A Nordic cruise holiday that passes through one of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes will depart from Cardiff in March next year - and you can book your place right now.
Starting with a charted flight from the Welsh capital, the bucket-list voyage with Hurtigruten takes passengers from Bergen to Kirkenes, and back, over 12 days.
It has been described by Lonely Planet as "the world’s most beautiful voyage."
Along the way you'll see 34 ports and cover more than 2,500 nautical miles, which allows you to explore every inch of the coastal magic Norway has to offer.
Sea-goers will also get the chance to see one of nature's most inspiring natural occurrences - the Northern Lights.
When can I go?
Cruise holiday provider Passion for Cruises, which was voted Wales' best travel agency for the last two years, has come up with an attractive option for holiday makers.
Its 11-night fly-cruise deal leaves from Cardiff Airport on March 26, 2019, to Norway, where passengers aboard the MS Richard With, which comes complete with its own expedition team.
For more details, and to book, visit passionforcruises.co.uk/topoffers .
What can I do during the cruise?
There are stops at Bergen, Ålesund, Trondheim, Lofoten and Trollfjorden before sailing along the Helgeland coast, passing the Seven Sisters mountains.
There is also a healthy range of optional excursions, including midnight concerts, mountain hikes, fishing trips, husky or horse riding trips, or more leisurely city walks.
Twenty-two ports lie north of the Arctic Circle – and you are given the opportunity to join excursions tailor-made to match your exploration level.
On board the newly-refurbished MS Richard With are three different restaurants, the Multe bakery and ice cream bar, a sauna and fitness room.
Out on deck holiday makers can enjoy the view from one of two jacuzzis.
There is a comfortable bar at the front of the ship and the vessel also has a large compass area where you find the reception, a tour guide, the conference room and a shop.
"MS Richard With has her own on-board expedition team and serves as a university at sea," says Passion for Cruises.
"There are interesting lectures inside as well as out on the sun deck of the ship, make this an exciting and educational journey.
"Out on deck you may participate in live points of interest to learn more about the nature, culture and other phenomena we encounter along the coast.
"In addition, the expedition team will introduce you to the uniquely Norwegian notion of friluftsliv - literally meaning free air life - and encourage you take to part in friluftsliv hikes and activities during the journey."
How much are cabins?
Inside cabins on MS Richard With are going for £1,375 and outside cabins are available at £1,475.
Passion for Cruises also has offers from Bristol on board MS Nordlys from November 9, 2018; January 25, 2019; and March 21, 2019. Prices start from £1,175, including flights from Bristol.
The 12-day classic Hurtigruten company voyage in Norway has as its highlight an expected appearance from the Northern Lights.
If that does not happen, there is the offer of another six or seven day classic voyage with half-board free of charge.
There is sure to be a big demand for these amazing cruises, so book early.
For more details, and to book, visit passionforcruises.co.uk/topoffers .
