Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde.

Wake up to the breathtaking beauty of Norway in its autumn colours as we cross
the open west cape and head for Torvik. After a call at the beautiful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, we continue to Molde with its magnificent views of the Romsdal Alps - probably covered by the year’s first snow.

H-AES2C Art Nouveau tour, Ålesund
H-AES2D Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla

Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik.

Trondheim, Norway’s first capital, is a jewel of a city that you’ll have time to explore. Discover its secrets by strolling through its charming streets, sitting by the peaceful harbour, or crossing the old city bridge to see the restored wooden buildings of Bakklandet.

H-TRD3A Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum
H-TRD3B Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
H-TRD3C Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folk Museum
H-TRD3D Trondheim City Walk

Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, Stamsund, Svolvær.

This morning we cross the Arctic Circle. Passengers sailing in Arctic waters for the first time are given an Arctic Circle baptism. In the evening we reach Svolvær, the main settlement on the Lofoten Islands. Step back into history at an authentic Lofotr Viking Feast (optional excursion) which takes place in an impressive reconstruction of the largest Viking house ever found.

H-ORS4A Glacier Adventure, Svartisen
H-BOO4D RIB Safari, Saltstraumen
H-STU4E Lofotr Viking Feast
H-STU4F Lofotr Viking Feast Summer

Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø, Skjervøy.

Today you can enjoy the view of a diverse countryside of farmland, pine trees and magnificent peaks. In the early afternoon we arrive for a longer stay in Tromsø, known as the Gateway to the Arctic.

H-TOS5A The Arctic Capital Tromsø
H-TOS5C Scenery & Huskies
H-TOS5D Polar History Walk

Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg.

Breathe in the crisp, clean air while watching a landscape that is austere in its beauty. After an early stop in Hammerfest, we arrive in Honningsvåg. This is the gateway to the spectacular North Cape which rises 300 m from the ocean, and at 71° 10’ 21” N puts you a mere 2,000 kilometres from the Geographical North Pole. In the evening we will pass a rock formation that is sacred to the indigenous Sámi people, Finnkirka.

H-HVG6A The North Cape

Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes.

The last port on the northbound voyage is Kirkenes, and at 30° E you are actually further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. Due to its location close to the border with Russia and Finland this little town is quite lively.

H-KKN7A The Russian Border
H-KKN7B Riverboat Safari
H-KKN7E ATV/Quad-Safari to the Russian Border