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Depart Home / Bergen, Norway
Your experience of “the world’s most unspoiled travel destination” begins with your included overnight flight to Bergen, Norway. After you arrive on Day 2, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, which is centrally located near the historic Bryggen Wharf area.
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel  |
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Bergen
Bergen is the bustling capital of Norway’s fjord district. Centuries ago, the city thrived as a trading center between northern Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. After breakfast, enjoy an informative briefing about your trip. On this morning’s included city tour, you’ll stroll the Bryggen Wharf area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your sightseeing also includes a panoramic tour this pleasant, red-roofed city, as well as a visit to Troldhaugen, the lovely summer home of Edvard Grieg, Norway’s most beloved composer. Following your tour, you’ll have the afternoon to enjoy Bergen on your own. If you like, your Program Manager will be happy to suggest options for sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel (B) |
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Bergen / Embark Norwegian Coastal Voyage Vessel
Following a free morning in Bergen (or an optional tour of Hardanger & Voss, with lunch), you’ll board your comfortable, well-appointed ship. Get settled, then enjoy your first dinner aboard ship as you cast off. Before you return to Bergen, you’ll have viewed awe-inspiring scenery, crossed the Arctic Circle to “the top of Europe,” and called at numerous ports, from fishing villages to towns above the Arctic Circle.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,D) |
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Maloy / Torvik / Alesund / Molde / Kristiansund
When you awake, you’ll be crossing the Stadthavet enroute to Torvik. On the way, you’ll visit the Art Nouveau town of Alesund. After a stop in the the town of Molde — with a magnificent view of the Romsdal Alps — you’ll cross Hustadvika to Kristiansund.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Trondheim / Rorvik
After our early arrival in Trondheim, you’ll have time to explore this medieval jewel, perhaps strolling the charming streets, relaxing by the harbor, or crossing the old city bridge to the restored Bakklandet area. Departing Trondheim, sail past rocky islands to Rorvik.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Ornes / Bodo / Stamsund / Svolvaer
You cross the Arctic Circle today into the land of the Northern Lights. Passing the mighty Borvass Mountains, your ship sails into Bodo before crossing Vestfjord in the direction of the Lofoten Islands and the villages of Stamsund and Svolvaer. In the evening, continue north through Raftsund Strait, past majestic Trollfjord.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Harstad / Finnsnes / Tromso / Skjervoy
Enjoy the view as your ship sails north past a magnificent archipelago, crowned by the ancient Trondenes church, and calls at Harstad. You’ll pass through Vagsfjord and Malangen before arriving at Tromso, the “capital” of Arctic Norway. You’ll have time for strolling and shopping, before casting off to cross Lopphavet.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Hammerfest / Havoysund / Honningsvag / Kjollefjord / Mehamn / Berlevag
During your cruise along the coast of Finnmark, Norway’s northernmost region, you’ll call at quiet fishing villages from days gone by and as modern fishing ports bustling with activity. Your ship will call at Havoysund and Honningsvag before heading toward the fishing villages of Kjollefjord, Mehamn, and Berlevag. Enjoy the Memorable Journeys Reception today.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Kirkenes / Vardo / Batsfjord / Berlevag
Early on Day 10, you’ll arrive at Kirkenes, your voyage’s turning point. After a few hours docked, the ship will depart upon the second half of its voyage. During your southbound journey, you’ll make daytime calls at ports passed at night on the trip northward. Crossing Varangerfjord, you’ll arrive in Vardo, easternmost point in Norway. The ship then rounds the Varanger Peninsula, arriving in Batsfjord and Berlevag in the evening.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Honningsvag / Havoysund / Hammerfest / Oksfjord / Skjervoy / Tromso
After early calls at Honningsvag and Havoysund, the ship will stop in Hammerfest. You’ll then head south across Soroysund to Oksfjord, arriving at Skjervoy. We dock in Tromso in time to enjoy evening in this splendid city.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Harstad / Risoyhamn / Sortland / Stokmarknes / Svolvaer / Stamsund
The island groups of Lofoten and Vesteralen have some of the most stunning scenery on the journey. You’ll pass through the narrow Raftsund Strait leading into the breathtaking Trollfjord before arriving in Svolvaer and Stamsund. Ship stops at Stamsund for the evening.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Ornes / Nesna / Sandnessjoen / Bronnoysund / Rorvik
After leaving Ornes, we sail through narrow straits bordered by lush farm fields. After crossing southward over the Arctic Circle, you’ll pass mythical Seven Sisters Mountains on the approach to Bronnoysund. Today’s last port of call is Rorvik.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Trondheim / Kristiansund / Molde / Alesund
We arrive in Trondheim early — consider visiting Norway’s largest medieval church, Nidaros Cathedral, and the restored Archbishop’s Residence. The ship then cruises through the beautiful Trondheimsfjord, past the islands of Grip and Hitra, to Kristiansund. At day’s end, you’ll call at Molde, then finally Alesund.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Vessel (B,L,D) |
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Torvik / Maloy / Floro / Bergen / Disembark ship
During the night, the ship calls at Torvik, Maloy, and Floro. The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage is drawing to a close, but still ahead lies spectacular west Norway scenery, including the lovely archipelago on the approach to Bergen. Then all too soon, it’s time to disembark. From the port, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel (B,L) |
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Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above day-by-day itinerary is preliminary and therefore subject to change. If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you will be notified by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. If changes occur while on board ship or on tour, you will be notified by your Vantage Program Manager.
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