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Oceania Marina - Europe Cruise Blog #8

by Ben Hall

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This is the end of the line for this European cruise segment on Oceania Marina and luckily it's an overnight in Copenhagen, one of Europe's most elegant cities with a sail-in that's hard to beat. After sailing out of Honfleur and up through the North Sea we rounded the top of Denmark and turned into the Øresund with Sweden on one side and Denmark on the other and there's just a few kilometres between the two countries at Helsingor on the Danish coast and Helsingborg on the Swedish coast.

Copenhagen itself is an ancient maritime city and cruise ships dock on Langelinie which is becoming one of the most popular ports in Europe thanks to its great location. From here it's just a two minute walk to the Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen's most photographed landmarks. This is one of those great walking cities and from the ship it was easy to hit up the city's other attractions including the Amalienborg Castle with its colourful changing of the guard, the bustling Nyahvn district which is a 17th century canal area which is now a bit of a restaurant and bar strip with its brightly coloured 17th and 18th century townhouses with historical wooden ships lining the waterfront.

Strøget is the pedestrian strip running through the centre of the city and is the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe and this is where you can find the city's most famous stores, and most expensive ones as well, and it connects the City Hall Square on one side of the city with Kongens Nytorv, the King's New Square, on the other.

This is the type of place you can spend days just wandering, but we only have they one day before heading home.

Our last blog will be a wrap up of the whole Oceania Marina and especially a look at the cuisine on board … quite superb and there will be photos, I promise!

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Oceania Cruises has announced never before seen prices on over 50 sailings across 2011 and 2012 voyages. Oceania Cruises’ customers can save up to $3,895pp* on selected itineraries when booking before August 31 2011.

Customers can also save a minimum of 10% when reserving individual shore excursions online**.

2011 Sailings

Sept 19: Sands of Time – Istanbul to Athens aboard Marina, SAVE $1,735pp

In Istanbul, visit the impressive Blue Mosque and the famous Grand Bazaar, or stroll through the spice market. Indulge in Haifa’s varied cuisine – French to Middle Eastern – or marvel at the beauty of the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the walled Old City of Jerusalem. In Athens, explore the magnificent Acropolis and Parthenon, and see city highlights including the new and old Olympic stadiums.

Nov 4: Timeless Treasures – Venice to Rome aboard Nautica, SAVE $2,710pp

Explore the ancient ruins of Cypress and visit the temple of Apollo in Limassol. In Egypt, take a journey back in time when touring the ancient temples of Luxor, or bargain in the souks of Salalah for frankincense, handcrafted gold and traditional khanjar daggers. Discover Muscat's history, culture and traditions during a scenic tour of the Bait Adan Museum, and a lunch visit at the private home in which the museum is located. See the amazing Burj Al Arab, a landmark and icon of the Dubai skyline, and enjoy high tea in five-star surrounds.

2012 Sailings

April 24: Whispers of History – Athens to Istanbul aboard Riviera, (launching April 14, 2012) SAVE $715pp

See the stunning artefacts in Santorini’s Fira's museum, explore buildings from the Middle Ages in Alanya, and find out where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood. Visit Patmos, where the Book of Revelations was said to be written by John the Apostle, or find a bargain at the bustling Kusadasi's bazaar in Ephesus.

May 24: Majestic Masterpieces – Barcelona to Copenhagen aboard Nautica, SAVE $560pp

In Barcelona, visit the beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains, and shop for lace and leather goods in Seville. Indulge in a gourmet experience at a Bordeaux château including a selection of superb wines, or venture into the Copenhagen countryside and enjoy its panoramic vistas, fairytale castles and the charming village of Fredensborg.

Please click here for the 2011-2012 Unprecedented Savings Brochure.

(* $3,895 pp savings is based on Nautica 22 Nov 2011, category A3, and is based on published fare and does not apply to commissionable items. ** Shore Excursion Reservations must be made 72 hours before sail date.)