Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape, mainland Europe’s most northerly point. (B, D)

The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few kms from the Russian border. Optional excursions here include snowmobiling, dog sledging or a visit to the Snow Hotel. As you return south the northbound ports visited by night are now seen by day, winter bringing its own beauty to the journey, with snow covered mountains providing a wonderful back drop to the beauty of the polar light. (B, D)

Day 4 Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town is your first major stop, before continuing to Tromsø for a chance to enjoy the Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral. (B, D)

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. This remarkable day ends with an evening visit to Svolvær and a farewell to the islands at Stamsund. (B, D)

Cross 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. (B, D)

An early arrival in the medieval city of Trondheim gives you an opportunity to explore and 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. (B, D)

Day 9 After breakfast there may be some time to explore Bergen before you depart. (B)
B = Breakfast, D = Dinner