Norway : The Classic Voyage South
Seeing the magnificent Lofoten Islands by day is a highlight of the voyage
Our Classic Voyage South takes you from Kirkenes, near the Russian border, to Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords. This Norwegian Cruise is very popular among travellers who may not have time for the full round voyage but wish to enjoy watching the transitions along the coastline as we sail from the sparse northern landscapes, deep within the Arctic Circle, to the populated, lush southern regions of the fjord-filled coast.
Itinerary
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Day 1 -
Over night at Oslo
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Arrive in Oslo and stay overnight at an airport hotel on bed & breakfast basis. Included in 2008 price.
For 2009, we are pleased to introduce a more flexible way to book your voyage.
Prices for 2009 Voyage South are below, as well as supplements for land and air packages. For your convenience we have created land packages for each of our Classic Voyages. These include transfers, domestic flights and accommodation to complete your journey. You can also add the air package from your chosen UK or Ireland airport which includes transfers in Norway and you have the option to add extra nights, extensions or excursions to taylor your journey to suit you.
As space does not allow us to show all the options available, please contact our reservations team on 0845 072 0090 to discuss your requirements.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Day 2 -
Join the southbound Coastal Voyage
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Morning flight to Kirkenes, where you join the southbound voyage. From Kirkenes the ship hugs the coast as it visits the remote settlements it continues to serve more than a century after the company was created. Still providing a vital link with the rest of the country, This gives us the opportunity to see Norway as the Norwegians see it.
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Day 3 -
Bill Bryson's journey
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Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town boldly claims to be the first in Europe to have electric street lighting. Starting point of Bill Bryson’s journey described in Neither Here Nor There, this is the first major call. Continuing south, our night stop at Tromsø offers the opportunity to enjoy the Midnight Sun summer concert in the Arctic Cathedral.
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Day 4 -
Cliffs seem close enough to touch
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The memorable sights of the Lofoten Islands will stay with us forever as the ship meanders gently through this stunning network of inlets and isles. Moving on we reach what is the highlight of the voyage for many, where we hope to make a detour into spectacular Trollfjord. Sailing through the beautiful, mountainous island chains, rising to 1,000 metres in places, we can see fishermen’s cabins built on stilts along the waterfront, whilst in the air around us fly a wide variety of seabirds such as puffins, kittiwakes, cormorants and sea eagles. This remarkable day is completed with an evening return to Svolvær and a farewell to the islands at Stamsund.
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Day 5 -
Crosses the Arctic Circle
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There is further excitement today as the ship crosses the Arctic Circle. Sailing past the famed peaks of the dancing Seven Sisters mountain range, folklore merges with the facts of nature – look out for Torghatten, which still bears the hole made by Hestmannen’s arrow in one of Norway’s popular legends. The award-winning new museum at Rørvik celebrates the important part the sea has played in defining today’s Norway.
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Day 6 -
City of Roses - Molde
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We have an early arrival in the fascinating medieval city of Trondheim, where the Norwegian Explorer passengers leave the ship to follow their own itinerary. Your Norwegian Cruise continues out of the Trondheimsfjord past Hitra Island to make brief calls at Kristiansund and Molde, known as the City of Roses and surrounded by 87 snow-capped mountains, before the midnight call at Ålesund and a last night at sea.
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Day 7 -
Until we meet again
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The landscape becomes increasingly lush as the journey weaves through the islets and beautiful Bergen comes into view again. Before long it’s time to say good-bye to the ship and på gjensyn (until we meet again) to friends, fellow passengers and our crew, as we disembark from our magnificent journey on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage.
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Day 8 -
Return Home
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Depending on the time of your return flight you may have some free time to take a stroll around the old Hanseatic warehouses at Bryggen, visit the fish market or take the Funicular Railway up to Mount Fløyen, from where you have panoramic views of the city
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Prices
| Dates |
The Classic Voyage South |
| Adult |
01/01/2008 - 29/02/2008
01/11/2008 - 31/12/2008
| £965 |
01/03/2008 - 31/03/2008
01/10/2008 - 31/10/2008
| £945 |
01/04/2008 - 30/04/2008
01/09/2008 - 30/09/2008
| £1,055 |
01/05/2008 - 31/05/2008
01/08/2008 - 31/08/2008
| £1,095 |
01/06/2008 - 31/07/2008
| £1,170 |
01/01/2009 - 28/02/2009
01/11/2009 - 31/12/2009
| £745 |
01/03/2009 - 31/03/2009
01/10/2009 - 31/10/2009
| £820 |
01/04/2009 - 30/04/2009
01/09/2009 - 30/09/2009
| £945 |
01/05/2009 - 14/05/2009
15/08/2009 - 31/08/2009
| £1,005 |
15/05/2009 - 31/05/2009
01/08/2009 - 14/08/2009
| £1,005 |
01/06/2009 - 31/07/2009
| £1,095 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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Deposit required : £300.00 per person
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| Supplements |
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Flight London Heathrow: £415
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Flight Stansted: £455
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Flight Manchester: £435
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Land package Jan- Apr & Sep - Dec: £385
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Land Package May - Aug: £405
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Prices for single travellers:
| Dates |
The Classic Voyage South |
| Adult |
01/01/2008 - 29/02/2008
01/11/2008 - 31/12/2008
| £1,195 |
01/03/2008 - 31/03/2008
01/10/2008 - 31/10/2008
| £1,185 |
01/04/2008 - 30/04/2008
01/09/2008 - 30/09/2008
| £1,310 |
01/05/2008 - 31/05/2008
01/08/2008 - 31/08/2008
| £1,530 |
01/06/2008 - 31/07/2008
| £1,820 |
01/01/2009 - 28/02/2009
01/11/2009 - 31/12/2009
| £920 |
01/03/2009 - 31/03/2009
01/10/2009 - 31/10/2009
| £1,015 |
01/04/2009 - 30/04/2009
01/09/2009 - 30/09/2009
| £1,170 |
01/05/2009 - 14/05/2009
15/08/2009 - 31/08/2009
| £1,490 |
15/05/2009 - 31/05/2009
01/08/2009 - 14/08/2009
| £1,490 |
01/06/2009 - 31/07/2009
| £1,890 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person.
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Deposit required : £300.00 per person
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| Supplements |
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Flight London Heathrow: £415
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Flight Stansted: £455
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Flight Manchester: £435
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Land Package Jan - Apr & Sep - Dec: £490
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01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009: Land package May - Aug: £505
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What's Included?
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5 night voyage, boarding point Kirkenes and disembarking in Bergen
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In cabin grade of your choice incl full board
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Domestic flight Oslo - Kirkenes incl. airport taxes
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One night in Oslo and one night in Bergen incl breakfast
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Transfers on day 2 and 7
What's NOT Included?
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International flights
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Airport transfers
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Luggage handling
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Excursions
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Travel insurance.
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Optional carbon balancing fee (£5 per person)
Prices based on I grade cabins, upgrades available on request.
Please note the ship departure date determines the price of your holiday.
Departures dates: daily from 01 January 2009 - 31 December 2009
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