13 Nights North Cape and Spitzbergen Cruise |
Marco Polo sails from Edinburgh Leith
Sunday 30th June, 2013 (P319)
Prices from $1599
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Voyage to the Arctic regions of Norway
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Full of stunning scenery, this spectacular voyage will take you along the dramatic Norwegian coastline to the North Cape. The highlight of this cruise will undoubtedly be the remote island of Spitzbergen, situated deep within the Arctic Circle, which teems with wildlife and offers breath-taking vistas. |
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A relaxing day at sea brings you to Molde, set among fields with snow-capped mountains in the background. Maybe tour across the mountain plateau and rejoin Marco Polo in Åndalsnes in the afternoon. From Åndalsnes, in the Romsdalsfjord, there’s a chance to take in some magnificent scenery including the Trollstigen, one of Europe's most amazing roads with its many hairpin bends. In Tromsø, ‘Gateway to the Arctic’, visit the stunning Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum Now, well inside the Arctic Circle, you may witness 24 hours of continuous daylight at the high latitude of Honningsvaag at the northernmost tip of Norway - undoubtedly the Land of the Midnight Sun. Longyearbyen on Spitzbergen, in the Svalbard archipelago, is a remote town nestling among rugged, snowcapped mountains, with reindeer roaming free. Cruise along the silent Magdalenafjord viewing the majestic mountains on every side, to the tiny research settlement of Ny Ålesund. Then, sailing south you reach the charming town of Tórshavn in the Faroes, the smallest capital city in the world with its smart red, white and blue gabled houses. Finally you call at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands for a chance to see imposing standing stones, the beautifully preserved Neolithic village of Skara Brae and the former wartime naval base at Scapa Flow.
Note: The viewing of the Midnight Sun is subject to suitable weather conditions.
Cruise & Maritime Voyages create a very relaxing atmosphere which is ideal for enjoying our extensive programme of Guest Speakers, entertainers and craft specialists. Guest Speakers on this cruise include the following subjects; Vikings & Broadcasting.
John Hussey (Vikings) is a former Detective of the Liverpool, Merseyside Police and Regional Crime Squad. Following retirement John attended University and obtained an honours degree in Applied Psychology whilst at the same time qualifying as a teacher. Currently he advises local health authorities on fraud-related issues and undertakes fraud investigations on a consultancy basis, whilst continuing to partake in a variety of short courses at College and University as part of his enthusiasm for life-long learning. Has a wide knowledge base, specialities including geneology and Norse history.
Lloyd Davies began his career in 1987 as one half of the very succsessful comedy duo Rosser and Davies winning the grand final of Opportunity Knocks at the London Palladium. After receiving the most votes ever cast for an act (93,0030) Lloyd has enjoyed a truly diverse and international career.
He has toured America three times and perfromed his one man stand up show in Portugal, Spain, Lanzarote, Malta, Cyprus, Thailand and Hong Kong! He has also supported the late Gene Pitney on a UK national theatre tour receiving critical acclaim from the press. He is in constant demand as an after dinner speaker and comedian and works extensively on the cruise ships.
His many television credits include The Michael Barrymore show, 3-2-1, Summertime Special, The Funny Side, It's wicked!, Going live and he has been a regular on Pebble mill and Daytime live for BBC1 performing topical songs which he writes himself. He has also written material for and performed alongside Bob Monkhouse, Ken Dodd, Jasper Carrot, Russ Abbot and Les Dennis.
He has spoken at sporting and gentlemen's dinners with the likes of Ian Rush, Mike Ruddock, Duncan Mckenzie, Norman Hunter, Micky Thomas, Steve Fenwick, Alan Martin, John Conte, David Mellor, Norman Whiteside, David Essex and Rick Wakeman but to name a few!
This cruise is a ‘Supercraft’ cruise. With arts and crafts growing in popularity, we are including sessions on all CMV cruises of five nights or more. Specialists will be delighted to demonstrate their talents replicating many of the growing number of new crafting skills now witnessed on dedicated TV channels. These may include millinery, bead jewellery, mosaic decoration, calligarphy and decorative card art.
Deonaid Wilson is an enthusiastic dressmaker, having been involved with many other crafts over the past 40 years.
Deonaid was self employed for 25 years making and designing wedding dresses and wedding cakes. She taught herself sugar craft, ran workshops and demonstrated this as well as egg decorating and embroidery at local craft groups and shops.
At 45 Deonaid went back to university and qualified to work with physically disabled adults, mostly teaching sewing based crafts and music for ten years. She then worked for two years as an outreach instructor for her college, teaching crafts to mentally disabled adults as well as running night classes in patchwork at the same college. From time to time Deonaid is asked to give talks on Fabergie as well as demos.
Deonaid is also a member of the International Guild of Egg crafters of the USA and has competed in many competitions.
Stephanie Young has crafted nearly all her life, everything from knitting, jewellery and card making, pincraft, painting and textiles, she also enjoys undertaking demonstrations for craft shops promoting their new lines where she meets a vast mixture of crafters.
Stephanie has been teaching card and craft classes for many years and includes various techniques in these, she works constantly to bring new concepts into her classes and she thoroughly enjoys encouraging all crafters new and proficient. Stephanie is really looking forward to meeting the passengers and she will be supporting then with all their crafting endeavours.
Prior to teaching Stephanie managed a centre for MIND where she organised activities to stimulate and encourage social bonding through craft, music and dance. Stephanie now supports her local hospice by taking classes which she finds very rewarding.
North Cape & Midnight Sun video from CMV TV www.cruiseandmaritime.tv
Video Note: Itineraries may vary, please check itinerary above. |
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