• 28 June 11 to 12 July 11

Optional extension on Norwegian Coastal Cruise
Join our Hurtiigruten coastal cruise ship for a spectacular 12-day Norway cruise from the lush green south in Bergen, north to Kirkenes and returning to Bergen enjoying incredible scenery and exploring coastal communities along the way.

Itinerary at a Glance
Ex Bergen cruise -11, Bergen-1, Copenhagen-2.

Accommodation
We stay on board the MS Polarlys. There are unparalleled views from almost every quarter of this stylish vessel. Here polished brass and wood, sculptures, carvings and a fine selection of Norwegian contemporary art are found alongside the comfort of the bars, café, conference rooms and restaurant. This 11,341 tonne ship was built in 1996 and carries 737 passengers in 479 berths. We are accommodated in en-suite Twin or single outside cabins. Typical breakfasts, dinners and lunches are served on board.

What We Will Experience
We learn about the culture and life of coastal Norway as we journey along its fjords towards Kirkenes, an arctic outpost near the Russian border, stopping at 34 picturesque ports along the way. At Kirkenes, the ship turns around and sails south back towards Bergen, calling at the same ports, but those visited during the day on the northbound voyage are visited during the night on the southbound voyage so that we are guaranteed days filled with majestic scenery, spectacular Norwegian fjords, snow-capped mountains and an astonishing variety of flora and fauna.

Our ship makes stops (with included field trips as indicated) at:-

• the beautiful Art Nouveau town of Alesund.
• Geiranger in the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the beautiful Brudesloret, Friaren, and the Seven Sisters waterfalls. Included is a Geiranger Panorama field trip.
• Molde; for a magnificent view of the Romsdal Alps which made it a favourite vacation spot of Henrik Ibsen.
• the medieval city of Trondheim, Norway's first capital. With its charming streets, peaceful harbour, and old city bridge we can see the restored wooden buildings in Bakklandet and the great gothic cathedral of Nidaros, where the new kings of old Norway once received their official blessing. Included Trondheim is a visit with Nidaros Cathedral on the northbound journey and a midnight concert in Tromsø on the southbound journey.
• at the modern town of Bodø where we can join a Saltstraumen Safari and witness the site of the world's strongest maelstrom.
• the Lofoten Islands with their picturesque fishermen's cabins on stilts and weathered wooden racks with drying cod.
• Tromsø, the "Paris of the North" where modern shops and cafes 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. In the 19th century, Russian, British, Dutch, and German ships called here before heading off on Arctic expeditions or to hunt whales, walrus and seals. A city tour is included.
• Honningsvåg, the capital of the North Cape - included North Cape Field Trip.
• Kirkenes, a few kilometres from the Russian border and the Sami communities of Northern Finland.
• Vardo, the easternmost point of the country.
• Batsfjord, which boasts the remains of a Stone Age settlement.
• Hammerfest, the world's most northerly town, which, despite its remote location, was the first Norwegian town to have electric street lighting and its own power station.
• Rørvik where there is a chance to enjoy the award-winning maritime museum.
• Torvik, Måløy and Florø.

Your coastal cruise ends with an overnight in a comfortable city hotel in Bergen before a transfer to Bergen airport and your flight to Copenhagen. We stay for 2 nights in Copenhagen with accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis before our return flight home.

Program includes:

• 11 nights with daily dinners, breakfasts and lunches on board Norwegian Coastal Cruise.
• 3 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
• All transfers to join cruise, accommodation and return to airport .
• Insurance included as an extension to the main program.

Program Summary: Norwegian Cruise-Scandinavian Extension