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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Day 1
Bergen, Norway
Arrive in Bergen, the gateway to the Norwegian fjords, and transfer to your centrally located hotel. This afternoon, explore the city at your own pace, experiencing Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or a funicular ride up to Mt. Floyen overlooking the surrounding fjords. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship. ... Read More
Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Day 2
Cruising Nordfjord
Arrive at the spectacular glacial mountain landscape of Nordfjord, a haven for adventurers and photographers. Travel up the Loen Valley by motorcoach amidst picture-book beauty, surrounded by a turquoise lake and craggy peaks. Consider hiking a trail through the valley carved by the Briksdal Glacier. Alternatively, take a scenic boat ride across Kjenndal Lake to the catch a glimpse of this retreating glacier and the striking geography of the region. Capture these scenic peaks and valleys from the railing as you sail back out of the fjord in the afternoon. ... Read More
Thursday - May 15, 2025
Day 3
Cruising the Fjords
Spend three days exploring the central Norway coast, revered by travelers worldwide for its mountainous islands and steep-walled fjords. Your expedition leader and captain will consult with local Norwegian pilots on landing spots offering optimal adventure options. Zodiac under vertical rock faces, paddle serenely in a deep fjord surrounded by cascading waterfalls, or venture ashore for hikes with your naturalist staff. Visit local island communities protecting their cultural and natural heritage and go for walks with resident guides that have grown up surrounded by the ocean and these remote coastal islands. ... Read More
Friday - May 16, 2025
Day 4
Cruising the Fjords
Saturday - May 17, 2025
Day 5
Cruising the Fjords
Sunday - May 18, 2025
Day 6
Cruising the Lofoten Islands, Norway
The Lofoten archipelago boasts an enchanting landscape of picturesque villages ringed by jagged granite peaks. Enjoy village walks and island explorations as you venture through an area known for its dramatic landscapes and its cod fishing traditions throughout the centuries. A bit later, admire one of Norway's most dramatic fjords from the deck as the ship navigates through Trollfjorden. ... Read More
Monday - May 19, 2025
Day 7
Cruising Tysfjorden, Norway
The nimble ship enters Tysfjorden, where mile after mile of near-vertical walls ascend above you and a scant few villages manage to cling to the rocky shores. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise or kayak within this magical place alive with birch forests and tumbling waterfalls. Explore a hiking trail through Hellemobotn Valley that reaches almost to the Swedish border. ... Read More
Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Day 8
Tromso, Norway
Arrive in Tromso, known as the "gateway to the Arctic" for numerous Arctic expeditions that originated from here. Explore this charming coastal city and its surrounding area: choose a visit to a local husky farm-known for its beautiful setting, friendly dogs, and world-caliber dog musher-or choose to stay in town and visit the waterfront museums, which offer a range of local food tastings and historical insights into the variable aspects of this dynamic region. ... Read More
Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Day 9
Cruising Bear Island, Norway
Sitting at the confluence of the Norwegian and Barents seas, Bear Island is ironically known as a birdwatcher's paradise. The island also houses one remote meteorological station. With conditions permitting, enjoy a Zodiac cruise around the southernmost member of the Svalbard archipelago and revel at the bird cliffs, home to countless thousands of fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots. ... Read More
Thursday - May 22, 2025
Day 10
Svalbard, Norway
Explore in true expedition style, letting nature dictate your day-to-day movements within an immense Arctic wonderland. The fully stabilized, ice-class expedition ship probes deep into the ice where the polar bears forage, walrus sun themselves, and the Svalbard reindeer roam. Join spotters on the bridge as you scan the floes and islands for these iconic creatures, along with bearded and ringed seals, Arctic fox, and beluga, fin, and minke whales. There's no greater thrill than a sighting that brings everyone rushing to the bow or Bridge for a close-up view. Sail deep into protected bays and fjords where even a novice kayaker can comfortably paddle surrounded by sparkling bergs and dramatic mountains. Video from the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) allows you to peer into the mysterious world that exists 1,000 feet below the surface during Recaps with your multi-talented field staff. ... Read More
Friday - May 23, 2025
Day 11
Svalbard, Norway
Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 12
Svalbard, Norway
Sunday - May 25, 2025
Day 13
Svalbard, Norway
Monday - May 26, 2025
Day 14
Svalbard, Norway
Tuesday - May 27, 2025
Day 15
Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 15 - Tuesday - May 27, 2025
Day 15
Air Travel
Oslo, Norway
Disembark in Longyearbyen for one more taste of civilization in this northern frontier. Join the recommended group flight to Oslo; transfers to the nearby hotel and luggage assistance will be provided. Upon arrival, enjoy dinner with fellow guests and overnight at the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel.; Note: If you are not purchasing the recommended flight, please get in touch to confirm your arrangements. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - May 28, 2025
Day 16
Oslo, Norway
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flights home.
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