Arctic
Norway
Arctic
Arctic
Sail with new, environmentally friendly ships which makes the world's most beautiful costal voyage also a comfortable one.
On the northbound voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, you will visit some of the world’s most beautiful fjords, cross the Arctic Circle and sail around the North Cape plateau, at the very top of Europe, during the daytime.
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Bergen, Norway
Ends: Kirkenes, Norway
Language: English speaking voyage
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Dog Sled More info about this activity
Enjoy, participate or view a true Dog Sled and the Mushers on the spot! Believe it or not, this dog are at their happiest moments when they are racing or traversing in the wild.
Sometimes the activity just consists on a Kennel visit and guided tour.
Day 1. Bergen
The journey starts in Bergen, the capital of western Norway, with the colourful and UNESCO-listed warehouses in Bryggen. Take the funicular railway, Fløibanen, up to one of the lookout points, sample the seafood at the fish market or take a stroll through the narrow streets and along the quays of the lively harbour. Bergen is the gateway to the Norwegian fjords and the start of your coastal adventure.
Day 2. Ports: Florø - Måløy - Torvik - Ålesund - Geiranger*/Hjørundfjorden*- Ålesund – Molde
After the first night on board, you can start your day by waving to the Havila Voyages headquarters just off Torvik. Ålesund, is renowned for its art nouveau architecture with beautiful brick houses and warehouses. In the summer, you can continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geiranger Fjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls.
Optional excursions:
Geiranger and Trollstigen, Geiranger*
E-biking in Norangsdalen, Urke**
Unique paddling experience Hjørundfjord, Urke**
Guided cultural walk in the fjords, Urke**
Hike to a mountain farm, Urke**
Art nouveau walk, Ålesund
Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium, Ålesund
Kayaking in Alesund, Ålesund
Hiking at Sukkertoppen, Ålesund
Winter cruise to the world heritage area of Geiranger, Ålesund
Fishing Adventure in Ålesund
The Mountaineering Capital of Norway, Ålesund
Idyllic walk in a living, historic factory, Ålesund
Day 3. Ports: Kristiansund - Trondheim - Rørvik
It is morning when we dock in the historic city of Trondheim, which was founded over a thousand years ago. Nidaros Cathedral is the landmark of the city; it is Norway's national shrine and one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. After our visit here, the voyage continues out into the fjord, into an abundant archipelago and heads for northern Norway.
Optional excursions:
Trondheim and the Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim by vintage tram
Historical city walk in Trondheim
City cycling in Trondheim
Fjord fishing adventure, Trondheim
Day 4. Ports: Brønnøysund - Sandnessjøen - Nesna - Ørnes - Bodø - Stamsund - Svolvær
On this stretch, we mark crossing the Arctic Circle with a ceremony and continue onward into the Arctic regions. It means midnight sun in the summer, while winter days are merely a shade less dark than night-time and, possibly, Northern Lights in the evenings. Nature is powerful with northern Scandinavia's largest glacier, the world's strongest tidal current and encounters with the majestic sea eagle. In the evening, Lofoten's fishing villages, steep mountains and Vikings await.
Optional excursions:
Svartisen Glacier, Ørnes
Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen,Bodø
Taste the arctic outdoor, Bodø
RIB-safari to Saltstraumen and the sea eagles, Bodø
Feast with the Viking chieftain, Stamsund
Meet and greet Lofoten, Stamsund
Day 5. Ports: Stokmarknes - Sortland - Risøyhamn - Harstad - Finnsnes - Tromsø - Skervøy
The voyage continues on through narrow fjords and past wild mountains to Tromsø, a city characterised by hunting and fishing, polar expeditions and courage. Now you have also reached the land of the Sami, Norway's indigenous people. Meeting the Sami and their reindeer while hearing about the Sami culture is a unique experience you will remember.
Optional excursions:
Tromsø – Capital of the Arctic, Tromsø
Dog sledding and huskies, Tromsø
Visit huskies in the wilderness of Tromsø
Reindeer sledding and Sami visit
Walking theater in Tromsø
Day 6. Ports: Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjøllefjord - Mehamn - Berlevåg
As far north as you can get - by land and sea. For many, the visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs people cling on and reap nature's bounty. You can also have a taste of the catch. How about some king crab?
Optional excursions:
The North Cape plateau , Honningsvåg
Magerøya Island ATV Summer Safari, Honningsvåg
Magerøya Island ATV Winter Safari, Honningsvåg
Snowshoeing and ice fishing in the Arctic, Honningsvåg
Birdwatching near North Cape, Honningsvåg
Visiting a Sami family, Kjøllefjord
Autumn visit to the Sami, Kjøllefjord
Snowmobiling under the Polar sky, Kjøllefjord
Birdwatching near North Cape, Honningsvåg
Day 7. Ports: Båtsfjord - Vardø - Vadsø - Kirkenes
You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. The border with Russia is only a few kilometres away, and the road signs in Kirkenes are in Norwegian and Russian. You can go as far as the border on one of our excursions, or how about a visit to the Snowhotel where everything is made of ice and snow?
Optional excursions:
Snowhotel Kirkenes
King crab with a snowmobile on the frozen fjord, Kirkenes
Dog sledding in the Arctic, Kirkenes
Snowmobile safari in the Arctic, Kirkenes
The Russian border, Kirkenes
King crab fishing in a RIB, Kirkenes
Day 1. Bergen
The journey starts in Bergen, the capital of western Norway, with the colourful and UNESCO-listed warehouses in Bryggen. Take the funicular railway, Fløibanen, up to one of the lookout points, sample the seafood at the fish market or take a stroll through the narrow streets and along the quays of the lively harbour. Bergen is the gateway to the Norwegian fjords and the start of your coastal adventure.
Day 2. Ports: Florø - Måløy - Torvik - Ålesund - Geiranger*/Hjørundfjorden*- Ålesund – Molde
After the first night on board, you can start your day by waving to the Havila Voyages headquarters just off Torvik. Ålesund, is renowned for its art nouveau architecture with beautiful brick houses and warehouses. In the summer, you can continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geiranger Fjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls.
Optional excursions:
Geiranger and Trollstigen, Geiranger*
E-biking in Norangsdalen, Urke**
Unique paddling experience Hjørundfjord, Urke**
Guided cultural walk in the fjords, Urke**
Hike to a mountain farm, Urke**
Art nouveau walk, Ålesund
Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium, Ålesund
Kayaking in Alesund, Ålesund
Hiking at Sukkertoppen, Ålesund
Winter cruise to the world heritage area of Geiranger, Ålesund
Fishing Adventure in Ålesund
The Mountaineering Capital of Norway, Ålesund
Idyllic walk in a living, historic factory, Ålesund
Day 3. Ports: Kristiansund - Trondheim - Rørvik
It is morning when we dock in the historic city of Trondheim, which was founded over a thousand years ago. Nidaros Cathedral is the landmark of the city; it is Norway's national shrine and one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. After our visit here, the voyage continues out into the fjord, into an abundant archipelago and heads for northern Norway.
Optional excursions:
Trondheim and the Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim by vintage tram
Historical city walk in Trondheim
City cycling in Trondheim
Fjord fishing adventure, Trondheim
Day 4. Ports: Brønnøysund - Sandnessjøen - Nesna - Ørnes - Bodø - Stamsund - Svolvær
On this stretch, we mark crossing the Arctic Circle with a ceremony and continue onward into the Arctic regions. It means midnight sun in the summer, while winter days are merely a shade less dark than night-time and, possibly, Northern Lights in the evenings. Nature is powerful with northern Scandinavia's largest glacier, the world's strongest tidal current and encounters with the majestic sea eagle. In the evening, Lofoten's fishing villages, steep mountains and Vikings await.
Optional excursions:
Svartisen Glacier, Ørnes
Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen,Bodø
Taste the arctic outdoor, Bodø
RIB-safari to Saltstraumen and the sea eagles, Bodø
Feast with the Viking chieftain, Stamsund
Meet and greet Lofoten, Stamsund
Day 5. Ports: Stokmarknes - Sortland - Risøyhamn - Harstad - Finnsnes - Tromsø - Skervøy
The voyage continues on through narrow fjords and past wild mountains to Tromsø, a city characterised by hunting and fishing, polar expeditions and courage. Now you have also reached the land of the Sami, Norway's indigenous people. Meeting the Sami and their reindeer while hearing about the Sami culture is a unique experience you will remember.
Optional excursions:
Tromsø – Capital of the Arctic, Tromsø
Dog sledding and huskies, Tromsø
Visit huskies in the wilderness of Tromsø
Reindeer sledding and Sami visit
Walking theater in Tromsø
Day 6. Ports: Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjøllefjord - Mehamn - Berlevåg
As far north as you can get - by land and sea. For many, the visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs people cling on and reap nature's bounty. You can also have a taste of the catch. How about some king crab?
Optional excursions:
The North Cape plateau , Honningsvåg
Magerøya Island ATV Summer Safari, Honningsvåg
Magerøya Island ATV Winter Safari, Honningsvåg
Snowshoeing and ice fishing in the Arctic, Honningsvåg
Birdwatching near North Cape, Honningsvåg
Visiting a Sami family, Kjøllefjord
Autumn visit to the Sami, Kjøllefjord
Snowmobiling under the Polar sky, Kjøllefjord
Birdwatching near North Cape, Honningsvåg
Day 7. Ports: Båtsfjord - Vardø - Vadsø - Kirkenes
You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. The border with Russia is only a few kilometres away, and the road signs in Kirkenes are in Norwegian and Russian. You can go as far as the border on one of our excursions, or how about a visit to the Snowhotel where everything is made of ice and snow?
Optional excursions:
Snowhotel Kirkenes
King crab with a snowmobile on the frozen fjord, Kirkenes
Dog sledding in the Arctic, Kirkenes
Snowmobile safari in the Arctic, Kirkenes
The Russian border, Kirkenes
King crab fishing in a RIB, Kirkenes
This is the smallest of our interior cabins. It is ten square metres and has one lower and one upper berth. Wardrobe. TV. Own bathroom with shower. It accomodates, 2 passengers, its about 10 m². Inside cabin without a window
1 lower single bed and 1 upper berth
Sofa
TV
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee making facilities
Free wifi
Interior Accessibility is between 16 and 18 square metres and has separate beds. Our cabins in this category are larger with accessible bathrooms. It can accomodate 2–4 people.
Inside cabin without a window
2 lower and 2 upper berths
TV
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee making facilities
Free wifi
Seaview Superior cabins are on average 15 m² and have a picture window. There is a choice of double or twin beds plus a sofa for up to 2 persons. There are double bed cabins with a sofa bed for up to 4 persons.
All have a large wardrobe, desk and a separate bathroom with shower. TV, refrigerator, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
Seaview Superior Accessible have an average size of 20sqm. Our cabins in the Accessible category are larger with more spacious bathrooms. The Seaview Accessible has a double bed in addition to a sofa.
The cabin also has a large wardrobe, desk and a separate bathroom with shower.
With the Seaview Deluxe, you get a spacious cabin located at the front of deck 7 or at the stern of the ship on deck 5. Accomodates 2-4 passengers, and its 30 m² .
Outside cabin
Picture windows
1 double bed
Sofa or sofa bed
Coffee table
Desk with chair
Fridge
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free wifi
How about your very own balcony? A place that\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s just yours, where you can have a coffee or read a book, feel the fresh air and be completely at peace.
Up to 4 passengers
22–25 m²
Private balcony (6–9 m²)
Floor-to-ceiling window
Queen sized double bed
Swivel TV
Recliner
Sofa bed with table
Desk with chair
2 wardrobes
Minibar
Hairdryer
Coffee machine
Bathrobe and slippers
Havila Gold included (Food, Drinks and other services)
Free wifi
Exclusive and unique suites in Nordic style with warm elegance, plenty of space and a separate bedroom. And your own balcony with its own jacuzzi.
2 passengers
45 m²
Private balcony (15 m²) with a jacuzzi
Extra-wide double bed
Separate bathroom with shower and bath
Free minibar. Refilled daily
Havila Gold included (Food, drinks and other services)
Bathrobe and slippers
Breakfast in Hildring Fine Dining
Exclusive decor
Dining room
Large sofa
Seating area
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free Wi-Fi and multiple USB ports
These cabins are located on deck 7 at the bow of the ship and have floor-to-ceiling windows. You are looking out in the direction that the ship is sailing, and you will feel like the skipper at the helm.
2 passengers
30 m²
Outside cabin, at the bow
Floor-to-ceiling window
Double bed
Seating area with table
Desk with chair
Fridge
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free wifi
The Balcony Deluxe and Balcony Accessible cabins are located on upper decks and have floor-to-ceiling windows and their own balcony of approx 6 sqm. The cabins also have a large wardrobe, desk and a separate bathroom with shower. TV, refrigerator, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Our Accessible cabins all have larger bathrooms.
2-4 passengers
Approx 21,5 m²
Outside cabin with balcony
Floor-to-ceiling windows
1 double bed
Sofa or sofa bed
Coffee table
Desk with chair
Fridge
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free wifi
This is the smallest of our interior cabins. It is ten square metres and has one lower and one upper berth. Wardrobe. TV. Own bathroom with shower. It accomodates, 2 passengers, its about 10 m². Inside cabin without a window
1 lower single bed and 1 upper berth
Sofa
TV
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee making facilities
Free wifi
Interior Accessibility is between 16 and 18 square metres and has separate beds. Our cabins in this category are larger with accessible bathrooms. It can accomodate 2–4 people.
Inside cabin without a window
2 lower and 2 upper berths
TV
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee making facilities
Free wifi
Seaview Superior cabins are on average 15 m² and have a picture window. There is a choice of double or twin beds plus a sofa for up to 2 persons. There are double bed cabins with a sofa bed for up to 4 persons.
All have a large wardrobe, desk and a separate bathroom with shower. TV, refrigerator, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
Seaview Superior Accessible have an average size of 20sqm. Our cabins in the Accessible category are larger with more spacious bathrooms. The Seaview Accessible has a double bed in addition to a sofa.
The cabin also has a large wardrobe, desk and a separate bathroom with shower.
With the Seaview Deluxe, you get a spacious cabin located at the front of deck 7 or at the stern of the ship on deck 5. Accomodates 2-4 passengers, and its 30 m² .
Outside cabin
Picture windows
1 double bed
Sofa or sofa bed
Coffee table
Desk with chair
Fridge
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free wifi
How about your very own balcony? A place that\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s just yours, where you can have a coffee or read a book, feel the fresh air and be completely at peace.
Up to 4 passengers
22–25 m²
Private balcony (6–9 m²)
Floor-to-ceiling window
Queen sized double bed
Swivel TV
Recliner
Sofa bed with table
Desk with chair
2 wardrobes
Minibar
Hairdryer
Coffee machine
Bathrobe and slippers
Havila Gold included (Food, Drinks and other services)
Free wifi
Exclusive and unique suites in Nordic style with warm elegance, plenty of space and a separate bedroom. And your own balcony with its own jacuzzi.
2 passengers
45 m²
Private balcony (15 m²) with a jacuzzi
Extra-wide double bed
Separate bathroom with shower and bath
Free minibar. Refilled daily
Havila Gold included (Food, drinks and other services)
Bathrobe and slippers
Breakfast in Hildring Fine Dining
Exclusive decor
Dining room
Large sofa
Seating area
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free Wi-Fi and multiple USB ports
These cabins are located on deck 7 at the bow of the ship and have floor-to-ceiling windows. You are looking out in the direction that the ship is sailing, and you will feel like the skipper at the helm.
2 passengers
30 m²
Outside cabin, at the bow
Floor-to-ceiling window
Double bed
Seating area with table
Desk with chair
Fridge
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free wifi
The Balcony Deluxe and Balcony Accessible cabins are located on upper decks and have floor-to-ceiling windows and their own balcony of approx 6 sqm. The cabins also have a large wardrobe, desk and a separate bathroom with shower. TV, refrigerator, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Our Accessible cabins all have larger bathrooms.
2-4 passengers
Approx 21,5 m²
Outside cabin with balcony
Floor-to-ceiling windows
1 double bed
Sofa or sofa bed
Coffee table
Desk with chair
Fridge
Hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Free wifi
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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