South Norway Discovery & Oslo Cruise

• Day One – Depart from Rosyth

  Depart: 1600hrs

  Board Marco Polo in Rosyth, today, settle in to your cabin and relax as your cruise begins.

• Day Two – At sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Day Three – Oslo, Norway

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Depart: 1800hrs

  The Norwegian capital Oslo welcomes Marco Polo, today. Explore this lively, friendly city, or join an optional shore excursion, perhaps to the wonderful Viking Ships or the Kon-Tiki museums.

• Day Four – Kristiansand, Norway

  Arrive: 1200hrs

  Depart: 2000hrs

  Today we'll stop in Kristiansand, Norway's fifth city, on the country's southern coast. One of Norway's most popular tourist destinations, Kristiansand is renowned for its beaches and Palmesus beach festival, its thriving creative arts scene, and as the home of Norway's largest zoo.

• Day Five – Stavanger, Norway

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Depart: 2300hrs

  The prosperous former fishing capital of Stavanger, its sleek modern buildings contrasting with the white-painted, clapboard houses of its old town, is Marco Polo's next Norwegian landfall. Step ashore to explore before enjoying the breathtaking passage though Lysefjord, where the towering Preikestolen rock formation soars above the waters.

• Day Six – Bergen, Norway

  Arrive: 0800 hrs

  Depart: 2000hrs

  This morning, Marco Polo docks in Bergen. This ancient Hanseatic city of cobbled streets and medieval houses was the birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg. Visit the vibrant harbour and fish market, stroll past the wooden warehouses of Bryggen and take the Floibanen funicular to the summit of Mount Floyen.

• Day Seven – At sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Day Eight – Arrive at Newcastle

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Disembark in Newcastle, today, at the end of your cruise. An optional coach transfer back to Rosyth will be available to book in advance.

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.