Iceland & the Northern Isles - 2020

Important Cruise Information

All prices £’s per person (from) -IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO ALL CRUISE HOLIDAYS:

Prices are based on two passengers sharing a cabin (except for single cabins) • It is a condition of booking a  cruise that you have adequate travel insurance before departing • A SunriseDirect representative does not escort these cruises • SunriseDirect has a small allocation of cabins on these cruises • The Columbus, Magellan and Marco Polo operate as adult only cruise ships and do not accept anyone under the age of 16 on the featured cruises • It is important that you are fit and healthy to embark on a cruise holiday and your attention is drawn to section 10-12 of our Booking Conditions on page 67 of this brochure • Full British Passports are required for all cruises • Optional shore excursions, personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry, communication and medical fees are not included • According to international custom in the hospitality industry, tipping is accepted as recognition of good service. For your greater convenience the ships operate an automatic tipping system so instead of worrying how much and when to tip, an amount of £7.00 per person per night (£6.00 per person per night for cruises over 16 nights) will be debited to your on-board account • All itineraries are approximate and may be subject to change • Please be advised that the ships offer designated smoking areas - if you need further details please ask.

Please note: †Viewing of the Northern Lights is subject to atmospheric conditions. In the event of adverse weather/sea conditions that prevent the ship from calling at one of the scheduled ports, alternative arrangements
will be made where possible.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: London, Tilbury - Depart 16:00

Day 2: Rotterdam (Netherlands) - Arrive: 09:00 - Depart 18:00

Day 3: At sea

Day 4: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (United Kingdom) Arrive 07:00 - Depart 16:00

Day 5: Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) - Arrive 09:00 - Depart 16:00

Day 6: Seyðisfjörður (Iceland) - Arrive 12:00 - Depart 18:00

Day 7: Akureyri (Iceland) - Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00

Day 8: Ísafjörður (Iceland) - Arrive 08:00 - Depart 17:00

Day 9: Reykjavík (Iceland) - Arrive 07:00 - Depart: 20:00

Day 10 - 12: At sea

Day 13: London, Tilbury - Arrive: 08:00

Passangers land by launch or tender. 

Columbus

At 63,786 tonne, with a draft of 8.20 metres and overall length of nearly 250 metres, Columbus was purpose built for deep sea ocean cruising and ideally suited to the type of exciting scenic cruise programme on offer. She underwent an extensive refit in August 2015 and was further upgraded in May 2017 before the start of her maiden programme with Cruise & Maritime Voyages.

Accommodation

Accommodating up to 1400 guests, Columbus has 11 passenger decks, serviced by nine lifts. Columbus offers a wide choice of well-appointed inner and ocean view cabins plus 28 De Luxe Balcony cabins and 36 Junior Balcony suites. All accommodation is graded according to size and/or position within the ship.

Dining & Entertainment

At the Waterfront Restaurant you can opt for a full English breakfast, savour a leisurely lunch and enjoy a delightful five course dinner. Breakfasts and lunches are generally served on an open seating basis. However, two fixed time sittings are operated for dinner when your attentive waiting staff will welcome you each evening. Perhaps opt to dine at the Fusion or Grill speciality restaurants or sample the delights of a sumptuous dinner at the ‘Chef’s Table’ (supplementary charge). If you prefer something more casual, the Plantation Bistro is open every day for buffet style breakfast, lunches and dinner, and when the weather is fine, the Alfresco Grill beckons. There are extensive lounge areas including the Palladium Show Lounge with big show entertainment & cabarets, the Captain’s Club, Connexions, Raffles and Taverners Pub & Casino.

On board facilities include

• Waterfront Restaurant • Speciality and Chef’s Table Restaurants (supplementary charge) • Alfresco Grill • Seven choices of lounge or bar • Casino • Shopping Galleria • Two coffee and tea shops • Six entertainment venues include Palladium Show Lounge • Columbus Lounge & Library • Bridge & Card Room • Jade Wellness Centre including Beauty Salon • Two heated outdoor swimming pools • Outdoor Giant Screen • Medical Centre • Extensive Sun Deck • Main Lobby • Reception • Tour Desks offering a wide range of shore tours • All cabins are well equipped with en-suite facilities, with shower, personal safes, television, hairdryer, music channels and electrical current is 110/220v AC.