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Visiting:
Norway
Norway
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Make your own way
Request Brochure - Norway's Land of the Northern Lights
To book or for more information please call: 0330 341 1117 and quote RTA
Norway's Land of the Northern Lights
This very special sailing sees Ambition cruise north along orth along Norway's stunning coast, sailing beyond the Arctic Circle to overnight in remote Alta, gateway to the pristine Finnmark region of the Sami people and their herds of reindeer. Other highlights include calls in pastel-painted Ålesund, picturesque Trondheim on its fjord, former herring fishery Bodø and Fjordland Gateway Bergen, plus chances to scan the skies for the astonishing Aurora Borealis.
Holiday Highlights
Call at Dutch maritime gem Rotterdam
See pretty Ålesund's pastel-painted buildings
Former Viking stronghold Trondheim
Arctic Circle calls in Tromsø, Alta and Bodø, with chances to scan the skies for the aurora
Fjordland Gateway Bergen
Enjoy fine food, first-class entertainment and the ship's amenities
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
Thursday 29 February 2024
Departs London Tilbury
Depart: 1700hrs
Friday 1 March 2024
Rotterdam
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Saturday 2 March 2024
At Sea
Sunday 3 March 2024
At Sea
Monday 4 March 2024
Alesund
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Trondheim
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Wednesday 6 March 2024
At Sea
Thursday 7 March 2024
Tromso
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 2359hrs
Friday 8 March 2024
Alta
Arrive: 1500hrs
Saturday 9 March 2024
Alta
Depart: 2100hrs
Sunday 10 March 2024
At Sea
Monday 11 March 2024
Bodo
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1600hrs
Tuesday 12 March 2024
At Sea
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Bergen
Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1700hrs
Thursday 14 March 2024
At Sea
Friday 15 March 2024
Arrive back at London Tilbury
Arrive: 0800hrs
Ambition
From the UK's newest cruise line, Ambassador, comes its newest ship. And isn't she a beauty? Ambition is set to offer an entirely authentic and innovative cruise experience with a comfortable and spacious range of 714 cabins. Just over a fifth of these dwellings have a balcony, perfect for you to look out over the seven seas as the sun rises or sets at your next exciting travel destination.
Guests will also appreciate Ambassador's 'second lady of the sea' for its speciality dining options, restaurants, laidback bistro caf'e, four bars, lounges and pub. And lovers of leisure and the arts will delight in the vessel's impressive range of entertainment, from the craft studio to the casino, and the library to the theatre. Setting sail on Ambition is an idyllic way to witness the world around you.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
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").
Visa - 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.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, 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.