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DAY 1 - 10 Mar 2020
DAY 1
UNESCO World Heritage City, UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and a quintessentially charming Norwegian port town, Bergen is a real haven for architecture enthusiasts, seafood fanatics and outdoor explorers. The iconic Hanseatic Wharf is a great place to start your exploration of Bergen, bringing you to the heart of this enchanting region through museums, galleries, shopping and some of the finest dining spots in Norway.
DAY 2
DAY 3
The third largest city in Norway, Trondheim combines the numerous modern amenities of a cosmopolitan city with traditional Scandinavian history and culture. Discover authentic local cuisine through cafes and restaurants, as well as locally brewed beer. Looking for one of a kind souvenirs? Check out the range of arts and crafts that you won't find anywhere else! For a taste of Trondheim's history, head to the 12th century cathedral and museums.
DAY 4
You will be at sea on day 4 while travelling from Trondheim to Lofoten Islands.
DAY 4
With strong Viking roots, unforgettable outdoor experiences and perfect places to spot the Northern Lights, the Lofoten Islands are nestled amongst impressive fjords, staggering mountains and wild beaches. Fishing is a popular pastime and trade in Lofoten, meaning visitors can enjoy plenty of fresh seafood. As well as this, you'll find numerous galleries and exhibitions inspired by the beauty of this destination.
DAY 5
Just 400km from the Arctic Circle, Tromso is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' and is teeming with attractions no matter what time of year you visit. With stunning fjords and snow-capped mountains, there's no shortage of outdoor adventures to be found here, as well as a range of historical and cultural landmarks, and authentic, local cuisine. Tromso is also one of the best places to experience the Northern Lights.
DAY 6
The gateway to the North Cape, Honningsvag is a compact city with just 2,800 inhabitants.The star of the show is the North Cape itself, with visits to this otherworldly coast being a popular excursion - stand at the impressive cliff for vast views out to sea and a breath of fresh Arctic air. As well as this, head into town for fresh Arctic seafood and crafts from indigenous Sami residents, or a chilly drink at Artico Ice Bar.
DAY 6
You will be at sea on day 6 while travelling from Honningsvåg, Norway to Kirkenes, Norway.
DAY 7
Situated near the Russian border and 400 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, this small town packs an unforgettable day of outdoor excursions! Here, you'll find pieces of Russian history and culture, as well as fascinating wildlife such as reindeer, elk, wolverines and King Crab. Hike, fish, dogsled and canoe your way through this rugged landscape, or simply relax in a traditional Sami hut - we guarantee you'll make unforgettable memories.
DAY 8
Nestled amongst sandy beaches and rugged mountainscapes, Hammerfest is the place to go for an adventurous cruise holiday. While you'll find opportunities for a light hike to panoramic views of the town, the highlights are found in deep sea fishing, trekking and kayaking. You can also explore the Ancient Polar Bear Society to discover the history of Arctic hunting, as well as the uniquely designed Portestant Church of Hammerfest.
DAY 8
Just 400km from the Arctic Circle, Tromso is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' and is teeming with attractions no matter what time of year you visit. With stunning fjords and snow-capped mountains, there's no shortage of outdoor adventures to be found here, as well as a range of historical and cultural landmarks, and authentic, local cuisine. Tromso is also one of the best places to experience the Northern Lights.
DAY 9
With strong Viking roots, unforgettable outdoor experiences and perfect places to spot the Northern Lights, the Lofoten Islands are nestled amongst impressive fjords, staggering mountains and wild beaches. Fishing is a popular pastime and trade in Lofoten, meaning visitors can enjoy plenty of fresh seafood. As well as this, you'll find numerous galleries and exhibitions inspired by the beauty of this destination.
DAY 10
DAY 11
The third largest city in Norway, Trondheim combines the numerous modern amenities of a cosmopolitan city with traditional Scandinavian history and culture. Discover authentic local cuisine through cafes and restaurants, as well as locally brewed beer. Looking for one of a kind souvenirs? Check out the range of arts and crafts that you won't find anywhere else! For a taste of Trondheim's history, head to the 12th century cathedral and museums.
DAY 12
UNESCO World Heritage City, UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and a quintessentially charming Norwegian port town, Bergen is a real haven for architecture enthusiasts, seafood fanatics and outdoor explorers. The iconic Hanseatic Wharf is a great place to start your exploration of Bergen, bringing you to the heart of this enchanting region through museums, galleries, shopping and some of the finest dining spots in Norway.
DAY 12
Prior to boarding all guests are required to hand in a health questionnaire and have their temperature checked. In addition, embarkation times are staggered to avoid crowding at check in.
Once onboard, social distancing is maintained through fewer guests on each cruise, more seating sessions in the restaurants (which will no longer be self-service), limited use of facilities such as the pools, sauna and gym and markings to help manage queueing. Hand sanitiser stations will be conveniently located throughout the ships to encourage frequent handwashing.
Should any guests become ill, crew are first-aid trained, and expedition ships to remote locations carry a doctor onboard, while several cabins are reserved as isolation bays if needed.
To ensure their safety onboard, all crew must undergo a health check and have completed a COVID-19 course on hygiene protocol.
Guests will be kept safe on shore excursions thanks to measures which included reduced group sizes and disinfection of transport between uses. By working closely with their land partners, Hurtigruten can allow guests to safely discover ports of call.
Throughout their fleet Hurtigruten will increase the frequency in which they clean and disinfect public areas, high touch points and cabins, with use of saunas, pools and gyms being restricted.
26 Feb 2019
Absolutely amazing
25 Jan 2019
Trip was everything we had hoped for - comfortable, high quality food, fantastic scenery and every possible weather condition for the time of year. We had two good nights of Aurora borealis in the Lofoten Islands
25 Jan 2019
wow where to begin!!! the accommodation exceeded my expectations, plenty of room, 2 portholes open to the sea without any disruption. the staff were open, friendly and extremely helpful, well done on the training. the rood was excellent in the restaurant, I tried things I never thought I would such as reindeer and caviar, the 2 café bars also offered the best quality snacks. overall a fabulous experience.
24 Jan 2019
We really enjoyed our cruise up the Norwegian coast once we had adjusted to the darkness and short daylight hours. The staff on board ship were always polite, friendly and helpful. The food and choice of food was excellent. The ethos of using food sources along the route and using local recipes was brilliant. We didn't opt out of the set menu but know we could have requested an alternative if necessary. Buffet choices for breakfast and some lunches was amazing. We went on a few of the trip options and thoroughly enjoyed the experiences. The scenery was beautiful once we could see it and having the snow made this even more dramatic. Highlight has to be seeing the Northern Lights which we were fortunate to see on three nights, maybe a little more emphasis on their appearance to the naked eye would have helped and maybe a viewing scope for those without cameras with high iso or pictures downloaded onto the big screen from those who had good cameras.
Show more17 Oct 2018
Brilliant cruise, every needs met. Great staff, really good accommodation. Only complaint is at Hurtigruten departure station. We arrived there about 1 pm on the Saturday, nowhere to get a drink cafe only open Monday-Friday unable to board ship until 4.15. Wish we had been informed about this so we were prepared having left Gatwick at 8.40am. Once aboard all our needs were met. Well done Hurtiguten. Holiday of a lifetime. Thank you.
15 Nov 2016
We are just completing our first Hurtigruten trip onboard Polarlys. We have had a really wonderful time. The ship is modern and stylish with good visibility all round. We have had plenty of time to relax surrounded by attentive staff who have made the whole experience so special. We have seen the Northern Lights three times and walked in the snow several times. Unfortunately the weather was too warm for our dog sledge ride as the ice on the lakes is not yet thick enough to bear our weight and also the ice hotel hasn't been built yet. But that didn't matter as the views of mountains and fiords have been stunning and we feel privileged to have had this opportunity to sail through such isolated and spectacular areas. I would definitely recommend it and I hope that we will return some time.
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All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
