Day | port | Info | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover (London), England, United KingdomEmbarkment | 17:00 | ||
depart 17:00 Dover is a historical port town in Kent, South East England. The town is located at the narrowest part of the English channel, looking over the strait of Dover towards France. Its spectacular, extraordinary chalky white cliffs are for many immigrants their first glimpse of the UK. The cliffs, along with the imposing hilltop 12th century Dover Castle and its secret wartime tunnels leave visitors awe-struck, with much to ponder long after they leave. | ||||
| 2 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands | 07:00 | 15:00 | |
arrive 07:00depart 15:00
Rotterdam, with around 590,000 people, is the second largest city in the Netherlands. It also one of the three cultural centers in the country. The city is the known for its skyscraper skyline and its many museums, festivals and events. | ||||
| 3 | Cruising | |||
| 4 | Ålesund, Norway | 10:00 | 21:00 | |
arrive 10:00depart 21:00 Alesund is a Norwegian port town located in the North-West, which owes much of its architectural prowess to the fact that it had to be rebuilt anew in 1904 in Art Nouveau style after a big fire outbreak. The mountain of Aksla is where the best views in town can be enjoyed from. The mountain has 418 steps which lead to the town park. Ålesund is a good base for trips to the surrounding fjords such as the Geirangerfjord | ||||
| 5 | Trondheim, Norway | 11:00 | 11:00 | |
arrive 11:00depart 11:00 Trondheim is Norway's third largest city and the country's historic capital. The city is incredibly picturesque, featuring Europe's northernmost Gothic Cathedral, wide streets, numerous museums and Scandinavia's largest wooden palace. The area around the city offers a wealth of wilderness to explore - mountains, lakes, a river, skiing trails and much more. There is a lot of emphasis on food in Trondeim, above all on locally sourced produce. | ||||
| 6 | Cruising | |||
| 7 | Narvik, Norway | 11:00 | 18:00 | |
arrive 11:00depart 18:00 Narvik is located north of the Arctic Circle and is an important port for the shipment of iron ore from Sweden. Due to the Gulf Stream, the Norwegian port of Narvik is ice-free all year round. | ||||
| 8 | Tromsø, Norway | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
arrive 08:00depart 17:00 Tromsø is the largest city located in the north of Norway. Tromsø is a popular spot for viewing the famous Northern Lights between September and April. The city is also the home of the most northernmost botanic gardens in the world. The location of Tromsø makes it the perfect place for outdoor activities and is a popular starting point of journeys to the Artic Cirlce, as the city is located about 350 km north of the circle. By night, this little city comes alive, offering a wide variety of restaurants offering fresh Arctic produce, in addition to a large number of bars and cultural events. | ||||
| 9 | Alta, NorwayOvernight | 08:00 | ||
arrive 08:00 Alta is a town of 20,000 inhabitants in northen Norway. It is a popular location for tourists interested in seeing the Northern Lights and also for birdwatchers, as many species stop here on their migration route. | ||||
| 10 | Alta, Norway | 15:00 | ||
depart 15:00 Alta is a town of 20,000 inhabitants in northen Norway. It is a popular location for tourists interested in seeing the Northern Lights and also for birdwatchers, as many species stop here on their migration route. | ||||
| 11 | Cruising | |||
| 12 | Åndalsnes, Norway | 10:00 | 17:00 | |
arrive 10:00depart 17:00 The small town of about 2,000 residents in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding area. In summer you can take a vintage train to Bjorli and back. In addition, the place is a popular starting point for a trip across the Troll. From here you have stunning views of the surrounding area. | ||||
| 13 | Bergen, Norway | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
arrive 08:00depart 17:00
Norway's second city, Bergen is an old Hanseatic city, often referred to as 'the gateway to the fjords'. Bergen has been named as a Euopean 'City of Culture' and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, providing the perfect combination of historical landmarks and modern culture. The city itself is surrounded by seven mountains, a unique trait which adds to the charm of the city. The annual Bergen International Festival is one of the country's most impressive events and adds to Bergen's reputation of being a 'City of Culture'. | ||||
| 14 | Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
arrive 08:00depart 17:00 Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands is 200 km north of the Scottish mainland . Its name means "bay of clay", and the first human settlements in the subarctic archipelago date back to the 1st century BC. The town has a distinctly maritime feel, with a stunning natural harbour teaming with fishing boats all vying for space. | ||||
| 15 | Cruising | |||
| 16 | Rotterdam, The NetherlandsDisembarkment | 07:00 | ||
arrive 07:00
Rotterdam, with around 590,000 people, is the second largest city in the Netherlands. It also one of the three cultural centers in the country. The city is the known for its skyscraper skyline and its many museums, festivals and events. | ||||
