Your first call is at Eidfjord, gateway to the Hardanger plateau and Norway’s largest National Park. At the tip of the Nordfjord lies the quaint village of Olden which is ideally situated for the chance to visit the Briksdal Glacier. A relaxing day at sea brings you to Leknes on the Lofoten Islands, a beautifully rugged outpost steeped in Viking history. Alta offers an extensive range of optional shore excursions and tonight there may be the possibility of viewing the spectacular Northern Lights, a curtain of purples, blues and greens rippling across the night sky. Norway’s morthernmost village of Honningsvaag is the gateway to the North Cape and preceeds a visit to Tromsø, known as the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’ with its Wilderness Centre and Arctic Cathedral. Narvik offers the opportunity to ascend Mount Fagernes by cable car or visit the fascinating Polar Zoo plus a further opportunity to perhaps witness the breathtaking phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis. Cruise south to Åndalsnes which lies amid spectacular mountain scenery in the beautiful Romsdalsfjord. Then, in the delightful Hanseatic city of Bergen, discover its historic Bryggen district of restored wooden warehouses and enticing gift shops.  A final day is spent at sea to reflect on the highlights of this stunning voyage. 

Note: The viewing of the Northern Lights is subject to suitable weather and atmospheric conditions.

Highlights may be subject to booking specific shore excursions and are subject to operation and 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; Criminology & Tall Ships History. 

John Eddleston (Criminology) is the author of over twenty books including definitive works on the crimes of Jack the Ripper and British executions in the twentieth century.  He has also written over 200 articles for newspapers and magazines and has made appearances on radio and television.  He has lectured extensively to schools, local history groups and writer's clubs.  An experienced cruise lecturer he loves working on CMV ships and always likes to add something new for his audiences.

Commander RN Terry Corner (Maritime History), ex Merchant Navy Radio Officer, British Telecommuniocations Manager. Long serving Royal Navy Reserve service and active Royal National Lifeboat Institute Sea Safety volunteer.  From short service as a Radio Officer with Marconi Marine, Terry took an opportunity to come ashore early when he joined British Telecom in 1967. In BT he undertook a number of planning and service roles. Retired as the Senior Manager responsible for the companies International Operator Service in the 1990's, 3000 staff.  For over 30 years had a parallel career as a Naval Reservist, covering the naval control of shipping in an emergency, to operational duties at Maritime Headquarters. Retired as a Lieutenant Commander.  

Pauline Daniels is best known as one of the country's top comediennes and has been for over thirty years she is also one of our most prolific actresses and has gained respect all over the country and is Merseyside's favourite theatrical daughter.

In her capacity as a comedienne she holds the record for being the only female to have appeared on Johnny Hamp's and Granada's "The Comedians". Her other television credits include "Wogan", "Saturday Royal", "Mike Reid Mates and Music",   And "Jimmy Cricket Summertime special" "The Tom O'Connor road show"amongst many other variety shows.

In 1986 Pauline started her "legitimate" career playing Mama Morton in "Chicago" at the Liverpool Playhouse swiftly followed by "Mama Rose"in Gypsy and the rest as they say us history.

Her theatrical roles have developed from musical comedy to all genres and her roles have been as far varied as "Annie Wilkes" in Misery to a "Mae West"   Parody in the West End show "A Saint She Ain't" at the Apollo theatre Shaftesbury avenue.

In 1991 her most famous role to date arrived "Shirley Valentine" which has gained her so many accolades over the years they are too numerous to mention but the one that means the most is the fact that Willy Russell has hailed Pauline as "Our Lady of Perpetual Comedy". Pauline has played three of Willy Russell's favourite ladies as well as Shirley she has played Betty in Breezeblock Park and Mrs Kay in one of her favourite musical shows Our Day Out.

She has enjoyed every one of her roles over the years which include Helen Forrester in the new musical Twopence to Cross the Mersey which she played twice at the Liverpool Empire Mum in the new musical "You'll never walk Alone", Alice Fisher in Billy Liar, Mrs Sowerberry in Oliver, the list goes on and on but she is very proud of the award winning production of "Unprotected" an Everyman production which was hailed at the Edinburgh Festival in 2004.

Panto is a thing Pauline has always seen as enjoyable as long as she can play the villain her past performances have included The Wicked Queen in Snow White, which is a particular favourite a role she has performed on a few occasions and she played an extremely wicked Baroness Hardup in Cinderella.

She was honoured by John Moores University in 2009 with an honorary Fellowship, probably the proudest moment of her career. The Actors Studio is Pauline's baby an 80 seater theatre space which has helped a great many young performers, directors, technicians and writers to get their foot on that all illusive ladder of success.

Pauline became an author in 2011 and was commissioned by Trinity Mirror to write her autobiography called "Stand up and be Counted" and still continues to work as a stand up, as an actress and has even just started after all these years doing a bit of cruising and is thrilled to be doing her first Panto at the Liverpool Empire this year.

Andre Payne is a comedian / magician, his successful career has taken him all over the world with his unique blend of comedy and magic.

No stranger to cruising, to date Andre has performed on 68 different cruise ships and has done in excess of 500 cruises! Andre can fly anywhere in the world and perform two different 45 minute comedy cabaret shows with just 40 kilos.

As well as Andre's cabaret shows, he also performs top class close up magic and has an excellent magic lecture where he teaches his audience tricks, this lecture is very popular and a welcome addition on sea days.

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.

Stephanie Young 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.        

Mary Loggie started adult life as an Auxiliary Nurse working in Occupational Therapy, hence her introduction to teaching using sewing and craft exercises.

After marriage and a family of three boys, she qualified as a Nursery Nurse to N.N.E.B. standard, then, following a divorce, went back into nursing which took her to Germany for three years as a Nanny/Housekeeper.

On returning to the UK she decided to broaden her career outlook and entered Catering & Hotel Management.

After being involved in a car accident, she decided to teach Patchwork & Quilting full time and became qualified to C & G standard. She holds an F.A.E.T. certificate which qualifies her to teach adults etc. in the art of crafts and sewing techniques. She is an active committee member of "Save the Children" charity's local branch, bringing her expertise to helping to produce costumes etc. for their fund raising Shows & pantomimes.

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