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Request Brochure - Norway's Land of the Northern Lights
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Norway's Land of the Northern Lights
Go in search of the northern lights
Join Ambience on a classic voyage in search of the celestial Northern Lights. She calls at some stunning ports-of-call along the beautiful coast of Western Norway, before heading deep into the Arctic Circle toward Europe’s outer reaches.
Sailing from London Tilbury, you’ll head to Western Norway, and pretty Alesund and photogenic Trondheim. Continue north into the Arctic Circle for a greater chance of seeing the bewitching Northern Lights, with stops at Tromsø, gateway to the vast, pristine wilderness that lies beyond, and the Arctic port of Alta. Return home via bustling Bodø and colourful, historic Fjordland capital Bergen.
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Holiday Highlights
Go in in search of the celestial Northern Lights
Head deep inside the Arctic Circle, calling at Tromsø, Alta and Bodø
Call at historic Fjordland capital Bergen
What's Included
Comfortable, contemporary cabins and suites that feature TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning
A wide choice of British and International cuisine every day throughout your cruise
Plenty to do during the day, including playing bridge, practising your steps on the dancefloor and interesting, expert-led lectures to attend
A full programme of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music
Full use of the ship’s on-board leisure facilities
All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance)
Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point
Itinerary
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Thursday 9 March 2023 Departs London Tilbury
Depart: 1700hrs
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Friday 10 March 2023 at sea
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Saturday 11 March 2023 at sea
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Sunday 12 March 2023 Alesund
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1600hrs
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Monday 13 March 2023 Trondheim
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1600hrs
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Tuesday 14 March 2023 at sea
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Wednesday 15 March 2023 Tromso
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 2100hrs
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Thursday 16 March 2023 Alta
Arrive: 1400hrs
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Friday 17 March 2023 Alta
Depart: 2100hrs
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Saturday 18 March 2023 at sea
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Sunday 19 March 2023 Bodo
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1600hrs
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Monday 20 March 2023 at sea
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Tuesday 21 March 2023 Bergen
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1600hrs
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Wednesday 22 March 2023 at sea
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Thursday 23 March 2023 Arrive back at London Tilbury
Arrive: 0700hrs
Ambience
With a name that in itself conjures images of warm welcome and conviviality, 70,000-tonne Ambience, measuring over 800 feet from elegant stem to stern, offers every modern comfort, exuding the friendly service and traditional values that Newmarket Holidays' customers have previously enjoyed at sea. Across her 11 decks, she offers everything to ensure that life aboard is a pleasure from start to finish. Carrying an average of 1400 passengers in 798 comfortable cabins, many with private balconies, the ship offers an overall sense of spaciousness, especially in the three-tiered central Atrium, in the near 700-seat, fully equipped show lounge, in which guests can be royally entertained each evening, and on her wonderful top decks, on which guests can 'soak up the sun'.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. Note that these new rules do NOT apply when travelling within the United Kingdom or to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You do require government issued ID when travelling by air though.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland where you can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay.
Visa - If you’re a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. Different rules will apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania; if you visit these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total. Travel to Ireland will not change and stays there will not count towards the 90-day total.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in 2023, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Border Control -Â At border control, you may need to show proof of your return journey - your travel documentation issued by us will be sufficient for this. You will also need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens if manual checks are required.
Healthcare Cover - You should always get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before you go abroad which covers pre-existing conditions. You should understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance and be happy with its cover for healthcare and travel disruption. Newmarket sell a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Ask our travel consultants for more information.
You should also apply for a UK Global Heath Insurance Card (GHIC) which lets you get urgent state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Note GHIC is only valid in EU countries and not in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.