Hurtigruten
Norway - The Classic Round Voyage
Classic Round Voyage
Bergen • Kirkenes • Bergen
12 day voyage
A spectacular 12 day voyage examining the inseparable links between Norway’s rich heritage and the sea, exploring how both have shaped the modern life of its coastal communities.
Voyage Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage site Geiranger fjord (14 Apr to 14 Sep)
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Experience the Midnight Sun (late May to late July)
- The Arctic Capital Tromsø
- Witness the Northern Lights (October to March)
- Visit to the North Cape
- Russian Border
- Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands
- Bergen Harbour
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Bergen, the cultural gateway to the
fjords, enjoy the relaxed ambience of life on board
and an opportunity to meet fellow passengers as
you take in the spectacular landscapes.
Day 2
An early arrival at the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund affords an opportunity to go ashore and explore this pretty town. Departures between 14 April and 14 September will sail into the UNESCO site of Geirangerfjord.
Day 3
Continuing north you head for the medieval city of Trondheim, whose colourful history is reflected in its handsome civic architecture. Excursions include the medieval Nidaros Cathedral or the enthralling Ringve Music Museum. Evening departure towards the land of the Midnight Sun.
Day 4
Crossing the Arctic Circle you continue to the modern town of Bodø, from where you can join our Saltstraumen Safari and witness the world’s strongest maelstrom. Day’s end sees you amidst the glorious Lofoten Islands and their stylish capital, Svolvær.
Day 5
A relaxing morning at sea precedes our arrival in Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic. Modern shops and cafés provide a vibrant contrast to the stunning stained glass of the Arctic Cathedral, whilst the Polar Museum and Polaria centre explore Arctic life over the centuries.
Day 6
Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape.
Day 7
The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few kilometres from the Russian border and the Sami communities of Northern Finland. Here you bid farewell to our northbound passengers and welcome those joining the southbound voyage. As you turn south the northbound ports visited by night are now seen by day, each season bringing its own beauty to the journey, as spring and summer flowers give way to autumn and the glaciers reflect the dazzling rays of the sun. A highlight of this journey is a daylight sailing through the legendary Lofoten Islands, for many the most beautiful part of the Norwegian coast.
Day 8
Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town is our first major stop, before continuing to Tromsø and a chance to enjoy the midnight concert in the Arctic Cathedral.
Day 9
Passing through the Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates a stunning network of inlets and isles. You can opt for an overland excursion from Harstad, rejoining the ship in Sortland, before moving on to what is the highlight of the voyage for many, a possible detour into the spectacular and dramatic Trollfjord. This remarkable day is completed with an evening return to Svolvær and a farewell to the islands at Stamsund.
Day 10
Crossing the Arctic Circle and sailing past the famed peaks of the Seven Sisters you enter a world of legend and folklore, before a chance to enjoy the award-winning maritime museum at Rørvik.
Day 11
An early arrival in the medieval city gives you an opportunity to explore Trondheim and maybe a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral. The voyage then continues out of the Trondheimsfjord and past Hitra Island, making brief calls at Kristiansund and Molde before a midnight call at Ålesund.
Day 12
Our arrival in Bergen sees the end of this magnificent journey and it’s time to say goodbye to the ship and “på gjensyn” (until we meet again) to friends, fellow passengers and our crew.
Excursion Recommendations
Day 2 2A/B Geiranger
Day 3 3A Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve
Day 4 4A Svartisen, 4D Saltstraumen Safari
Day 5 5A The Arctic Capital Tromsø 5B Dog sledging Tromsø
Day 6 6A The North Cape 6B Bird Watching Safari
Day 7 7B Riverboat Safari 7C Snowmobile Safari
Day 8 8D Sami Experience
Day 9 9B Lofoten 9C Sea Eagle Safari
Day 10 10B Unesco Island Vega
Day 11 11C The Atlantic Road
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