Marc Thompson
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Trollfjord in northern Norway
moments with... Lynn
This week, I’m handing over the column to Marc Thompson, our Enrichment Programming Manager:
“I manage Seabourn’s onboard enrichment, which includes our multi award-winning ‘Seabourn Conversations’ programme, and I have the unique opportunity to plan the delivery of a variety of engaging live presentations and events on every ocean cruise.
We refer to our guest speakers as
‘Conversationalists’, as they often share experiences off stage, over dinner and even ashore. They include bestselling authors, heralded adventurers, renowned scientists and learned scholars.
Just a few of our upcoming guest speakers
include broadcaster Clare Balding CBE,Vera and Shetland author Ann Cleeves OBE, wine-writer Will
Lyons, and Lord Michael and Lady Sandra Howard. We also have former FBI special agent Robert K Wittman, former Nasa astronaut Winston Scott, Everest mountaineer Paul Deegan and official royal photographer Hugo Burnand. You can find out more at
seabourn.com/en/gb/conversations.
Our guests love the programme. Here are just a couple of their comments. ‘I love the way the Conversationalists interact with guests both after a presentation and also whenever approached on board.’ And: ‘Often the speakers are so good that I just want it to be another sea day.’”
Look out for more updates on our Seabourn Conversations programmes. Good selling.
moments with... Ella Sagar
Hurtigruten unveils new fjord and Arctic Circle itineraries 3
Hurtigruten has unveiled three new itineraries for 2027-28, including the operator’s first ford-only route. Between April 2027 and May 2028, the voyages on Trollfjord will provide a “deeper, more flexible way” to explore the Norwegian coast, with longer stays of nine to 15 hours in lesser-visited ports such as new destinations Rosendal, Skjolden and Eidfjord. Sailing routes will also be
“adaptable” to enable captains to shift journeys in light of daily conditions to give passengers the best scenery and wildlife encounters. The Inner Fjords Explorer is
Lynn Narraway vice-president UK & Europe, Seabourn Reservations: 0344 338 8615
salessupport@seabourn.co.uk seabourn.com
an eight-day voyage from Bergen and claims to sail farther than other cruise lines into four western fjords: Lysefjord, Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Nordfjord. The itinerary will operate in
spring and autumn, with prices from £1,686 for an April 2028 departure. The Arctic Circle Explorer is an eight-day round trip from Tromso,
20 26 FEBRUARY 2026
Number of new itineraries introduced for 2027-28 sailings
with ports of call in Lofoten, Alta and Honningsvag. The winter itinerary includes
optional excursions to the North Cape and an overnight stay in Alta, with prices beginning from £2,116 for a departure in January 2028. The Arctic Line itinerary is
a 12-day northbound or 11-day southbound route between Copenhagen and Tromso, featuring ports of call in Lofoten and North Cape and overnight stays in Alta and Tromso. The winter itinerary is designed
to “maximise northern lights opportunities”, with fares from £2,527 for a December 2027 sailing. Passengers booking the new
voyages by April 30 will receive up to £420 onboard credit per cabin.
hurtigruten.com
travelweekly.co.uk
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PICTURE: Kristian Dale
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