North Cape & Midnight Sun

Ship: Marco Polo • Departs: Newcastle • Sail Date: Friday 4th Jul 2014 • Duration: 14 night
Cruise Code: P422

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White nights & a kaleidoscope of spectacular scenery

Follow Norway’s spectacular coastline on this marvellous voyage taking you high above the Arctic Circle to experience the thrill of ‘white nights’ in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Along the way you’ll pass picturesque villages and isolated communities, enjoy splendid fjord scenery and the dramatic landscape of the Lofoten Islands. A host of charming coastal towns and Russia’s ‘Arctic City’ offer a wealth of exciting experiences every time you step ashore.

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Wild waterfalls tumbling into deep Inky blue waters, lush, green vegetation and majestic snow-covered peaks, Geirangerfjord is the perfect introduction to Norway. Tender ashore to tiny Geiranger from where optional tours on incredibly steep mountain roads reveal beautiful nature. There’s something magical about the Lofoten Islands. Tours from Gravdal explore the untamed landscape dotted with picturesque villages and traditional red ‘rorbuer’. Kirkenes is the capital of the Barents region and you’ve the option to view the border crossing between Norway and Russia before cruising into Russian waters for a call in Murmansk. Our tours show you the highlights of the city that received the Arctic convoys during the Second World War. You won’t want to miss a tour to the dramatic North Cape from Honningsvåg. The tiny village is in complete contrast to the ‘capital’ of the north Tromsø. Here you can visit the elegant Arctic Cathedral, fascinating museums, or take an exciting cable car ride to the summit of Mount Storsteinen. After a day at sea, during which you’ll view the magnificent Svartisen Glacier, Marco Polo calls in Åndalsnes with an optional tour on the famous Trollstigen mountain road. Charming Bergen with its colourful waterfront and delightful shops selling traditional souvenirs is a fitting finale to this cruise.

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Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
04/07/14	Newcastle (United Kingdom)	-	1700
05/07/14	At Sea	-	-
06/07/14	Geiranger (Norway)	0900	1700	Click for more informationto hide
	From a small farming village that was relatively isolated in the 1800’s, Geiranger has grown into one of Norway’s most popular tourist resorts. It sits at the head of the stunningly beautiful Geirangerfjord against a backdrop of splendid mountain scenery. From Geiranger steep mountain roads snake their way up to dizzying heights and panoramic views that are quite literally breathtaking. Snow dusted peaks, wild tumbling waterfalls, lush green valleys and dramatic gorges stretch as far as the eye can see with their reflections in the mirror-calm waters of the incredible Geirangerfjord far below.
07/07/14	At Sea	-	-
08/07/14	Gravdal, Lofoten Islands (Norway)	0700	1700
09/07/14	At Sea	-	-
10/07/14	Kirkenes (Norway)	0800	1700	Click for more informationto hide
	The capital of the Barents region, Kirkenes lies close to Norway’s border with Russia. During the Second World War the Nazis used its ice-free port to ship iron ore and for this reason it was heavily bombed with the retreating German army torching what remained when they fled the liberating Soviet soldiers. Today’s modern town, with street signs in both Norwegian and Russian, is spread out along the Bøkfjord, an arm of the Barents Sea. A popular optional excursion visits what was one of the most tensely guarded border crossings during the Cold War.
11/07/14	Murmansk (Russia)	0730	1900	Click for more informationto hide
	Founded during the reign of Romanov Tsar Nicholas II on October 4th 1916, Murmansk is today the largest city above the Arctic Circle and its port is home to the world’s largest atomic fleet. During the Second World War the Arctic Convoys delivered their vital supplies to the city of Murmansk, which withstood three years of fascist attack and was one of few Russian cities the Nazis didn’t occupy. For its heroism Murmansk was given the title of ‘Hero City’. The city has superb museums documenting its fascinating history. There is an option to visit the former icebreaker ‘Lenin’.
12/07/14	Honningsvaag (Norway)	0930	1700	Click for more informationto hide
	Though Norwegian law states that a city in Norway must have 5,000 inhabitants, tiny Honningsvaag, a community of around 2,500, is one of the smallest cities in Norway having been granted this status in 1996. The ’city’ lies on the south-eastern side of a large island called Magerøya in the Barents Sea. It is the starting point of excursions to the dramatic North Cape where from a high plateau the monumental 307-metre high cliff plunges into the Atlantic. From here only endless ocean lies between the northernmost point of Europe and the North Pole.
13/07/14	Tromso (Norway)	0800	1700	Click for more informationto hide
	Not surprisingly for a city that lies almost 220 miles north of the Arctic Circle many of Tromsø’s landmarks lay claim to the world’s ‘northernmost’ titles. The ‘Capital of the Arctic’ is home to the world’s northernmost university, cathedral, botanic garden and brewery. A cable car runs to the summit of Mount Storsteinen from where there are wonderful views of the lively and beautiful city built on two islands and the mainland, which are linked by both tunnels and bridges. The Polar Museum is just one of Tromsø’s fine museums and the striking Arctic Cathedral is undoubtedly a highlight.
14/07/14	View Svartisen Glacier (Norway)	-	-
15/07/14	Andalsnes (Norway)	0930	1730	Click for more informationto hide
	Åndalsnes lies at the end of the 88-kilometre long Romsdalfjord at the mouth of the River Rauma. The river, which flows through the Romsdal Valley, was one of the first rivers in Norway to attract British aristocrats and other fly fishing foreigners at the end of the 19th century. The small town is today the administrative centre of Rauma in Norway’s Møre and Romsdal district. Optional excursions feature the beautiful Romsdal Alps with the famous Troll Wall and spectacular winding Troll Path Road. Åndalsnes is also the start of the incredible Rauma Line, a vintage steam train journey through enthralling mountain scenery.
16/07/14	Bergen (Norway)	0900	1800	Click for more informationto hide
	Known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords’, Bergen is Norway’s second largest city. Yet with a population of less than a quarter of a million, it has the feel of a small town. It is beautifully sited against a backdrop of seven mountains and the funicular ride to the summit of Mount Fløien affords wonderful panoramic views of Bergen and Norway’s attractive coastline. Overlooking the harbour the colourful Bryggen wharf is the face of Bergen. The characteristic wooden gabled buildings were once the home and offices of Hanseatic merchants but today house shops selling crafts and traditional souvenirs.
17/07/14	At Sea	-	-
18/07/14	Newcastle (United Kingdom)	0700	-

Note: In the event of adverse weather/sea conditions that prevent the ship from calling at one of the scheduled ports, alternative arrangements will be made where possible.

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