Ports of Call - Tromso...........

A wide selection of activities is on offer in this wonderful city. Again, specially designed weatherproof clothing will be provided where necessary.
Kayaking - accompanied by an experienced guide you will gently paddle along and be able to take in the fantastic scenery in double canoes. No previous experience necessary. I never did master the Eskimo Roll!

Do the cruise lines look after their loyal clients?

We all know that the cruise lines have their 'loyalty schemes' such as Captains Circle and Penninsular and World Club whereby clients can accrue points and gain benefits from them, but are the cruise lines really offering passengers a good deal?
I am beginning to question this, as are many of my clients!

Ports of Call - Kirkenes

What can I do in Kirkenes?

Lots of different things actually. The main thing to bear in mind is that you will need good, sturdy walking boots and plenty of warm clothing. Layers are good.
Hurtigruten has a range of excursions on offer in Kirkenes which will be the turning point of your voyage.
The Russian border - Kirkenes is the only town in Norway where East meets West. You will take a bus tour so you can experience the scenery in this area and various other places around the locality before your stop at Storskog. You cannot cross the border but you can take photos and purchase souvenirs.

Free Flights Offer from Hurtigruten..........

This is a great offer from Hurtigruten who are offering FREE FLIGHTS on Classic Roundtrip Voyages on selected dates between 1st April and 5th May 2012.
The Classic Roundtrip Voyages is the ultimate Hurtigruten voyage allowing you to see Norway at its Springtime best while calling into 34 ports and covering 2,500 nautical miles over 12 days. A real adventure for the more adventurous amongst you.

Legendary Danube - 10 nights - Legendary Price!

I don't very often put 'deals' on my blog but this one is just too good to miss. I booked this for a client on Saturday and just felt I had to share it with you.

The Legendary Danube 10 night river cruise on the Avalon Tapestry.

Hurtigruten... it's official... it's all about the excursions!!!

Hurtigruten ships are working ships which sail up and down the coast of Norway into the Arctic circle - these are 'Arctic adventures', not luxury cruising with every creature comfort known to man. These cruises offer the chance to get out there and experience this wonderful corner of the Earth and all it has to offer in terms of scenery and great adventures in the form of their wonderful Shore Excursions.

British Man Missing after Falling Overboard............

A 30 year old British man is missing after falling from his balcony on the eleventh deck of the Allure of the Seas, the worlds biggest cruise ship. The fall, which happened in the early hours of Friday morning,  was also caught on CCTV.