South Norway Discovery & Oslo Cruise
- Duration: 9 days
- Board Basis: Full Board
- Tour Ref: D2TNEW99683
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Make your own way to port
8 nights. October 2020. From £589.00.
Book by 30th September and claim 12 free bottles of wine – Use Code: WINE12
This, the last of Marco Polo’s autumn season of cruises from Newcastle, begins with a call in the Granite City, Aberdeen. From here you'll across the North Sea to lively, friendly Oslo, where there’ll be a chance to go ashore, perhaps to visit the renowned Viking Ships Museum or the Kon Tiki Museum, which houses explorer Thor Heyerdahl’s fragile balsa-wood craft.
A call in Norway’s lively southernmost city, Kristiansand, with its delightful old town and harbour-front Fish Quay, is followed by a scenic cruise towards Norway’s fjord- and island-dotted west coast to the prosperous former Norwegian fishing capital, Stavanger, where you'll have time to wander its gently sloping streets and Gamle Stavanger old town. Saving the best till last, a final call is made in the unofficial capital of the fjords and the birthplace of the composer Edvard Grieg, Bergen. Explore its ancient Bryggen quarter and lively fish market, and take a trip to the summit of Mount Floyen on the funicular - a fitting finale to a marvellous autumn cruise.
What's Included
8 nights' accommodation in your choice of cabinDelicious full board cuisine
Afternoon teas and late night snacks
Captain’s Cocktail Party (cruises of 6 nights or more)
Self service tea & coffee (6am to midnight)
Big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes
Daytime activities and leisure facilities
Guest speaker and arts & crafts (cruises of 5 nights or more)
Porterage of luggage, port to cabin
Port Taxes
Holiday Highlights
Five delightful ports of callTwo lazy days at sea
Sail through Oslofjord to the Norwegian capital
Spend a day in the Granite City, Aberdeen
Thor Heyerdahl’s iconic Kon Tiki
Call in seaside Kristiansand
Cruise scenic Boknafjord to Stavanger
The views across Bergen from Mount Floyen
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from NewcastleDepart: 1800hrs Board Marco Polo in Aberdeen, today, settle in to your cabin and relax as your cruise begins.
Day 2
Aberdeen, ScotlandArrive: 0800hrs Depart: 1600hrs This morning Marco Polo arrives in Aberdeen, the Granite City, close to the Royal Family’s famous summer retreat at Balmoral. Step ashore to discover the hidden charms of one of Britain’s more remote cities, or to enjoy an excursion into the surrounding countryside.
Day 3
At seaSpend today relaxing on board.
Day 4
Oslo, NorwayArrive: 0800hrs Depart: 1800hrs Oslo, the Norwegian capital, welcomes Marco Polo today. Step ashore to find a lively, friendly city, waiting to be discovered. Head off by yourself, or join a shore excursion, perhaps to the Viking Ships museum, where a trio of ancient craft are lovingly preserved, or to the Kon-Tiki museum, where explorer Thor Heyerdahl's fragile balsa-wood craft is displayed.
Day 5
Kristiansand, NorwayArrive: 1200hrs Depart: 2000hrs Kristiansand, on Norway's southernmost coast is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Step ashore to discover a city renowned for its beaches and Palmesus beach festival, its thriving creative arts scene, and as the home of Norway’s largest zoo.
Day 6
Stavanger, NorwayArrive: 0800hrs Depart: 2300hrs The prosperous former fishing capital of Stavanger is Marco Polo’s next land fall. Step ashore to wander the fresh fish and flower market on Torget, the town's sloping harbour-side square, or perhaps to join an excursion to nearby Lysefjord to marvel at the views from the towering Preikestolen rock formation.
Day 7
Bergen, NorwayArrive: 0800hrs Depart: 2000hrs Today we'll call in Bergen, the historic port and birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg. Wander its cobbled streets, past attractive medieval houses, visit its vibrant harbour and fish market, or ride the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen to admire the views across the bay.
Day 8
At seaSpend today relaxing on board.
Day 9
Arrive at NewcastleArrive: 0800hrs Say goodbye to Marco Polo, her crew and your fellow passengers as she arrives in Newcastle, today, and you disembark at the end of a wonderful cruise. Back to top
Further Information
Passport requirements
British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.Foreign Office travel advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.Terms and conditions
WINE12 TERMS: This offer applies to new bookings on long-haul air holidays made between 29th August and 30th September 2019 (inclusive) only, and to new bookings on ocean cruises lasting more than two nights made between 29th August and 30th September 2019 (inclusive) only. All information provided on this page has been approved by Virgin Wines (www.virginwines.co.uk). By accepting this offer, you are agreeing that you will provide a valid address and will allow us to send this and any other necessary data to Virgin Wines for the sole purpose of fulfilling the order of the free gift. Virgin Wines will not use this information for any other purpose. Newmarket Holidays will use this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This offer is not available on bookings with postal addresses in the Channel Islands. This offer is not valid on departures with late-availability pricing, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. One Case of Wine per booking. No cash equivalent can be provided. Newmarket Holidays are acting as an agent to Virgin Wines and are unable to resolve any issues you may have with Virgin Wines after you have received your free gift. You can contact Virgin Wines regarding your case of wine by emailing corporate@virginwines.co.uk. CRUISE OFFER TERMS: Please see the following pages for relevant offer terms and conditions: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/offers/cruise-buy-one-get-one-free (for Buy One Get One Free), www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/offers/cruise-buy-one-get-one-half-price-plus (for Buy One Get One Half-Price), and www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/offers/cruise-getaway-deals (for Percentage Saver Fares). Back to top