4 days/ 3 nights
Prices from £447pp
Departures 25 October 08 – 20 March 09
No single supplements
A region steeped in myths and legends, this voyage takes in the best of the Hurtigruten southbound voyage. Beginning in lively Tromsø, we weave through the stunning Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands before reaching medieval Trondheim at the end of the voyage.
Tromsø has been the starting point for many polar expeditions and is the ideal port to begin our own voyage of discovery. Sailing south, we keep our eyes open for the celestial colours of the Aurora Borealis as we navigate through inlets and channels of these cool waters. Jagged snow-clad peaks rise sharply from the sea, and soon we reach the beautiful islands of Lofoten. This chain of islands is 120km long and home to the fishing communities which have helped to make Norway famous as a sea-faring nation. Painted boathouses line the harbours and deserted beaches and fjords pass us by.
Our journey is completed in the Viking capital of Norway, Trondheim. A tour of the city with its fine examples of medieval and impressive wooden buildings is included. The 18th century Stiftsgården Palace and the magnificent 14th century Nidaros Cathedral, considered one of the grandest Gothic buildings in northern Europe , cannot be missed.
Day 1
Fly to Tromsø and board the vessel at midnight. Dinner at a hotel is included before you embark the ship.
Day 2 - 3
Relax and enjoy the voyage on your journey south to Trondheim (B,D).
Day 4
Arrive in Trondheim early morning and transfer to the airport for your return flight (B).
Key: B = Breakfast; D = Dinner
Theatrical City Walk - Tromsø
£30pp
pre-bookable
Only available for Saturday departures from London Stansted
Dog Sledging - Tromsø
£125pp
pre-bookable
Not available for Tuesday departures from London Stansted
Polar Evening and Huskies - Tromsø
£70pp
pre-bookable
Not available for Tuesday departures from London Stansted
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The itinerary shown here applies to selected departures from London Stansted. Saturday departures from London Stansted include dinner at a hotel in Tromsø before boarding the ship. London Heathrow departures also include the dinner as well as a sightseeing tour of Trondheim before the return flight. Please see PDF for a full list of available departure dates and prices. Several regional departures are also available, please contact our reservations team for details and supplements.
New Year
Travel on board the MS Nordkapp on 30 December for our New Year voyage. A New Year's dinner will be served followed by music.
Valentine's Day
Depart on 12, 13 or 14 February and spend Valentine's Day in Norway. You will have the option to join a romantic dog sledge excursion.