P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords cruise - Viking homeland, Haugesund - Episode 6
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Join us in our final port of call, Haugesund. Haugesund, homeland of the Viking kings and birthplace of Norway.
This is our fourth port of call onboard the beautiful P&O Iona as we set sail for a 7 night Norwegian Fjords. On the Norway Cruise we will call at Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt for Geirangerfjord and Haugesund.
In this episode, we arrive in Haugesund and visit the Viking village!
We start the day off with with breakfast in the Keel & Cow, before heading on a P&O excursion to the Viking village. This P&O excursion cost us £70 per person for a half day excursion.
We start our excursion at Avaldsnes Church. Outside the church you will find the virgin Mary’s sewing needle, this is the last of five monumental stones that once formed part of the heathen place of worship, it is believed that should the monument ever touch the wall of the church then doomsday will come! As it stands there’s only 9cms clearance, we are 9 CMs from doomsday!
Next, we were shown the ruins of a medieval royal manor that was once connected to the church. After exploring the church, we made our way over to the historic centre.
The walk from the historic centre and church over to the Viking farm wasn’t too strenuous, however the path is made of gravel and uneven so bare this in mind if you have mobility issues.
Exploring the Viking farm was loads of fun, it really is like stepping back in time, even the guides were dressed in period clothing for that added touch of authenticity, it really is fantastic. First, we took a look at the long house, then we explored the herb garden and livestock enclosures before making our way around various pitch houses a round house and then finally a cart house and log shed.
Back onboard P&O Iona we help a Cruise Monkeys Facebook and Patreon meet up in the Crows Nest. It was lovely to be able to sit down and have a proper chat.
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Great vid , you two look such great fun and nice guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you ☺️
This was the exact same excursion we did in June 2022. And in the same order. Great to sea it again.
Fab! We really enjoyed it!
Breakfast looked great
Was so good 😋
Great series as ever! Doing this itinerary on Iona next June and can't wait to go to a lot of the places you've vlogged about. Also great to see the food options. It's been 9 years since I've been on P&O and now I can't wait!
Thank you! You’ll have a fantastic time 😀
Great vlog again loving live is good 😊
Thanks so much 🥰
Olive Grove, That table was I sailed before... Proud of you both as always xxxxxxxxxxx
Yay! Aww thanks Adam, hope you are keeping well 😀
I’m Dan not Adam
Love the fun videos and always love that you show the FULL menus which no other cruise vlogger I’ve seen does! I’m a bit of a fussy eater, don’t touch seafood, fish or mushrooms which appear throughout most menus, so great to see the full menus and what I could pick 👍🏻
Thank you! We’ll keep showing menus as we feel it’s useful glad it’s helped you out, there’s something for everyone
Hi Gavin a Luke,
Glad weàther picked upfor your Viking tour, always good to see Norway 😊
Thanks, we were glad it for too 👍
We did this exact same Viking tour last year, but went to the farm first and then the museum and church. We definitely missed out as most the farm buildings were shut including the boat house. We were pretty underwhelmed, but looks like it is much improved now.
Awwww! Yeah we’ve heard a few mixed reviews since putting up the video. Such a shame it’s not consistent.
Had the most amazing week on Iona & in the Fjords & thank the Cruise Monkeys for so many hints & tips. You guys are the best😊. Awaiting our call now to disembark..missing you already Iona but we'll be back ❤
Awww so glad you had a great time and that the videos were useful! Safe onward travel!
Hi Boy's, thanks for the tour of the viking village! We decided to visit the viking museum in the Town, was really good! Glad you enjoyed your cruise, Iona looked as beautiful as ever ❤️
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Ohhh, we may look at that next time 👍
Never been to Haugesund either, but may have sailed by there at night on Hurtigrutin at night in August! Sorry it was raining, but you did get some good video through the rainy windows. The shell damage from WWII is interesting. The Viking Village looks like a great place to visit-nice filming/editing. Yes, ship excursions mean you don’t have to think! Meet-up with FB group was a good idea. The kabobs on the chain looked interesting…I love baklava! Bad that you had reservations to the show and couldn’t get in. Lovely sunset. Hope the shingles have calmed down.😢
Its a typical Norwegian Coastal town, lots of people just went for a walk to town, but we really enjoyed the village!
Baklava is the best! :)
Thank you, still painful but getting there :)
Wasn't it a wet and miserable day! We did the same excursion as you but we went to the Viking Village first. I thought both the village and the museum were interesting. I wish we had more time in the museum. I felt a bit rushed and there was so much to see.
Glad you enjoyed the Olive Grove. So did we!
Yeah, we think we lucked out on this excursion! Definitely could have done with maybe another half to an hour! Yes, and it was mikes better than our Arvia one 😀
ey my town :)
worked at the viking farm teaching archery and fishing with the kids, great place to work tho pay was kinda crap hehe
Been watching your vlogs since the very beginning, and you have got us through some very dark days, as you know our cruise is just 3 days away. You have once more got us excited and ready to go again.
Awwww thank you! Sorry we missed this as we were away but hopefully you are having a fabulous time on your cruise? 😀
@@CruiseMonkeys done and dusted just got back yesterday, nice to be back, and we did have a good time, nice to be back.
❤How cool the Viking Village was fab loved the history you included
It was a really nice excursion 👍
That's Viking tour looks amazing, again the scenery is beautiful.
Enjoyed the vlog
Thanks Arthur, really glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video shame about the weather but it did clear up.
Glad you enjoyed it! Luckily it did stay mostly dry for the excursion 😀
Just love the Olive Grove 😊
It was a nice meal 😀
Loved the Viking Village! - the food looked yum in the olive grove. Such Fun! 🙂 *hugs*
Was so good! 😀
Just about to get off the Iona now guys after our one week Norwegian cruise. The food was fantastic on this cruise,unlike our previous cruise on Iona. It's been excellent all round!
That’s fantastic to hear!
Sameee just got off🥲
Brilliant videos very informative love them
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! 👍🏻❤️
Great Vlog guys!
Thanks so much!
You guys are so funny! 😂 The Olive Grove looked amazing! Sad we missed it on our cruise ☹️
Aww thanks haha! Oh you need to go back to try it then ;)
@@CruiseMonkeys Oh no! What a shame to have to book another Cruise! 😏
Great vlog guys , when we where on board we couldn’t get in there all week , but great to see it 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, you have to book the Olive Grove as soon as you board, a little tip - jump on the WiFi while in the terminal! :)
@@CruiseMonkeys so do you have to have the my holiday app on your phone to book it while your in terminal , I had to go to reception last time for them to put the app on my phone 😊
I recommend viking adventures rib boat tour!
Yes, heard good things about that!
Another great episode fellas 👍 I’m already feeling a bit sad for the final instalment next week
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! Don’t worry, even though this series is coming to an end the next one is just around the corner ❤️
I'm going to have breakfast at keel and cow next week as I didn't know they did it 😊
Yeah, think it's only started earlier in the year - its a minimal charge and quite a nice relaxed breakfast :)
You make excellent vlogs, quick question, how did you get into the Keel and Cow for brekkie?
Thank you! They now offer it as an option - there is a small charge but was very quiet when we went so easy to get in to.
Great video. Question: Were you having breakfast and dinner in specialty restaurants? I noticed prices on the menus? Thanks Guys!
Hi! Yes we went to the keel and cow which is a specialty restaurant the breakfast was a new thing so we wanted to give it a go. Inclusive options such as the MDR Quays and Horizon are available. We just thought hey, this is new let’s try it 👌🏻
@@CruiseMonkeys Thanks for the reply and info! Going to be cruising into and 2x out of Southampton next spring. Hope to try P&O as well. I heard it’s gotten easier for US to book P&O.. Would like to try Marella, too but there seems to be an issue with the insurance needed? 🙂
Interesting but not surprised by your experience in the 710 Club, we received a death threat after asking to see a drinks menu.
By far the worse experience I’d had on a cruise ship!
That’s shocking 😯 TBH we won’t bother next time!
@@CruiseMonkeys I know, we really should have made a complaint but it’s difficult when people are from different cultures and that may be acceptable elsewhere.
I love it when you two are drunk😂
Another great video. Did they say if the needle had moved at all since the church was built, you know just to give us a countdown to Doomsday :)
Thank you! They didn’t say, but did say the rock was chopped away to stop it touching… so if could be anytime 🤣
Do you book now for 710 club?
Yes, you book, but they do walk ins too, so make sure you get in the right queue if you book! 🤣
I admire your stamina
We usually need a holiday after a cruise! :)