Round Britain & River Seine Experience Cruise

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Cities, Gardens & Islands

This wonderful late-summer cruise from Newcastle calls first in the Granite City, Aberdeen, before heading through Scotland’s pristine northern waters to Belfast and the friendly Irish city of Cork for a taste of the Emerald Isle.

Cruise south to the sunny southern outposts of the Scilly Isles and Guernsey. Step ashore as Marco Polo anchors off flower-strewn St Mary’s where you'll have the chance to visit Tresco’s stunning sub-tropical Abbey Gardens, and discover the colourful highways and by-ways beyond St Peter Port's delightful streets and shops. A call in historic, maritime Portsmouth is followed by a Channel crossing and passage along the meandering River Seine to Rouen. Take time to wander the medieval streets and to view the site of the Joan of Arc's execution, before an overnight passage back down stream brings you to pretty Honfleur, the charming retreat of Impressionist painters, at the river’s mouth. Enjoy a final day ashore exploring your delightful surroundings, or joining an excursion into the Normandy countryside, then re-board Marco Polo for the cruise back to Tyneside.

Cruise Highlights

Visit six contrasting, unforgettable UK ports
The Seine-side cities of Rouen and Honfleur
A call in the historic Scottish port of Aberdeen
Vibrant Belfast, home to the Titanic Quarter
Cork - Southern Ireland's friendly, foodie capital
The chance to visit Tresco from St Mary's in the Scilly Isles
Wander St Peter Port's pretty streets and harbourside
Explore Portsmouth's excellent naval museums

What does this price include?

11 nights' accommodation in your choice of cabin
Delicious full board cuisine
Afternoon teas and late night snacks
Captain’s Cocktail Party (cruises of 6 nights or more)
Self service tea & coffee (6am to midnight)
Big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes
Daytime activities and leisure facilities
Guest speaker and arts & crafts (cruises of 5 nights or more)
Porterage of luggage, port to cabin
Port Taxes

Life on board Marco Polo

There's far more to Marco Polo than we could possibly fit on this page. Click below to find out more about her cabins, restaurants and other excellent facilities.

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Your Itinerary

Day One – Depart from Newcastle

Depart: 1800hrs

Board Marco Polo, and settle in to your cabin as she begins her voyage this evening.
Day Two – Aberdeen, Scotland

Arrive: 0800hrs

Depart: 2000hrs

This morning, Marco Polo arrives in Aberdeen, the Granite City, close to the Royal Family’s summer retreat at Balmoral. Step ashore to discover the hidden charms of one of Britain’s more remote cities, or to enjoy an excursion into the surrounding countryside, or to one or more of the famous distilleries on the Malt Whisky Trail.
Day Three – At sea

Enjoy your first full day at sea day relaxing on board. Get to know your fellow passengers and explore the ship's facilities.
Day Four – Belfast, Northern Ireland

Arrive: 0800hrs

Depart: 1800hrs

Early this morning, Marco Polo arrives in historic Belfast. Explore the city centre, visit the new Titanic Quarter and its exhibition that tells the story of the ill-fated vessel, or join an optional excursion to the vast stone staircase of the Giant's Causeway on the Antrim Coast beyond.
Day Five – Ringaskiddy, Ireland

Arrive: 1200hrs

Depart: 1900hrs

Ringaskiddy, at the mouth of the river Lee, lies just around the coast from the great trading city of Cork, the historic capital of south-west Ireland. Step ashore to explore, and perhaps head to foodie heaven Kinsale or famous Blarney Castle - where kissing the Blarney Stone is said to grant you "the gift of the gab".
Day Six – St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

Arrive: 0800hrs

Depart: 1700hrs

This morning finds us in the Isles of Scilly. Marco Polo anchors here in sheltered waters, giving you the opportunity to go ashore to explore Hugh Town on St Mary's and the flower-strewn byways beyond, and stunning Tresco, where the famous Abbey Gardens house Britain's finest subtropical plant collection.
Day Seven – St Peter Port, Guernsey

Arrive: 0800hrs

Depart: 1800hrs

Crowded around its busy harbour, St Peter Port is utterly charming. Fortified Castle Cornet is a must-see attraction, as are the views from Candie Gardens. Visit stunning Hauteville House, one time residence of Victor Hugo, whose exquisite interior design is preserved in the house.
Day Eight – Portsmouth, England

Arrive: 1000hrs

Depart: 1600hrs

Portsmouth has a long, proud maritime history. Visit the refurbished D-Day Museum to see the 82-metre long embroidery of images and events from Operation Overlord, or perhaps head to HMS Victory, HMS Warrior or the Mary Rose Museum.
Day Nine – Rouen, France

Arrive: 0830hrs

Depart: 2100hrs

Today Marco Polo follows the River Seine into the heart of Normandy - heading to the ancient city of Rouen. Here the highlights waiting for you include the Place du Vieux-Marche - where Joan of Arc was martyred in 1431 - the city's famous one-handed clock and its stunning Gothic cathedral.
Day 10 – Honfleur, France

Arrive: 0330hrs

Depart: 1615hrs

Our final port of call is Honfleur, back at the mouth of the Seine. Wander the streets behind the pretty harbour of this favourite retreat of the French Impressionists, or venture further afield to fashionable Deauville, historic Caen and the nearby D-Day beaches or to Monet’s delightful house and gardens at Giverny.
Day 11 – At sea

Spend your last day relaxing on board.
Day 12 – Arrive back in Newcastle

Arrive: 0800hrs

Bid farewell to Marco Polo and all your fellow travellers, today, as you disembark in Newcastle at the end of your 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.

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