Day 1 -
27th December – Bergen
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Start your trip in Bergen – gateway to the fjords.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
28th December – Ålesund
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The town of Ålesund is known for its playfully designed architecture and importance as a centre for all things Art Nouveau.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
29th December – Trondheim
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Historically Trondheim has played more of a role in the development of Norway than Oslo. It was Trondheim that rulers used as the base of their power for hundreds of years and this can be seen in the medieval castle of King Sverre, the Gothic Nidaros Cathedral and the displays at the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
30th December - The Arctic Circle
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The ship crosses the Arctic Circle.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
New Year’s Eve at Tromsø
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Arrive at Tromsø on New Year’s Eve in time to enjoy the sights of the city before the evening’s festivities. Optional daytime activities include husky sledding, city tours and a trip to the Polaria centre.
In the evening a special New Year’s dinner is served followed by traditional celebrations and dancing before leaving port under the cover of darkness. As always in this part of the world there is a chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the hours before midnight.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 -
New Year at North Cape
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The new year brings a journey to Honningsvåg and an optional excursion to mainland Europe’s northernmost point – North Cape.
Rising over 300 metres above the sea, the cliffs at North Cape enjoy a view over the meeting of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
2nd - January Alta
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The area surrounding the Altafjord is known for its excellent conditions for viewing the Northern Lights.
Sheltered in the inner reaches of the fjord, Alta is a special feature of this festive cruise. Birch and pine trees surround the municipal district and make an excellent environment for dog sledding and snowmobiling.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 -
3rd January - Hammerfest
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After an overnight stay in Alta the journey continues to Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 -
4th January - The Lofoten Islands
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After the western fjords the Lofoten Islands are probably the most famous section of Norway’s coastline. Known for the abundance of wildlife that dwells below the waves, the Lofotens provide a feeding ground for two species of whale and hundreds of thousands of seabirds.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 -
5th January - The Seven Sisters
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Re-cross the Arctic Circle and see the magnificent Seven Sisters mountain range.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 -
6th January - Molde
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Molde is known as “City of Roses” because of its many parks and gardens. A favourite for early 20th century diplomats, the city is perfect for relaxed exploration and casual strolls.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 -
7th January - Bergen
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Return to Bergen in time for your flight home.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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