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We have both wanted to see the Northern Lights so when I saw this cruise listed in a brochure from Newmarket Travel we decided to book there and then.
Embarkation at Tilbury was very smooth and we quickly settled in to our cabin. Our cabin steward was very helpful and obliging. The cabin was small but this was not a problem.
We had booked several excursions at various ports - these were very well organised and most enjoyable. The only disappointment was the entertainment - the cabaret seemed rather amateurish. But the guest lecturers made up for this - one in particular was a press photographer who gave several talks on photography, her life as a press photographer and how best to take photos of the Northern Lights.
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Amsterdam
Very good tour with an excellent, knowlegible guiide
Bergen
We had a very enjoyable stroll around the town.
Andalsnes
We booked an excursion by coach to Bjorli and and train back to the port, but had time for a quick stroll around this little town.
Tromso
Another lovely Norwegian town and another most enjoyable stroll.
Alesund
Before Alesund we called in at Honnigsvaag where we took a fantastic excursion to North Cape. We also called in at Alta for another great excursion in search of the Northern Lights.
In Alesund we had another gentle stroll round.