Cologne, birthplace of Au de Cologne where my Rhine adventure kicks off and there’s my ship … I’m booked onto a Christmas market cruise taking in the Rhine’s glorious sights with plenty of time for the shops. The best bit: I get to travel in high-end luxury on the SS Antoinette. It’s bedecked with Brazilian marble and Venetian glass … Everything here is a regal blend of comfort, luxury and style. Cruising with Jane McDonald at Christmas, Channel 5 2019
I’m headed to Norway: it just under 780 miles from Basel to Bergen on a 24-hour drive if you fancy the road trip. Cruising with Jane McDonald at Christmas II: Norway
I’m here to explore Norway’s dramatic coast. From Bergen we make a couple of quick pit-stops at Alesund and Trondheim before officially entering the Arc Circle near Stamsund. We’ll then venture further north to picturesque Tromso, continue the coast via Honningsvag and conclude our Christmas cruise on the winter wonderland of Kirkenes. ibid.
Hurtigruten: There’s 216 cabins on board with a bakery, ice-cream bar, sauna and fitness room. And on decks there’s two hot tubs and a bar. ibid.