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Norwegian Coastal Voyage

Norwegian Coastal Voyage

Sail on the world’s most beautiful voyage a journey like no other. Nothing can compare with it. Nothing about it will resemble anything you have ever experienced before. A ticket for the coastal express is a ticket to the theatre, an 11 day drama in which new acts constantly unfold all around you.

Excursions

On all but one day of the voyage the ship has optional excursions available ranging from a midnight sun concert in Tromsø to breakfast ‘on top of the world’ at Nordkapp. Not all of them operate on the same dates but we can give you a list of those applicable to your departure date, which you can either pre-book or arrange on board ship.

Tailor Made Voyages

As an alternative to the full voyage itinerary opposite we will happily tailor make a half voyage itinerary for you sailing from Bergen to Kirkenes (or vice versa) or embed a short cruise from say Tromsø to Bergen in a shore based holiday programme. *On all departures from 15th April – 17th September. Outside this period there is a 3-hour stay in Ålesund.

On Board

A courier travels with all summer departures, offering advice and assistance. Whilst there is no doctor on-board, officers are trained in first aid and medical assistance can be arranged at the nearest port. All meals are included, and are at set times, usually in one sitting, the majority being buffet-style. Dress on board is informal. Tipping is not expected. Every ship has a bar and a café with service available 24 hours. Currency on board is Norwegian Kroner; credit cards are accepted.

Discounts

Senior Discounts (for those aged 67 or over on date of departure) are available in certain periods. Discounts are also available for groups – ask for details.

DAY 1: Embarkation in Bergen

Ship departs in the evening and sails north towards Stadt.

DAY 2:  Bergen – Ålesund –*Geirangerfjord

Highlights: Ålesund (famed for its art nouveau architecture) – Geirangerfjord with its breathtaking waterfalls – Romsdal Alps – Hustadvika. Optional excursion: Geiranger to Ålesund or Molde.

DAY 3: *Geirangerfjord –Trondheim

Highlights: Trondheim – Nidaros Cathedral (11th century) – Crown Jewels –Stiftsgården Palace. Sail through an unspoiled archipelago of 6,000 small islands and skerries. Optional excursion: Trondheim City Tour with either Ringve Museum or Nidaros Cathedral.

DAY 4: Trondheim – Ørnes – Svolvær   

Highlights: Land of the Midnight Sun - Ørnes – Svolvær – Børvass Mountains – Bodø – Lofoten Wall – Stamsund – Svolvær. Optional excursion: Svartisen Glacier or Boat Safari to Saltstraumen.

DAY 5: Svolvær – Harstad – Tromsø

Highlights: Harstad – Tromsø. Optional excursion: Tromsø Sightseeing or Dog Sledding Tour.

DAY 6: Tromsø – Finnmark – Honningsvåg

Highlights: Finnmark – Hammerfest – Honningsvåg. Optional excursion: North Cape or Gjesvær Bird Watching.

DAY 7: Honningsvåg – Kirkenes

Highlights: Kirkenes – Vadsø – Vardø. Optional excursion: The Russian Border or Barents Safari.

DAY 8: Kirkenes – Honningsvåg – Tromsø

Highlights: Kirkenes – along Magerøya Island – Hammerfest – Tromsø. Optional excursions: Breakfast at the North Cape. Midnight Concert in Tromsø.

DAY 9: Tromsø – Stamsund

Highlights: Vesterålen Islands – Lofoten Islands – Raftsundet – Trollfjord** - Stamsund. Optional excursions: Evocative Scenery from Harstad to Sortland. Seascape between Svolvær and Stamsund.

DAY 10: Brønnøysund – Trondheim

Highlights: Seven Sisters mountain range – Brønnøysund.

DAY 11: Trondheim – Ålesund – Florø

Highlights: Trondheim – Hitra Island – Kristiansund – Molde– Torvik – Måløy – Florø. Optional excursions: Trondheim Sightseeing with Nidaros Cathedral.

DAY 12: Florø – Bergen

Highlights: Svanøy – mouth of the Sognefjord – Archipelago - Bergen. Arrive in Bergen at 14:30 hours.