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Aurora
14 Night North Cape Cruise
Southampton Return R205

Ship: Aurora
Cruise Line: P & O Europe & World Voyages
Departures: 
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Southampton, Bergen, Olden, Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Tromso, Alesund, Flaam, Stavanger, Southampton
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

Itinerary

Date Port Details
19 May 2012 Southampton - Great Britain EMBARK
21 May 2012 Bergen - Norway FULL DAY
22 May 2012 Olden - Norway FULL DAY
23 May 2012

Andalsnes - Norway

FULL DAY
24 May 2012 Trondheim - Norway FULL DAY
26 May 2012

Honningsvaag - Norway

FULL DAY
27 May 2012 Tromso - Norway FULL DAY
29 May 2012 Alesund - Norway FULL DAY
30 May 2012

Flaam - Norway

FULL DAY
31 May 2012 Stavanger - Norway FULL DAY
02 Jun 2012 Southampton - Great Britain DISEMBARK

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

Bergen

Bergen is called the "Gateway to the Fjords," as it is a great launching point for a tour of nature's Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. This city has a wonderful mix of architectural styles that add to its 18th-century charm. And as birthplace of virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and pianist Edvard Grieg, Bergen is considered the cultural capital of Norway.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Bergen Fish Markets, Hanseatic Merchant's Quarter, Cable Car to Ulriken

Olden

Climb through mountain valleys and pristine lake country to reach the very edge of a huge glacier. Stand in blue caves and listen to the eerie music of the huge frozen rivers as they follow their course to the sea.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport -
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Fjords, Caves, Frozen Rivers

Honningsvag

Honningsvag is the last village before Norway's mysterious North Cape, beyond which lies only icy water before one reaches the North Pole. This expanse of wilderness is marred by nothing save an occasional herd of reindeer. Honningsvag is your gateway to this natural splendor.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Midnight Sun, Nordkapp, North Cape Hall

Tromso

Tromso possesses the true wonders of the polar environment: glistening glacial ridges, the icy clear waters of Lake Prestvatn, even windswept valleys where reindeer roam free. Amidst the beauty, there is fascinating history to be found as well, from ancient northern settlements to signs of sacrificial sites that date back centuries

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 7kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Polar Museum, Northen Lights Planetarium, Polaria Artic Centre

Alesund

Aalesund is a beautiful city surrounded by high mountains and deep fjords. It is situated in the middle of Norway's most spectacular places like Trollveggen, Trollstigen, Geiranger and Runde with this city as your base. They are all only a couple of hours travel from Ålesund city. It is a popular stop for cruise liners exploring the Norwegian fjordlands.


Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 225kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Runde, Alnes

Flaam

Flåam is situated in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord surrounded by steep mountainsides, roaring waterfalls and deep valleys, Flåam is a paradise for everyone looking for a one-of-a-kind experience with nature.

 

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 250kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
The Flamsbanen, The White Caves, Aurland and Laerdal

Stavanger

Stavanger is blessed with history and natural beauty. It boasts an advantageous location on the southwestern coast with some of Norway's best weather. From the old port, the city radiates across a network of islands interlaced with graceful bridges.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Stavanger Cathedral, Canning Museum, Lysefjord

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Cruise line info

P & O Europe & World Voyages

P & O Europe & World Voyages

Holiday with P&O Cruises and you can choose an experience to suit you. Today’s holidays are all about choice and diversity. Which is why we offer three different styles of cruise experience across our fleet. This enables you to tailor your holiday to your lifestyle and wishes in terms of dining, ambience, entertainment and much more.

Choose a Contemporary & Innovative experience on board either Arcadia or Oceana and you will enjoy a thoroughly modern and flexible holiday. Aurora and Oriana offer an Original & Authentic cruise experience that combines a sense of history and refinement with every modern facility you could wish for. Artemis, the smallest ship in the fleet, offers a more Traditional & Intimate experience and is ideal if the romance and sense of camaraderie of a smaller ship is of particular appeal.

 

Ship info

Aurora

This £200m ship incorporated every advance in engineering, navigational equipment and passenger comfort. She can cruise at a speed of 24 knots, be positioned to within 6 inches during docking and has been designed especially for British cruise passengers. Features such as a swimming pool with a retractable roof, golf simulator and a virtual reality centre have earned her a very loyal following.

Dining

  • Alexandria Restaurant
  • Medina Restaurant
  • Cafe Bordeaux
  • Sidewalk Cafe
Entertainment

  • Anderson's
  • Champions
  • The Crow's Nest
  • Pennant Bar
  • Raffles Court
  • Charlies
  • Masquerade
  • Riviera Bar
  • Carmen's
  • Curzon Theatre
  • The Playhouse
  • Monte Carlo Casino
Onboard Activities

  • Crystal Pool
  • Riviera Pool
  • Weights and Measures Gym
  • Golf Simulator
  • Terrace Pool
  • Sports Court
  • Oasis Spa
  • Dance Classes
  • Cooking Classes

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  76,000 Tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   Apr 2000
Registry   Great Britain
Former Name   None
Length   270 metres
Beam   32.2 metres
Draft   7.9 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (40,000kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   24
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1,868
Crew   816
Nationality of Officers   British
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   934
Total Inside cabins   279
Total Outside cabins   655
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   406
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   22
Passenger Decks   10
Cabin Electricity
  110v and 220v
Elevators   10
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   British Pound

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