Newcastle, England

Mixing Victorian heritage with metropolitan sophistication, Newcastle sits on the banks of the River Tyne and is famous for its galleries, dining scene and nightlife. Getting to the Port of Tyne is easy:

Car: Close proximity to the A1 makes the Port of Tyne easily accessible. Head for Northumbrian Quay, Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal, Cobledene, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 6EE. Upon arrival at the port, have your Marella Cruises documentation to hand and follow the instructions of the port staff who will direct you to the luggage drop area before parking your car.

Coach: We have teamed up with Intercruises to provide coach transfers to and from the Port of Tyne, with lots of pick-up points across the UK - log on to www.intercruises.com/marella or call 0131 297 4391 to book your seat.

Train: Newcastle Central Station is 9 miles or 20 minutes from the Cruise Terminal, with intercity services serving Edinburgh, York and London. London can be reached in under three hours.

Air: The airport lies 15 miles to the north of the Cruise Terminal. Taxi journeys normally take less than 30 minutes. Newcastle International airport is served by flights from many UK airports.