Oceana, Norway Fjords E219 ex Southampton Return
[Ship: Oceana]
9 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oceana.
Duration & Cruise Type:
9 day
9 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 stars there is something for every occasion.
About the Cruise:
Combine Amsterdam with the natural beauty of Norway on this nine-night cruise aboard Oceana.
Whether your interest is art, history or simply soaking up the local atmosphere, the laid-back city of Amsterdam has plenty to offer visitors. Norway is next with quaint Bergen your first port of call. Geiranger has changed very little since welcoming its first cruise ship in 1869, remaining a small village resort surrounded by natural beauty and a great prelude to an evening cruise through nine-mile Geirangerfjord - the most photographed of all Norway's Fjords.
The peaceful village of Olden has the perfect Fjordland cruise setting - nestling at the southern end of one branch of the beautiful Nordfjord at the entrance to the gorgeous Oldedalen Valley. Picturesque Stavanger - regarded as the 'Cradle of the Vikings' - is your last stop. You'll arrive right next to the old quarter and its collection of 200-year-old white wooden houses but there's also markets, craft stores, art galleries and a 12th century cathedral to explore.
About Amsterdam
The beatiful city of Amsterdam, with its fine gabled houses, leafy canal walks, unusual boutiques and offbeat pavement cafés, is the last word in laid-back relaxation. Capture its true spirit by exploring the narrow winding streets, bustling bars and eclectic shops of Joordan, its fascinating old district.
Other must-sees include the house of determined World War II diarist Anne Frank and the multi-level Vincent van Gogh Museum - where you progress, floor by floor, from the artist's initial sketches to view the full glory of his completed works.
Art lovers will also love the Stedelijk Museum - home to major works by Picasso, Cézanne, Matisse and Monet. And, if gardening is your interest, stroll around the daily Bloemenmarkt. This is the city's only remaining floating market and its riotously colourful plant and flower-laden boats are a fragrant delight.
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 Fløyen, 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 Stavanger
The gateway to Norways 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