Our Signature Experiences

Where other cruise lines tend to take the fastest route from A to B, we prefer to take our guests on the most fascinating routes possible. We take the time to ensure you see all the islands, ports, waterways, lochs, lakes, fjords and coastal landscapes possible and to help you understand more about them.

Either out on deck or from the comfort of our Observatory Lounges, our on-board teams provide commentary, point out places of interest, share stories of local people and culture and help you spot and identify marine and birdlife.

On some sailings, we travel with nature specialists from the whale and marine life charities, ORCA and Ocean Wildlife Encounters, who will help you identify whales, dolphins and other marine life.

Our guest speakers are specially chosen to give our enthusiastic guests deeper understanding of the history, culture and people of the destinations we are visiting.

Our talks take place in our dedicated theatre space with plenty of opportunity for conversation and questions and answer sessions with the speakers.

We also host smaller lunches and social gatherings for those with a special interest in a particular subject.

Is there a more delicious way to discover something of a country’s culture than through its food?

As well as the tempting regional dishes you will always find on our lunch and dinner menus in our main and buffet restaurants, our talented chefs also host special cookery demonstrations in our spacious Auditorium.

Here, local delicacies are prepared and everyone enjoys tastings and recipes to try for themselves when they return home.

There is nothing quite like the invigorating experience of witnessing a beautiful sunrise at sea or of looking up at the beauty of a night sky from the deck of a ship.

To make your experience more special, on clear nights we host ‘Stargazing’ experiences where you can sit back on the open deck, wrapped in a blanket with a hot chocolate or hot toddy to warm you whilst listening to our experts as they bring the night sky to life and enhance your understanding of the stars above.

On selected itineraries, we sail to seek out the unique Northern Lights or the beauty of the midnight sun.

Our history in shipping dates back 175 years to 1848 when three Olsen brothers bought their first ships and set about discovering the world.

Shipping and Maritime are truly in our DNA, and we love to share our passion for the sea with you.

You can join our Captain and Senior crew and take part in navigation and chart-reading sessions or, for a small charge, take a behind-the-scenes tour to witness the fascinating workings of your ship.

In addition to our Signature Experiences, for just £49pp, you can discover the secrets and challenges of running a cruise ship on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, where you'll have special access to areas that are normally off-limits to guests, providing a unique peek into the inner workings of our vessel. You can explore the Galley to see how our chefs prepare all of our delicious dishes, learn about managing the stores and laundry facilities, see the Engine Room and the Bridge, where one of the team will talk you through how your ship navigates the world's waterways.

We have limited this tour to only 12 spaces to offer the most immersive experience possible, and it can be booked via your My Cruises account approximately 13 weeks prior to departure.