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m/s Marco Polo sails from London Tilbury
Cruise 15th June - 27th June

Here is a chance to take advantage of the long daylight hours of midsummer with this cruise to the ‘Top of the World’ taking you deep inside the Arctic Circle and visiting the northernmost point of Europe on 21st June, the day of the summer solstice itself. En route you will enjoy some splendid fjord scenery, follow in the footsteps of proud Vikings; and the spectacular glaciers may well leave you in awe of the sheer forces of Nature.
An early evening sailing from Tilbury allows you a relaxing full day at sea to anticipate the marvellous sights that await you. The breathtaking scenery of beautiful Hardangerfjord and calls in the small villages of Ulvik and Eidfjord make a perfect start before heading to Olden, in the Nordfjord, with the opportunity to view the Briksdal Glacier. Next are the Lofoten Islands, a beautiful but rugged outpost steeped in Viking history, where we call at remote Gravdal, for some excellent tour opportunities, and the main town Svolvaer. On the longest day, stretch your legs in Hammerfest and spend the evening, weather conditions permitting, viewing the Midnight Sun at the North Cape from Honningsvaag. Steaming south, there are visits to the Arctic city of Tromso and the art nouveau town of Ålesund but in between you will make a special navigation into the Holandsfjord to view the famous Svartisen Glacier. Bid farewell to Norway in Bergen, the old Hanseatic port where cobbled streets, medieval houses, fish markets and enticing shops and cafes make an intriguing contrast with the other towns and villages visited in this Land of the Vikings. After a final day at sea, you sail back into Tilbury. Note: The viewing of the Midnight Sun is subject to suitable weather conditions.

ITINERARY Day Port Arrive Depart 1 London Tilbury - 1730 2 Cruising - - 3 Ulvik 0730 1230 3 Eidfjord 1430 1800 4 Olden 1200 1830 5 Cruising - - 6 Gravdal 0730 1230 6 Svolvaer 1530 1930 7 Hammerfest 1400 1630 7 Honningsvaag 2200 0130 8 Tromso 1400 1900 9 Svartisen Glacier - - 10 Alesund 1430 1930 11 Bergen 0800 1800 12 Cruising - - 13 London Tilbury 0730 - Svartisen Glacier North Cape Plateau

LONDON TILBURY   Day 1 Marco Polo sails at 1730hrs AT SEA   Day 2 Cruising at sea ULVIK (Hardangerfjord, Norway)  Day 3 Arr 0730hrs Dep 1230hrs, stay 5hrs. One of the best known of Norway’s fjords, Hardangerfjord extends for almost 75 miles from the sea and along its shores are large fruit plantations, mainly stocked with cherries and apples, that benefit from the mild climate. Ulvik is the starting point for an optional overland excursion which brings you back to the ship in Eidfjord. Cruising Hardangerfjord en-route to Eidfjord Optional Shore Excursions For Ulvik: Tour C200 - Overland Tour to Eidfjord EIDFJORD (Hardangerfjord, Norway)  Day 3 Arr 1430hrs Dep 1800hrs, stay 3.5hrs. The eastern end of Hardangerfjord forms into the Eidfjord and the small town is the gateway to the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau. History as well as spectacular geography is found in the Eidfjord area. Three hundred and fifty graves - the largest collection of ancient burial places in Norway - dating from 500-1000 A.D. can be found at the Viking site in nearby Hereid. Optional Shore Excursions For Eidfjord: Tour C210 - Eidfjord and Kjeåsen Tour C211 - Waterfalls and Wildlife Centre Tour C212 - Glaciers and Waterfalls by Seaplane OLDEN (Norway)  Day 4 Arr 1200hrs Dep 1830hrs, stay 6.5hrs. AT SEA   Day 5 Cruising at sea GRAVDAL (Lofoten Isles, Norway)  Day 6 Arr 0730hrs Dep 1230hrs, stay 5hrs. SVOLVAER (Lofoten Islands)  Day 6 Arr 1530hrs Dep 1930hrs, stay 4hrs. HAMMERFEST (Norway)  Day 7 Arr 1400hrs Dep 1630hrs, stay 2.5hrs. You have now reached the northernmost town in the world! Unlike most of the communities in Norway’s far north, Hammerfest is a true town with paved streets, a main square and park, hotels, shops, a library and a museum. Due to a year-round ice-free harbour, it has become a major fishing centre and a natural starting point for polar expeditions. Optional Shore Excursions For Hammerfest: Tour C235 - Forsøl, Salen and Polar Bear Club HONNINGSVAAG (for North Cape, Norway)  Day 7 Arr 2200hrs Dep 0130hrs, stay 3.5hrs. Visiting the North Cape, virtually Europe’s northernmost point, and standing in broad daylight at midnight looking out over the Arctic Ocean is one of the world’s memorable experiences. If you are lucky enough to see the Midnight Sun, it could be unforgettable. Optional Shore Excursions For Honningsvaag: Tour C245 - North Cape TROMSO (Norway)  Day 8 Arr 1400hrs Dep 1900hrs, stay 5hrs. Standing on an island in a narrow sound, hemmed in by soaring mountains, Tromso offers a majestic setting for the Northern Lights Observatory, Polaria, a fascinating polar adventure and exhibition centre, and also museums dedicated to geology, zoology and Lapland life. Optional Shore Excursions For Tromso: Tour C270 - Gateway to the Arctic Tour C271 - Arctic City and Cable Car Tour C272 - Polar Museum and Huskies Tour C273 - Tromso and Polar Museum SVARTISEN GLACIER (Holandsfjord, Norway)  Day 9 View the Svartisen Glacier ALESUND (Norway)  Day 10 Arr 1430hrs Dep 1930hrs, stay 5hrs. Built across three islands and the largest town on Norway’s north-west coast, Alesund is unique. As a result of a great fire in 1904 the town was rebuilt in a bizarre Art Nouveau style that retains a distinctive atmosphere and character valued by the inhabitants and visitors alike. Optional Shore Excursions For Alesund: Tour C205 - City and Surroundings Tour C206 - Islands of Giske and Godøy Tour C207 - City and Atlantic Sea Park Tour C208 - Harbour Cruise and Ålesund on Foot BERGEN (Norway)  Day 11 Arr 0800hrs Dep 1800hrs, stay 10hrs. Scenic Bergen completes your memorable voyage through nearly 900 miles of Norway’s long coastline. Its dramatic mountain backdrop, cobbled streets, medieval houses and enticing cafes and markets will leave you with memories and photos to cherish long after you leave the land of the Norsemen. Optional Shore Excursions For Bergen: Tour C251 - Introduction to Bergen Tour C252 - Old Bergen and Aquarium Tour C254 - Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church Tour C255 - Walking Tour of Bryggen and Mount Fløien Tour C256 - Flightseeing by Seaplane AT SEA   Day 12 Cruising at sea LONDON TILBURY   Day 13 Marco Polo arrives at 0730hrs Fares in £'s Sterling Per Adult Cat Cabin Type Decks Fare DS Standard Twin Outer U 2799 JS Junior Suite Outer M 2399 DL De Luxe Twin Outer M 1999 12 Premium Twin Outer M 1799 11 Superior Plus Twin Outer M 1699 10 Single Outer M 2399 9 Superior Twin Outer P 1499 8 Standard Plus Twin Outer SA 1399 7 Standard Twin Outer SA 1299 6 Standard Twin Outer SA 1199 5 Single Inner SA 1799 4 Premium Twin Inner M 1199 3 Superior Twin Inner M 999 2 Standard Plus Twin Inner SA 899 1 Standard Twin Inner SA 849   Supplements Travel Insurance 45 Port Parking 84 Deposit Per Person 125 To book a cruise call us on 020 7510 2929