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Begin your adventure by experiencing life on the Arctic frontier in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Spend two nights on Spitsbergen before boarding the MS Trollfjord to sail south along the Norwegian coast, visiting a variety of coastal communities both large and small.
Please note, if you book within 90 days of your chosen departure date, your voyage will start on day 3 in the itinerary below
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Those staying in Polar Inside, Polar Outside and Arctic Superior Cabins can enjoy the following inclusions:
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Day 1: Arrive in Longyearbyen
Your journey begins on Spitsbergen, the largest of Svalbard’s main islands. Make your own way to the town of Longyearbyen, home to 2,000 and a base for adventure travellers, scientists, and engineers. After checking into the hotel, visit Camp Barentz where you’ll enjoy dinner in a cosy wooden cabin.
Day 2: Catamaran Cruise
Today, board the MS bard, a new catamaran for day cruise. Sail to Billefjord and Nordenskiöldbreen where you’ll get views of beautiful glaciers and pass small settlements scattered along the coast.
Day 3: Longyearbyen
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Longyearbyen. Have lunch at the hotel before transferring to the ship. This evening, the ship sails north towards Ny-Ålesund.
Day 4: Ny-Ålesund
Those awake early this morning can enjoy views of Kongsfjord, one of the largest in the area. On one of the shores here you’ll find Ny-Ålesund, a former coal mine that now serves houses several scientific stations. Spend some time here, perhaps joining a guided tour to the Amundsen monument.
Day 5: Day at Sea
Say goodbye to Svalbard toward to sail to mainland Norway. Spend the entire day at sea, giving you plenty of time to soak up the summer sun on deck or catch one of the interesting lectures given by the onboard Coastal Experience Team.
Day 6: Little Norway
Sail to the town of Tromsø this morning, where the ship will drop off any cargo from Svalbard before you continue south to Senja. This island is one of the largest in the country and is often referred to as ‘Little Norway’. Here you can find a collection of diverse landscapes that reflect the Norwegian Coast. Disembark in the village of Torsken and enjoy some time to explore.
Day 7: Lofoten
Begin the day in Stokmarknes, a historic town that is the birthplace of Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express. After some time here, sail via Raftsundet and Trollfjord to Lofoten. On arrival, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore the islands, including the town of Svolvær.
Day 8: Helgeland Coast
Sail further south and reach the Helgeland Coast, a well-known stretch of the coast full of distinctive mountains. Arrive in the town of Brønnøysund, where you can explore the town or join an optional excursion. The ship then sails past the Torghatten Mountain, unique because of the hole that runs through the centre. There is an optional excursion to the mountain available today.
Day 9: The Sunnmøre Alps
After a brief stop in Ålesund, where you can join some optional excursions, the ship sails to the magnificent Hjørundfjord. On the western banks, you’ll find the village of Sæbø. As the ship continues sailing this evening, sit down for a farewell dinner.
Day 10: Bergen
This morning, the ship arrives in Bergen, where you will disembark for your onward journey.
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