Round Britain & River Seine Experience Cruise

• 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 – Rosyth, Scotland

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Depart: 1700hrs

  Marco Polo's first port of call will be Rosyth, from where you can join an optional excursion to Edinburgh. Wander the beautiful, historic streets of Scotland's capital, climb the hill to the Castle, or visit the famous palace of Holyroodhouse.

   

• 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.

• 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.