Board your ship in Kirkenes. Sailing southward from Kirkenes the ship hugs the coast, visiting remote settlements and providing a vital link with the local communities. You will gain a unique insight into Norwegian coastal life. (B, D)

Passing through the Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates a stunning network of inlets and isles. You can enjoy a snowmobile trip in the Polar night. (B, D)

Cross the Arctic Circle and sailing past the famed peaks of the Seven Sisters, you will enter a world of legend and folklore, before a chance to enjoy the award-winning maritime museum at Rorvik.

An early arrival in the medieval city of Trondheim gives you an opportunity to explore the city and maybe visit the Nidaros Cathedral.

Your 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)