Oriana, Norway Fjords X211 ex Southampton Return
[Ship: Oriana]
7 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oriana.
Duration & Cruise Type:
7 day
7 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oriana.
Authentic yet modern, Oriana is a great cruise ship for all ages. Teak decks. A tiered stern. And art deco style interiors. Her design helps create an atmosphere that epitomises the romance of cruise travel. Whilst her entertainment ranges from shows to a spa, gym and cyb@study.
Those who sail on Oriana, fall in love with her. Many of her venues becoming firm favourites. Live sporting events in the Lord's Tavern. Coffee and chocolates in Tiffany's. Musicals in the Theatre Royal. Pre-dinner drinks in the Crow's Nest. Late nights in Harlequins. These are just some of her signature experiences.
Oriana also offers dining to suit your every mood. You can savour fine cuisine in one of her main restaurants. Opt for a bistro style menu in the Terrace Grill. Or sample the contemporary British dishes of Gary Rhodes in Oriana Rhodes.
About the Cruise:
Breathtaking views and picturesque ports await you on this seven-night cruise aboard Oriana.
The pretty port of Stravanger with its white timber buildings, markets, craft stores and galleries welcome you to Norway. Completely rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in 1904, your next stop, Alesund stretches across three islands at the mouth of magnificent Geirangerfjord. Places to visit here include the Art Nouveau Centre, open-air Sunnmrre and the Atlantic Sea-Park, one of the largest aquariums in northern Europe. In contrast, 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. The charming 13th century Hanseatic city of Bergen, with its colourful timber buildings and lively fish market, is your final port of call.
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).
About Alesund
Because it was completely rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in 1904, Alesund looks quite different to other Norwegian towns along the countrys west coast now better known as simply 'Fjordland'.
Stretching across three islands at the mouth of the magnificent Geirangerfjord, Alesunds architecture is now an eclectic mixture of mock-Gothic and neo-classical with more than a dash of Art Nouveau.
Turrets and spires dot the skyline and you can trace the towns trend setting style development at the Art Nouveau Centre, one of several fascinating museums in the town. The pick is the open-air Sunnmrre while the Atlantic Sea-Park is also worth a visit as one of the largest aquariums in northern Europe.
About Geiranger
It is just nine miles long but the snaking Geirangerfjord is the most photographed of all Norway's fjords because of the sheer beauty of its setting.
As you cruise along to the ships anchorage off Geiranger cruise port, just marvel at the views as spectacular waterfalls with evocative names like Bridal Veil and The Seven Sisters cascade down from the steep rocky peaks that overlook the fjord from both sides.
Geiranger welcomed its first cruise ship (carrying a group of Quakers from Scotland) in 1869 and its appeal for visitors has hardly changed since then. It is still just a small village resort which simply makes the ideal base for walking, boating, or motoring tours into a surrounding area full of natural beauty and magnificent scenery with snow-capped mountains, verdant valleys, plunging waterfalls and age-old glaciers.
There are superb views from the Dalsnibban mountain plateau overlooking the fjord.
Suite features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with full-size jacuzzi bath, dual sink vanity unit, WC and separate shower
Wardrobes and drawer space
Dressing area
Butler service
Three seater sofa, two chairs and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV, DVD player and hi-fi
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Balcony with two loungers, two chairs and a table
Fully air-conditioned
Trouser press and ironing board
Suite features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath, shower and WC
Separate sitting area with sofa, armchairs and table
Two double wardrobes and drawer space, trouser press and ironing board
Vanity/writing desk
TV, video and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Floor to ceiling patio doors leading to balcony with two loungers and table
Fully air-conditioned
Staterooms feature:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC
Separate sitting area with sofa, chair and table
Two double wardrobes and drawer space
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 reclining chairs and table
Fully air-conditioned
Stateroom features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC
Separate sitting area with sofa, chair and table
Two double wardrobes and drawer space
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Fully air-conditioned
Instead of balcony, cabin has large picture window
Stateroom features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC or shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater sofa and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Picture window (some on E and F deck have portholes)
Fully air-conditioned
Special features:
Two lower beds convertible to a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath, shower and WC or shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater sofa and table
Vanity/writing desk
TV and radio
Safe, hairdryer and refrigerator
Tea/coffee making facilities
Direct dial telephone
Picture window (some on E and F deck have portholes)
Fully air-conditioned
Stateroom features:
Two lower beds and two upper pullman berths
Bathroom with bath and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, 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
Staterooms feature:
Two lower beds and two upper pullman berths
Bathroom with shower and WC
Wardrobes and drawer space
Two seater corner sofa, 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