12 days
This fascinating science-focused voyage off ers a great opportunity to discover more about the Northern Lights and the cosmos. Accompanied by one of our two renowned astronomers – Dr John Mason MBE and Ian Ridpath – who will give a series of exclusive onboard lectures and presentations.
Our Northern Lights Promise applies
– see page 4 for details
Astronomy Voyage
Bergen–Kirkenes–Bergen Expert lecturers explain the magic of the aurora
You will hear from our astronomers on a range of specially designed topics. Here are some examples of what you can expect (presentation topics will vary depending on your lecturer):
■ FANTASTIC LIGHTS An introduction to the Northern Lights
■ EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM Travel through the solar system from Mercury to Neptune and view the planets in close up as seen by space probes
■ STORIES OF THE STARS Relive the Greek mythology of the constellations and learn about stellar discoveries by modern astronomers
■ COMETS, GHOSTLY WANDERERS IN SPACE Find out where comets come from, what they are made of and their role in the development of life on Earth
■ FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION TO THE SURFACE OF MARS
Your 12-day voyage itinerary
DAY 1: Embarkation, Bergen DAY 2: Ålesund DAY 3: Royal City of Trondheim DAY 4: Arctic Circle and Lofoten DAY 5: Tromsø, Gateway to the Arctic DAY 6: Honningsvåg and the North Cape
DAY 7: Kirkenes DAY 8: Hammerfest and Tromsø DAY 9: Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands DAY 10: Arctic Circle and Seven Sisters Mountains DAY 11: Trondheim and Kristiansund DAY 12: Bergen and disembarkation
For the full 12-day round voyage itinerary from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, see pp.18–19.
Our astronomy voyages have been specially timed during moonless periods to give guests optimal viewing conditions of the night sky. We have even selected the ships best suited for viewing the sky out on deck and for comfortable lecture facilities.
Optional excursions For details of all our fantastic winter excursions from sightseeing, hiking to king crab expeditions, see pp.36–39.
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.
28 Kristiansund Ålesund
Florø Måløy
Bergen Torvik Molde
■ THE SPLENDOUR OF TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSES ■ EXPLORING THE ARCTIC NIGHT SKY ■ OUR VIOLENT SUN AND SPACE WEATHER
■ VISIT TO THE SCIENCE CENTRE AND TROMSØ PLANETARIUM (DAY 5) You will spend time at the Science of Northern Norway visiting their exhibits and installations on the Northern Lights. The Planetarium, part of the Science Centre, is the northernmost planetarium in the world and the largest in Norway. It has a full dome ceiling off ering 360o views, with room for 100 visitors, and high quality digital projectors showing daily fi lms about “Experiencing the Aurora” and the constellations.
Hammerfest Tromsø Risøyhamn
Stokmarknes Sortland
Svolvær Stamsund Bodø Ørnes
Sandnessjøen Nesna
Brønnøysund Rørvik
Trondheim
ARCTIC CIRCLE 66°33'N
Finnsnes Skjervøy
Harstad Mehamn
Havøysund Honningsvåg
Berlevåg Båtsford
Kjølleford Øksford
Vadsø Vardø
Kirkenes
NORWAY
NORTH CAPE 71° N
LOFOTEN
VESTERÅLEN
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