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Thank you for that tring 🙂 I have now booked for 1st March with Fred. on Balmoral. Will take water, but not really a drinker of anything else other than tea and coffee.......so as mentioned, alcohol is not of interest (probably just as well, given Scandinavian prices)! Bit difficult deciding what might be the best cabin for us (that is affordable) gone for 6061 - here's hoping its relatively quiet. I may be asking more questions in the future. Thank you to all for your advice and help. 🙂

It all looks fantastic, thank you Izzywiz, makes me want to book straight away now! So much information and detail, invaluable. Yes I was fully aware that Norway (like most Scandinavian countries) is very expensive, but your photos and experience makes me feel it is worth it.....and we may only be able to afford to do it once 😞.

That sounds great, Fred. is sounding much more appealing to me now in contrast with the others (though Saga looked quite interesting....until I saw the prices)! Can I ask 1160451, were the excursions expensive...though of course prices will change for 2024, guessing you need to book in advance too? Many thanks, I may ask more questions later 🙂

Thank you tring, yes I was aware of the table for 2 booking and the possibility of sharing tables (we are not that antisocial 😂), just not so keen on the very formal stuff, don't mind trying the odd 'dress up' evening! Don't drink alcohol, so not bothered about costs of that (much prefer a nice cup of Earl Grey, would probably bring my own supply). I have read all the advice in this forum regarding extreme cold weather gear as well, so anticipate being prepared for that. Have to agree the itinerary with Fred. is much more appealing, but it seems pretty expensive for the 9 night cruise in March. I have noted that prices can come down sooner to the departure date....maybe I should wait a bit? Many thanks for the info and advice.

Totally new to considering a cruise, but thinking of the Northern Lights March 2024. Really want to do Northern Lights and Norway, especially interested in doing a dog sled. Looked at P&O and Cunard. It would be easier from Southampton, but would rather go to Newcastle for a better itinerary (and a shorter cruise and smaller ship). P&O and Cunard don't seem to have such interesting itineraries, plus a lot of 'at sea' time (I'm not interested in spending lots of time onboard having 'gala' dinners and dressing up) although the accommodation on Cunard looks nicer! I realised Fred. does not seem to be having great reviews lately...but P&O look even worse! Any advice/opinions welcome, have already gained a good insight from reading posts, thank you.