12 nights. Norway

Day 2-3

At sea

Day 4

alesund, norway

Arrival: 07:30 - Departure: 22:00

Day 5

At sea

Day 6-7

tromso, norway

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 07:30

Day 8-9

narvik - norway

Arrival: 07:30 - Departure: 07:30

Day 10

At sea

Day 11

stavanger, norway

Arrival: 07:30 - Departure: 17:00

Day 12

At sea

Day 13

southampton, england

Arrival: 00:00

Day 1

southampton, england

Departure: 00:00

Day 4

alesund, norway

Arrival: 07:30 - Departure: 22:00

Old-fashioned pinnacle buildings dot the stone-paved streets of Alesund, a bustling port surrounded by jade-green fjords and forested mountains. After burning to the ground in 1904, Alesund was rebuilt and lavishly embellished with the help of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. The Norwegian architects who supervised the rebuild were heavily influenced by Jugendstil, the German version of Art Nouveau, and the town is now one of the best remaining examples of this sinuous, highly personalised, turn-of-the-century style. Moreover, Alesund is the perfect place to explore some of Norway's most famous natural and cultural attractions. Alesund's beautiful Art Nouveau architecture is known far and wide. Narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Alesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture. The Alesund Museum, in the centre of town, illustrates the city’s rich past with ship models and vintage clothing. For a breathtaking view of Old Alesund, the harbour, and the mountains beyond walk up to Aksla hill. Birdwatchers will enjoy the island of Runde, a sanctuary for birds. Alesund is a modern city with a varied cultural scene and exciting cafes and restaurants. The sea, the fjords, the mountains, the multitude of islands, all so pretty and inviting and the myriad of turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation that give the town its distinctive character are like something from a fairytale.

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Day 6-7

tromso, norway

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 07:30

Tromso is the administrative, commercial, and educational hub of northern Norway. It's the seventh largest city in Norway by population, and is home to the world's most northerly university, brewery and botanical garden. The town is situated about 350 km north of the Arctic Circle, so it experiences both the midnight sun and polar night. Tromsø is reputed to be one of the best places in Europe to see the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. The beautiful cathedral, one of the largest wooden churches in Norway, is located in the town centre in a small square with some interesting statues and sculptures. Take a stroll down Storgatan to the marketplace, where soothing music plays, and the air is filled with the aroma of coffee, fresh bread, and strawberries. The Tromso museum features ethnographic exhibits on the independent cultures of Lapland. The Polar Museum, next door, has exhibits on the story of the Arctic region with a focus on the lives of early hunters, trappers and explorers. Tromsdalen Kirke, commonly known as the “Arctic Cathedral”, is not actually a cathedral at all, but the parish church of the Tromsøysund part of Tromso. It was built in 1965, mainly of concrete, and is designed to look like slabs of ice. The church is one of the most famous landmarks in Tromsø. Tromso is a compact, friendly, and lively town with a picturesque setting on an island. The city has more than its fair share of restaurants, pubs, clubs and theatres to entertain locals and visitors. Tromso is undoubtedly the cultural capital of northern Norway.

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Day 8-9

narvik - norway

Arrival: 07:30 - Departure: 07:30

Narvik is a municipality and a city in Norway, belonging to the province of Nordland, Ofoten district, in the geographical centre of the country. Narvik borders the municipality of Evenes to the Northwest, Bardu and Gratangen in the North, with the province of Norrbotten in Sweden to the South and East, and the municipality of Ballangen to the Southwest. Due to its high latitude, it is included within the Arctic circle. The city focuses its tourist activity on observing the wonder of nature which is located in these areas as Nordic, although the hardest winter months are not very recommended for visiting the region since it has not much activity and the few hours of sunlight make the place lose a bit of attraction. The city was very important during WWII since it was considered a strategic set of great value for both armies.

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Day 11

stavanger, norway

Arrival: 07:30 - Departure: 17:00

Stavanger is the fourth largest city in Norway and in recent years, has become the oil capital of Norway. Despite the rapid growth of the town due to North Sea exploration, Stavanger has managed to retain its old charm while offering all the amenities you'd expect in a modern town. The central area around Vågen harbour is usually bustling with activity, especially during the summer months. There are plenty of bars, cafes and places to eat. The old part of town, Gamle Stavanger, is a beautiful collection of old houses built in traditional Norse style. The historic centre of Stavanger includes several artisan workshops and the Norwegian Canning Museum. It's said there are 173 white cottages dating from the 1800's in this area. It's the largest surviving wooden house settlement in northern Europe. The fantastic Stavanger Cathedral is located right in the middle of the town, between the main harbour and Breiavatnet Lake. The overall style is Romanesque but the eastern side is clearly gothic, with all the specific elements included. The Norsk Oljemuseum shows its interesting side starting from its architecture. The museum is located in an impressive building down the harbour and tells you the history of oil in the North Sea and gives an insight into the industry. Outside the central area, there are lots of parks, open spaces and cycleways to explore the impressive scenery in the area. There's plenty to do in Stavanger itself, which has its own theatre, museums and concert hall. During the summer months, various festivals take place and the centre of town is buzzing with activity.

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Day 13

southampton, england

Arrival: 00:00

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The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
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Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

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For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

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