12 days
Over 12 days, you’ll cover 2,500 nautical miles of Norway’s raw coastal beauty. You’ll have the chance to visit all 34 ports northbound and southbound. You’ll cross the Arctic Circle twice and spend seven days in the auroral zone, giving you more opportunities to view the magnifi cent Northern Lights.
Our Northern Lights Promise applies
– see page 4 for details
Classic Round Voyage
Bergen–Kirkenes–Bergen
DAY 1: Your journey begins Bergen, embarkation Your journey begins in the southern port of Bergen, City of Seven Mountains, renowned for the colourful wooden wharfs along the Bryggen waterfront.
DAY 2: Majestic mountains and idyllic f ords Florø to Molde The ship arrives in Ålesund, a stylish town with Art Nouveau architecture. Those travelling in October will also be treated to a stop at stunning Hjørundf ord.
Optional excursions: 2F A Taste of Norway; 2G Mountain Hike in the Hjørundf ord; 2H Hike with a Visit to a Shieling; 2C/2E Art Nouveau Walk; 2D Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla
DAY 3: Vikings and Goths Kristiansund to Rørvik Visit Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s most famous church built in the Gothic style and wander around the charming Bakkland in the old Viking city of Trondheim.
Optional excursions: 3B Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral; 3E Munkholmen
DAY 4: Crossing into the Arctic Brønnøysund to Svolvær Join us out on deck for a traditional ceremony to mark your Arctic Circle crossing at 66°33′N. Near Ørnes, the ship sails past Svartisen, Norway’s second largest glacier.
Optional excursions: 4B Winter Hike in Bodø; 4C Experience Bodø and Saltsraumen; 4D RIB Safari to Saltstraumen; 4E Meet the Vikings; 4H Lofotpils Brewery
DAY 5: The Arctic wilderness Stokmarknes to Skjervøy In the Arctic zone, you’ll have more chances to see the Northern Lights up on deck as we navigate the narrow channels towards Tromsø, capital of the Arctic.
Optional excursions: 5A The Arctic Capital Tromsø; 5B Dog Sledding; 5D Polar History Walk; 5J Mountain Hike in Tromsø; 5K Silent Whale Exploring; 5M Cross-country Skiing; 5N Snowshoeing in Tromsø; 5O Sámi Adventure in Tromsø
18 Captivating Northern Lights
DAY 6: Reach the North Cape at the top of Europe Øksf ord to Berlevåg The ship heads to Honningsvåg and the North Cape. Your journey continues through the homeland of the indigenous Sámi people.
Optional excursions: 6A The North Cape; 6D Snowmobile Trip in Lapland; 6E Sámi Autumn; 6F North Cape (exclusive to Platinum); 6H Fishing Village Visit
DAY 7: The gateway to the East Båtsf ord to Kirkenes to Berlevåg As the journey heads back south from the northernmost point in Europe, ports passed in the night during the northbound voyage can now be visited in the day.
Optional excursions: 7A The Russian Border; 7C Snowmobile Safari; 7D Kirkenes Snowhotel; 7F Husky Sledge Adventure; 7H King Crab Expedition; 7J Dog Sledding (exclusive to Platinum)
DAY 8: Northern Lights, Arctic choirs and local delicacies Mehamn to Tromsø Hammerfest is home to the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column. Soak up sumptuous views of the snow-capped Lyngen Alps between Øksf ord and Tromsø.
Optional excursions: 8B The Northernmost Town in the World; 8C Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral; 8F Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night; 8G Mountain Hike in Hammerfest; 8H Into the Ice
DAY 9: The unspoiled beauty of Lofoten Tromsø to Stamsund Nothing can compare to the beauty of the Vesterålen and Lofoten islands. From Raftsundet, the ship may even enter the narrow Trollf ord.
Optional excursions: 9A A Taste of Vesterålen; 9D Lofoten by Horse; 9F Fishing Village Walk; 9H Mountain Hike in Lofoten
DAY 10: See the spectacular Seven Sisters Bodø to Rørvik The Helgeland Coast awaits with the Seven Sisters range and the distinctive Torghatten Mountain.
Optional excursions: 10A Brønnøysund Village Walk; 10D Gateway to Helgeland
Kristiansund Ålesund
Florø Måløy
Bergen Torvik
FLAM RAILWAY
BERGEN RAILWAY
Oslo Molde
DOVRE RAILWAY
Want to add fl ights? To save you time and trouble, we can also help arrange ATOL-protected fl ights to and from the UK on your behalf. Prices starts from £330pp in addition to the voyage price.
DAY 11: Royal Trondheim and fi shing villages Trondheim to Ålesund You’ll return to the Royal City of Trondheim, Norway's third largest city, in the morning, then onto Kristiansund, Norway’s ‘cured cod capital’.
Optional excursions: 11A Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral; 11B The Hidden Rooms of Nidaros Cathedral (exclusive to Platinum); 11D Trondheim City Walk; 11E Bergtatt – Magnifi cent Marble Mine; 11F Husky Safari
DAY 12: Sail into the historic city of Bergen Ålesund to Bergen Your voyage ends, but not before views of Nordf ord near Måloy. Organise an extension to explore more of Bergen and its surrounding areas (see pp.48–49).
Optional excursions: 12A Bergen City Sightseeing
Mehamn
Havøysund Honningsvåg
Hammerfest Tromsø Risøyhamn
Stokmarknes Sortland
Svolvær Stamsund Bodø Ørnes
Sandnessjøen Nesna
Brønnøysund Rørvik
Trondheim
ARCTIC CIRCLE 66°33'N
Finnsnes Skjervøy
Harstad
Berlevåg Båtsford
Kjølleford Øksford
Vadsø Vardø
Kirkenes
Optional excursions For details of all our fantastic winter excursions, see pp.36–41.
NORWAY
NORTH CAPE 71° N
LOFOTEN
VESTERÅLEN
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