Norwegian Coastal Voyage

							Norwegian Coastal Voyage

Norwegian Coastal Voyage
Every day of the year a ship leaves Bergen, bound for Kirkenes in the far north. Whilst the comfortable cabins and superb cuisine rival many a cruise-liner, these are working ships, providing a lifeline to many small communities.
There are three different types of ship in regular service on the route – the six ‘New Ships’ being the mainstay of the fleet. Three larger ‘Millennium Ships’ were introduced in 2002 and 2003. The smaller ‘Mid-generation Ships’, built in the 1980s complete the fleet, although during the winter months there are also the older ‘Traditional Ships’ in operation. All ships offer restaurant, cafeteria, bar and lounges, all have lifts except the traditional ships and the cabins we feature have private shower and wc. Three berth cabins are also available in some categories, as well as cabins specially adapted for the disabled. We will be happy to advise and assist in finding the right ship and the best available cabin to suit your requirements. Full details on the comprehensive range of shore excursions are also available on request.

A new ship leaving Tromsø.

THE VOYAGE OF A LIFETIME 12 NIGHTS
DEPARTURE DATES: Daily throughout the year. ITINERARY DAY 1. BERGEN Fly to Bergen (see page 26 for timetables, and page 27 regarding transfers). Ship departs 20.00 in the period 15 April – 14 Sept, and at 22.30 outside this period. DAY 2. MÅLØY – KRISTIANSUND Briefly docking at Florø and Måløy in the night, the ship proceeds to the lovely Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. In the off-season there will be three hours to explore, while from 15/4-14/9 the ship travels deep into the spectacular Geirangerfjord before continuing northward to Molde and Kristiansund in the evening. DAY 3. TRONDHEIM – RØRVIK At 06.00 the ship docks in Trondheim with six hours for you to enjoy this historic city. Ahead lies the longest non-stop stretch of the voyage. Time to relax as you pass through some 6,000 islands and ‘skerries’, before reaching Rørvik at 21.15. DAY 4. ØRNES – SVOLVÆR Brief stops in the night at Brønnøysund and Sandnessjøen, then in the early hours you cross the Arctic Circle. Passing the mighty peaks of the Børvass mountains you arrive in Bodø around lunchtime, with time for a couple of hours ashore. From Bodø the ship heads towards the majestic ‘Lofoten Wall’, calling at Stamsund and Svolvær in the evening, where you will have the chance of an hour ashore. DAY 5. HARSTAD – SKJERVØY During the night the ship calls at Stokmarknes, Sortland and Risøyhamn, arriving in Harstad early in the morning, with a little time to go ashore. Continuing through Vågsfjord and Malangen, there is a brief stop at Finnsnes, before arrival in Tromsø, with three hours in the capital of Arctic Norway, before continuing northwards to Skjervøy. DAY 6. HAMMERFEST – KIRKENES Øksfjord is passed in the night, and early morning brings you to Hammerfest – the world’s most northerly town. Soon after you will encounter a dramatic change in the scenery – a result of icebergs, wind and the allpowerful sea changing the contours of the land. Late morning arrival in Honningsvåg with a chance to visit the North Cape.

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Berlevåg Båtsfjord Mehamn Vardø Honningsvåg Vadsø Kjøllefjord Havøysund Kirkenes Hammerfest Øksfjord

Skjervøy Tromsø Risøyhamn Sortland Stokmarknes Stamsund

Finnsnes Harstad Svolvær Bodø Ørnes
CLE CIR TIC ARC

Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik

SWEDEN

Trondheim Kristiansund Molde Ålesund Torvik Florø

DAY 7. KIRKENES – BERLEVÅG Morning arrival in Kirkenes – the turning-point of the voyage. A couple of hours at the Russian border, before turning south and calling at Vadsø and Vardø in the afternoon. DAY 8. HONNINGSVÅG – TROMSØ Along the beautiful leeward side of Magerøya Island to Honningsvåg, then a stop at Havøysund before reaching Hammerfest – with time ashore to join the famous Polar Bear Club. On then to Øksfjord and Skjervøy before reaching Tromsø around midnight. DAY 9. HARSTAD – STAMSUND A short stop in the morning at Harstad then a memorable day through the Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands. Under impressive bridges linking the islands with the mainland then into the narrow Raftsundet, between mountains over 1,000 metres high. Weather permitting, the ship will enter the dramatically beautiful Trollfjord. During the day the ships calls at Risøyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes and Svolvaer, arriving at Stamsund in the evening. DAY 10. ØRNES – RØRVIK Having called at Bodø in the early hours the ships arrives at Ørnes in the morning, and then weaves through the narrow straits and islands with impressive mountains in the background. Crossing the Arctic Circle, the next port of call is Sandnessjøen. Passing the ‘Seven Sisters’, Brønnøysund is visited in the afternoon, and Rørvik in the evening. DAY 11. TRONDHEIM – ÅLESUND Wake up in Trondheim, and maybe visit the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral. In the late afternoon the ship docks in the ‘dried cod’ town of Kristiansund. On then to Molde, with arrival in Ålesund at 23.45. DAY 12. FLORØ – BERGEN Past the mouth of the Sognfjord and through the beautiful archipelago to Bergen arriving at 14.30. Sadly, the end of the voyage, but a last night to enjoy Bergen, with Bed and Breakfast at the Clarion Admiral Hotel. DAY 13. Morning at leisure in Bergen. Fly home (see timetables on page 26). N.B. If travelling on the evening flight from Gatwick the night in Bergen will be at the beginning of the holiday instead of at the end.

NORWAY
Måløy Lillehammer Oslo

Bergen

If you would prefer just a one-way voyage, possibly combined with other arrangements, further details can be found on page 10.

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Voyage of a Lifetime
Twelve beautiful days, as Norway unfolds before your eyes. Through a landscape full of contrasts in nature, architecture and culture, the Coastal Voyage offers an everchanging panorama of life itself. The different seasons add another dimension to the journey with 24 hours of daylight in the north during summer, and the possibility of spectacular Northern Lights in winter. In spring and autumn you can watch the seasons change as you travel.

Norwegian Coastal Voyage

Top: cruising in Raftsundet; right: a new ship in Trollfjord.

VOYAGE OF A LIFETIME
DEPARTURE DATES: Daily throughout the year PRICES in £s per person departing from: HEATHROW, GATWICK, ABERDEEN and EDINBURGH
Cabin Grade Cabin Description
Outside cabin, upper and lower berths Inside cabins, separate beds, one can be turned into sofa. Some with upper/lower berths. Outside cabins, separate beds, one can be turned into sofa. Some with upper/lower berths. Lower decks.

Ships
Trad and Mid All New and Mill Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single

1 Jan- 1 Mar- 1Apr- 1 May- 1 June- 1 Aug- 1 Sept- 1 Oct- 1 Nov28 Feb 31 Mar 30 Apr 31 May 31 July 31 Aug 30 Sept 31 Oct 31 Dec

A2 I2 L2 J2 N2 P2 U2 QJ Q2 M2 MG MX

1850 2200 1810 2150 1975 2350 1975 2350 2030 2425 2095 2510 2195 2635 2395 – 2585 – 3015 – 3600 – 4330 –

2020 2410 1950 2330 2120 2530 2120 2530 2140 2565 2220 2660 2340 2815 2560 – 2730 – 3160 – 3750 – 4625 –

2250 2830 2175 2730 2360 2965 2360 2965 2385 2995 2475 3100 2615 3285 2875 – 3060 – 3560 – 4230 – 5250 –

2475 3470 2285 3185 2685 3785 2685 3785 2785 3935 2940 4170 3185 4535 3860 – 4195 – 4680 – 5490 – 6350 –

2600 4180 2450 3920 2840 4600 2840 4600 2990 4860 3240 5300 3515 5780 4280 – 4885 – 5450 – 6385 – 7265 –

2475 3470 2285 3185 2685 3785 2685 3785 2785 3935 2940 4170 3185 4535 3860 – 4195 – 4680 – 5490 – 6350 –

2250 2830 2175 2730 2360 2965 2360 2965 2385 2995 2475 3100 2615 3285 2875 – 3060 – 3560 – 4230 – 5250 –

2020 2410 1950 2330 2120 2530 2120 2530 2140 2565 2220 2660 2340 2815 2560 – 2730 – 3160 – 3750 – 4625 –

1850 2200 1810 2150 1975 2350 1975 2350 2030 2425 2095 2510 2195 2635 2395 – 2585 – 3015 – 3600 – 4330 –

Outside cabins, with limited or no view, separate beds, one bed can be turned into sofa. All Some with upper/lower berths. Lower decks. Outside, separate beds, one can be turned into sofa. All Middle decks. Outside, separate beds, one can be turned into sofa. Mid, New Upper and middle decks and Mill Outside, separate beds, one can be turned into sofa, table. New Upper decks. and Mill Outside, with view or restricted view/no view, Mill seating area, TV, minibar. Mini-suite, seating area, TV, mini bar. New & Mill Suite, one or two rooms, seating area, TV, minibar, New & Mill some with private balcony. Grand suite, one or two rooms, seating area, TV, stereo, Mill minibar, jacuzzi, private balcony or bay window Owners suite, two rooms, seating area and dining TF & MS table, TV, stereo, internet access, minibar, private balcony.

Senior Citizens Reduction (aged 65 and over) 1 Jan – 31 May and 1 Aug – 31 Dec £75. Price includes: Eleven night cruise including all meals. Bed and Breakfast at Clarion Admiral Hotel, Bergen. Return scheduled flights. Departure taxes. NB Single prices on traditional ships differ slightly from above. Further details on request. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS MANCHESTER and BIRMINGHAM £30 MILLENNIUM SHIPS MS – m.s. Midnatsol TF – m.s. Trollfjord FM – m.s. Finnmarken NEW SHIPS NN – m.s. Nordnorge NL – m.s. Nordlys PL – m.s. Polarlys RW – m.s. Richard With NK – ms. Nordkapp KH – m.s. Kong Harald MID-GENERATION SHIPS VA – m.s. Vesterålen NA – m.s. Narvik TRADITIONAL SHIPS LO – m.s. Lofoten NS – m.s. Nordstjernen

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........more than a cruise, the Coastal Voyage is an integral part of life in Norway

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Norwegian Coastal Voyage

Shorter Voyages
Half-voyages are possible in either direction, and can be added to other arrangements to give a wonderfully varied holiday. Port-to-port sectors are also possible, but in summer the number and range of cabins is rather limited. On port-to-port sectors cabin grade will be confirmed at time of booking, but actual cabin will only be allocated on embarkation. Meals can be purchased in the restaurant or cafeteria. Cars can also be carried if you would like a relaxing break on a motoring holiday.
Top: Waterfall on Trollfjord; right: mid-generation ship in Ålesund.

VOYAGE TO THE NORTH 6 NIGHTS
DEPARTURE DATES: Daily throughout the year. ITINERARY DAY 1. Fly to Bergen. Join ship in the evening. DAYS 2-6. As Days 2-6 of itinerary shown on page 8. DAY 7. Arrive Kirkenes. Afternoon flight home, via Oslo. Extra nights can be added at either end of these voyages. PRICES in £s per person departing from: HEATHROW
Cabin Grade See pg9 1 Mar- 1 Apr- 1 May- 1 June- 1 Aug- 1 Sept- 1 Oct31 Mar 30 Apr 31 May 31 July 31 Aug 30 Sept 31 Oct
Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single

VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH Ref. NCVN 7 NIGHTS
DEPARTURE DATES: Daily throughout the year. ITINERARY DAY 1. Fly to Kirkenes, via Oslo. Bed and Breakfast in Kirkenes (see page 27). DAY 2. 12.45 Depart Kirkenes on southbound voyage. DAYS 3-8. As Days 8-13 of itinerary shown on page 8. PRICES in £s per person departing from: HEATHROW
Cabin Grade See pg9 1 Mar- 1 Apr- 1 May- 1 June- 1 Aug- 1 Sept- 1 Oct31 Mar 30 Apr 31 May 31 July 31 Aug 30 Sept 31 Oct
Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single

Ref. NCVS

A2 I2 L2 J2 N2 P2 U2 QJ Q2 M2 MG MX

1515 1775 1465 1715 1585 1865 1585 1865 1600 1885 1650 1950 1740 2060 1895 – 2015 – 2315 – 2725 – 3340 –

1675 1980 1625 1910 1750 2075 1750 2075 1775 2095 1830 2175 1930 2300 2110 – 2245 – 2595 – 3070 – 3775 –

1830 2515 1700 2315 1980 2735 1980 2735 2050 2845 2160 3000 2330 3260 2800 – 3030 – 3375 – 3950 – 4550 –

1920 3015 1815 2830 2090 3300 2090 3300 2195 3495 2375 3795 2560 4130 3095 – 3525 – 3925 – 4575 – 5185 –

1830 2515 1700 2315 1980 2735 1980 2735 2050 2845 2160 3000 2330 3260 2800 – 3030 – 3375 – 3950 – 4550 –

1675 1980 1625 1910 1750 2075 1750 2075 1775 2095 1830 2175 1930 2300 2110 – 2245 – 2595 – 3070 – 3775 –

1515 1775 1465 1715 1585 1865 1585 1865 1600 1885 1650 1950 1740 2060 1895 – 2015 – 2315 – 2725 – 3340 –

A2 I2 L2 J2 N2 P2 U2 QJ Q2 M2 MG MX

1445 1700 1410 1650 1500 1765 1500 1765 1510 1785 1550 1835 1625 1925 1750 – 1835 – 2075 – 2395 – 2880 –

1575 1860 1530 1800 1635 1935 1635 1935 1650 1950 1695 2010 1775 2110 1915 – 2020 – 2295 – 2665 – 3225 –

1695 2280 1590 2125 1810 2450 1810 2450 1865 2535 1950 2660 2085 2865 2460 – 2640 – 2910 – 3350 – 3825 –

1765 2675 1685 2530 1895 2900 1895 2900 1980 3040 2115 3285 2270 3550 2690 – 3025 – 3330 – 3850 – 4330 –

1695 2280 1590 2125 1810 2450 1810 2450 1865 2535 1950 2660 2085 2865 2460 – 2640 – 2910 – 3350 – 3825 –

1575 1860 1530 1800 1635 1935 1635 1935 1650 1950 1695 2010 1775 2110 1915 – 2020 – 2295 – 2665 – 3225 –

1445 1700 1410 1650 1500 1765 1500 1765 1510 1785 1550 1835 1625 1925 1750 – 1835 – 2075 – 2395 – 2880 –

Low season prices on request Senior Citizens Reduction (aged 65 and over) 1 January – 31 May and 1 August – 31 December £50. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS MANCHESTER/ABERDEEN £30 BIRMINGHAM £50

Low season prices on request Senior Citizens Reduction (aged 65 and over) 1 January – 31 May and 1 August – 31 December £40. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS MANCHESTER/ABERDEEN £30 BIRMINGHAM £50

EDINBURGH £60

EDINBURGH £60

Price includes: 6 nights on Coastal Voyage including all meals. Scheduled SAS flights as indicated. Departure taxes.

Price includes: 5 nights on Coastal Voyage including all meals. Bed and Breakfast in Kirkenes and Bergen. Scheduled SAS flights as indicated. Departure taxes.

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........combine a half-voyage with a fjord tour or a scenic rail journey for a wonderfully varied holiday.

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