Norwegian Fjords

7 nights from £779pp departing Saturday 24th Aug 2024

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	24th24	AugAug	202424	Southampton, England, embark on the Iona
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
	25th25	AugAug	202424	At Sea
	26th26	AugAug	202424	Stavanger, Norway	Morning	Afternoon
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stavanger flourished in the 19th century as a fishing port. While other towns in Norway have suffered with the decline of this industry, Stavanger has kept its economy booming by diversifying, first into shipbuilding and now into oil. These two contrasting industries have created a city of two halves – a modern area of high-rise buildings and a historic centre with cobbled streets and old wooden houses. The city centre was the birthplace of Alexander Kielland, one of the great 19th-century Norwegian novelists. Stavanger Cathedral, dating from 1125, is an impressive building and the only medieval cathedral in Norway that has not been substantially altered since it was first built. From Stavanger you can explore the attractive blue waters of Lysefjord, surrounded by cliffs and striking rock formations, and also visit Hafrsfjord where the Viking King Harald won an important battle that started the Unification of Norway. Those preferring to explore on their own may wish to visit the interesting Petroleum Museum.
	27th27	AugAug	202424	Olden, Norway	Morning	Early Evening
See the aqua blue ice of the Jostedal Glacier cascading down the stunning Oldedalen Valley, as you navigate the spindly fjords of Norway. Feel your breath catching in your throat, as you sail into this world of wonder, and the dramatic fjord scenery and interlocking valleys inspire you. The village of Olden opens up some of Norway's most majestic natural wonders, from the glacier - which is mainland Europe's largest - to the sloshing waterfalls that run off it, and the bowing forests that sway all around it. A visit to picturesque Olden is all thrilling panoramas and hikes through wildflower sprinkled trails. The Briksdalsbreen arm of ice, reaches out from the main glacier, and sits around an hour's stroll from the village of Olden itself - regular busses can also take you there. Snaking through steep-sided valleys, you can enjoy a walk close to the foot of the ice, and feel the spray of the waterfalls that plummet nearby, as you breathe in some of the freshest air you’ve ever tasted. The crisp glacial meltwater is so clean and pure that it’s bottled up to be sold across Norway.
	28th28	AugAug	202424	Hellesylt, Norway	Early Morning	Afternoon
People have been trekking through Hellesylt since the end of the last ice age, but tourists began staying overnight only in 1875, when the village's first hotel was built. Hellesylt was the inspiration for Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen's long play in verse, Brand (1865). Despite more than 200,000 tourists and 100 cruise ships visiting annually, there's not much to see here besides the waterfall in the village center, oddly wedged between two bridges. A handful of tourists visit for the mountain walks, climbing, boating, and fishing in the region. But by far, most cruise-ship passengers use Hellesylt as the point of embarkation for a highway journey to Geiranger (while others remain onboard the ship to cruise into the fjord).
	29th29	AugAug	202424	Haugesund, Norway	Early Morning	Afternoon
	30th30	AugAug	202424	At Sea
	31st31	AugAug	202424	Southampton, England, disembark the Iona
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

Iona

Launch Year

2020

Tonnage

183,900

Capacity

5,200

Cabins

2,500

Accessible

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Balcony Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
GF	Standard Balcony Suite	£1,299	£1,399
GZ	Smaller Balcony Cabin	£1,299	£1,399
GE	Standard Balcony Suite	£1,309	£1,409
GC	Standard Balcony Suite	£1,329	£1,429
GB	Standard Balcony Suite	£1,329	£1,429
GD	Standard Balcony Suite	£1,329	£1,429
GA	Standard Balcony Suite	£1,369	£1,469
EF	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£1,549	£1,629
EE	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£1,599	£1,679
ED	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£1,649	£1,729
EB	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£1,649	£1,729
EA	Deluxe Balcony Suite	£1,729	£1,809

The sea is the star on Iona and the Balcony accommodation gives guests the chance to enjoy it to the full, whether travelling solo or in a larger group.

There are four options to choose from – Deluxe (the most spacious), Balcony, Single and Standard Balcony – all of which offer an extended private space in which to relax and unwind. From enjoying a cup of tea in the morning to watching the sun set with a drink, guests can relax in their own private area. Balcony cabins also allow greater flexibility for outdoor dining using the Room Service menu.

For larger groups and families, the internal spaces have been skilfully designed to include attractive built-in drop-down bunk beds and flexible sleeping arrangements that maximise space and seating by day and provide comfortable bedding by night.

Inside Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
PF	Inside	£779	£829
PE	Inside	£789	£839
PD	Inside	£799	£849
PB	Inside	£799	£849
PC	Inside	£799	£849
PA	Inside	£809	£859
OA	Larger Inside	£849	£899

Here, too, the design and choices of colours and materials optimises the seaside feel. Porthole mirrors, blue feature walls and soft furnishings and accessories in gold and white textiles bring a sense of light and relaxation to the interior space.

The clever design of these cabin types maximises storage options and all cabins boast the personal touches that create a stylish and homely atmosphere - including tea and coffee-making facilities (with tasty biscuits provided daily), a well-stocked fridge, in-cabin TV with a host of channels to choose from, and a bathroom boasting soft cotton towels and quality toiletries courtesy of The White Company.

Sea View Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
LF	Outside	£1,199	£1,279
LC	Outside	£1,219	£1,299
LB	Outside	£1,239	£1,319

Suites

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
BA	Family Sea view Suite	£2,129	£2,299
B6	Suite	£2,149	£2,329
B5	Suite	£2,259	£2,429
B4	Suite	£2,329	£2,509

Aft and Forward Suites are always special, giving guests the ultimate experience of relaxation in their own boutique-hotel haven. A luxurious space is created as the doors of interconnecting rooms open fully to create a larger, brighter studio ambience.

The furniture and material selection is focused on guest relaxation and comfort: light tones create the additional spacious experience. Furniture, including sofas, ottomans and lounge chairs, is upholstered in sands, beiges and off-whites. In the spacious bathroom, the double sink units set in stunning black marble are a striking focal point, surrounded by elegant white marble walls and floor tiling.

As with all suites, guests benefit from the clever configuration of different interior zones with separate lounge and bedroom areas, segregated dressing areas and spacious en suite bathrooms. All suites have direct access to large balconies and benefit from a range of exclusive Suite services, such as a personal Butler and a range of in-suite dining options.

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The Keel and Cow

From breakfast till late, this is the place to relax with friends, beautifully crafted gastropub food and a fine collection of draught and bottled beers and craft ales. Will it be our signature burger, classic fish and chips, pie and mash or a prime steak from the dry-aging cabinet? Hard choices. Great food.

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The Glass House

Sit back with a glass of specially selected wine as daring aerial artists perform before your eyes. This welcoming and sophisticated wine bar boasts a prime spot in the Grand Atrium, a cracking selection of world wines hand-picked by wine expert Olly Smith and delicious food.

Emerald Bar

Glamour, good times and glorious exploratory cocktails combine in this buzzing Grand Atrium jewel. Will it be an expertly crafted daiquiri, or a playful creation with a surprising twist? And get set for even more wow-factor moments as daring aerial artists work their magic above.

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	7 nights aboard the Iona
	Choose FREE on-board spend, coach transfers or car parking (Select Fares only)
	Gratuities Included
	Complimentary daily afternoon tea
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Continental Breakfast in your cabin
	24-hour complimentary (standard) room service
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 25th May 202425 May 24	749	1,349	1,349
Sat 1st Jun 202401 Jun 24	749	899	999	1,199
Sat 8th Jun 202408 Jun 24	729	879	999	1,149
Sat 22nd Jun 202422 Jun 24	729	899	1,049	1,149
Sat 6th Jul 202406 Jul 24	729	979	1,049	1,199
Sat 13th Jul 202413 Jul 24	749	1,049	1,079	1,499
Sat 20th Jul 202420 Jul 24	749	1,149	1,249	1,449
Sat 27th Jul 202427 Jul 24	799	1,279	1,349	1,699
Sat 3rd Aug 202403 Aug 24	829	1,229	1,329	1,699
Sat 10th Aug 202410 Aug 24	799	1,279	1,299	1,499
Sat 17th Aug 202417 Aug 24	779	1,099	1,249	1,449
Sat 24th May 202524 May 25	829	1,129	1,299	1,449
Sat 7th Jun 202507 Jun 25	729	879	1,029	1,449
Sat 5th Jul 202505 Jul 25	729	879	999	1,449
Sat 19th Jul 202519 Jul 25	749	879	979	1,449
Sat 2nd Aug 202502 Aug 25	749	949	1,079	1,449
Sat 16th Aug 202516 Aug 25	749	929	1,049	1,449
Sat 30th Aug 202530 Aug 25	729	949	1,049	1,429
Sat 23rd May 202623 May 26	679	849	929	1,499
Sat 6th Jun 202606 Jun 26	679	849	929	1,499
Sat 27th Jun 202627 Jun 26	729	849	929	1,499
Sat 4th Jul 202604 Jul 26	729	849	929	1,499
Sat 18th Jul 202618 Jul 26	729	849	929	1,499
Sat 1st Aug 202601 Aug 26	729	849	929	1,499
Sat 15th Aug 202615 Aug 26	729	849	929	1,499