Tour the fjords in Norway with the Hairy Bikers,
Enjoy a gourmet journey through Norway with TV chefs Si and Dave
Nine days from £1,499pp* (20–28 June 2020)
Everyone wants to sail along the majestic Norwegian fjords once in their lifetime, and there’s no finer way to do it than on this cruise from Amsterdam on Holland America Line’s newest five-star ship, the Nieuw Statendam. What’s more, you will be joined on board by Dave Myers and Si King, the TV cooks best known as The Hairy Bikers.
Your voyage begins and ends in the charming Dutch capital, where you will enjoy a one-night pre-cruise stay in a four-star hotel. You’ll have time to explore the historic city centre, visit some of the world’s best art galleries and museums, including the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, tour the Royal Palace, or explore by bike or canal boat. You’ll also witness the stunning scenery of the Norwegian coastline as you sail into the heart of the fjords, with towering cliffs, quaint fishing villages and waterfalls. This amazing ship has 12 restaurants and cafés to choose from, including French brasserie-style dining at Sel de Mer, the Pinnacle Grill steakhouse, Asian cuisine at Tamarind, Italian at Canaletto’s and New York Deli & Pizza. Extra fees may apply for certain restaurants.
The five-star ship offers luxurious staterooms, impressive design, service and facilities and first-class entertainment with a fantastic theatre, live music venues, spa, explorations centre with guest talks, outdoor cinema and a range of classes and experiences (fees may apply).
The Hairy Bikers
There are few more engaging duos in the world of cooking than Dave and Si. The pair have laughed their way around the globe, sharing their unique sense of humour and passion for good food with whoever they meet, and they will be taking time away from their bikes to join you for this fantastic cruise along the magnificent Norwegian fjords. During this incredible journey down the Norwegian coastline, you will meet the cooks as they return to Norway where they filmed one of their much-loved series. ‘The first time we discovered the wonders of Norway was when we filmed Bakeation back in 2012 and cooked on a ship going down one of the fjords,’ they say. ‘It was one of the most beautiful places we’d ever been to. We always promised to come back, and now we are. The food and people are amazing.’ The pair will host a private cooking demonstration of their favourite Scandinavian dishes on board and will also host a private cocktail party for you and your fellow guests, answer your culinary questions in an exclusive Q&A session and sign their latest cookbook for you.
Price includes
Return flights from a range of UK airports
Private group transfers** One night’s pre-cruise four-star hotel stay in Amsterdam, including breakfast Seven-night full-board cruise on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam
Q&A and book signing with The Hairy Bikers. On-board cooking demonstration and privately hosted cocktail party with The Hairy Bikers
Flights available from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, or Eurostar from London St Pancras All shore excursions at all destinations are available to purchase at an extra cost. Please call for more details
Itinerary
Day 1 Travel from the UK to Amsterdam
Day 2 Set sail from Amsterdam
Day 3 Day at sea
Day 4 Visit Eidfjord, one of the most beautiful villages in Norway and Hardangerfjord, Europe’s largest mountain plateau and Norway’s largest national park
Day 5 Bergen – step off the ship into medieval Bryggen Wharf area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979
Day 6 See Geirangerfjord, one of the most beautiful spots in Scandinavia, and among the longest and deepest fjords in the world
Day 7 Visit Ålesund, a quaint fishing town in western Norway with colourful buildings with castle-like turrets and spires, and Viking-inspired decorations Day 8 At sea
Day 9 Disembark and return to UK