DAY 1: Liverpool, UK.
Join your cruise ship, Black Prince at Liverpool. Your cruise is full board from dinner this evening until breakfast on day 9. Your ship departs at 4.30pm and the latest embarkation is at 2.30pm. (D)

DAY 2-3: At sea.
Relax on board Black Prince as we cruise towards Olden. You'll be able to take full advantage of the on board entertainment programme and all the excellent facilities. (B, L, D)

DAY 4: Olden.
Sitting at the head of the spectacular inner arm of the Nordfjord, the charming and peaceful village of Olden enjoys a fairytale setting. The awe-inspiring scenery around the town seems to have fallen straight from the pages of a storybook, with lush green pastures, mystical, mirror-glass lakes and sparkling waterfalls cascading down from high ice fields. The most remarkable sight of all is the vast and spectacular Jostedals Glacier, the largest in mainland Europe. Once seen, its sheer scale and surreal beauty is likely to stay with you forever. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: Flam - Gudvangen.
Nestled amidst precipitous mountain slopes dotted with green farmland and tumbling waterfalls, Flam is a delightful small town set on a tranquil tributary at the southern end of the Sognefjord - Norway's longest fjord. The highlight of today is an optional shore excursion to Flam, home to Norway's oldest church - built in 1667, for a chance to ride on the famous, twisting Flam Railway: one of the world's greatest train journeys. Begin in the Myrdal Valley Gorge and enjoy a 40-minute trip as you spiral nearly 3,000 feet up a steep, partially-tunnelled track to the mountain station of Myrdal for views over snow-capped peaks, dramatic waterfalls, remote hill farms and deep, river-filled ravines. At the top, spend time enjoying the dizzying views before descending back down to the town. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Bergen.
Known as the 'gateway to the Norwegian fjords' and the 'city of seven hills', charming Bergen was the birthplace of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and the original capital of Norway. Bursting with history, culture and picture-postcard charm, it sits dotted amongst the steep, surrounding mountain slopes creating an amphitheatre effect around the harbour front. Wander amidst the labyrinth of quaint cobbled streets, crooked medieval houses, tiny porticoed shops, and bustling cafés and museums. View the statue of Grieg standing proudly in the beautiful city park and admire Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its brightly painted Hanseatic merchants' houses and animated harbourside cafés, famed for their fish and seafood delicacies. Perhaps enjoy an optional funicular railway ride to the summit of Mount Floeyen, whose peaks tower 1,000 feet above the city, to admire spellbinding views over the city and the surrounding seascape of lovely, tiny islands. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Lerwick, Shetland Islands.
Lerwick, capital of the Shetland Islands, is the northern most town of the United Kingdom. Secluded from the mainland, it is a perfect example of traditional British life, centred around a busy harbour. Explore the town at leisure, perhaps shopping along quaint Commercial Street, or visiting Fort Charlotte, built in 1665 to protect the island during the three Anglo-Dutch wars. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: At sea.
(B, L, D)

DAY 9: Liverpool, UK.
Arrive in Liverpool early this morning and disembark after breakfast. (B)