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Southampton is a port city on England’s south coast. It’s home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. Nearby, Southampton City Art Gallery specialises in modern British art. Solent Sky Museum features vintage aircraft like the iconic Spitfire. Tudor House & Garden displays artifacts covering over 800 years of history, including a penny-farthing bike.
Things To See, Do & Taste In Southampton:
The coastal town of Ålesund is the commercial capital of the Møre og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Ålesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. This Art Nouveau style emerged when the town was completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904 destroyed nearly 800 buildings and left 10,000 residents homeless. It is said that the fire started by a tipped oil lamp. Rebuilding was carried out with the help of many young, foreign architects who added their own flourishes to the architectural blend of German Jugendstil and Viking roots. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Ålesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture.
Molde, the 'Town of Roses', is a city and municipality in Romsdal in Møre og Romsdal County, Norway. The municipality is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, surrounding the Fannefjord and Moldefjord. The city is located on the northern shore of the Romsdalsfjord. The city of Molde is the administrative centre of Møre og Romsdal County, administrative center of the municipality of Molde, commercial hub of the Romsdal region and seat of the Diocese of Møre. Molde proper consists of a 6.2-mile (10-kilometre) long and 0.62-1.24 mile (1-2-kilometre) wide strip of urban land running east-west along the north shore of the Moldefjord, an arm of the Romsdalsfjord, on the Romsdal Peninsula. The city is sheltered by Bolsøya and the Molde Archipelago, a chain of low-lying islands and islets, to the south and the wood-clad hills of Moldemarka to the north. The city centre is located just west of the River Moldeelva, which runs into the city from the north, originating in the Lake Moldevatnet and running through the Valley Moldedalen.
See the aqua blue ice of the Jostedal Glacier cascading down the stunning Oldedalen Valley, as you navigate the spindly fjords of Norway. Feel your breath catching in your throat, as you sail into this world of wonder, and the dramatic fjord scenery and interlocking valleys inspire you. The village of Olden opens up some of Norway's most majestic natural wonders, from the glacier - which is mainland Europe's largest - to the sloshing waterfalls that run off it, and the bowing forests that sway all around it. A visit to picturesque Olden is all thrilling panoramas and hikes through wildflower sprinkled trails. The Briksdalsbreen arm of ice, reaches out from the main glacier, and sits around an hour's stroll from the village of Olden itself - regular busses can also take you there. Snaking through steep-sided valleys, you can enjoy a walk close to the foot of the ice, and feel the spray of the waterfalls that plummet nearby, as you breathe in some of the freshest air you’ve ever tasted. The crisp glacial meltwater is so clean and pure that it’s bottled up to be sold across Norway.
Haugesund is a charming town with a lot to explore. Here you will find museums, restaurants, accommodation, hiking trails, shopping and cultural events - all within walking distance. Haugesund is the host of the annual Norwegian Film Festival and Sildajazz Haugesund Int jazz festival - both arranged in August. In the surrounding areas one can explore idyllic islands, historic sites, beautiful beaches and learn more about the viking history - because this is the area where the viking kings had their royal seat and gathered Norway into one kingdom.
Southampton is a port city on England’s south coast. It’s home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. Nearby, Southampton City Art Gallery specialises in modern British art. Solent Sky Museum features vintage aircraft like the iconic Spitfire. Tudor House & Garden displays artifacts covering over 800 years of history, including a penny-farthing bike.
Things To See, Do & Taste In Southampton:
*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.
One of the main benefits of a cruise holiday is not having to worry about all the finer details - everything is taken care of in advance, so your only job is to relax and enjoy the experience!
Accommodation, food, soft drinks and refreshments are all included, with the option to add drinks packages or enjoy speciality restaurants at a supplementary cost. You can also sit back and relax by enjoying onboard entertainment, activities and facilities. Fancy a late-night dip in the pool, a spin on the roulette wheel or an evening out at the ship’s theatre? You’ll be spoilt for choice!
There are plenty of family-friendly options on board many Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Enjoy a host of exciting youth programmes and ensure your whole family has a fantastic time while sailing to your next destination.
Accommodation | |
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in a choice of included dining venues | |
Entertainment throughout the day and evening | |
Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and leisure facilities where available | |
Return flights included from a choice of UK airports (fly cruise bookings only) | |
Port taxes |
Selected hot drinks, iced tea, lemonade, juices, and water in selected venues | |
Porterage of luggage from port to cabin | |
Youth programmes for babies to 17-year-olds | |
Sailaway parties, themed nights and deck parties | |
Shuttle service to and from ports and airport where available | |
Everything you need right at your fingertips! Includes accommodation, meals, entertainment and onboard activities. Plus, drinks such as water, squash, tea and coffee are also free of charge. |
After its launch in 2008, the Independence of the Seas ship was refurbished in 2018, bringing its passengers a new selection of fantastic, cutting-edge restaurants and onboard facilities.