one of the most arresting sights of the whole trip.
Day Ten
Marco Polo arrives this morning in Andalsnes. Enjoy an overland excursion through the vertiginous Trollstigen (Troll's Ladder), a breathtaking road at the head of the Valldal valley, and perhaps visit the famous wooden Rodven stave church in its dreamy setting beside the fjord before Marco Polo cruises on through Romsdalsfjord.
Day Eleven
Today Marco Polo docks in Bergen - an ancient Hanseatic city of cobbled streets and medieval houses, and birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg. Visit the vibrant harbour and fish market, stroll past the wooden warehouses of Bryggen and take the Floibanen funicular to the summit of 'Mount' Floyen.
Day Twelve
At sea, reliving the memories of a wonderful holiday.
Day Thirteen
Marco Polo arrives back in Tilbury at the end of the cruise.
MV Marco Polo
In an age of vast, impersonal, floating hotels, 22,000-tonne 'Marco Polo', her profile marking her out as the epitome of sea-going elegance, is a beautiful ocean-liner in the classic tradition. Offering high levels of comfort, sumptuous dining and a genuinely warm welcome from the crew, 'Marco Polo' will offer everything you'd expect of such a high-class vessel.
Fully stabilised and air-conditioned, 'Marco Polo' boasts eight passenger decks, which are serviced by four lifts and three wide stairwells. Out on deck a vast amount of space ensures plenty of viewing opportunities when cruising through scenic waters, and more-than-ample room for sunbathers to top up their tans, while belowdecks you'll find facilities to cater to all your cruising pleasures by day and night. In addition to the comfortable lounges and bars, beautiful main dining room and light and airy bistro there's a shopping arcade, a library, a card room and an internet room. The Spa, Beauty and Fitness Centre spoils the body-conscious with a gym, a hair and beauty salon, a table-tennis room, a massage and sauna area, and even deck-top Jacuzzis.'Marco Polo"s 15 categories of cabins and suites all offer private facilities with showers or bath/showers, TV with satellite, 'view from the bridge' and in-house movie channels, telephones, hairdryers and personal safes. Cabins have a variety of twin and double beds, with upper berths for third and fourth sharing passengers. Outside cabins offer porthole or larger windows. Your cabin will be looked after your steward/stewardess and housekeeper, who will ensure that beds are made, towels are changed and toiletries replenished. All cabins feature 110v and 220v current and have an electrical socket. Even in the most economical cabins, the standard features are impressive.
