Itinerary
- Day 1
Kirkenes
You'll arrive in Kirkenes and head to the Havila Voyages jetty to board your ship at 9 am. After checking into your cabin, you'll set sail around 12:30 pm heading south along the coast. By evening you'll reach the charming coastal towns of Båtsfjord and Berlevåg, getting your first taste of northern Norwegian coastal life.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation and cabin check-in on Havila Voyages ship
- Cruise departure from Kirkenes heading south
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay in Kirkenes before embarkation (recommended)
Landmarks/POIs Kirkenes Båtsfjord Berlevåg - Day 2
Tromsø
The day starts with a stop in Hammerfest where you can see the UNESCO World Heritage Site Struve Meridian Arch, marking the first measurement of the globe. From there you'll continue sailing south through Lyngsfjord, with the rugged Lyngen Alps rising around you. You'll arrive in Tromsø, known for polar research, just before midnight, giving you a chance to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hammerfest and see the Struve Meridian Arch (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Cruise through Lyngsfjord
- Arrival in Tromsø
Landmarks/POIs Struve Meridian Arch Lyngsfjord Lyngen Alps Tromsø - Day 3
Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands
You'll spend the day exploring the Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos, seeing steep mountains, sandy beaches, and fishing villages as you sail. The ship navigates through the narrow Raftsund passage and enters Trollfjord with its towering peaks. Later you'll travel along the Lofoten Wall on your way to Stamsund, experiencing some of the most dramatic scenery of your voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos
- Navigation through Raftsund narrow passage
- Visit Trollfjord
- Sail along Lofoten Wall to Stamsund
Landmarks/POIs Lofoten Islands Vesterålen archipelago Stokmarknes Raftsund Trollfjord Lofoten Wall Stamsund - Day 4
Helgeland Coast - Røvik
After crossing the Arctic Circle, you'll participate in an entertaining Arctic Circle baptism ceremony with fellow passengers. Sailing along the Helgeland coast, you'll see Torghatten mountain with its distinctive hole (160 m long, 35 m high, 20 m wide, formed during the Ice Age). The ship continues past the Seven Sisters mountain range with its seven peaks rising to about 1100 m, then passes through coastal towns like Sandnessjøen and Brønnøysund before reaching Røvik.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross the Arctic Circle
- Arctic Circle baptism ceremony
- Cruise along Helgeland coast
- View Torghatten mountain
- Pass Seven Sisters mountain range
- Sail through Sandnessjøen and Brønnøysund
Landmarks/POIs Arctic Circle Torghatten Seven Sisters mountain range Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Røvik - Day 5
Kristiansund - Ålesund
You'll arrive in Trondheim and have a chance to see the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral, one of the city's most historically important sites. Moving on to Kristiansund, called the capital of cod, you can explore a place where dried fish exports have been a major part of life for centuries. As you sail toward Ålesund, you'll take in views of the Romsdal Alps along the coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Trondheim and Nidaros Cathedral
- Visit Kristiansund
- Cruise toward Ålesund with views of Romsdal Alps
Landmarks/POIs Trondheim Nidaros Cathedral Kristiansund Romsdal Alps Ålesund - Day 6
Sognefjord - Bergen
You'll sail through Nordfjord below the Jostedal Glacier and then into the Sognefjord with its magnificent scenery. The coastline is dotted with islands and dramatic landscapes as you head toward Bergen. You'll disembark in Bergen at 2:30 pm, bringing your 5-night cruise to a close and ending in one of Norway's most historic coastal cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise through Nordfjord
- View Jostedal Glacier
- Cruise through Sognefjord
- Disembarkation in Bergen
Optional Activities
- Extra night in Bergen (recommended)
Landmarks/POIs Nordfjord Jostedal Glacier Sognefjord Bergen
