Springtime Fjordland Cruise

• Day One – Depart from London Tilbury

  Depart: 1600hrs

  Board Columbus in Tilbury, today, settle in to your cabin and relax as your cruise begins.

• Day Two – Rotterdam, Netherlands

  Arrive: 0900hrs

  Depart: 1700hrs

  Our first port of call is Rotterdam. Discover the stunning architecture of the Erasmus Bridge and the remarkable Markthal food market. Explore the lovingly preserved Old Harbour and stroll past nearby Delfshaven's step-gabled houses and ancient wharves, or visit the city's excellent museums.

• Day Three – At sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Day Four – Eidfjord, Norway

  Arrive: 0700hrs

  Depart: 1530hrs

  Today Columbus makes her way into Hardangerfjord. Be on deck early to get your first glimpse of this stunning landscape - sheer mountainsides plunging into still waters, unspoilt forests, and pristine glaciers overlooked by soaring peaks. We'll reach Eidfjord, from where you might wish to take an excursion to the famous 145-metre Voringfossen waterfalls.

• Day Five – Flam, Norway

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Depart: 2000hrs

  Journey through the narrow fingers of mighty Sognefjord, the world's largest and deepest, to Flam. Here you can board the world-famous Flamsbana Mountain Railway, to gasp in amazement at a feat of engineering - and the sheer beauty - of the unforgettable six-mile journey to Myrdal.

  Later this afternoon, the ship cruises on through some of Norway's most scenic waters.

• Day Six – Bergen, Norway

  Arrive: 0700hrs

  Depart: 1700hrs

  This morning Columbus docks in Bergen, with its narrow cobbled streets, medieval houses, vibrant harbour area and open-air Fish Market. Once a residence of medieval kings and queens, and the seat of a university, Bergen was also the birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg.

  Don't miss the chance to stroll through the ancient Bryggen area, or admire the wonderful views of the city from the summit of 'Mount' Floyen, which are brought into easy reach on the Floibanen funicular railway.

• Day Seven – At Sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Day Eight – Arrive back at London Tilbury

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Say goodbye to Columbus, her crew and your fellow passengers as she arrives in Tilbury, today, and you disembark at the end of a wonderful cruise.

Days marked above with an anchor include ports where you will be transferred to shore by landing boat. These ports may be inaccessible for customers with mobility difficulties as a result. Any days not listed will be spent at sea.

• Passport requirements
  British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.
• Foreign Office travel advice
  Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice  to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.