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3 night Wonderful Bird Migration Mini Cruise to Fanø 

Discover the wildlife and beautiful landscapes of the island of Fanø in Denmark on this superb fully guided break, with 3 nights onboard and a day and a half in Denmark sailing from Harwich.

What's Included:

3 nights onboard in an en suite cabin (including 1 night in Esbjerg port)

• 1½ days guided bird and wildlife watching on the island of Fanø, including Fanø Island ferry crossing and local transport

• Breakfast and evening meals at sea (optional)

• Presentations and fun activities throughout the trip

What to Bring:

• Walking boots and wellington boots

• Binoculars

• Cameras

Please note; this mini cruise break is not reccomended for passengers with disabilities.

Available dates; 6 May, 7 & 14 October

Once onboard it's time to step out on deck in search of seals, porpoises and birds with our expert wildlife spotters.

Later, there will be time to relax and settle in to your comfortable en suite cabins as you sail overnight from Harwich to Esbjerg.

Choose from delicious dining options onboard before enjoying our interactive wildlife presentations in the Columbus Lounge.

Upon arrival next day, Fanø is just ten minutes by ferry from Esbjerg. The island is internationally important for migrating and feeding birds, as well as being famous for its beautiful beaches, dunes and sweeping landscapes.

Here, we will discover why birds share our passion for travel, as we watch migration in action with thousands of birds making fuel stops en route between their wintering and breeding grounds. In 2009 we watched 50,000 birds of nearly 100 species in a single day – incredible!

Denmark’s largest colony of Common and Grey Seals will also be on the agenda, and we’ll take time out in some beautiful old Scandinavian villages, making this a great short break for anyone with a passion for nature and culture!


Your time onboard the ferry to Denmark

Couple in bar onboard

Once onboard the ferry there is a variety of activities for you to enjoy. Treat yourself to a snack or a meal in one of the cafés or restaurants, enjoy a spot of shopping as you travel and unwind in the Columbus Lounge bar as you sail to Esbjerg.

Relax with a drink

Head to the Columbus Lounge for one of your favourite drinks and live music. Enjoy the comfortable surroundings and relaxed atmosphere as you listen to a few classics. There is a wide variety of drinks from wine, cocktails and spirits to choose from.       

Entertainment all night

Staying in your comfortable cabin, you can order the latest blockbusters with our films on demand package. Spend time browsing through the great deals onboard with a wide selection and premium brands of perfume, aftershave, fashion, sunglasses, beer, wine, tobacco and more.     

Enjoy a delicious meal

Savour the choice of our cuisine and satisfy your appetite in one of our fantastic restaurants. We pride ourselves on the quality and range of our dishes, all prepared fresh on board by our experienced chefs. Feast on our all you can carvery with its huge selection of hot and cold dishes and scrumptious desserts and cheeses. There are also meals for children who eat half price. 

You may prefer to dine à la carte and can enjoy a top quality meal in intimate surroundings or treat yourself to a mouth watering tender steak cooked perfectly to your taste. Alternatively simply select a sandwich, snack or pastry from the cafe.


Discover the wildlife of Fanø

Birds migrating at sunset

Fanø is famous for the breathtaking beauty of its white sand beaches, dunes and tidal mudflats. This, combined with wildlife tours with expert guides and lots of fun activities makes Fanø a perfect setting for a fun break with your friends.

The island of Fanø is internationally important for migrating and feeding birds, who use it as a 'fuel stop' en route to their wintering grounds in Britain, Southern Europe and Africa. At this time of year, the migration is a unique and unforgettable spectacle.

Two guides will conduct wildlife tours of the island - top wildlife guide Dylan Walker and expert local bird man Kim Fischer. Their presentations along with fun activities give a fascinating insight into the lives of the migrating birds and the rich variety of wildlife native to Fanø, they'll also be available thereafter to answer your questions.

Fanø is also home to quaint Scandinavian towns of Nordby and Sønderho, whose maritime history and thatched houses are a perfect spot to explore, browse the shops or just relax and enjoy a coffee.


Your Trip at a Glance:

Day 1
16:00 Check-in opens.
17:15 Check-in closes.
17:45 Depart Harwich for Esbjerg.

Day 2
13:00 Arrive in Esbjerg, Denmark
19:00 Return to ship after tour, and take dinner from 19:30 onwards.

Stay overnight onboard.

Day 3
06:00 Breakfast
07:30 Depart ship for full day tour of Jutland
18:00 Board ship after tour
18:45 Depart Esbjerg for Harwich

Day 4
12:00 Ship arrives in Harwich

Please note: Sunday departures from Harwich are scheduled to leave at 17:15. Please check in between 15:30-16:45.
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