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Request Brochure - Summertime Fjordland Cruise in Early August
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Summertime Fjordland Cruise in Early August
a journey to savour
Make the most of the long, light days of summer and enjoy all the pleasures of life onboard Ambience as you cruise deep into Norway’s pristine interior and along two exquisite fjords. Calls at Haugesund, Flåm, Bergen and Eidfjord make this a voyage to remember.
Join Ambience as she sets sail to Western Norway, calling first at majestic Haugesund, once the centre of Viking culture, then remote Flåm, home of the famous mountain railway. Continue to Fjordland capital Bergen, with its UNESCO-listed Bryggen quater, then Eidfjord, where dense forests cling to towering mountain slopes high above crystal-clear waters, before returning home.
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Holiday Highlights
Make the most of the long, light days of summer
Discover mighty Sognefjord, which leads to remote Flam and its famous railway
Explore Bergen’s colourful fish market
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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Saturday 6 August 2022 Departs London Tilbury
Depart: 1700hrs
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Sunday 7 August 2022 at sea
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Monday 8 August 2022 Bergen
Arrive: 1100hrs
Depart: 1900hrs
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Tuesday 9 August 2022 Flam
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 2100hrs
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Wednesday 10 August 2022 Haugesund
Arrive: 1230hrs
Depart: 1900hrs
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Thursday 11 August 2022 Eidfjord
Arrive: 0700hrs
Depart: 1500hrs
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Friday 12 August 2022 at sea
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Saturday 13 August 2022 Arrive back at London Tilbury
Arrive: 0900hrs
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.
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) - Towards the end of 2022, it is likely that non EU citizens will be required to apply online for an authorisation to visit most European countries. The current details suggest there will be a charge of €7 per person and the authorisation will be valid for all trips made to the EU in a three year period from issue. We will advise you of confirmed details prior to your tour’s departure.
Border Control - 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.
Mobile Roaming - Roaming charges are applied by some UK providers when visiting the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Prior to travel, please do check with your phone operator for the most up to date information.