£855pp – 14-nt no-fly Norwegian fjords cruise

Update (2:20pm, 16 March): The £855-per-person package price has now sold out. You can still book this cruise holiday with the same inclusions from £930 per person.

Stand in awe on the deck of Island Princess, as you approach deep fjords sheltered by dramatic peaks and flanked by cascading waterfalls along breathtaking Norwegian shores. This £899-per-person sail from Southampton, with all your onboard meals included, takes you to secluded Arctic beauty spots during the summer, when you'll still be able to the see the sun shining over the waters below even past midnight.

 What's included

• A 14-night full-board Norwegian fjords summer cruise on Island Princess, in an Inside Stateroom
• Non-speciality coffees, water, and lemonade are included (Princess Plus, also covering premium drinks, is available for a supplement)

When
Set sail from Southampton on 26 July, 2023.

For more information and to book online, visit Iglu Cruise's website. You can also call 02039 930 761 to speak to a consultant.

Itinerary highlights
The cruise departs from and returns to Southampton, and calls at:

• Haugesund… this lively town with a Viking heritage, a vibrant waterfront, and a good selection of shops is the departure point to charming villages and old lighthouses along the scenic coastline, and the 32-kilometre long Åkrafjord flanked by steep mountains, and a cascading waterfall.
• Åndalsnes… surrounded by towering peaks at the mouth of the Rauma river, this picturesque town is the gateway to treks on the scenic Trolls' Path and to Stigfoss waterfall, to idyllic farms, or to islands along the dramatic Atlantic Ocean Road.
• Trondheim… the original capital is one of the country's most photogenic cities with fishing boats bobbing in the quaint harbour surrounded by colourful wooden houses and delightful cafés, and it is also home to Europe's northernmost cathedral.
• Longyearbyen... is ''like a portal to a magical sub-polar world'' says Lonely Planet. Tucked between steep mountains and icy glaciers, this is the northernmost town on the planet, where reindeers wander the streets and there's more snowmobiles than people.
• Honningsvåg… cross the Arctic Circle and drop anchor at this gateway to the North Cape, where otherworldly cliffs plunging in the ocean are home to puffin colonies. Back in town, restaurants run by Sami residents offer the freshest seafood.
• Tromsø… in summer, the "nightless skies and coastal scenery [around town] are like nowhere else on Earth", says The Daily Telegraph. Take a stroll along charming streets heaving with shops and bars, go on a high-speed RIB boat trip to nearby islands, or admire the stunning landscape from above during a helicopter tour.

In between ports, you'll spend four full days at sea, when you can take advantage of your ship's amenities and facilities.

About the ship
Island Princess is a comfortable mid-size ship with plenty of onboard entertainment and activities that ''makes it easy for guests to have an enjoyable holiday'' (Cruise Critic). Cosy up with a movie under the stars at the open-air poolside amphitheatre, try your luck at the Vegas-style casino, or prepare to be wowed with a Broadway-style production at the Princess Theater. There's also a freshwater pool, hot tubs, a spa, a fitness centre, a sports court, and plenty of shops.

Two main dining rooms are included in the cruise fare, as well as a buffet option, a grill serving up burgers and hot dogs, a poolside pizzeria, a pastry shop, and an ice cream bar with all the flavours you can imagine. Specialty options include a trattoria serving traditional Italian cuisine and a steakhouse where you can enjoy live musical performances as you tuck into something delicious (supplements apply). 

Other options

• Sail in an Outside Stateroom from £949 per person
  
• Sail in a Balcony Stateroom from £1329 per person
• Sail in a Mini Suite from £1614 per person
• Go all-inclusive with an upgrade to Princess Plus, and get premium drinks and unlimited Wi-Fi on board the ship, from £50 per person, per night