A spectacular 12 day Norway cruise from the lush green south in Bergen, north to Kirkenes and returning to Bergen enjoying incredible scenery and exploring coastal communities along the way.
Join the parties and parades of National Day
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It is the colourful processions of children
with their banners, flags and bands that play the main role and take centre stage on this fun day. Sailing through the magnificent coastal waters along the
‘heart’ of Norway you will enjoy a wide array of educational lectures about the history of the national day, the Norwegian Royal family and the national costumes as well as being entertained with folk music
and singing. Not forgetting the special recipes and cream cakes! This truly is a unique chance to gain at first-hand a real understanding of Norway and its people
through its cultural heritage, joining with locals and guests to celebrate Norway’s big day.
The History of Norway Day
Norway adopted its constitution in 1814, and it is this event that is celebrated on the 17th of May each year. The Storting, the Norwegian parliament, held the first
17th of May celebration in 1836, and from then this day was regarded as the national day. The first children’s processions were arranged in 1870 and since 1906, the Royal Family have gathered on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Oslo to wave to the children marching by.
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Day 1 Bergen
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Depart from Bergen, the cultural gateway to the fjords, enjoy the relaxed ambience of life on board and an opportunity to meet fellow passengers as you take in the spectacular landscapes.
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Day 2 Maloy-Torvik-Alesund-Molde-Kristiansund
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An early arrival at the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund provides an opportunity to go ashore and explore this pretty town.
Departures between 15 April and 14 September will sail into the UNESCO site of Geirangerfjord.
Optional shore excursions: Geiranger Panorama 1, Geiranger Panorama 2, Art Nouveau Tour, Ålesund
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Day 3 Trondheim-Rorvik
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Continuing north you head for the medieval city of Trondheim, whose colourful history is reflected in its handsome civic architecture. Excursions include the medieval Nidaros Cathedral or the enthralling Ringve Music Museum. Evening departure towards the land of the Midnight Sun.
Optional shore excursions: Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve, Trondheim & Nidaros Cathedral, Sverresborg - Trøndelag Folk Museum
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Day 4 Ornes-Bodø-Stamsund-Svolvaer
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Torghatten ved Brønnøysund
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Crossing the Arctic Circle you continue to the modern town of Bodø, from where you can join our Saltstraumen Safari to visit the river with the world’s strongest maelstrom. Day’s end sees you amidst the glorious Lofoten Islands and their capital, Svolvær.
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Day 5 Harstad-Finnsnes-Tromsø-Skjervoy
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A relaxing morning at sea precedes your arrival in Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic. Modern shops and cafés provide a vibrant contrast to the stunning stained glass of the Arctic Cathedral, whilst the Polar Museum and Polaria centre explore Arctic life over the centuries.
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Days 6 Hammerfest - Honningsvag
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Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape.
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Day 7 Kirkenes-Vardo-Batsfjord-Berlevag
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The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few kilometres from the Russian border and the Sami communities of Northern Finland. Here you bid farewell to our northbound passengers and welcome those joining the southbound voyage. As you turn south the northbound ports visited by night are now seen by day, each season bringing its own beauty to the journey, as spring and summer flowers give way to autumn and the glaciers reflect the dazzling rays of the sun.
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Day 8 Honningsvag-Havoysund- Hammerfest-Oksfjord-Skjervoy-Tromso
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Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town is our first major stop, before continuing to Tromsø and a chance to enjoy the midnight concert in the Arctic Cathedral.
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Day 9 Harstad-Risoyhamn-Sortland- Stokmarknes-Svolvaer-Stamsund
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Passing through the legendary Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates an intricate network of inlets and isles. This is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Norwegian coast and for many it is the most stunning part of your journey south. You can opt for an overland excursion from Harstad, rejoining the ship in Sortland, before moving on to what is the highlight of the voyage for many, a possible detour into the spectacular and dramatic Trollfjord. This
remarkable day is completed with an evening return to Svolvær and a farewell to the islands at Stamsund.
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Day 10 Ornes-Nesna-Sandnessjoen- Bronnoysund-Rorvik
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Crossing the Arctic Circle and sailing past the famed peaks of the Seven Sisters you enter a world of legends and folklore, before a chance to enjoy the award-winning maritime museum at Rørvik.
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Day 11 Trondheim-Kristiansund-Molde
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An early arrival in the medieval city of Trondheim gives you an opportunity to explore and maybe visit the Nidaros Cathedral.
The voyage then continues out of the Trondheimsfjord and past Hitra Island, making brief calls at Kristiansund and Molde before a midnight call at Ålesund.
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Day 12: Torvik-Maloy-Floro-Bergen
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Your arrival in Bergen sees the end of this magnificent journey and it is time to say good-bye to the ship and “på gjensyn” (until we meet again) to friends, fellow passengers and your crew.
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Our main 2009/10 brochure features our authentic voyages along the Norwegian Coast and Expedition Voyages to Antarctica, Greenland and Spitsbergen. Our 2009/10 Northern Lights brochure features a range of Northern Lights Cruises and Winter Adventures to Norwegian Lapland.
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