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SOUTH QUAY CRUISES
   

m/s Marco Polo sails from London Tilbury
A choice of four cruises 19th April - 25th April, 25th April - 1st May, 1st May - 7th May, 16th May - 22nd May

An early Spring evening’s departure from Tilbury provides a leisurely passage along the River Thames as you look forward with anticipation to some breathtaking Norwegian scenery on this short cruise to the majestic fjords. In Hardanger, you may be lucky enough to experience the myriads of apple orchards in full blossom along the fjord’s shore, whilst in the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, the sheer mountains and cascading waterfalls are a spectacular sight.


After a day at sea heading towards the Scandinavian coast, you awake to find yourself cruising gently along the splendid Hardangerfjord. Your first landfall is at the pretty village of Ulvik. Perhaps you choose to take the overland tour and rejoin the ship during the afternoon or maybe you decide to stay aboard and cruise the short passage into the small fjord that bears the name of the village of Eidfjord, your next port of call. From here, we journey into the mighty Sogne. A brief stop is made at Vik to disembark those taking the famous Norway in a Nutshell tour that rejoins the ship in Flåm. Situated at the head of the smaller Aurlandsfjord, Flåm is the terminus of the incredible Flåmsbana, the amazing railway line that climbs up a 1 in 18 gradient to Myrdal and ultimately links the district with Bergen & Oslo. Our Flåm Railway tour this afternoon could be the highlight of your cruise. The delightful old Hanseatic port of Bergen is our final call, where you can shop to your heart’s delight or simply enjoy the ambience of the historic Bryggen district. Following a south-westerly route, all too soon Marco Polo arrives back in Tilbury.

ITINERARY
Day Port Arrive Depart
1 London Tilbury - 1730
2 Cruising - -
3 Ulvik 0730 1230
3 Eidfjord 1430 1800
4 Vik 0800 0930
4 Flam 1300 1930
5 Bergen 0730 1800
6 Cruising - -
7 London Tilbury 0730 -




Bergen 		 


T800 departs Saturday 19th April 2008
T801 departs Friday 25th April 2008
T802 departs Thursday 1st May 2008
T804 departs Friday 16th May 2008

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.
You wake up to a gentle cruise along the mighty Hardangerfjord, the perfect introduction to Norway’s Fjordland. The first glimpse outside is literally breathtaking as you discover the sheer scale and magnificence of the scenery around you. The little village of 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 of the same name provides the gateway to the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau. Here you will find some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway with literally thousands of square miles of glaciers, spectacular lakes and large stocks of reindeer.

Optional Shore Excursions For Eidfjord:
Tour C210 - Eidfjord and Kjeåsen
Tour C211 - Waterfalls and Wildlife Centre
Tour C212 - Glaciers and Waterfalls by Seaplane

VIK (Norway) 
Day 4 Arr 0800hrs Dep 0930hrs, stay 1.5hrs.
Technical call for those passengers taking the famous Norway in a Nutshell tour.

FLAM (Norway) 
Day 4 Arr 1300hrs Dep 1930hrs, stay 6.5hrs.
Situated at the head of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the mighty Sogne, Flam nestles between high cliffs streaked with waterfalls and is the terminus of the Flåmsbanen the amazing railway line that travels just 12 miles to Myrdal through stunning scenery and a gradient of 1 in 18!

Optional Shore Excursions For Flam:
Tour C220 - Norway in a Nutshell
Tour C221 - Waterfalls and White Caves
Tour C222A - The Flåm Railway (Morning Departure)
Tour C222B - The Flåm Railway (Afternoon Departure)
Tour C223 - Stalheim and Tvinde Waterfalls
Tour C224 - Fjord Village and Østerbø

BERGEN (Norway) 
Day 5 Arr 0730hrs Dep 1800hrs, stay 10.5hrs.
The second city of Norway and this delightful old Hanseatic port, with its beautifully restored wooden warehouses, colourful fish and flower market, makes a perfect contrast to the high peaks, waterfalls and small village communities of the fjords.

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 6 Cruising at sea

LONDON TILBURY  
Day 7 Marco Polo arrives at 0730hrs
Passengers land by launch or tender


Fares in £'s Sterling Per Adult

Cat Cabin Type Decks Seasons
T800 & T801
 T802 & T804
DS Standard Twin Outer U 1349 1399
JS Junior Suite Outer M 1149 1199
DL De Luxe Twin Outer M 959 999
12 Premium Twin Outer M 869 899
11 Superior Plus Twin Outer M 829 859
10 Single Outer M 1149 1199
9 Superior Twin Outer P 729 759
8 Standard Plus Twin Outer SA 669 699
7 Standard Twin Outer SA 629 649
6 Standard Twin Outer SA 579 599
5 Single Inner SA 869 899
4 Premium Twin Inner M 579 599
3 Superior Twin Inner M 479 499
2 Standard Plus Twin Inner SA 429 449
1 Standard Twin Inner SA 379 399
 
Supplements
Travel Insurance 29
Port Parking 42
Deposit Per Person 100
 

T800 departs Saturday 19th April 2008
T801 departs Friday 25th April 2008
T802 departs Thursday 1st May 2008
T804 departs Friday 16th May 2008


To book a cruise call us on 020 7510 2929