Oceana, Norway Fjords E214 ex Southampton Return
[Ship: Oceana]
7 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oceana.
Duration & Cruise Type:
7 day
7 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oceana.
Lively and glamorous, Oceana is a cruise liner that's full of personality. Her impressive atrium, adorned with palm trees, creates that holiday feeling as soon as you step on board. With deck bars, pools and many balcony Staterooms,she is the perfect cruise ship for sunny climates.
First time cruisers will love the atmosphere of this ship. As will those looking for a spontaneous and sociable style of cruise holiday. Laugh. Relax. Enjoy. Oceana's wide range of entertainment and facilities appeal to all ages. You can play tennis in her sports court - housed in her funnel. Unwind in her whirlpool spas. Try your luck in the casino. And dance the night away in Le Club.
Dining on Oceana offers great variety and flexibility. From fine five course meals in the main restaurants, to freshly grilled dishes under the starsthere is something for every occasion.
About the Cruise:
Breathtaking sights await you aboard Oceana on this seven-night cruise of the Norwegian Fjords.
The charming 13th century Hanseatic city of Bergen welcomes you to Norway. Built on the site of an original Viking settlement, this World Heritage site with its colourful timber buildings and lively fish market, has a long and fascinating history. Peaceful Olden, at the southern end of one branch of the beautiful Nordfjord at the entrance to the gorgeous Oldedalen Valley, is next.
The small village resort of Geiranger has changed very little since welcoming its first cruise ship in 1869. Surrounded by natural beauty, it's a great prelude to an evening cruise through nine-mile Geirangerfjord - the most photographed of all Norway's Fjords. Stravanger's sea of white timber buildings provide your last views of Norway but before you leave be sure to visit its markets, craft stores, art galleries and 12th century cathedral.
About Bergen
A former 'European City of Culture' with a string of fascinating art galleries facing its Lille Lungedgardsvann Lake, Bergen cruise port nestles amongst the magnificent mountains strung along Norway's western coastline and is a gateway to Fjordland.
This 13th century Hanseatic - and now World Heritage - city was built on the site of an original Viking settlement and is full of historic sites, the best known of which is Bryggen. A collection of 11th century wooden buildings along the harbourfront, this is a World Heritage Site in its own right and has its own museum to tell its fascinating story.
To enjoy the best views of this picturesque city, take the funicular railway to the top of Mount Flryen, which overlooks both Bergen and the surrounding region.
Also the birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg, Bergen is easily walkable and has a lively fish market and an even better general market along the harbourfront as well as many attractive bars and cafes.
About Olden
The peaceful village of Olden has the perfect Fjordland cruise setting - nestling at the southern end of one branch of the beautiful Nordfjord and at the entrance to the gorgeous Oldedalen Valley.
A lake in the valley has been turned a rich, deep green by the river pouring down the mountains from the vast, million-years-old Briksdal Glacier. Giant waterfalls also cascade down making the views even more spectacular as you travel through the valley to the foot of the glacier - one of the offshoots of the vast Jostedal Glacier now designated as a national park.
Other tours head overland to the inner Nordfjord area with its wind-blown rocks, towering mountains and verdant valleys. Also in the area are folk and glacier museums, a skiing centre on the glacier plateau and northern Europes deepest lake - Hornindalsvatnet.
About Stavanger
The gateway to Norway's spectacularly scenic fjordland, Stavanger is also a town with its own rich heritage as it is regarded as the 'Cradle of the Vikings'. Your ship will dock right next to Gamle Stavanger, the old quarter, with its collection of 200-year-old white wooden houses (considered national heritage monuments in their own right), 12th century cathedral modelled on Winchester Cathedral, markets, craft stores and art galleries.
Look out, too, for the Three Swords monument in the Hafrsfjord rock recalling the Viking sea battle won by King Harald the Fairhair to create Norway as one kingdom back in the 9th century. This is on the way to a recreation of an Iron Age Farm at Jernaldergarden. The other major landmark is a short boat trip away through the delightful Stavanger archipelago to the 2,000ft high Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen).
Suite with Private Balcony includes:
Separate bedroom area with king-size bed (cabins cannot be made into twins)
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Bathroom with full-size jacuzzi bath, shower, two sinks, WC
Walk-in wardrobe and drawer space, separate dressing area and trouser press
Two seater sofa, two chairs and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV, video, radio and hi-fi system
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Butler service
Direct dial telephone
Floor to ceiling patio doors leading to balcony with tables and chairs and panoramic views over the aft of the ship
Fully air-conditioned
Mini-Suite features include:
Separate bedroom area with king-size bed (BA grade cabins cannot be made into twins)
Lounge area with sofa, chairs and table
Bathroom with full-szie jacuzzi bath, shower, two sinks, WC
Walk-in wardrobe and drawer space, separate dressing area and trouser press
Two seater sofa, two chairs and table
Vanity/writing desk
Two TVs, video and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Floor to ceiling patio doors leading to balcony with chairs and table
Fully air-conditioned
Cabin features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed (except some JD and JE grade cabins - see cabin notes for details)
Bathroom with shower and WC
Spacious wardrobe and drawer space
Chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Floor to ceiling patio doors leading to balcony with chairs and table
Fully air-conditioned
Cabin features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed (except some LC, LF & MA grade cabins - see cabin notes for details)
Bathroom with bath and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture window
Fully air-conditioned
Cabins Feature:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed (except some LC, LF & MA grade cabins - see cabin notes for details)
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture window
Fully air-conditioned
Cabins Feature:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed (except some LC, LF & MA grade cabins - see cabin notes for details)
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture window
Fully air-conditioned
Cabins Feature:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed (except some LC, LF & MA grade cabins - see cabin notes for details)
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture window (with obstructed view)
Fully air-conditioned
Cabins Feature:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed (for exceptions see cabin notes)
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture mirror
Fully air-conditioned
Cabin Features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed (for exceptions see cabin notes)
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Chair and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Large picture mirror
Fully air-conditioned