Orient Lines Takes Guests To Visit One Of The Coolest Destinations In The World… Literally!

(I-Newswire) November 8, 2005 - Cruising provides the perfect way to access a country's most interesting sites and, as you would expect from the Destination Cruise Specialists, Orient Lines have picked some of the most intriguing destinations that Europe has to offer.

In Iceland, Marco Polo sails through the whale populated waters of Husavik to Akureyri, which sits on the magnificent Eyjafjordur Fjord, and the stunning Isafjordur.

The itineraries allow guests to visit a truly thriving and bustling country. The capital city, Reykjavic has all that you would expect from a modern metropolis: great restaurants, lively bars and an exciting cultural life but the eccentric Icelandic countryside is never far way.

The wilderness is a wonderfully eclectic mix of glacial gorges and active volcanic fields, ice caps and plunging waterfalls - Iceland's charm comes in part from the wildlife that has made the island and the surrounding waters their home.

So whilst on-board Marco Polo guests can go on a perfectly organised travelling adventure whilst basking in the luxury of old time cruising.

As Francis Riley, General Manager of Orient Lines UK explains, "Cruises with Orient Lines are about the destinations.

We welcome guests to experience the exploration and adventure of an Orient Lines cruise, as well as enjoying a life-enriching holiday. Our commitment to the itineraries we offer is demonstrated in the 25 new European ports added to the new 2006-2007 brochure.

The rich culture and long illustrious history of these destinations further highlights Orient Lines' standing and whether our guests are first-time cruisers or loyal members of the Polo Club we are committed to continually providing new and diverse cruises for our guests.''

Highlights of Orient Lines Icelandic Cruises:

Iceland and Scandinavia II – 10 nights' cruising aboard Marco Polo, for £1,199. Set sail on 3 August 2006. Sailing from Reykjavik (Iceland) to Akureyri (Iceland), Seysdisfjordur (Iceland), Thorshaven (Faroe Islands), Bergen (Norway), Kristiansand (Norway), Aalborg (Denmark) and Stockholm (Sweden).

Circumnavagation of Iceland and the Viking Homelands – 19 nights' cruising aboard Marco Polo, for £1,899. Set sail on 25 July 2006. Sailing from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Skagen (Denmark), Oslo (Norway), Stavanger (Norway), Lerwick (Shetland Islands), Husavik (Iceland), Isafjordur (Iceland), Reykjavik (Iceland), Akureyri (Iceland), Seysdisfjordur (Iceland), Thorshaven (Faroe Islands), Bergen (Norway), Kristiansand (Norway), Aalborg (Denmark) and Stockholm (Sweden),

Both prices include all meals and entertainment aboard ship, all transfers, port taxes and economy return flights from London (subject to availability).

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