The Original Coastal Voyage since 1893 NORWAY

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1 ndedition The Original Coastal Voyage since 1893 NORWAY

2 Photo: Gian-Rico Willy

3 N O R W A Y Tromsø V E S T E R Å L E N N O R T H C A P E 71 N Honningsvåg Havøysund Hammerfest Øksfjord Skjervøy Mehamn Berlevåg Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Kirkenes Vardø Vadsø ' N A R C T I C C I R C L E Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund L O F O T E N Nesna Ørnes Risøyhamn Sortland Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund Bodø S W E D E N Harstad Finnsnes F I N L A N D R U S S I A Rørvik Måløy Florø Bergen Kristiansund Molde Ålesund Torvik Geirangerfjord Sognefjord Flåm Railway Flåm Hardangerfjord D E N M A R K Trondheim N O R W A Y Bergen Railway Dovre Railway Oslo northbound Day Arrival Departure 1. Bergen* 22:30 2. Florø* 04:30 04:45 Måløy* 06:45 07:30 Torvik* 10:20 10:45 Ålesund* 12:00 15:00 Molde* 17:30 18:30 3. Kristiansund* 22:00 23:00 Trondheim* 06:00 12:00 Rørvik 20:30 21:15 4. Brønnøysund 00:30 01:00 Sandnessjøen 03:45 04:15 Nesna 05:25 05:30 Ørnes 09:00 09:30 Bodø 12:30 15:00 Stamsund 19:00 19:30 Svolvær 21:00 22:00 5. Stokmarknes 00:45 01:00 Sortland 02:30 03:00 Risøyhamn 04:15 04:30 Harstad 06:45 08:00 Finnsnes 11:15 11:45 Tromsø 14:30 18:30 Skjervøy 22:30 22:45 6. Øksfjord 02:00 02:15 Hammerfest 05:15 06:45 Havøysund 09:30 09:45 Honningsvåg 11:45 15:15 Kjøllefjord 17:30 17:45 Mehamn 19:30 20:00 Berlevåg 22:30 22:45 7. Båtsfjord 00:30 01:00 Vardø 04:00 04:15 Vadsø 07:30 08:00 Kirkenes 09:45 Timetable day by day southbound Day Arrival Departure 7. Kirkenes 12:45 Vardø 16:00 17:00 Båtsfjord 20:00 20:30 Berlevåg 22:15 22:30 8. Mehamn 01:00 01:15 Kjøllefjord 03:15 03:30 Honningsvåg 06:00 06:15 Havøysund 08:15 08:30 Hammerfest 11:15 12:45 Øksfjord 15:30 15:45 Skjervøy 19:00 19:45 Tromsø 23:45 01:30 9. Tromsø 23:45 01:30 Finnsnes 04:15 04:45 Harstad 08:00 08:30 Risøyhamn 10:45 11:00 Sortland 12:30 13:00 Stokmarknes 14:15 15:15 Svolvær 18:30 20:00 Stamsund 21:00 22: Bodø 02:00 04:00 Ørnes 07:00 07:15 Nesna 11:00 11:15 Sandnessjøen 12:30 13:30 Brønnøysund 16:15 17:00 Rørvik 20:30 21: Trondheim 06:30 10:00 Kristiansund 16:30 17:00 Molde 20:30 21:30 Ålesund 24:00 00: Ålesund 24: Torvik 02:00 02:15 Måløy 05:00 05:45 Florø 07:45 08:15 Bergen 14:30 *timetable summer Port Bergen Florø Måløy Torvik Ålesund Geiranger Ålesund Molde Kristiansund Trondheim Arrival - 02:00 04:15 07:15 08:45 13:30 17:45 21:30 01:30 08:15 Dep. 20:00 02:15 04:30 07:30 09:30 13:30 18:45 22:00 01:45 12:00

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5 Welcome to Hurtigruten MS Nordlys in the Midnight Sun, northbound, from Raftsund bridge. Photo: Sabrina Liebe - Guest image; cover: Snorre E. Aske; back cover, clockwise: Tomas Mauch, Rinie van Meurs, Gian-Rico Willy, Håvard Jensen The iconic Norwegian coastline has been the home of Hurtigruten since our founder, Richard With, forged a route between Trondheim and Hammerfest back in Since then our ships have sailed up and down this beautiful coastline, becoming a vital link between the cities, towns and hamlets on its shores, carrying local passengers, freight and of course holidaymakers. With this rich maritime history and experience, our captains know these waters better than anyone else. And our fleet of smaller, more intimate ships takes you directly into the heart of Norwegian life by exploring the narrowest of channels and calling at tiny ports that other larger cruise liners are simply unable to reach. So relax while our friendly, 11-strong fleet takes you on the voyage of a lifetime a voyage through the calm, sheltered waters of Norway s shores, taking you closer to the country s people, landscape and wildlife. Welcome on board. Hurtigruten The Original Coastal Voyage since 1893

6 Photo: Hurtigruten Enjoy 24 hours of daylight under the Midnight Sun Photo: Celia Maughan Guest image Photo: Werner Langenfeld Guest image 6 contents Finnkirka, a sacred Sámi site near Kjøllefjord The Lofoten Islands are famous for their outstanding beauty

7 Contents Contents 3-33 Welcome 3 Map & Timetable 5 Welcome to Hurtigruten 6-7 Contents 8-9 Breathtaking Coastline We Take You Closer Ports of Call Years of Coastal Voyages Geotourism Welcome on Board A Friendly and Informal Atmosphere Food on Board A Voyage for all Seasons Classic Voyages Day by Day Itinerary Classic Round Voyage Classic Norwegian Discovery Classic Voyage North Classic Voyage South Spectacular Lofoten Islands Giants of the Deep Classic Norway and Spitsbergen Our Excursions Theme Voyages 62 Opera Voyage 63 Norway s Big Day Out 64 Birds of the Nordic Coast 65 Hall of the Mountain King 66 The Ice-Breakers 67 New Year s Pre and Post Voyage Programmes Pre and Post Excursions & Extensions Accommodation General information Our Fleet 76 Cabin Grades Deck Plans 88 Sailing Schedule 89 Day by Day Timetable On Board Information Travel Information Booking Conditions 96 Groups, Events & Conferences 97 Photo Competition Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo Enjoy a 10%* repeater bonus If you have travelled with us before The North Cape is the northernmost point of the continent * Discount applies to selected voyages, cabin grades, dates and destinations and is subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Please ask for details. see your local travel agent 7

8 Join us and discover Norway s Breathtaking Coastline Experience the rugged coastline of Norway on the original coastal voyage since 1893, Hurtigruten. Our 118 years of experience in these waters guarantees you views unique to Hurtigruten. And our informal on board atmosphere, local crew and 34 ports of call will create memories to last you a lifetime. MS Kong Harald navigates the picturesque Raftsund Photo: Nina Helland Photo: Manfred Richter - Guest image 8 breathtaking coastline The Seven Sisters mountain range Svolvær, Lofoten, in the evening

9 Theme Photo: Tanja Beuttler Photo: Jørg Terhart Guest image Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo View from the panorama lounge, MS Midnatsol MS Midnatsol on the way to Svolvær see your local travel agent 9

10 WE TAKE YOU CLOSER to the natural beauty of Norway The Norwegian coastline offers stunning scenery and captivating wildlife. We sail deeper into the heart of this spectacular landscape than anyone else, taking you to the fjords and waterways other ships cannot reach. No one knows how to explore these waters better than Hurtigruten. The waterfalls in the Geirangerfjord are an impressive view Photo: Helfried Weyer Photo: Hugh Bain Guest image MS Nordnorge exiting the Trollfjord in the Raftsund 10 we take you closer Sail in the realm of the king of birds, the sea eagle

11 Theme Photo: Werner Hölscher Guest image Photo: Christiane Walk Guest image Photo: Dieter Ehinger Guest image Join an exhilarating dog sledging excursion near Tromsø Svartisen, the second biggest glacier in Norway see your local travel agent 11

12 34 ports of call Connecting communities Svolvær is a natural starting point for exploring the Lofoten Islands Photo: Achim Köpf Guest image Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Nordland church in Kristiansund is a stone church built in ports of call We call at 34 ports, 365 days a year

13 Photo: Jan Lillehamre 34 ports of call Hurtigruten takes you closer to the real Norway, calling at 34 ports, some of which are never visited by larger cruise ships. As with the scenery en route, it is the sheer variety of sights, sounds, scents and surprises that makes the coastal voyage such a delight. Many of our ports of call along the way are little more than tranquil hamlets on tiny islands. The inhabitants rely on the Hurtigruten ships to bring essential groceries and supplies, or to take them to the nearest town for shopping. Other ports of call are long established, bustling towns, owing their prosperity to the fishing, mining or shipbuilding industries. At each port you can expect something different. You can explore the smaller ports on foot or by bike (available for hire from the ship) or stay on board and watch as goods and passengers leave and join. At larger ports or when the ship stays longer at the quayside, you may wish to join one of the many excursions on offer to ensure you get to experience the life, culture and landscape of this spectacular coastline. For further information: Photo: Terje Rakke/NL/Innovation Norway Photo: Nancy Bundt You can rent a bike on board Hurtigruten is a working ship see your local travel agent 13

14 118 years of Coastal voyages with Hurtigruten Photo: Hurtigrutemuseet DS Finnmarken was built in 1912 and carried passengers and freight along the Norwegian coast until 1956 Hurtigruten started the Sports Route from Hammerfest to Spitsbergen with DS Lofoten in The captain on board, Otto Sverdrup, had just come home after an expedition across the Arctic Ocean. That year Richard With built a hotel near Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen. Roald Amundsen then captained Fram to be the first to the South Pole in 1911, during which they reached S. After a dramatic race, he planted the Norwegian flag on the world s most southerly point. Helmer J. Hanssen was forerunner of the dog sledges and had a reputation of Photo: Frammuseet being the best dog sledge driver in the business. Hanssen was later employed as an officer by Hurtigruten. Hurtigruten started with daily departures from Bergen to Kirkenes in Since then Hurtigruten s ships have crossed the northern polar circle, over 50,000 times, either on the trip north or heading south to Bergen. Hurtigruten set up an express route to Spitsbergen in the summer months beginning in 1969, creating Spitsbergen Travel in Spitsbergen Travel soon became the largest tourism operator The Norwegian explorers were particularly busy between 1898 and Otto Sverdrup led a scientific expedition on Fram to map the area west of Greenland. Meanwhile, Roald Amundsen was the first to sail through the Northwest Passage sea route, travelling from the Atlantic through the Arctic waters to the Pacific Ocean in in the world north of 78 degrees. In 2002 Hurtigruten spent its first season in Antarctica and in 2007 began sailing in Greenland with its new explorer ship MS Fram, named after the original polar expedition ship Fram. In 2008 MS Fram crossed both the northern and the southern polar circles. 14 History Theme

15 History It all started with the rich fishing grounds along the Norwegian coast. As this important seaway was lined with perilous reefs, small islands and narrow inlets it was essential that a safe trade route was established to link the southern and northern regions of Norway. Maritime maps were unreliable at that time and there were only a few lighthouses north of Trondheim. When the Norwegian government decided to create a connection between the north and the south, Richard With and his friend Anders Holthe took on the challenge of thoroughly mapping the seas along the Norwegian coastline. In 1893, Captain Richard With s steamer, DS Vesteraalen, was brought into regular service along the coast of Norway, and Hurtigruten was established. The service offered daily departures, first from Trondheim to Hammerfest and later from Bergen to Kirkenes in only 7 days. He called this important connection the hurtig ruten (fast route). 118 years later, Hurtigruten still takes freight and passengers. Our captains use their extensive maritime expertise to ensure that guests and goods are safely carried from port to port. Today, as then, the Hurtigruten ships are a part of Norwegian coastal life. One of the fleet s 11 ships departs Bergen daily, sailing to Kirkenes and back in 12 days at an average speed of 15 knots. When will we welcome you on board Hurtigruten? Captain Richard With Photo: Hurtigrutemuseet timeline of the world s most beautiful voyage July the first Hurtigruten steamship DS Vesteraalen departs Trondheim for Hammerfest, visiting 11 harbours The route expands southward to include Bergen with three weekly departures Kirkenes, near the Russian border, becomes the northern turning point of the coastal voyage The first ship to feature running water in all cabins is added to the Hurtigruten fleet Daily departures from Bergen begin. More than 230,000 passengers a year sail between Bergen and Kirkenes on board Hurtigruten s fleet of 14 ships Hurtigruten equips all ships with sonar, an electronic logbook and a radio-tracking transmitter Half the Hurtigruten fleet is lost, and a total of 700 people lose their lives on board during World War II The rebuilding of Hurtigruten is high priority, new ships are built and the route is back on track Seven new ships are added in 3 years. The entire rebuilt Hurtigruten fleet now features modern diesel engines. Hurtigruten wins a unique position in Norwegian communications carrying 500,000 passengers annually The first ships with a side hatch, for easy cargo handling, are added to the fleet. The new MS Vesterålen, MS Midnatsol and MS Narvik replace older vessels in the fleet A new era begins with the launch of the modern ship MS Kong Harald. The modernisation of Hurtigruten s fleet will result in 9 out of 11 ships being replaced by the end of This is the biggest makeover in Hurtigruten s history On May 30, the Norwegian government lists the MS Lofoten as a national historical monument Two new ships, MS Trollfjord and MS Finnmarken, are launched The new MS Midnatsol is launched in Hamburg, Germany making it the first Hurtigruten ship ever to be inaugurated outside of Norway. A Hurtigruten ship, the MS Nordnorge, travels the southern waters around Argentina, Chile and the Antarctic for the first time in winter Hurtigruten s traditional ships, the MS Nordstjernen and MS Lofoten, start sailing the so-called Nostalgic Routes in Norway in wintertime, alongside Hurtigruten s more modern ships The MS Nordstjernen turns 50. The OVDS and TFDS Hurtigruten shipping companies merge to form Hurtigruten ASA. From mid-march, the MS Finnmarken is the first Hurtigruten ship to travel with the new company s trademark funnel paint: red with the white letter H In May, the new expedition ship, MS Fram at the time, the most modern vessel of its kind starts service. Hurtigruten debuts a new route to Greenland Hurtigruten celebrates its 115th birthday. For more than a century, its passenger and cargo ships have connected northern and southern Norway MS Fram adds Spitsbergen to its unique Explorer portfolio, now sailing in polar waters in Greenland, Antarctica and Svalbard. see your local travel agent 15

16 Geotourism Become a part of every port you visit MS Midnatsol leaving Havøysund, a village with just over 1,000 inhabitants THE ESSENCE OF GEOTOURISM Geotourism is tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents. We are proud to cooperate with the mission of the National Geographic Society s CSD (Centre for Sustainable Destinations) along the coast of Norway. The geotourism definition in many ways reflects our historical mission. In every way Hurtigruten is a part of Norway. The cooperation aims to enhance, safeguard and develop Hurtigruten s destinations and operations along the Norwegian coast. Some will say it is simply an extension of what the Hurtigruten ships have done since Captain Richard With established the passenger and freight service in Our 11 ships call at 34 ports every day all year round, not only to show these unique destinations along this magnificent coastline to travellers. But Hurtigruten also makes a difference to each port, each local community and to each resident by representing a valued and reliable mode of transportation both for freight and for local passengers. In addition we annually transport close to 100,000 tourists safely and comfortably up and down the Norwegian coast. We encourage our guests to take the opportunity to visit and get to know each port. We believe that Hurtigruten s position as a unique travel product is inseparable from the position we have as an integrated part of the Norwegian coast. Our culture and our identity have been shaped by the rugged and rough Norwegian coast and its residents. For Hurtigruten, helping to sustain and add value to our destinations is identical to enhancing and sustaining our origin. Environmental commitment Hurtigruten s geotourism efforts are also tied to the company s focus on climate and environmental targets. As a key enterprise, we are conscious of our responsibility for safe operation and protection of the environment, and will ensure that our operations and priorities yield an improvement in environmental performance. Within the framework provided by technological developments and economic conditions, we will continuously tailor our business to eliminate or minimise harm to the environment. Hurtigruten complies with the requirements enshrined in national and international regulations, and seek to contribute to sustainable development in the areas in which we operate. 16 GEOTOURISM

17 Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo Theme Photo: Stein Lillebo National Geographic Society pinpoints what we understand as a unique character of Hurtigruten. In many ways Hurtigruten has a mission besides presenting the beautiful Norwegian coast to tourists. This mission is exercised in cooperation with our surroundings, our destinations and our local partners. Hurtigruten both supports and depends on viable and sustainable destinations. We will always strive to improve our skills and performance on all fronts, thereby enhancing what makes Hurtigruten unique in the world. Olav Fjell, CEO, Hurtigruten ASA N O R W A Y V E S T E R Å L E N L O F O T E N The Vega Archipelago N O R T H C A P E 71 N Meridian Monument, Hammerfest Rock Art of Alta A R C T I C ' N C I R C L E Photo: Pål Rødahl Hurtigruten is unique in the world. With Hurtigruten you are really a part of Norway, part of a Norwegian tradition. The crew is Norwegian, the food and experience are Norwegian. Hurtigruten is uniquely identified with the country it operates in. That s not true with conventional cruiseliners. Jonathan Tourtellot, Director, Center for Sustainable Destinations, National Geographic Society Røros Mining Town West Norwegian Fjords Urnes Stave Church Bryggen, Bergen UNESCO World Heritage sites in Norway see your local travel agent 17

18 Welcome on board We promise you the voyage of a lifetime The panorama lounge gives unequalled views of the beautiful scenery Photo: GS Foto as/hurtigruten Photo: Ola Roee 18 Welcome on board Reception and friendly staff, MS Nordlys The Espolin Johnson room on MS Trollfjord

19 Photo: Jan Lillehamre Welcome on board From the moment you step on board, you will be treated to relaxing days, sublime cuisine and the warm company of likeminded adventurers. It s a journey unlike any other you ve ever experienced. With a fleet of 11 intimate and comfortable ships built from 1956 to 2003 we offer voyages that will exceed your expectations. Every generation of ship has a different style and something unique to bring to everyone. All ships offer comfortable lounges and ample deck space with perfect views as you glide through some of the world s most beautiful and untouched scenery. Experience everyday life along the coast Embark on any of our ships and join us on an adventure that is unmistakably Norwegian. Our vessels are built for one main purpose to bring guests close to nature and wildlife, close to unforgettable experiences and close to the real Norway. Our smaller, more intimate ships make it easier for you to get to know your fellow travellers. You will share stunning sights, become friends and take away memories that will last for a lifetime. Our welcoming and informal atmosphere, combined with a wide choice of cabins will ensure that your comfortable, scenic voyage lives long in the memory. Photo: Nina Helland Photo: Stein Lillebo Relaxing on deck, surrounded by stunning scenery Captain Tom-Rune Einarsen on MS Kong Harald see your local travel agent 19

20 Enjoy the atmosphere and the Midnight Sun between Stamsund and Bodø Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Photo: Reiner Harscher 20 Life on board Visit up to 34 enchanting ports along the coast Our friendly crew are always there to help

21 Photo: Manfred Horender Life on board a friendly and informal atmosphere There s no requirement to dress up for dinner, and open seating for the buffet breakfast and lunch creates an informal atmosphere between the crew and guests. Our on board cuisine is inspired by the traditional dishes available in the places and ports we visit. Fresh, seasonal ingredients and local products will satisfy hearty appetites sharpened by the clean sea air. The restaurants are fully licensed and the set dinner at your reserved table becomes an occasion to exchange your daily experiences. Afterwards you can enjoy fresh coffee in any of the lounges or a drink in one of the bars. ENJOY THE COMPANY OF LIKE-MINDED TRAVELLERS The on board atmosphere will also take you closer to your fellow guests. On board, our close ties to the coastal communities will be evident. Combining its role both as a coastal voyager and a means of transport for people and cargo along the coast, Hurtigruten has a special extra dimension. As you board your Hurtigruten ship you will be taking part in a long tradition. Our pride in this tradition has made us an essential part of Norwegian life and coastal culture. Join a friendly and unpretentious voyage which is truly Norwegian. Photo: Nancy Bundt Photo: Chili MS Polarlys art by Nico Widerberg Take part in the Polar Circle baptism see your local travel agent 21

22 Welcome to a journey where you can taste what Norway can offer Photo: Pål Rødahl Photo: Peder Songedal 22 Food on board Enjoy traditional dishes and exquisite flavours The Norwegian Red King Crab

23 Photo: Pål Rødahl Food on board Local food & talented chefs A journey on Hurtigruten is not only a feast for your eyes. Your taste buds can anticipate mouth-watering experiences along the coast too. Join us in savouring the best the Norwegian coastline has to offer. Norwegian food traditions have much in common with the scenery of our coastline; cleanliness, distinctiveness and variety. The way in which our dishes are prepared on Hurtigruten is inspired by these local traditions. Our raw ingredients are sourced locally as far as possible so the menu s Coastal flavours change in accordance with the waters we sail in and the land we pass. Treats for your taste buds All of our delicious meals on board are prepared by experienced Norwegian chefs. We aim to offer you a range of cuisine as impressive as the skill with which it is cooked from the richly traditional to the completely modern. To accompany each meal, you can choose from our comprehensive menu of red and white wines, beer, aquavit and mineral water. Your table awaits Photo: Pål Rødahl Photo: DDB Our meals are always made from the freshest, finest local produce Our talented chefs will offer an array of dishes see your local travel agent 23

24 Hurtigruten is the best way to discover the Norwegian coast at any time of the year MS Nordnorge in the Raftsund Photo: Morten Sagen Photo: Gian-Rico Willy The melting snow makes the waterfalls even more impressive 24 Four seasons Discover the Norwegian coast during warm summer days and nights

25 Photo: Bjørn Rasch-Tellefsen, TO-Foto Four seasons Norway s breathtaking coastline has often been rated the best destination in the world. The fjords of Norway are among the world s longest and deepest, and sailing with Hurtigruten will give you an opportunity to see the best of this amazing coast. Captivating steep-sided rock walls, free-flowing waterfalls, glaciers and rugged mountains characterise the voyage. We bring you to Geirangerfjord, the Romsdal Alps and Helgeland passing the Arctic Circle heading to Lofoten. From the Midnight Sun of summer and on through the changing seasons, experience the friendly, slow-paced rhythm of local life. You will visit 34 ports, some home to just a few hundred inhabitants, carrying goods, and guests to places that traditional tourists are unable to visit. Closer to the real Norway The Norwegian Coastal Voyage, Hurtigruten, lets you explore these remote communities. The residents of our ports of call often visit our open ships and as our guest you are also considered their guest and welcomed to take a closer look. The Hurtigruten vessels have called at many of these ports since Their arrival is still expected to be on schedule every day, all year round. hours of daylight oslo trondheim tromsø January 6h 3m 4h 44m February 7h 58m 7h 13m 5h March 10h 30m 10h 15m 9h 36m April 13h 19m 13h 32m 14h 3m May 16h 16h 43m 18h 48m June 18h 17m 19h 44m 24h July 18h 41m 20h 21m 24h August 16h 49m 17h 43m 20h 52m September 14h 8m 14h 29m 15h 23m October 11h 28m 11h 22m 11h 7m November 8h 42m 8h 8m 6h 32m December 6h 30m 5h 20m Photo: Mark Aplin Guest image Photo: Camille Seaman Witness the reds and golds of the Norwegian Autumn Visit the North Cape 71 N in the winter see your local travel agent 25

26 Spring in Norway is a contrast of snow and reviving nature Photo: Nina Helland Photo: Per Lillehagen 26 Spring Experience three seasons in five days See the sea eagle up close in its natural habitat

27 Photo: Nancy Bundt Spring A Springtime voyage can be Three seasons in five days After a long winter, warmth returns to the shores of Norway and sunlight rejuvenates life along the coastline. Rising higher and higher each day, the sun works overtime to thaw this frozen land. Join us and experience three seasons in five days and the awakening of the Norwegian coastline. Every new day brings a marked increase in both daylight hours and the greenery of the fjords. Bare branches shoot and colour gently returns to the landscape. At the higher latitudes of the Arctic region, winter struggles to maintain its grip. Eventually, it relents although snowcaps still decorate the mountaintops of the north until the early summer. EXCITING EXCURSIONS Hurtigruten s Geirangerfjord excursions (see page 54) highlight the best of the region, from the tumbling Seven Sisters waterfalls to the towering Eagle Bend scenic outlook. We also recommend a RIB Safari to Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world, or a Sea Eagle Safari in Lofoten. Set out on an excursion, or simply stretch out on deck to soak up the sunshine and scenery. Spring brings even more opportunities as it warms up Norway s delights. Photo: Nina Helland Photo: Jo Espen Johansen Meltwater - a typical sign of spring in the Geirangerfjord Norwegian National Day 17 May see your local travel agent 27

28 Marvel at the Midnight Sun Photo: Jan Lillehamre Photo: Alexander Eriksen Our decks are an excellent vantage point during your journey 28 Summer A chance to encounter the Sámi

29 Summer and the midnight sun Summer Take time to enjoy the wonder of Norway s Midnight Sun on board a Hurtigruten ship. The intense, extended daylight, lasting 24 hours a day, makes every Norwegian night a joy to behold in fact, you may have to force yourself to go to bed. Brilliant sunshine through the clear Arctic air bathes the shores, fjords, mountains and bays in fire reds, soft pinks and golden yellows complemented by the deep, soft greens of pine and hardwood forests. Bask at your leisure in the setting sun you have all the time in the world; day and night sightseeing is the norm. Going to bed is for once not necessarily the preferred activity at late hours. Sámi CULTURE AND UNESCO ISLANDS 24-hour daylight provides energy to the flora and fauna along the coast, as well as to the Norwegians themselves. This is likely to rub off on you as well, so use the extra energy to experience Hurtigruten s exclusive summertime shore excursions and activities. Learn about Norway s indigenous Sámi culture in Hammerfest, attend an intimate midnight concert in Tromsø s Arctic Cathedral or visit Svartisen Norway s second largest glacier. How about also exploring the UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago? Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Photo: Frithjof Fure/Innovation Norway Photo: Jan Lillehamre Midnight sun Dates when the Midnight Sun turns night into day Location first day last day North Cape Hammerfest Vardø Tromsø Harstad Svolvær Bodø View Geirangerfjord from Eagle Bend on our excursion Traditional Lofoten rorbuer see your local travel agent 29

30 The sharp, clean air accentuates the red, yellow and orange hues Photo: Achim Köpf Guest image Photo: Petra Woebke Beautiful wooden wharves by the Nidelven waterfront, Trondheim 30 Autumn Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim

31 Photo: Manfred Horender ALL OF AUTUMN S BRIGHT COLOURS Autumn As summer fades, watch the coastline shift from one season to another. Along Norway s shores the sharp, clear air strengthens the reds, yellows and oranges, which fill the mountainsides, hilltops and woods. And if you are lucky the Northern Lights will appear and provide an act of magic. Hurtigruten sails on, into the season of clear colours. The first cool evenings summon the colours of autumn, as vivid shades of russet, ochre and rouge creep into the leaves of broadleafed trees. From the deck, framed by an icy blue sky, you can see a sprinkling of early snow on the highest peaks and there s a sense of expectation across the natural environment. EXCITING EXCURSIONS Autumn is a tranquil time to travel with Hurtigruten. Avail yourself of the many year-round excursions and activities. Take a sightseeing trip in Tromsø, Kirkenes and Trondheim. Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings in the beautiful Vesterålen archipelago. Or join the riverboat safari along the Pasvik river a waterway with a cultural history dating back thousands of years. Photo: Barents Safari Photo: Debora Sabadash Guest image Join a riverboat safari to the Russian border in Kirkenes A typical cod-drying rack in the Lofoten Islands see your local travel agent 31

32 Go in search of the incredible Northern Lights Photo: Simen G. Fangel Photo: Hinrich Bäsemann Guest image 32 Winter Blue, purple and violet light above the horizon See the flickering curtains of dancing yellow and red lights

33 Photo: Jan R. Olsen Winter Winter and the northern lights Join us in hunting the Aurora Borealis, a major element of the winter journey, making an expedition along the coast of Norway a truly enchanting experience. In the winter, the sun is low on the horizon and, north of the Arctic Circle, can even be below the horizon for some weeks. This natural phenomenon creates a fascinating light. You can never know when the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, will appear, but sailing with Hurtigruten will provide the best possibilities to experience the magic colour show from light green to dark purple flickering across the Arctic sky. EXPLORE THE ARCTIC SCENERY Unlock the wonders of the Arctic north with special shore excursions. Spend an unforgettable night in a snow hotel. Embark on a snowmobile safari in Lapland. Thrill to the action of dog sledging on the island of Kvaløya. Whatever the activity, you are in the middle of spectacular winter scenery. HUNTING THE LIGHT The term Hunting the Light originates from one of our captains. He had observed guests out on deck chasing the most magical of all natural phenomena; the Northern Lights. Hunting the Light is a signature of Hurtigruten s winter voyages, hunting and experiencing the many and beautiful types of light visible during the winter months. Photo: Philip Guest image Photo: Einar Johan Aas Guest image Travel through the Arctic wilderness on our Husky Adventure excursion Experience the warmth of our welcoming ports, even in Winter! see your local travel agent 33

34 12, 11, 7 and 6 days Day by Day Itinerary day by day itinerary Discover the ever-changing beauty of Norway s coastline Photo: Bergen Tourist Board / Willy Haraldsen Day 1 Start the voyage in the UNESCO-listed harbour of Bergen A Classic Round Voyage from the cultural centre of Bergen to Kirkenes and back again is the ultimate voyage with Hurtigruten. The complete voyage takes 12 days. There are also shorter alternatives such as Bergen Kirkenes Trondheim (11 days) or only northbound Bergen Kirkenes (7 days) and southbound Kirkenes Bergen (6 days). Use the map on page 3 to plot your daily journey. NORTHBOUND VOYAGE ITINERARY and possible excursions DAY 1 Embarkation in Bergen Ports visited today: Bergen Before you check in, explore the charming port and Hanseatic city of Bergen. Stroll through the narrow medieval streets of the UNESCO-listed Bryggen quarter, visit the Hanseatic Museum or stroll among the stalls at the fish market. Take the funicular railway 320m up Mount Fløyen, located just outside the city, and you ll enjoy the best view of Bergen and its fjords. In the evening your Hurtigruten voyage sets off through the Hjeltefjord, following in the wake of the Vikings who sailed from here to the Shetland Islands and beyond. DAY 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde. Your ship navigates the skerries and islands further north before reaching Ålesund. Marvel at the inspiring architecture in the Apotekergate and Kongensgate pedestrian precinct, perfect examples of the Art Nouveau style. Don t miss out on the view from Mount Aksla but beware, there are 418 steps to the top! In the summer months, the next destination will be the spectacular UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. En route to the end of this beautiful fjord you pass sheer, 800m cliffs and impressive waterfalls. Available excursions 2A Geiranger panorama 1 2B Geiranger panorama 2 2C Art Nouveau tour, Ålesund 2D Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla DAY 3 The Royal City of Trondheim Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik. When visiting the old royal city of Trondheim, be sure to get a good view from the Gamle Bybrua ( Old Town Bridge ). Dating from 1861, this neo-gothic wooden bridge used to be the only way into the town centre. Nidaros Cathedral, built between1070 and 1300, is Norway s largest Gothic religious edifice. In the neighbouring Archbishop s Palace, the Norwegian Crown Jewels are kept. In Trondheim itself, the Hanseatic, waterside storehouses built on wooden stilts are just as charming as the Rococo-style Stiftsgården, the largest wooden building in Norway and residence for the Royal Family when visiting Trondheim. You then set a course for the northwest, past the beautiful Kjeungskjær lighthouse and thousands of little islands and picturesque rocky outcrops. After passing through Stokksund, the ship will arrive at Rørvik. Available excursions 3A Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve 3B/11A Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral 3C/11B Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum 3D/11D Trondheim City Walk 34 Day by day itinerary

35 Day 2 Ålesund Day 3 Kjeungskjær lighthouse Day 4 Cross the Arctic Circle Photo: Stein Lillebo Photo: Didier Buchs Photo: Manfred Horender Photo: Leeanna Goldsmith Guest image Photo: Kirsten Hecksteden Day 5 Tromsø Day 6 North Cape (optional excursion) DAY 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, Stamsund, Svolvær. This morning, between Nesna and Ørnes, you pass a globe on a small islet which heralds your crossing of the Arctic Circle. Passengers sailing in Arctic waters for the first time are given an Arctic Circle baptism by Neptune, the ruler of the Seven Seas. This comes in the form of an ice cube down your front or back, but is entirely optional. In the evening you reach Svolvær, the main settlement on the Lofoten Islands. These islands are renowned for their small, picturesque fishing villages with their bohemian atmosphere surrounded by majestic granite cliffs and white sandy beaches. Complete your visit with a stroll between the stockfish racks and rorbuer, the traditional, red fishermen s residences. The Lofoten Islands are a truly extraordinary experience. Available excursions 4A Glacier Adventure Svartisen 4D RIB Safari, Saltstraumen 4E Lofotr Viking Feast 4F Lofotr Viking Feast Summer DAY 5 Tromsø Gateway to the Arctic Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø,Skjervøy. During the night the ship navigates the narrow Raftsund strait. After a stop in Harstad, situated on the largest island of Norway, Hinnøya, you continue via Finnsnes to Tromsø for a prolonged stay. Many of the epic Arctic expeditions used Tromsø as a starting point; the famous explorer Roald Amundsen sourced both crew and supplies here. With the presence of the Norwegian Polar Institute, the city has cemented its position as the Polar Capital of Norway. Ishavskatedralen, the Arctic Cathedral, is the most famous landmark with its modern design and extraordinary stained glass window. Tromsø is also home to the world s northernmost university and the large number of people arriving here has created a vibrant cultural scene with numerous restaurants and cafes constantly teeming with life. Available excursions 5A The Arctic Capital Tromsø 5B Dog Sledging 5C Scenery & Huskies 5D Polar History Walk DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg. Following the scenic sailing through Magerøysund and after an early stop in Hammerfest, you arrive in Honningsvåg. This small port is the gateway to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape which rises 300m from the ocean, and at north it puts you a mere 2,000 kilometres from the Geographical North Pole. Standing atop the North Cape Plateau you ll get the eerie feeling of being at the end of the world. The area is also known for its birdlife, and Gjesværstappan, a bird sanctuary with up to 250,000 seabirds is home to some High Arctic species that can only be observed here on the Norwegian mainland. This evening, as you approach Kjøllefjord, you pass a rock formation that is sacred to the indigenous Sámi people, Finnkjerka. Available excursions 6A The North Cape 6B Bird-watching Safari 6C A Taste of Lapland 6D Snowmobile Trip in Lapland DAY 7 Kirkenes, the Voyage turning point Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes. The last port on the Voyage North is Kirkenes. And at longitude 30 east, you are actually further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. The well-policed Russian border and the Kola peninsula are close by which explains why the road signs are see your local travel agent 35

36 12, 11, 7 and 6 days classic voyages Day 7 Kirkenes Photo: Morten Sagen Photo: Markus Hirth Guest iamge Day 8 The UNESCO-listed Meridian Column, Hammerfest Photo: Marita Bjørnå Nilsen Photo: Bjørn Geirr Harsson Day 9 The Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø Day 9 Trollfjord written in both Norwegian and Russian. Being at the north-easterly terminus of Hurtigruten, the only choice from here is to set south again but spending a few days in Kirkenes offers you the opportunity to take part in some of the adventurous Arctic activities available nearby. Available excursions 7A The Russian Border 7B Riverboat Safari 7C Snowmobile Safari 7D Kirkenes Snow Hotel 7E ATV/Quad-Safari to the Russian Border 7F Husky Adventure SOUTHBOUND VOYAGE ITINERARY and possible excursions DAY 7 Kirkenes, the voyage south begins Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg. On 1 October 1908 the Hurtigruten route was extended from Vadsø to a small settlement with a church (Norw. kirke) on a promontory (nes), or Kirkenes. For the 3,500 inhabitants, the main sources of income are fishing and tourism. More recently, jobs have been made available at the re-commissioned iron ore mine. As you turn south, the northbound ports previously visited by night are now seen by day. In the afternoon the ship docks in Vardø, Norway s easternmost port. You continue along the Varanger peninsula to Båtsfjord before reaching Berlevåg in the evening. DAY 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø Ports visited today: Mehamn, Kjøllefjord, Honningsvåg, Havøysund, Hammerfest, Øksfjord, Skjervøy, Tromsø. Breakfast at the North Cape including a visit to a Sámi family form part of an early morning excursion (at extra cost). Your next stop, Hammerfest, was a settlement back to the Stone Age and is still playing an important role as a fishing port. Founded in 1789 to develop trade with Russia, Hammerfest reconfirmed its position as Norway s Polar capital of its time, acting as a base for hunting expeditions to the High Arctic. In Hammerfest the Meridian Column, erected in 1854, commemorates the first precise measurement of the globe, an achievement so important that it s become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As early as 1891, wave energy provided power to the first electric street lighting in Northern Europe, and energy innovation is still a signature for Hammerfest with its large Liquid Gas Plant just outside town. From here, your next major stop will be Tromsø where you are invited to take part in a very special musical experience, The Arctic Cathedral Midnight Concert. Or why not head to one of the town s many friendly pubs and sample the local brew, Mack s Arctic Beer. Available excursions 8F Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night 8A Breakfast at the North Cape 8B The Northernmost Town in the World, Hammerfest 8D Sámi Experience 8E Arctic Energy 8C Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral DAY 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: Tromsø, Finnsnes, Harstad, Risøyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Svolvær, Stamsund. The Vesterålen and Lofoten Island are amongst today s highlights. Before you reach them, you pass through Risøyrenna, a channel that was specially constructed for Hurtigruten, providing the vessels an inside route between Harstad and Sortland. Stokmarknes, where Hurtigruten was founded, is the location of the Hurtigruten Museum. Entry is free for all Hurtigruten passengers. You continue through the narrow Raftsund, the picturesque narrow channel between the Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands, where, time and weather permitting, you ll take a detour into the spectacular Trollfjord where steep cliffs hug the ship s sides. Then it s on to Svolvær, the main settlement on the 36 Day by day itinerary

37 Day 10 Enjoy the majestic mountainous scenery of the Seven Sisters Photo: Dennis Price Guest image Photo: Andreas Risi Guest image Photo: Juergen Koehler Guest image Day 10 Torghatten Photo: CH/Innovation Norway Photo: Christian Horn Day 11 Trondheim Day 11 Molde Day 12 The fish market in Bergen Lofoten Islands followed by Stamsund where the majestic peaks of the huge Lofoten Wall can be viewed. You leave the islands during the evening and set course for the mainland. Available excursions 9A A Taste of Vesterålen 9B Lofoten Islands 9C Sea Eagle Safari 9E RIB-Adventure in Lofoten DAY 10 Arctic Circle, Seven sisters Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund, Rørvik. The Helgeland coast with hundreds of islets, fertile farmland and steep granite walls is worth getting up early to experience. Today will also be your last one north of the Arctic Circle as you cross it between Ørnes and Nesna. This part of the coast is rich in local lore with stories including the legend of the Seven Sisters, a picturesque row of peaks, and the myth about how the arrow from Hestmannen s bow formed the hole in Torghatten Mountain. The Vega Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is close to our call in Sandnessjøen. The islands were inscribed on this prestigious list due to the unique interaction between man and nature over centuries the local population have protected the eider duck nests in return for the highly valuable down from the birds. Available excursion 10B UNESCO Islands Vega Day 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund Ports visited today: Trondheim, Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund. Today gives you another opportunity to explore the city of Trondheim. Nidaros Cathedral, in which three Queens and seven Kings have been crowned, is Scandinavia s largest medieval building, and Norway s crown jewels are kept in the adjacent Archbishop s Residence. Passing the islands of Munkholmen and Hitra you then cross the open sea to Molde, known as the city of roses due to its lush Gulf Stream location. You will notice the steep, grey, pointed peaks of the Romsdal Alps glinting in the sun. The town of Kristiansund, located on the scenic Atlantic Road, holds the rather obscure title of Norway s cured cod capital because of the nature of its main export. Available excursions 3B /11A Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral 3D/11D Trondheim City Walk 11C The Atlantic Road DAY 12 Rocky Islands, disembarkation Ports visited today: Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Florø, Bergen. Today, your Hurtigruten voyage will come to an end when you arrive in the City of Seven Mountains, Bergen. But before that, you still have a few nautical miles of fascinating scenery ahead of you such as the picturesque Nordfjord below the enormous Jostedalsbreen glacier, Norway s longest fjord - the mighty Sognefjord and the picturesque Bergen Archipelago. Take home your memories of the world s most beautiful voyage and the many seafaring companions and friends you ve made along the way. Available excursion 12A Bergen City Sightseeing All available excursions are at an extra cost. Please see pages for a full list of descriptions and prices. see your local travel agent 37

38 12 days Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen 12-day voyage Bergen Kirkenes Bergen Classic Round voyage Sail close to the scenery in the narrow Raftsund between the Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands Our most popular voyage exploring the inseparable links between Norway s rich heritage and the sea, the Classic Round Voyage is the ultimate way to experience the full majesty and culture of Norway s coastline. Highlights Sail into the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord (departures between 15 April and 14 September). Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Visit Norway s former capital, Trondheim. Cross the Arctic Circle twice. Pose for a photo at mainland Europe s northernmost point, the North Cape (optional excursion). Visit the Russian border at Kirkenes (optional excursion). Sail through the incredible Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands. Explore the Capital of Arctic Norway, Tromsø. Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting and interesting excursions. Buy souvenirs from the beautiful harbour town of Bergen. voyage ITINERARY DAY 1 Embarkation in Bergen Port visited today: Bergen. DAY 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord Ports visited today: from Florø to Molde. DAY 3 The Royal City of Trondheim Ports visited today: from Kristiansund to Rørvik. DAY 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: from Brønnøysund to Svolvær. DAY 5 Tromsø, Gateway to The Arctic Ports visited today: from Stokmarknes to Skjervøy. DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Ports visited today: from Øksfjord to Berlevåg. DAY 7 Kirkenes, The Turning Point Ports visited today: from Båtsfjord to Kirkenes. DAY 7 Kirkenes, The Voyage south begins Ports visited today: from Kirkenes to Berlevåg. DAY 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø Ports visited today: from Mehamn to Tromsø. DAY 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: from Tromsø to Stamsund. DAY 10 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Ports visited today: from Bodø to Rørvik. Day 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund Ports visited today: from Trondheim to Ålesund. DAY 12 Rocky Islands, Disembarkation Bergen Ports visited today: from Ålesund to Bergen. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Classic Round voyage

39 Photo: Bjørn Eide Guest image Mehamn Honningsvåg Berlevåg Havøysund Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Hammerfest Vardø Vadsø Øksfjord Kirkenes Tromsø Skjervøy Vesterålen Islands Risøyhamn Finnsnes Sortland Harstad Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund Lofoten Islands Bodø Ørnes A R C T I C C I R C L E Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik Kristiansund Ålesund Molde Torvik Måløy Geirangerfjord Florø Trondheim Bergen NORWAY Oslo classic round voyage 12-DAY voyage 01 january - 31 december 2011 From 1392pp Bergen - kirkenes - bergen Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Departures Jan 28 Feb Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Mar 14 Apr 15 Apr 31 May Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Svartisen Glacier Svolvær, Lorem Lofoten ipsum Islands Photo: Simon Vögele Guest image 01 Jun 31 Jul 01 Aug 14 Sep 15 Sep 31 Oct 01 Nov 31 Dec Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person, for your voyage only, based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Please note that the ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Other cabin grades are available depending on the ship you travel on, please refer to our website for details. Your voyage price includes Voyage Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen in cabin grade of your choice including full board English speaking tour leader on board Entrance fee to the Hurtigruten museum Hurtigruten guide book Not included Flights Travel insurance Optional excursions (see pages for available options) Luggage handling see your local travel agent 39

40 11 days Bergen - Kirkenes - TRONDHEIM 11-day voyage Bergen Kirkenes Trondheim classic norwegian discovery Explore the Art Nouveau town, Ålesund The Classic Norwegian Discovery combines many highlights of the Classic Round Voyage with the freedom to add an extension to your voyage in Trondheim and Oslo plus the impressive scenic rail journey between these two fascinating Norwegian cities. Highlights Sail into the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord (departures between 15 April and 14 September). Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Visit Norway s former capital, Trondheim. Cross the Arctic Circle twice. Spend time in the world s northernmost town, Hammerfest. Visit the Russian border at Kirkenes (optional excursion). Sail through the incredible Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands. Explore the Capital of Arctic Norway, Tromsø. Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting and interesting excursions. Add the 4-day Trondheim Oslo extension to enjoy a stunning rail journey with time to explore Trondheim and Oslo. voyage ITINERARY DAY 1 Embarkation in Bergen Port visited today: Bergen. DAY 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord Ports visited today: from Florø to Molde DAY 3 The Royal City of Trondheim Ports visited today: from Kristiansund to Rørvik. DAY 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: from Brønnøysund to Svolvær. DAY 5 Tromsø, Gateway to The Arctic Ports visited today: from Stokmarknes to Skjervøy. DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Ports visited today: from Øksfjord to Berlevåg. DAY 7 Kirkenes, The Turning Point Ports visited today: from Båtsfjord to Kirkenes. DAY 7 Kirkenes, The Voyage south begins Ports visited today: from Kirkenes to Berlevåg. DAY 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø Ports visited today: from Mehamn to Tromsø. DAY 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: from Tromsø to Stamsund. DAY 10 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Ports visited today: from Bodø to Rørvik. Day 11 Trondheim, Disembarkation Ports visited today: Trondheim. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Classic norwegian discovery

41 Photo: John Myrstad RECOMMENDED EXTENSION from 395pp 4 days Trondheim Oslo Extend your stay for one night to explore more of Trondheim before boarding the train for an unforgettable journey through truly stunning scenery on a wonderful scenic rail journey to Oslo. Stay for 2 nights in Oslo to discover Norway s lively capital city before flying home. DAY 11 Transfer from the ship to a centrally located hotel in Trondheim where you will stay one night. In the afternoon explore this medieval city, where most attractions are within walking distance of your hotel. DAY Leave Trondheim in the morning by train for Oslo. Arrive in Oslo mid afternoon for a two-night stay with time to discover this lively capital city. Perhaps enjoy a visit to the Fram, Viking Ship or National History Museums, take a stroll through the Vigeland Sculpture Park, or marvel at the architectural splendour of the Royal Palace located at the top of Karl Johan s Street. This very walkable city also has a wealth of cosy cafés if you just want to sit down and watch the world go by. Bergen A R C T I C C I R C L E Your 11-day voyage ends here Kristiansund Ålesund Molde Torvik Måløy Geirangerfjord Florø Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik NORWAY Ørnes Lofoten Islands Bodø Trondheim Mehamn Honningsvåg Berlevåg Havøysund Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Hammerfest Vardø Vadsø Øksfjord Kirkenes Tromsø Skjervøy Vesterålen Islands Risøyhamn Finnsnes Sortland Harstad Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund DAY 14 Free time to explore Oslo, depending on your return flight. Please us for full details. Oslo classic norwegian discovery 11-DAY voyage 01 January - 31 December 2011 From 1308pp Bergen - kirkenes - trondheim Photo: Dovrebanen Departures Jan 28 Feb Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Mar 14 Apr 15 Apr 31 May Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Trondheim to Oslo by train Photo: Jan Lillehamre 01 Jun 31 Jul 01 Aug 14 Sep 15 Sep 31 Oct 01 Nov 31 Dec Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person, for your voyage only, based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Please note that the ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Other cabin grades are available depending on the ship you travel on, please refer to our website for details. A voyage with many photo opportunities Your voyage price includes Voyage Bergen-Kirkenes-Trondheim in cabin grade of your choice including full board English speaking tour leader on board Entrance fee to the Hurtigruten museum Hurtigruten guide book Not included Flights Travel insurance Optional excursions (see pages for available options) Luggage handling see your local travel agent 41

42 7 days Bergen - Kirkenes 7-day voyage Bergen Kirkenes Classic voyage north Enjoy the stunning experience of sailing through Winter s Arctic twilight This shorter 7-day voyage begins in Bergen and calls at all 34 ports as you make your fascinating journey north. After crossing the Arctic Circle, you ll notice the landscape change to suit the cooler climate before reaching your final destination, Kirkenes, a remote outpost of Northern Europe next to the Russian border. HIGHLIGHTS Sail into the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord (departures between 15 April and 14 September). Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Visit Norway s former capital, Trondheim. Cross the Arctic Circle. Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting and interesting excursions. Explore the Capital of Arctic Norway, Tromsø. Pose for a photo at mainland Europe s northernmost point, the North Cape (optional excursion). Visit the Russian border at Kirkenes (optional excursion) voyage ITINERARY DAY 1 Embarkation in Bergen Port visited today: Bergen. DAY 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde. DAY 3 The Royal City of Trondheim Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik. DAY 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, Stamsund, Svolvær. DAY 5 Tromsø, Gateway to The Arctic Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø, Skjervøy. DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg. DAY 7 Kirkenes, The Turning Point Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Classic voyage North

43 Photo: Jochen Beese Guest image Mehamn Honningsvåg Berlevåg Havøysund Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Hammerfest Vardø Vadsø Øksfjord Kirkenes Skjervøy Vesterålen Tromsø Islands Risøyhamn Finnsnes Sortland Harstad Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund Lofoten Islands Bodø Ørnes A R C T I C C I R C L E Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik Ålesund Torvik Måløy Florø Kristiansund Molde Geirangerfjord Trondheim Bergen NORWAY Oslo classic voyage north 7-DAY voyage 01 January - 31 December 2011 From 974pp Bergen - kirkenes Photo: Angelika Geissler Guest image Departures Jan 28 Feb 01 Mar 14 Apr 15 Apr 31 May Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Brønnøy, a part of the Helgeland region Photo: Jan Lillehamre 01 Jun 31 Jul 01 Aug 14 Sep 15 Sep 31 Oct 01 Nov 31 Dec Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person, for your voyage only, based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Please note that the ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Other cabin grades are available depending on the ship you travel on, please refer to our website for details. Relaxing atmosphere on deck Your voyage price includes Voyage Bergen-Kirkenes in cabin grade of your choice including full board English speaking tour leader on board Hurtigruten guide book Not included Flights Travel insurance Optional excursions (see pages for available options) Luggage handling see your local travel agent 43

44 6 days Kirkenes - Bergen 6-day voyage Kirkenes Bergen Classic voyage South Sailing into the Trollfjord This 6-day voyage sails from the sparse northern landscapes to the lush southern regions. Leaving Kirkenes high above the Arctic Circle your voyage south calls at all 34 ports, clinging close to the coast as it weaves through the legendary Lofoten Islands which for many is the most beautiful part of the Norwegian coast. Highlights Visit the Russian border at Kirkenes (optional excursion). Pose for a photo at mainland Europe s northernmost point, the North Cape (optional excursion). Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting and interesting excursions including snowmobiling, dog-sledging and a midnight concert in Tromsø. Sail through the incredible Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands. Visit Norway s former capital, Trondheim Explore the colourful, UNESCO-listed harbour town of Bergen. voyage ITINERARY DAY 1 Kirkenes, The Voyage south begins Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg. DAY 2 Hammerfest and Tromsø Ports visited today: Mehamn, Kjøllefjord, Honningsvåg, Havøysund, Hammerfest, Øksfjord, Skjervøy, Tromsø. DAY 3 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: Tromsø, Finnsnes, Harstad, Risøyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Svolvær, Stamsund. DAY 4 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund, Rørvik. Day 5 Trondheim and Kristiansund Ports visited today: Trondheim, Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund. DAY 6 Rocky islands, disembarkation Bergen Ports visited today: Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Florø, Bergen. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Classic voyage South

45 Photo: Svein Henningsen Mehamn Honningsvåg Berlevåg Havøysund Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Hammerfest Vardø Vadsø Øksfjord Kirkenes Tromsø Skjervøy Vesterålen Islands Risøyhamn Finnsnes Sortland Harstad Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund Lofoten Islands Bodø Ørnes A R C T I C C I R C L E Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik Kristiansund Ålesund Molde Måløy Torvik Florø Trondheim Bergen NORWAY Oslo classic voyage south 6-DAY voyage 01 January - 31 December 2011 From 765pp kirkenes - Bergen Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Departures Jan 28 Feb Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Mar 14 Apr 15 Apr 31 May Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Enjoy the magnificent scenery 01 Jun 31 Jul 01 Aug 14 Sep 15 Sep 31 Oct 01 Nov 31 Dec Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person, for your voyage only, based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Please note that the ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Other cabin grades are available depending on the ship you travel on, please refer to our website for details. Iconic wharves flanking Trondheim s harbour Your voyage price includes Voyage Kirkenes-Bergen in cabin grade of your choice including full board English speaking tour leader on board Entrance fee to the Hurtigruten museum Hurtigruten guide book Not included Flights Travel insurance Optional excursions (see pages for available options) Luggage handling see your local travel agent 45

46 12 days Bergen - Kirkenes - SvolvÆr 12-day voyage Bergen Kirkenes Svolvær Spectacular Lofoten Islands The beautiful Lofoten Islands Travel with Hurtigruten from Bergen to Kirkenes and back to Lofoten. By doing so you get to experience the world s most beautiful sea voyage as well as several unforgettable days in Lofoten. The Lofoten islands are famous for stunning nature and idyllic fishing sites. Enjoy walking in small fishing villages or along the brilliant white beaches, surrounded by steep mountains that plunge straight into the sea. Highlights Sail into the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord (departures between 15 April and 14 September). Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Visit Norway s former capital, Trondheim. Cross the Arctic Circle. Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting and interesting excursions. Explore the Capital of Arctic Norway, Tromsø. Pose for a photo at mainland Europe s northernmost point, the North Cape (optional excursion). Sail through the incredible Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands. Stay 3 nights in a traditional rorbu on the stunning Lofoten Islands. Voyage itinerary Days 1 9 Voyage as per days 1-9 of Classic Round Voyage (see pages 34-37) Day 9 12 Svolvær Picturesque Svolvær is officially the capital of the Lofoten Islands although as capitals go its remarkably small by population; it is home to only 4,000 people. Your home for the next three nights will be one of the traditional rorbuer, the quaint red fishermen s huts that you will see lining the shores and harbours throughout this archipelago. Many of these have been restored and now offer all of the creature comforts that one expects from modern boutique hideaways. Whilst in the Lofoten Islands, you may wish to enjoy one of our many excursions which include our RIB Adventure and a tour under the guidance of a local expert. Perhaps you would prefer to take things a little more leisurely and take to the water in a canoe (hired locally). Or maybe you d be happy simply enjoying a cup of coffee in one of the many cafés and marvelling at the incredible scenery that surrounds the islands. Whatever you decide to do during your stay in Svolvær, the beauty that Mother Nature provides is sure to create the most lasting memories. Notice the changing colours as the sun sets beyond the mountains, enjoy the fresh sea air and you ll understand why this incredible collection of islands has been a source of inspiration for writers, painters and composers since time immemorial. Day 12 Svolvær - Departure Transfer from Svinoya Rorbuer to airport in Svolvær. Individual return journey home. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages spectacular lofoten islands

47 Mehamn Honningsvåg Berlevåg Havøysund Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Hammerfest Vardø Vadsø Øksfjord Kirkenes Vesterålen Tromsø Skjervøy Islands Your 9-day Risøyhamn Sortland Finnsnes Harstad voyage ends here Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund Lofoten Islands Bodø Ørnes A R C T I C C I R C L E Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik Ålesund Torvik Måløy Florø Kristiansund Molde Geirangerfjord Trondheim Bergen NORWAY Oslo spectacular lofoten islands 12-DAY Itinerary 15 April - 14 September 2011 From 2358pp Bergen - kirkenes - svolvær Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo Departures Apr 31 May 01 Jun 31 Jul Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Aug 14 Sep Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Please note that the ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Observe the changing coastal scenery Tradional rorbuer - fishermen s cabins Photo: Janne Fielitz Your voyage price includes 8-night voyage in a cabin grade of your choice from Bergen-Kirkenes-Svolvaer including full board 3 nights at Svinoya Robuer (no meals), transfers as applicable English speaking tour leader on board Entrance fee to the Hurtigruten museum Hurtigruten guide book The Lofoten Norway s Fairytale Islands The mountainous beauty of the Lofoten Islands has enchanted travellers since time immemorial. Whilst Hurtigruten sails through the islands on the voyage north, this is usually done under cover of darkness, leaving the true beauty of the daylight passage to become apparent on day 9 during the southbound voyage. Leaving Stokmarknes early in the afternoon you will head towards the seemingly impassable Lofoten Wall before traversing the valley-like Not included Flights Travel insurance Optional excursions (see pages for available options) Luggage handling Raftsund. Weather and time-permitting, you will take a detour into the sheer-sided, incredibly narrow Trollfjord before reaching Svolvær, the islands beautiful capital. You can expect picturesque peaks and welcoming harbours, quaint red seafarer s rorbuer (from the Norwegian buer, meaning dwellings, and ror, meaning oarsman) and racks of drying stockfish, and memories that will last you and your travelling companions a lifetime. see your local travel agent 47

48 12 days Bergen - Kirkenes - Andenes GIANTS OF THE DEEP Vesterålen Whale-Watching Adventure Witness nature s gentle giants, the sperm whale, in their natural habitat Just an hour north-west from the shore of Andenes in the far north of the beautiful Vesterålen Islands is Bleik Canyon, part of the continental shelf and home to a rich supply of deepwater squid, cuttlefish and plankton; the staple diet one of nature s gentle giants, the Sperm Whale. Starting in Bergen, this voyage of discovery takes you to Kirkenes in the North and returns as far as Risøyhamn where you disembark for the coach trip to Andenes to begin the unforgettable, whale-watching chapter of your Norwegian adventure. Highlights Buy souvenirs from the beautiful harbour town of Bergen. Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Sail into the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord (departures between 15 April and 14 September). Visit Norway s former capital, Trondheim. Cross the Arctic Circle. Spend time in the world s northernmost town, Hammerfest. Explore the Capital of Arctic Norway, Tromsø. Embark on an unforgettable whale-watching cruise. Voyage itinerary Day 1 Bergen Arrive at the First Hotel Marin in the UNESCOlisted harbour town of Bergen. Perhaps enjoy a stroll through the historic Bryggen district with its colourful, picture-postcard Hanseatic warehouses. Day 2 Bergen Spend this morning at your leisure before a short city tour is incorporated into your afternoon transfer to your waiting ship, MS Nordlys. Days 2 10 Voyage as per days 1-9 of Classic Round Voyage (see pages 34-37) Day 10 Andenes Arrive in the small port of Risøyhamn where you will disembark, join a coach transfer and make your way to Andenes. This afternoon or evening you will set sail for the continental shelf, home to the peaceful schools of sperm whale. Overnight in Andenes. Day 11 Andenes Today is yours to do with as you wish. Perhaps enjoy a local bird-watching safari to spot the native puffin or majestic sea eagle. Andenes is also home, rather bizarrely, to a rocket range. This scientific station is the northernmost launch-site in the world. If a launch is scheduled, keep your eyes peeled. Day 12 This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Evenes airport for your return flight. 48 Giants of the deep

49 Photo: Whalesafari Andenes Lundqvist/Bjønnes Your 9-day voyage ends here Mehamn Honningsvåg Berlevåg Havøysund Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Hammerfest Vardø Vadsø Øksfjord Kirkenes Vesterålen Skjervøy Islands Tromsø Andenes Risøyhamn Finnsnes Sortland Harstad Evenes Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund Bodø Lofoten Islands Ørnes A R C T I C C I R C L E Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik Ålesund Torvik Måløy Florø Kristiansund Molde Geirangerfjord Trondheim Bergen NORWAY Oslo giants of the deep 12-DAY voyage 31 july - 11 August 2011 From 3165pp Bergen - kirkenes - Andenes Your Lecturer: Accompanying this tour is marine biologist Prof. Dr Boris Culik who is currently concerned with the reduction in the number of smaller whales caught in industrial drift-nets. Improved nets and so-called pinger acoustic alarms are being tested at present which are now more recognisable to whales and thus avoidable. Prof. Dr Boris Culik has taken part in over 20 expeditions to the Antarctic, Chile, Mexico and Canada to study penguins, whales and porpoises in their natural habitat. He has presented his pictures and findings in more than 100 lectures both on land and at sea. Your Tour Leader: Dr Fenella Bazin has over thirty years experience as a part-time extramural lecturer in the Universities of Birmingham and Liverpool. For many years Dr Bazin s on board lectures and enthusiasm for Norway have enhanced the enjoyment of our passengers voyages, introducing them to aspects as varied as the life of Vikings, wartime Norway, and the natural wonders of this spectacular journey. She has a lifelong interest in the history of the Norse settlements in northern Britain, has worked closely with archaeologists on Viking sites in the Isle of Man and is a self-confessed aficionado of Hurtigruten! Departure Jul Occupancy Your voyage price includes 8-night voyage in a cabin grade of your choice from Bergen-Kirkenes-Risøyhamn including full board 1 night in Bergen, 2 nights in Andenes on a bed & breakfast basis English speaking tour leader on board Hurtigruten guide book Photo: Glyn Genin Cabin Grades Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U Q M Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Not included Flights Travel insurance Optional excursions (see pages for available options) Luggage handling Photo: Anne Lise Sem Guest image For details of excursions see pages Bergen harbourfront Risøyhamn see your local travel agent 49

50 11 days Bergen - Kirkenes - longyearbyen - oslo Combine a Norwegian coastal voyage and Spitsbergen Classic Norway and Spitsbergen Go in search of the majestic polar bear in Spitsbergen Photo:DV Experience a unique combination of the spectacular coastal voyage between Bergen and Kirkenes before flying even further north to the distant and enchanting Svalbard Archipelago at 80 degrees north to board MS Fram. Remote, mysterious and extreme, the frozen landscapes of Spitsbergen are home to a staggering array of natural and cultural highlights. Highlights Sail into the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord (departures between 15 April and 14 September). Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Visit Norway s former capital, Trondheim. Cross the Arctic Circle. Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting and interesting excursions. Explore the Capital of Arctic Norway, Tromsø. Pose for a photo at mainland Europe s northernmost point, the North Cape (optional excursion). Witness the barren Arctic splendour of the Svalbard Archipelago. Go in search of the king of Spitsbergen, the polar bear. voyage ITINERARY DAY 1 Embarkation in Bergen Port visited today: Bergen. DAY 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord Ports visited today: from Florø to Molde. DAY 3 The Royal City of Trondheim Ports visited today: from Kristiansund to Rørvik. DAY 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands Ports visited today: from Brønnøysund to Svolvær. DAY 5 Tromsø, Gateway to The Arctic Ports visited today: from Stokmarknes to Skjervøy. DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Ports visited today: from Øksfjord to Berlevåg. DAY 7 Kirkenes Ports visited today: from Båtsfjord to Kirkenes. After disembarkation and depending on the flight schedule, there may be time for sightseeing before taking the evening flight to Longyearbyen. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages DAY 8 Departure Longyearbyen After a welcome meeting at a local hotel you transfer to board MS Fram. Arriving in Barentsburg in the afternoon, enjoy some sightseeing, an optional visit to the Pomor museum and the Folklore show at the Cultural house. At night you head out of the Isfjord, sailing northbound along the coast of the Prince Karls Forland passing the Kongsfjord and the Seven Icebergs before reaching Spitsbergen s northwest corner. 50 classic norway and spitsbergen

51 Photo: Sven Gl-ser Guest Image Moffen Ny Ålesund Longyearbyen Barentsburg 8 0 º N O R T H Mehamn Honningsvåg Berlevåg Havøysund Båtsfjord Kjøllefjord Hammerfest Vardø Vadsø Øksfjord Kirkenes Tromsø Skjervøy Vesterålen Islands Risøyhamn Finnsnes Sortland Harstad Stokmarknes Svolvær Stamsund Bodø Lofoten Islands Welcome to North Cape at 71 N A R C T I C C I R C L E Ørnes Photo: CH/Innovation Norway Kristiansund Ålesund Torvik Molde Måløy Geirangerfjord Florø Nesna Sandnessjøen Brønnøysund Rørvik NORWAY Trondheim Bergen Geirangerfjord Oslo classic norway and spitsbergen 11-DAY voyage 25 July & 01 August 2011 From 3410pp Bergen - kirkenes - Longyearbyen - oslo DAY 9 At sea - west coast of Spitsbergen Depending on the weather and ice conditions you sail to the Woodfjord area. In the Liefdefjord see the astonishing front of the Monaco Glacier. This afternoon, enjoy the opportunity to go ashore by Polarcirkel boat. In good ice conditions we cross the 80th parallel and sail up to Moffen Island. In the late afternoon you sail past the Raudfjord, then continue south. At night time you pass the well known Magdalenefjord and Wagonway Glacier. DAY 10 At sea - west coast of Spitsbergen Cruising in the Krossfjord where you spend the day visiting cultural sites, bird cliffs and glacier fronts. Arrive in Ny Ålesund and take a guided walk of the town, visit the museum and enjoy souvenir shopping. After leaving Ny Ålesund you cross the Kongsfjord to Blomstrand. At night continue southbound along the coast of Prince Karls Forland and return to the Isfjord. DAY 11 Arrival Longyearbyen Arrival back in Longyearbyen where you disembark. Take time to enjoy the town, visit the Svalbard Museum and Svalbard Gallery. Return flight to Oslo. Departures Jul 01 Aug Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Cabin Outside Cabin Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Your voyage price includes Not included Voyage in unspecified inside or outside cabin on a full Flights board basis Travel insurance Transfers as applicable Optional excursions (see pages for available options) Economy class flight between Kirkenes and Longyearbyen Luggage handling (via Tromsø) and between Longyearbyen and Oslo, including current taxes and surcharges Gratuities Wind and waterproof jacket on the Spitsbergen part of the voyage NB: the Spitsbergen part of this itinerary is operated by the MS Fram, our Explorer ship. For details about the ship and life on board please refer to our 2011/12 Explorer brochure and/or our website. Photo: Rinie van Meurs Monaco Glacier in Spitsbergen s Liefdefjord see your local travel agent 51

52 OUr EXCURSIONs take you closer to the real Norway Join the RIB Safari to Saltstraumen 52 Excursions North Cape excursions all year round Photo: Johan Wildhagen/Innovation Norway Enjoy an exhilarating ride on a dog sledge Photo: Jan Lillehamre

53 Photo: Jan Lillehamre Excursions Enhance the enjoyment of your voyage with our choice of educational, scenic and thrilling excursions. Through these enlightening and eventful adventures the true diversity of Norway s coastal landscape, lifestyle and culture becomes apparent. Along the Norwegian shores there is an exciting range of adventures available. We offer an array of excursions on both the northbound and southbound sailings. All are specially chosen to expand the memories that you ll take with you from your Hurtigruten voyage. Highly qualified guides and modern transport make excursions both interesting and comfortable. Tours have different durations, ranging from just one hour to whole days. And most excursions can be pre-booked with only the remaining places available on board. Please keep in mind that discounts on excursions are available if booked in advance together with your voyage. To provide you with the best experience we have categorised all our excursions on three different levels according to the level of fitness required to ensure you get the most from your excursion: Level 1: Suitable for everyone Level 2: Suitable for most guests, requires some physical effort Level 3: Suitable for guests in good physical condition Save 5% When you prebook excursions* * Must be booked at least 2 weeks before departure Photo: Doris Schneider Photo: Jan Lillehamre Keep an eye out for sea eagles Svartisen Glacier see your local travel agent 53

54 Northbound Excursions Photo: Andreas Mihatsch Photo: Wolfgang Olthoff - Guest image Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/IN Day 2 Northbound GEIRANGER PANORAMA 1 Date: Price: 79pp Duration: 4 h 30 min Level 1 Welcome to one of the world s most beautiful travel destinations, Geirangerfjord, officially praised by National Geographic and placed on UNESCO s list of World Heritage Sites. At the Norwegian Fjord Centre you will be given an informative introductory presentation taking you through all four seasons of Geiranger. This is followed by a drive up Ørneveien ( Eagle Road ) and a stop at Ørnesvingen ( Eagle Bend ), where a breath-taking, panoramic view of the fjord, the magnificent mountains and the waterfall De Syv Søstre ( The Seven Sisters ) affords you an incredible photo opportunity. The tour continues to Ålesund, a distinctive town known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture. An afternoon here is best enjoyed from the town s highest point, Mount Aksla. Your excursion will conclude with a short sightseeing trip around Ålesund before heading to the Hurtigruten pier. Day 2 Northbound GEIRANGER PANORAMA 2 Date: Price: 139pp Duration: 7 h 30 min Level 1 As with Geiranger Panorama 1 (see above), this excursion gets you closer to the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. Your day begins with a drive up Ørneveien ( Eagle Road ), enjoying magnificent views of Geirangerfjord en route to the beautiful Eidsdalsvatnet Lake. From there we take a picturesque ferry ride from Eidsdal to Linge through Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge, heading for the stark, wild high alpine areas. Back on dry land, one of the many highlights of this trip is the series of 11 hairpin bends down the winding Trollstigen Pass. Once you ve reached the bottom, it s time for a hot drink and a bite to eat before we continue on to the gentler landscape of the Romsdalsfjord. We conclude with dinner in Molde before meeting the Hurtigruten ship again. Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Day 2 Northbound ART NOUVEAU TOUR, ÅLESUND Date: Price: 26pp Duration: 2 h Level 2 Distinguished by its numerous spires, towers and highly detailed ornamentation, Ålesund is a town renowned across the world for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. It owes this to the devastating fire which burned a large proportion of the city to the ground in 1904, following which the entire town was rebuilt in the fashionable style of the time, Art Nouveau. Your guide will take you on an informative walk through the streets of this enchanting town. Along the way you will pass the picturesque fishing port of Brosundet, the special Apotekertorget square and the beautifully decorated main street. We will also visit Jugendstilsenteret, which is the national centre for Art Nouveau. The museum offers everything from modern multimedia presentations to original interiors and provides a fascinating insight into the history of Art Nouveau. Day 2 Northbound ATLANTERHAVSPARKEN AQUARIUM AND MOUNT AKSLA Date: Price: 42pp Duration: 2 h Level 2 Atlanterhavsparken is one of Northern Europe s largest salt-water aquariums and offers an opportunity to enjoy close encounters with some of the marine life that can be found in and around the coastal waters of Norway. The tour to the Aquarium includes a spectacular diving show in Norway s largest aquarium tank where you can see the fish being hand-fed by the divers, and a visit to the open-air pool to see the resident penguins. After the visit to Atlanterhavsparken we continue onwards and upwards to Aksla where you can admire the view of Ålesund below and capture some memories before returning to the quayside. Photo: Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium Day 3 Northbound NIDAROS CATHEDRAL & RINGVE Date: Price: 48pp Duration: 3 h Level 2 Few large cities have managed to preserve their intimacy as effectively as Norway s third largest city, Trondheim. An ancient city, it was founded by the Viking King Olav Tryggvason circa 997. Your tour starts from the pier and takes you to Norway s national shrine, Nidarosdomen (Nidaros Cathedral) Norway s only Gothic style cathedral, built over the burial place of St. Olav, Norway s patron saint. After a guided tour of the cathedral, you have some free time to explore. From Nidaros Cathedral, the bus then takes us directly to the Ringve Museum of Musical History, where your enthusiastic tour guide will take you on a journey through musical history. Day 3 Northbound TRONDHEIM WITH NIDAROS CATHEDRAL Date: Price: 42pp Duration: 2 h Level 1 Trondheim is a large city by Norwegian standards, though it has still managed to preserve many of the charms and intimacy of a small town. It is also a city full of contrasts, with modern buildings standing side-by-side with monastery ruins, impressive wooden buildings and colourful wharves. You will hear all about the city s many features as the bus takes you through Trondheim s streets and boroughs, including a short stop at Utsikten ( The View ) to admire the city from up on high. As no sightseeing trip to Trondheim is complete without visiting one of its premier cultural treasures, we will of course make time to take in the impressive Gothic-style Nidaros Cathedral. Built over the burial place of St. Olav, the patron saint of Norway, this enormous building, with its countless details and decorations, dates back to around After a guided tour around the cathedral, you will soon understand why many describe it as the most beautiful religious building in Norway. Photo: Achim Köpf - Guest image 54 Excursions

55 Excursions Northbound Photo: Nina Helland Photo: Manfred Horender Photo: Simen G. Fangel Day 3 Northbound SVERRESBORG TRØNDELAG FOLK MUSEUM Date: Price: 35pp Duration: 2 h Level 2 Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum is one of Norway s largest open-air museums. We begin our journey through history at Haltdalen stave church, built back in 1170, when Norway was a Catholic country. You will be able to view the ruins of the medieval Castle Zion, built by King Sverre in the winter of , with its panoramic views across Trondheim s Fjord. You will then be shown a working farmyard before continuing to the Old Town which features buildings that used to proudly stand in the very centre of Trondheim. Finally, we enter the visitors centre and the Life Pictures exhibition, showing you what life was like in the 1900s. Day 3 Northbound TRONDHEIM CITY WALK Date: Price: 24pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 2 A walk through Trondheim is a journey through its 1,000-year history. The harbour was developed during the second half of the 19th century, and we start our walk here at the quay. We walk up to Stiftsgården, the royal residence in Trondheim, and continue to the market square to take a closer look at the statue of the city s founder, the Viking King Olav Tryggvason, which towers over this busy square. From here, we continue to Nidaros Cathedral, the national monument of Norway. We cross the old city bridge with its red gateway, known to the locals as the portal of happiness, and enter the area of the city called Bakklandet, which has managed to preserve its charming wooden architecture. Originally this was the industrial part of the city, but now the old factories have been renovated into desirable housing surrounded by small shops and restaurants. And it s here that you find the world s one and only bicycle lift which has to be seen to be believed! Photo: Morten Sagen Day 4 Northbound GLACIER ADVENTURE, SVARTISEN Date: Price: 121pp Duration: 6 h Level 2 Situated near Ørnes, Svartisen is Norway s second largest glacier. Your Hurtigruten ship will make a stop to allow you and your tour guide to transfer to another smaller boat for the excursion. This boat will then sail between islets and skerries whilst the guide tells you all about the area and the scenery an impressive view best enjoyed out on the deck. It s important not to forget your camera for this part because you will now be in the realm of the sea eagle, Europe s largest predatory bird. Once we move on to the Svartisen Tourist Centre, you will be able to admire the beauty of this enigmatic ice world whilst enjoying a warm drink and the centre s varied buffet of delicious cakes. Afterwards, we continue our journey along the beautiful coast of Helgeland back to Bodø where you rejoin the ship. Day 4 Northbound RIB SAFARI, SALTSTRAUMEN Date: Price: 104pp Duration: 2 h Level 3 This excursion takes you to Saltstraumen, where you will witness the world s most powerful tidal current. On our exciting journey through this wild landscape there is a good chance we will be able to observe sea eagles whilst also taking in the awesome scenery and observing parts of the Caledonian Fold Belt, a range of mountains dating back over 250 million years. While we sit safely and comfortably in sturdy rubber boats, operated by highly experienced and knowledgeable pilots, you can be sure to enjoy a day of rare adventure in harmony with nature, eagles and the deep blue sea. Photo: Ernst Furuhatt Day 4 Northbound LOFOTR VIKING FEAST Date: Price: 96pp Duration: 3 h Level 1 At the Lofotr Viking Museum the largest Viking building ever found has been recreated. The original Chieftain s house was established in about 500 AD and was inhabited until around 900 AD, and the rebuilt version exhibits finds from this era. The Chieftain and the Lady of the house invite you to join them for a real Viking feast in the banquet hall. Experience the magic and excitement as they make sacrifices to the Gods, praying that the sun will return to avoid Armageddon. After the Viking feast, served with home-brewed mead, you will travel by bus to Svolvær and re-join your ship. Day 4 Northbound LOFOTR VIKING FEAST SUMMER Date: Price: 96pp Duration: 3 h Level 1 Join us on a historical journey from Stamsund to Borg and on to the Lofotr Viking Museum. On this trip to Lofotr the guide will tell you how life was for the Vikings who lived here. Upon arrival we are invited in to experience the Chieftain s house, which has been recreated in full size and features exhibits of finds dating back to the Viking age. The Chieftain and the lady of the house welcome us to join them for a real Viking feast in the banquet hall; a taste of the Viking age, with traditional food, costumes, singing and dancing. After the feast, served with home-brewed mead, we travel by bus to Svolvær, learning more about the history of Lofoten along the way before re-joining the ship. Day 5 Northbound THE ARCTIC CAPITAL TROMSØ Date: Price: 48pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 1 Tromsø is the largest town inside the Arctic Circle, and it has a unique history that includes hunting in the Arctic for walrus and polar bears, polar exploration as well as the Pomor trade, coal mining and sealing. During our excursion here, we will visit Polaria, a centre housing a museum, aquarium and much more. Here you ll be able to watch the movie Svalbard Arctic Wilderness, which will take you on a fantastic journey through Svalbard s spectacular scenery. Your tour also includes a stop at the iconic Arctic Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece and town landmark. see your local travel agent 55

56 Northbound Excursions Photo: Bård Løken Photo: Birgit Rommel Guest image Photo: Alexander Eriksen Day 5 Northbound DOG SLEDGING Date: Price: 144pp Duration: 3 h 30 min Level 3 Complete your winter holiday experience with a thrilling husky dog sledge ride! Our tour begins with a drive to the island of Kvaløya where we change clothes and footwear, before hopping on board the sledges and letting the huskies pull us over the frozen landscape; enjoying stunning views of the ocean, mountains and open plateaus. If we re lucky enough, we will see the magical Northern Lights. Afterwards you are invited into a traditional Sámi tent (lavvo) where an open fire and a hot drink await you. Day 5 Northbound SCENERY & HUSKIES Date: Price: 51pp Duration: 3 h 30 min Level 2 On this excursion we head to the Tromsø Wilderness Centre on Kvaløya Island, a scenic area with views of the ocean and mountains. Here we will meet more than 250 huskies and puppies, receive an introduction to dog sledge driving and learn about the world s longest dog sledge race, the Iditarod, presented through pictures and film footage. It s important to wear good footwear if you want to join the Wilderness Centre s guide in exploring the plant and bird life around the centre, before meeting back in the traditional Sámi tent (lavvo) for a hot drink and a slice of cake. Day 5 Northbound POLAR HISTORY WALK Date: Price: 40pp Duration: 3 h Level 2 Tromsø is not just the largest town in northern Norway; it s also a town brimming with history. First, our guide will take us to the Polar Museum. On the way there we ll pass the statue of Roald Amundsen, the hunting monument and the market square, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Arctic Cathedral. The Polar Museum features exhibits from Norway s proud polar history. We will also see a film of the polar region made by the Arctic hunters. The tour continues to the Beer Hall (Ølhallen), Tromsø s oldest pub, which was a popular meeting place for fishermen, hunters and polar explorers. Here, you can taste beer from the world s northernmost brewery, Mack, whilst one of the locals tells stories about the old days. Day 6 Northbound THE NORTH CAPE Date: Price: 93pp Duration: 3 h Level 1 Enjoy the magnificent sub-arctic landscape as we cross the 71st parallel on our journey towards the North Cape, the northernmost point on the continent. In summer, we might come across herds of grazing reindeer and a small Sámi camp. The North Cape plateau itself rises 307 metres almost vertically from the Arctic Ocean. Stand and wonder at the view, but don t forget to get some photographic evidence of this amazing place. The tour includes a visit to the North Cape Hall where you can see an impressive 180 panoramic film about Finnmark and the North Cape, buy souvenirs, send postcards or relax whilst enjoying a bite to eat. Day 6 Northbound BIRDWATCHING SAFARI Date: Price: 121pp Duration: 3 h Level 2 On this tour we travel to the small fishing village of Gjesvær. Along the way we will receive an introduction to the local flora and fauna, before visiting one of the world s most exciting nature reserves, Gjesværstappan. From the vessel we can study Finnmark s largest flock of puffins, together with large numbers of kittiwakes. During the nesting season this area teems with life as mighty sea eagles hover above in search of prey, while guillemots, razorbills, cormorants, Arctic skuas, northern fulmars, Brünnich s guillemots, and the large northern gannet fill the air with a cacophony of shrieks and screeches. In the autumn you can also catch a glimpse of Europe s smallest seabird, the British storm-petrel. Photo: Per Eide/Innovation Norway Day 6 Northbound A TASTE OF LAPLAND Date: Price: 79pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 1 Today s excursion starts with a drive through the fishing village of Kjøllefjord, where we stop to take pictures. Afterwards we continue into the mountains, where you ll head to a Sámi camp and meet the Utsi family, who will welcome you into their lavvo dressed in traditional costumes. You will hear about the traditions and the Sámi people s way of life. You will also get to hear traditional Sámi songs ( joik ). We then go out to see the reindeer, and you can try your hand at lassoing. The trip continues up to the Finnmark plateau, 300 metres above sea level, where we hope to see reindeer in their natural habitat. Day 6 Northbound SNOWMOBILE TRIP IN LAPLAND Date: Price: 255pp Duration: 2 h 15 min Level 3 Join us on an unforgettable snowmobile trip to one of Europe s most extreme and exciting natural areas. During this excursion we will travel from the old trading post and fishing village of Kjøllefjord over the mountains to Mehamn. Along the way, the guides will tell you about the Sámi people, what life is like on the Finnmark coast, and how the local population utilise nature in both the summer and winter months. Some of Norway s best instructors will ensure that proper training is given before you hop onto your own snowmobile for this once in a lifetime trip through fascinating scenery. Experience the snow-clad valleys, the fresh winter air and perhaps the mesmerising Northern Lights in the clear, starry sky. Valid driver s licence required. Day 6 northbound ARCTIC SEA FISHING Date: Price: 241pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 2 Join real fishermen at work in the Arctic! Here in Kjøllefjord, you will get an insight into the everyday life of professional fishermen working in these chilly waters. Experience the pulling in of crab-pots or take hold of a rod and try your luck. In these waters on the northern coast of Europe, you can catch the largest cod, halibut and king crab and on the way back to shore, you will given a delicious taste of today s catch (king crab). Enjoy this pleasant afternoon trip on board a modern fishing boat hearing the stories and taking in the knowledge of local experts! A catch is guaranteed! 56 Excursions

57 Excursions Northbound Photo: Nancy Bundt Photo: Barents Safari Photo: Barents Safari Day 7 Northbound THE RUSSIAN BORDER Date: Price: 41pp Duration: 2 h Level 1 The only town in Norway where east meets west, Kirkenes represents the turning point of your Hurtigruten voyage. We start with a short tour of the town, before the bus takes us deep into the surprisingly fertile landscape. The region has experienced an exciting and at times dramatic history, so this also promises to be an educational morning. We make our first stop at Storskog, the border station between Norway and Russia. Unfortunately we cannot cross the border itself, but you are permitted to take pictures. From here we travel to the small mining community of Bjørnevatn, before heading towards Pasvikdalen. It s worth remembering that this area is known to have Norway s largest population of brown bears. Back in Kirkenes we make a stop at the impressive Prestfjellet Mountain, which overlooks both the town and your Hurtigruten ship. Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Day 7 Northbound SNOWMOBILE SAFARI Date: Price: 140pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 3 On a frozen fjord we will drive snowmobiles, two people per vehicle, across the beautiful landscape in the height of the Arctic winter. During the trip our guides will tell us about the history of the Sámi people, the extreme Arctic climate and the unique wildlife that inhabits the area. After the journey you can enjoy a hot drink and sample some dried reindeer meat in a well-heated lavvo. You will receive thorough instructions on snowmobiling safety before your experience begins. Valid driver s licence required. Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Innovation Norway Day 7 Northbound ATV/QUAD-SAFARI TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER Date: Price: 120pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 3 The guide meets us at the quay and takes us through today s programme. You start with a test drive in a low traffic area, before going up to the viewpoint Kjerringstupet, near to Kirkenes. We then drive along the road through the town centre and stop at a viewpoint overlooking the A/S Sydvaranger mines. From here we continue to the Norwegian Russian border where your guide will tell you about the history and culture of the area. We will make a stop at the border station to have coffee/tea and muffins. Finally we return to Kirkenes via the viewpoint at Prestfjellet Mountain, with its magnificent views of both the town and your Hurtigruten ship. Valid driver s licence required. Photo: Agency plainpicture Day 7 Northbound RIVERBOAT SAFARI Date: Price: 102pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 2 By the time you reach the jetty, the river boats will be ready and waiting to take you up the Pasvikelva, a river with a cultural history dating back thousands of years. This is the place to hear about the history of the Sámi people, the sacred Princes Boris and Gleb, St. Trifon of the Pechenga Monastery and to see the rich animal and plant life that thrives in this area. At the border we go ashore and learn a little bit more about Norway s relationship with its neighbour to the east, Russia, before being served a hot drink complemented by cloudberries with cream. Day 7 Northbound KIRKENES SNOW HOTEL Date: Price: 55pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 1 Kirkenes Snow Hotel is set in idyllic surroundings next to Gabba Reindeer Park. Our adventure here begins with a stroll up to the hotel and into Norway s largest ice bar. The guide will show us around the Snow Hotel, including some of the magnificent suites. After the tour it is time to meet the reindeer. This is an excellent photo opportunity so don t forget to bring your camera! You can also visit Gabba Kennel and see some of the many Huskies who live there. Afterwards, we go to the Gabba restaurant, where we are served a snack, before returning to Kirkenes where we make a stop at Prestfjellet Mountain to enjoy its magnificent views of both the town and your Hurtigruten ship. Day 7 Northbound HUSKY ADVENTURE Date: Price: 127pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 3 We start with a short drive to the Snow Hotel, situated next to Gabba Reindeer Park where you will be kitted out with warm outdoor clothing with snow overalls, shoes, gloves and hats all provided for you. Then it s time to meet the dogs! The huskies are harnessed to your sledge, eagerly waiting to transport you across the frozen landscape. There will be two passengers per sledge, with each sledge travelling with its own musher (guide). You can have a go at driving the sledge yourself, or if you d prefer, you can simply sit back and enjoy the ride. The track is just over 5 km long, and is set in the most picturesque of landscapes. Experience the real feeling of the Arctic wilderness! Afterwards, you have the option to visit the Snow Hotel or the reindeer enclosure. see your local travel agent 57

58 Southbound Excursions Photo: Arctic Coast Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Day 8 Southbound SNOWMOBILE TRIP IN THE POLAR NIGHT Date: Price: 312pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 3 Join us on an exciting polar night safari by snowmobile from Mehamn to Kjøllefjord, hunting for the Northern Lights in the polar night sky. We will make several stops on the way, hoping to admire this Arctic light phenomenon. Before embarking on this exciting and different experience through the white desert, our guides give you thorough instructions on snowmobiling safety. En route, we ll make a pit-stop at a real Sámi tent for some hot drinks by the campfire. The remainder of the journey down to Kjøllefjord is made by bus, whilst the guide tells us about life on the coast. In Kjøllefjord we rejoin Hurtigruten. Valid driver s licence required. Photo: Johannes Jens s Day 8 Southbound NORTHERNMOST TOWN IN THE WORLD, HAMMERFEST Date: Price: 29pp Duration: 1 h Level 1 Established in 1789, Hammerfest is the northernmost town in the world. On arrival here, the bus takes us to the UNESCO-listed Meridian Monument. From here we also have a spectacular view of Melkøya and the Snøhvit field. As we head up to Mount Salen, you will learn more about Hammerfest s unique history, whilst also getting an insight into both Sámi history and culture and Europe s first LNG factory (Liquid Natural Gas). Once at Salen, we can enjoy great views over the town and our awaiting ship. Photo: Allan Klo Day 8 Southbound MIDNIGHT CONCERT IN THE ARCTIC CATHEDRAL Date: and Price: 48pp Duration: 1 h 15 min Level 1 With its exquisite stained-glass window, there is perhaps no more beautiful way to experience the Arctic Cathedral than by attending a midnight concert. As the candle lights flicker, this elegant church is filled with the sounds of the most beautiful Norwegian folk songs, as well as some wonderfully powerful classical and sacred hymns. This incredible musical experience is enhanced by the Arctic Cathedral s fantastic acoustics. Photo: Kirsten Brekke DeAngelis Guest image Day 8 Southbound BREAKFAST AT THE NORTH CAPE Date: Price: 121pp Duration: 6 h Level 1 On this excursion you can experience the windswept North Cape as well as large parts of West Finnmark. The North Cape plateau lies 307 metres (1,000 feet) above the churning Arctic Ocean. Here, at the very top of Europe, we will enjoy a hearty breakfast and see an impressive 180 panoramic film about the North Cape region through the four seasons. On our return we make a short stop to visit a Sámi family. From Honningsvåg, we drive through an underwater tunnel that connects the town with the mainland. The bus will then travel south along the majestic Porsangerfjord before heading back towards the coast to Hammerfest, the world s northernmost town, where we re-join Hurtigruten. Day 8 Southbound ARCTIC ENERGY Date: Price: 39pp Duration: 1 h Level 2 Hammerfest is not only the northernmost town in the world ( N), but also the oldest in the north of Norway, and the first town in northern Europe to get electric street lighting produced entirely from waterpower in The town was an important trading post with the Russians for the 100 years preceding the Russian Revolution. It has been burnt down twice and was the only Norwegian town attacked during the Napoleonic War of Hammerfest is the place from which the great polar explorers started their Arctic expeditions, and where Struve concluded his measurements of the Earth in The Meridian Column is a symbol of this and in 2005 the monument was included on UNESCO s list of World Heritage Sites. At the Energy House you can visit a small hydroelectric power station and a model of the first LNG-plant (Liquid Natural Gas) in Europe. A short film about the LNG-plant is shown in English. We end the tour at the town mountain, Salen. Day 9 Southbound A TASTE OF VESTERÅLEN Date: Price: 63pp Duration: 4 h 15 min Level 1 Today we will not only experience history, but also beautiful scenery and a selection of breath-taking sights. We begin with a short sightseeing trip through Harstad before moving on to the Trondenes peninsula. Here, we visit Trondenes white medieval church, one of Norway s premier cultural heritage sites from the late Middle Ages (short ecumenical worship services are often held for visitors here). In Trondenes Historical Centre, you will find an exciting exhibition of original objects from throughout the region s history. The bus then takes us across Hinnøya Island, where we can enjoy a view of beautiful fjords, steep mountains and large fertile agricultural areas. Moving on, we will cross the Gullesfjord by ferry, giving you a chance to enjoy a hot drink and some freshly baked cakes before continuing to Sortland where you rejoin your Hurtigruten ship. 58 Excursions

59 Excursions Southbound Day 9 Southbound LOFOTEN ISLANDS Date: Price: 66pp Duration: 3 h Level 1 Many people associate the Lofoten Islands with precipitous, dramatic and often fabled mountains and picturesque fishing villages, but Lofoten is so much more. You ll find quiet bays, white sandy beaches, sheltered fjords and, perhaps surprisingly, large green agricultural areas. It is said that the light in Lofoten is unlike anywhere else in the world, which is why artists from Norway and abroad have always come here for inspiration. In Henningsvær, we will visit a gallery where the work of many Norwegian artists portrays the beauty of the archipelago and where we will also see a slide show that captures the area s unique atmosphere. Day 9 Southbound SEA EAGLE SAFARI Date: Price: 84pp Duration: 2 h Level 2 Just north of the Trollfjord is the realm of the sea eagle and it is here that a smaller vessel lies ready to take us out to see the king of the birds close up. First we accompany the Hurtigruten ship into the Trollfjord where we will see it turning around in the narrowest of spaces, a magnificent sight alone! The eagle safari begins in earnest when we leave Trollfjord, starting with the gulls, who dive for fish right from your hand. We then pass through a narrow seaway flanked by a range of steep mountains. This is where the sea eagles dwell and can be viewed as they come flying in to get a share of the banquet. From here we set our course for Svolvær and you re left with the memorable experience of seeing the King of Birds close and in his natural habitat two hours that will stay with you long after you return home. Photo: Christa Trumpp Guest image Photo: Per Lillehagen Day 9 Southbound RIB-adventure in Lofoten Date: Price: 91pp Duration: 1 h 30 min Level 3 Join us on a high-octane excursion by RIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boat) into the fantastic Lofoten archipelago. Our experienced skippers take us to a lagoon with white sandy beaches surrounded by small islands and skerries that protect it from the mighty ocean outside. There is a good chance we will get a good view of sea eagles, Europe s largest bird of prey. After a short photo stop, we continue to the fishing village of Skrova where we stop to have a snack and to learn about the village, known for exporting salmon all over the world. The statue of the Fisherman s Wife will greet us when we return to the harbour in Svolvær to re-join our ship. Day 10 Southbound UNESCO ISLANDS VEGA Date: Price: 133pp Duration: 4 h Level 2 The Vega Archipelago was inscribed on UNESCO s World Heritage List in 2004, a status gained due to the unique coexistence between the eider ducks and the islanders. Your tour around these islands will give you an insight into local village life as you journey towards the fishing village of Nes, situated on Vega, the main island. Here, we make a stop to visit the E-house, a museum and documentation centre dedicated to eider ducks. At Nes, there is also a café and a World Heritage exhibit, all situated within a well-kept architectural environment. Afterwards, we return to Brønnøysund where we board our ship again. Day 11 Southbound TRONDHEIM WITH NIDAROS CATHEDRAL Date: Price: 42pp Duration: 2 h Level 1 Excursion description: see Day 3 Photo: Bjørn Kenneth Hansen Photo: Gian-Rico Willy Day 11 Southbound SVERRESBORG TRØNDELAG FOLK MUSEUM Date: Price: 35pp Duration: 2 h Level 2 Excursion description: see Day 3 Day 11 Southbound TRONDHEIM CITY WALK Date: Price: 24pp Duration: 2 h 30 min Level 2 Excursion description: see Day 3 Day 11 Southbound THE ATLANTIC ROAD Date: Price: 91pp Duration: 4 h 30 min Level km long, built on a total of 8 bridges and surrounded by picturesque landscapes, the Atlantic Road is one of Norway s most visited tourist destinations and won the Engineering Feat of the Century title in Today, we start with a short sightseeing tour of Kristiansund before we continue to Averøy where we visit the beautiful Kvernes Stave Church. Afterwards, we go to the Bjartmars Favorittkro tavern, where we are served the speciality of the house, Bacalao. We then continue along the Atlantic Road and finish with a short sightseeing tour of Molde. Day 12 Southbound BERGEN CITY SIGHTSEEING Date: Price: 36pp Duration: 2 h Level 2 Bergen is an international city with small town charm surrounded by seven imposing mountains. Enjoy a guided tour past the picturesque alleys and well-known locations such as Nordnes peninsula, Håkon s Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower, Maria Church, Bergen harbour and the famous fish market. In addition to seeing all this, our well-informed guides will also take you on a short walk through the UNESCO-listed old buildings in the Bryggen district. During this trip you will receive a good insight into the city s history and development, from its founding in 1070, right up to the present day. Only bookable on board. Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord Norway see your local travel agent 59

60 Theme Voyages add an extra dimension to the journey Kjeungskjær Lighthouse and celebrations on Norwegian National Day Photo: Nasjonalbiblioteket, Billedsamlingen Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo/Finnmark Reiseliv 60 Theme voyages Learn about the polar pioneers View puffin and other Norwegian birdlife in their native habitat

61 Photo: Per Lillehagen Guest image Theme voyages Our rich choice of continuously developed theme voyages provides an extra dimension to your Hurtigruten trip. Dive into a world of unique traditions and magnificent nature. Enjoy a genuine, friendly and fascinating voyage that is unmistakably Norwegian. Photo: Ragnar Hartvig A Hurtigruten voyage along the beautiful Norwegian coastline is something of legend; something which, at first glance, cannot be bettered. For instance, how do you improve a person s experience of what has been described as The World s Most Beautiful Voyage? What can possibly be done to make the Lofoten Islands, North Cape and cities of Bergen, Trondheim and Tromsø more remarkable, fascinating and memorable? To add another dynamic to the existing voyage Hurtigruten offer a series of educational themed voyages focussing on everything from Edvard Grieg to Norway s National Day; Christmas & New Year celebrations to Norwegian classical music; and polar history to endemic coastal wildlife. Whilst on board, in the company of like-minded enthusiasts, you will be invited to talks by guest lecturers, enjoy private music recitals and much, much more. So as you travel through this breathtaking masterpiece of nature, you will learn more about the culture of the Norwegian people, the history that has shaped their communities and the all important culinary, musical and social traditions that colour their everyday lives. Read on to find out more. Photo: Nelly Moreau Guest image Celebrate New Year s Eve on board Enjoy a night at the Opera see your local travel agent 61

62 4 days Opera voyage Photo: Per Lillehagen Opera VOYAGE in a most spectacular setting Combine breathtaking nature with beautiful music Once again the National Norwegian Opera will bring some of their finest soloists to the opera voyage on Hurtigruten, a special departure onboard MS Trollfjord between Trondheim and Oslo. Passengers can look forward to a programme that includes classics from well-known operas, operettas and musicals. The main concert programme begins in Trondheim, but it is also possible to embark at Tromsø, where a light opera programme will take place. If starting your voyage in Tromsø, the capital of Arctic Norway, keep an eye out for the spectacular Aurora Borealis as you navigate through inlets and channels of these cool waters. Jagged snow-clad peaks rise sharply from the sea and soon you will reach the beautiful islands of Lofoten. This beautiful chain of islands is the home to many traditional fishing communities. From here our journey continues south to Trondheim, the Viking capital of Norway. Here you will have the opportunity to see the 18th century Stiftsgården Palace and the magnificent 14th century Nidaros Cathedral, considered to be one of the grandest Gothic buildings in northern Europe. After arriving in Oslo, the New Year concert at the Oslo Concert Hall will be one of the voyage s natural highlights, together with a guided tour of the Oslo Opera House the following morning. Voyage itinerary Day 1 The voyage begins from Trondheim You set sail from Trondheim. After a welcome concert, you have time to relax and meet fellow passengers. After dinner you can enjoy an Opera evening in the panorama lounge. Day 2 Bergen, the birthplace of Edvard Grieg You arrive at Bergen, gateway to the fjords. In honour of Bergen s most famous son, there will be a Grieg concert in the afternoon followed by an opera evening in the panorama lounge. Day 3 New Year Concert in Oslo This afternoon, you arrive in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, where the New Year concert in the Oslo Concert Hall will be the undoubtable highlight of your stay. Day 4 Visiting the Opera House in Oslo You start the day with a guided tour of the Oslo Opera House. Here you bid farewell to your fellow passengers, the musicians, the ship and the crew. Departure Jan Occupancy For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Opera voyage 4-DAY voyage January 2011 TRONDHEIM - BERGEN - OSLO Cabin Grades From 542pp MS Trollfjord Inside Outside Q MG MX Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Your voyage price includes: Voyage in a cabin grade of your choice including full board and on board programme as described. Not included: Flights; Travel insurance; Optional excursions; Luggage handling 62 Theme voyages

63 12 days norway s big day out Photo: Brynjulf Brynjulfsen Guest image NORWAY S BIG DAY OUT Join the parties and parades of National Day Join in with the day s celebrations on board Hurtigruten has been an integral part of Norway s coastal life for over 100 years, so make sure you plan your holiday to be on board over this period so you can sample the atmosphere and understand what this special day really means to the Norwegians. 17 May is Norway s Constitution Day and is celebrated with children s parades and festivities. These colourful processions of children with their banners, flags and bands take centre stage on this day of celebration. Sailing through the magnificent coastal waters you will enjoy a series of educational lectures about the history of the national day, the Norwegian royal family and the national costumes, accompanied by folk music and singing. This is a unique chance to gain a deep understanding of Norway, its people and cultural heritage, all the while joining in with locals and guests to celebrate Norway s big day. The History of Norway Day Norway adopted its constitution in 1814, an important historic event that is celebrated on the 17 May each year. The Storting (the Norwegian parliament) held the first 17 May celebration in 1833, and from then on this day was regarded as the national day. The first children s processions were arranged in Since 1906, the royal family has gathered on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Oslo to wave to the children marching by. Voyage itinerary Day 1 Embarkation in Bergen. Day 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord. Day 3 The royal city of Trondheim. Day 4 Cross the Arctic Circle Day 5 Tromsø, gateway to the Arctic. Day 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape. Day 7 Kirkenes, the turning point. Day 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø. Day 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands. Day 10 Depart the Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Mountains Day 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund. Day 12 Rocky Islands, disembarkation Bergen. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Departures May Occupancy 17 May 2011 roundtrip departures May 2011: MS Richard With May 2011: MS Nordstjernen May 2011: MS Trollfjord May 2011: MS Kong Harald May 2011: MS Lofoten May 2011: MS Midnatsol May 2011: MS Vesterålen May 2011: MS Nordkapp May 2011: MS Nordnorge May 2011: MS Polarlys May 2011: MS Nordlys norway s big day out 12-DAY voyage May 2011 Cabin Grades From 2299pp Bergen - kirkenes - Bergen Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Please note that the ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Other cabin grades are available depending on the ship you travel on, please refer to our website for details. Your voyage price includes: Voyage in a cabin grade of your choice including full board and on board programme as described. Not included: Flights; Travel insurance; Optional excursions; Luggage handling see your local travel agent 63

64 6 days Birds of the Nordic coast Photo: Claus Koch Guest image Birds of the Nordic coast Norway s stunning birdlife Get closer to Norway s varied birdlife and beautiful scenery Norway can justifiably be called Nature s Wonderland, with a landscape as rich as it is diverse. Your voyage south from Kirkenes to Bergen offers the rare opportunity to take part in a unique land and sea experience in search of northern Europe s distinctive and varied birdlife. Travelling through a landscape of towering mountain peaks and breathtaking fjords this is an opportunity to combine Hurtigruten and birdwatching on one of our voyages in May when millions of rare migrating birds return to the Arctic coast during their nesting period. Species like puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills, cormorants, Arctic skuas, northern fulmars, northern gannets and sea eagles are numerous in this area. We hope to cover the following during the voyage, some of which are optional excursions: A Bird Watching Safari in the North Cape area where gannets and thousands of seabirds create a fantastic spectacle Viewing birdlife in the Tromsø area through the photographic lens. A short visit to Trondenes church and Lake Laugen where pairs of Slavoninan grebes breed. Tufted ducks and warblers also thrive in these historic Viking grounds. Experience sea eagles close by, near Svolvær on the Sea Eagle Safari. The UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago holds 228 species of birds, 110 found breeding. An excursion to this fantastic archipelago should give you quite a few memorable moments. Voyage itinerary Day 1 Kirkenes, the voyage south begins We leave Kirkenes and set sail south. Varangerfjord is famous for wintering ducks and divers. Day 2 Hammerfest and Tromsø In Honningsvåg you can join a bird-watching safari near the North Cape to see gannets and many other seabirds. When arriving in Tromsø there will be an optional Midnight Sun excursion to Prestvannet to watch thousands of migrating birds. Day 3 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands When arriving Harstad there is a possibility to make a short visit to Trondenes church and Lake Laugen where birds thrive in these historic Viking grounds. Passing through the legendary Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates an intricate network of inlets and isles. Day 4 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Join our interesting lecture on board before Departure May making a visit to the UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago Day 5 Trondheim and Kristiansund Today you can relax and enjoy the beautiful Norwegian coast from the ship. You can also join the informative lectures. DAY 6 Rocky Islands, disembarkation Bergen Our arrival in Bergen is the end of this magnificent journey. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Birds of the nordic coast 6-DAY voyage May 2011 From 1264pp Kirkenes - BERGEN MS Nordnorge Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Your voyage price includes: Voyage in a cabin grade of your choice including full board and on board programme as described. Not included: Flights; Travel insurance; Optional excursions; Luggage handling 64 Theme voyages

65 6 and or 7 days hall of the mountain king HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING Edvard Grieg, his Life & Music Photo: Per Nybø/Bergen Tourist Board Enjoy an optional excursion to Troldhaugen, Grieg s former home Join this classic voyage and immerse yourself in the music and background of Edvard Grieg, Norway s best-known classical composer, with a programme of captivating on board lectures and piano recitals. This voyage combines the dramatic and beautiful landscape of Norway s fjords and coastline with a series of on board concerts and lectures on the country s favourite composer. Enjoy a wide variety of themes, music and lectures. There will be an optional excursion to Grieg s former home, Troldhaugen, prior to the northbound departure or after southbound arrival. On board PIANIST Rune Alver Educated at Bergen Music Conservatory and at the Norwegian State Academy of Music in Oslo, a soloist with several symphony orchestras, Rune has also contributed to the Bergen International Music Festival, the Festival of North Norway and has given concerts all over Europe. On board lecturer Eilif Løtveit Eilif Løtveit has been connected with the Troldhaugen Estate for the past 35 years, organising public concerts and the summer concert festival. A regular organiser for the Bergen International Festival s concerts in Troldhaugen, Eilif is the perfect companion to accompany you on your voyage. Your Lecture and Recital Programme: Edvard Grieg, The Man and the Artist. The young Edvard Grieg. The Piano Concerto in A-minor Opus 16. Edvard Grieg, Nature & Norwegian Folk Tunes. Chamber Music. Edvard Grieg s collaboration with Arne Garborg, Aasmund Olavsson Vinje and Bjørnsterne Bjørnson. Music for Henrik Ibsen s Peer Gynt. Orchestral Music. Le nouveau Grieg, Norwegian Peasant Dances Opus 72. Lyric Pieces Extracts from 10 Volumes Opus 12 - Opus 71. Voyage itinerary 7-day voyage Day 1 Embarkation in Bergen Day 2 Ålesund Day 3 The Royal City of Trondheim Day 4 Cross the Arctic Circle DAY 5 Tromsø, gateway to the Arctic DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Day 7 Kirkenes Voyage itinerary 6-day voyage DAY 1 Kirkenes Day 2 Hammerfest and Tromsø Departures Oct 15 Oct Occupancy Day 3 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands Day 4 Leave the Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Mountains Day 5 Trondheim and Kristiansund Day 6 Rocky Islands, disembarkation Bergen For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages Cabin Grades Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. hall of the mountain king 7-day voyage October 2011 Bergen - Kirkenes 6-day voyage October 2011 Kirkenes - Bergen From 915pp MS trollfjord Your voyage price includes: Voyage in a cabin grade of your choice including full board and on board programme as described. Not included: Flights; Travel insurance; Optional excursions; Luggage handling see your local travel agent 65

66 7 days the ice-breakers Photo: Nasjonalbiblioteket, Billedsamlingen The Ice-breakers a History of Polar Explorers and Exploration Polar adventurer Fridtjof Nansen (middle) relaxes with fellow pioneers on board Fram Sail in the wake of the great Norwegian polar heroes, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen, to discover how these famous pioneers confronted the elements, pushing the boundaries of human endurance to achieve incredible feats of exploration. As well as experiencing breathtaking nature during your voyage, you will also have the chance to listen to a number of interesting lectures about the polar heroes, their voyages and the culture and the inhabitants of the polar regions. As you travel along the beautiful Norwegian coast you will have plenty of opportunities to deepen your Arctic experience by participating in some exciting excursions: on the Lofoten Islands you can step back in time and celebrate a Viking feast and in Tromsø you can visit the Polaria Centre which provides a lot of information about Arctic nature, its special climate and wildlife. Another excursion takes you on a stroll through Tromsø, the Gateway to the Arctic where numerous historic expeditions made a last stop before setting out into the cold Arctic regions. The Polar Museum displays old photographs and original artefacts of Amundsen and Nansen s expeditions. Standing at the North Cape in the wild and open Arctic landscape you may feel the same desire that urged the explorers to leave the known shorelines for their arduous journeys into ice and darkness. Your Lecture and Recital Programme: Our programme of lectures will include biographies of the great explorers, the histories of their achievements and details of the obstacles that they needed to overcome, the routes they choose and their modes of transport. Voyage itinerary Day 1 Embarkation in Bergen Depart from Bergen. Enjoy the relaxed ambience of life on board and an opportunity to meet fellow passengers as you take in the spectacular landscapes. Day 2 Ålesund An early arrival at the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund provides an opportunity to go ashore and explore this pretty town. Day 3 The Royal City of Trondheim Continuing north you head for the medieval city of Trondheim, whose colourful history is reflected in its handsome civic architecture. Day 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Island Entering the Arctic Circle you continue to the modern town of Bodø. Day s end sees you amidst the Lofoten Islands and Svolvær. Day 5 Tromsø, The Capital of Arctic Norway Arrival in Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic. Modern shops and cafés provide a vibrant contrast to the stunning stained glass of the Departure Oct Arctic Cathedral, whilst the Polar Museum and Polaria centre explore Arctic life over the centuries. Day 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape. Day 7 Kirkenes, the turning point The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few kilometres from the Russian border. For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages The ice-breakers 7-DAY voyage October 2011 From 1165pp Bergen - Kirkenes MS Nordkapp Cabin Grades Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view I L J* N P U Q M Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Your voyage price includes: Voyage in a cabin grade of your choice including full board and on board programme as described. Not included: Flights; Travel insurance; Optional excursions; Luggage handling 66 Theme voyages

67 12 days new year s 2011/12 Photo: Ragnar Hartvig New Year s 2011 Enjoy the dawn of 2012 on top of the world Combine the celebration of New Year s Eve with a coastal voyage Join MS Trollfjord and celebrate the New Year in style with a voyage from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing Auld Lang Syne and raise a toast at mainland Europe s northernmost point, the North Cape! Enjoy the coastal voyage from Bergen to Honningsvåg where, on this special departure, you will have time to explore the town by the North Cape. New Year dinner will be served on board the ship before you are transferred up to the North Cape for the New Year celebrations. The ship will then sail all the way up the Altafjord to Alta, a port not normally visited by Hurtigruten ships. Alta offers excursion opportunities such as dog sledging and snowmobiling and is home to the Alta Museum displaying UNESCO-listed rock carvings which are over 6,000 years old. You will stay overnight and depart early the following morning towards Hammerfest and continue southbound back to Bergen. Photo: DDB Voyage itinerary Day 1 Bergen Set sail from Bergen, the cultural gateway to the fjords, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on board and take the opportunity to meet fellow passengers. Day 2-5 Ålesund - Tromsø Journey to Tromsø, the Capital of Arctic Norway and take part in excursions along the way including a city tour of Trondheim, a Viking feast and dog sledging in Tromsø. Day 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape Arrive at Honningsvåg, the gateway to the North Cape. After a special New Year s dinner you are transferred to the North Cape to welcome the start of the New Year with a toast and fireworks before returning to the ship for more celebrations. Day 7 Alta Arrive at Alta where a number of optional excursions including dog sledging, snowmobiling and a visit to the Ice Hotel are on offer. Day 8 Alta - Hammerfest Depart Alta and sail to Hammerfest. Day 8-12 Hammerfest - Bergen The ship follows the regular Hurtigruten schedule back to Bergen with visits to the Lofoten Islands and Trondheim, as well as many more optional excursions For full details of the daily itinerary see pages 34-37, for details of excursions see pages New Year s 2011/12 12-DAY voyage 26 DECEMBER JANUARY 2012 From 1695pp Bergen - Alta - bergen MS Trollfjord Cabin Grades Departure 2011 Occupancy Inside Outside *J has a limited view Suites I L J* N P U QJ Q M MG 26 Dec 2011 Twin Brochure Price from Single Supp Brochure Price from All above prices are in s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin. Your voyage price includes: Voyage in a cabin grade of your choice including full board and on board programme as described. Enjoy our special New Year s dinner Not included: Flights; Travel insurance; Optional excursions; Luggage handling see your local travel agent 67

68 A Taste of Hurtigruten 00 days pre and post voyage programmes Stockfish drying on racks, a common sight in the beautiful Lofoten Islands Photo: Klaus-Petter Kappest Photo: Toma Babowic 68 PRE AND POST PROGRAMmes Spend a night in the snow hotel Join an excursion in search of the mighty King Crab!

69 Photo: Fritjof Fure/Innovation Norway PRE AND POST PROGRAMmes Before you embark, or after your voyage has come to a close you may wish to explore some of the lesser visited areas of the Norwegian coast and its hinterland. Choose extensions lasting from a couple of hours to a couple of days for a closer look at Norway. See breathtaking fjords, explore the steep mountain landscapes, take an extraordinary train journey; experience the magic of Lapland, or enjoy life in the Norwegian capital. Learn how to use snow shoes, stay overnight in a hotel made entirely from snow and ice or meet and eat one of the largest crabs in the world; the king crab. We are offering many exciting options that are combinable with our voyages. These gems will complete your holiday experience in Norway, making it a memory for life. Photo: Johan Berge/Innovation Norway Photo: Robin Strand Lærdal, near Flåm Bergen s UNESCO-listed Bryggen district see your local travel agent 69

70 pre and post programmes Pre and Post Excursions and extensions See breathtaking fjords, explore the steep mountain landscape or take an extraordinary train journey. Experience the magic of Lapland, enjoy life in the Norwegian capital, stay in a hotel made of snow and ice; and dine on one of the world s largest crabs the King Crab! This can all be done via our pre/post cruise programmes offering the opportunity to extend your cruise into a total Norwegian vacation you will never forget. Bergen Photo: Johan Berge/Innovation Norway Photo: Øyvind Roti Photo:Per Eide/Innovation Norway Norway in a Nutshell One of Norway s most popular independent day trips, this comprehensive journey takes you by bus, train and ferry through some of the most magnificent scenery in the area, traversing a landscape of breathtaking fjords, rural idyll and the spectacular Flåm Mountain Railway. A masterpiece of engineering, this extraordinary train journey is one of the highlights of any visit to the region. Tour code CEn1400 Season Price per person in 133 Your excursion price includes: Ticket for bus, boat and train Seat reservation Myrdal-Bergen. Daily departures, duration approx. 9 hours. Sognefjord in a Nutshell The Sognefjord is Norway s longest and deepest fjord. This King among fjords lies in the middle of Norway s fjordlands and stretches more than 200 kilometres in towards the foot of the Jotunheimen Mountain. Those who visit this dramatic landscape claim it to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. This organised round trip combines a beautiful boat journey on the Sognefjord with a spectacular train journey on the Flåm Railway. Tour code CEE1454 Season Price per person in 157 Your excursion price includes: Ticket for boat and train (incl. seat reservation except Flåm railway) Daily departures, duration approx. 10 hours. Hardangerfjord in a Nutshell Journey by train, bus and boat, through the charming western villages of Ulvik and Eidfjord and along the unforgettable Hardangerfjord. This full day trip takes in a magical landscape of spectacular mountain vistas, roaring waterfalls and timeless rural idylls and includes a voyage along Norway s third largest fjord, with plenty of time on board the ship to settle back and enjoy the myriad delights on offer. Tour code CE1460 Season Price per person in 109 Your excursion price includes: Ticket for bus, boat and train. Daily departures, duration approx hours. Sognefjord Gudvangen Voss Aurlandsfjord Flåm Myrdal Bergen Sognefjord Flåm Myrdal Bergen Voss Ulvik Eidfjord Norheimsund Bergen 70 Pre and Post programmes

71 bergen Kirkenes Photo: Carlton Browne Photo:Terje Rakke/Innovation Norway Osterfjord Cruise with MV White Lady Departing from the vibrant fish market, this superb guided excursion on board the White Lady takes you on a journey that includes Bergen s magnificent west coast. This half-day excursion is an excellent way to explore something of the steep mountain landscapes, towering cliffs and narrow fjords that make up some of the most beautiful coastline in the country. Tour code CEBGO001 Season Price per person in 47 Your excursion price includes: Ticket for boat tour. Daily departures at 10:00 hrs, duration approx. 4 hrs. From 10 July - 26 August there is an additional departure at 15:30 hrs. Oslo Vikanes Bergen Osterfjord Photo: Pia Sørensen Sámi Inspiration Extension Starting in Kirkenes, experience the flavour and magic of Lapland by combining your voyage with this fascinating trip into Northern Finland. This tour introduces you to the natural and cultural diversity of the Sámi, the largest indigenous group in Europe. Your three day visit to Finnish Lapland starts in Kirkenes. Day 1 Kirkenes-Inari The drive to Inari takes you through a stunning landscape of cascading waterfalls and salmonrich rivers. After Utsjoki you will pass the Sámi Bridge that connects Norway with Finland. You arrive at your hotel early evening, after a journey of 5-6 hours. Day 2 Inari During your stay you will visit SIIDA, the Sámi Museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre which contains a wealth of exhibits highlighting the region s cultural and environmental diversity. You will also visit a reindeer farm, where you learn about the life and farming techniques of the reindeer herders. Day 3 Inari-Kirkenes After departing Inari in the morning you head back towards Kirkenes, driving along the scenic highway that passes a captivating vista of glistening lakes. In the Skolt Sámi region you will learn something of the life and history of these distinctive people and visit an Orthodox church with an interesting graveyard before completing your journey back to Kirkenes. Tour code CEKKN002 Season Price per person in twin single from Your tour price includes: 2 overnights including breakfast in Inari. Transfers as per description. German/English-speaking driver guide. Entrance fee Sámi-Museum and reindeer farm Daily departures. Min. participant number is 2 passengers Across the Roof of Norway This popular extension, which can be combined with many of our itineraries, takes in one of Europe s most breathtaking rail journeys, crossing the high plateau of the Hardangervidda, across the roof of Norway to the lush landscapes of the western fjords. Travelling between Oslo and Bergen this spectacular journey passes through a landscape of forested valleys and sparkling lakes and over the largest mountain plateau in Northern Europe, making it the highest mainline railway line on the continent. One night is included in Oslo allowing you time to fully enjoy the delights and attractions on offer. Call our reservations team to discuss your options. Season Price per person in from 215 Single Supp in from 50 Your tour price includes: 1 night in Oslo on bed and breakfast basis. Transfer in Oslo from the airport to the central bus station. Rail journey Oslo to Bergen in standard class. This extension is also available Bergen to Oslo with an overnight in Bergen and Oslo, please call us for full details and prices. Photo: Toma Babowic Oslo Highlights City tour Perhaps enjoy a shopping trip to the Fram, Viking Ship or National History museums, take a stroll through the Vigeland Sculpture Park, or marvel at the architectural splendour of the Royal Palace located at the top of Karl Johan s Street. This very walkable city also has a wealth of cosy cafés if you just want to sit down and watch the world go by. Tour code CEOSL001 Season Price per person in 39 Your excursion price includes: City tour with German / English-speaking guide. Daily departures (except 17 May, 24&25 Dec), duration approx. 3 hours. Photo:Terje Rakke/Innovation Norway Snow Shoeing After an introduction on how to use snow shoes, you follow the tracks of rabbits, foxes and local people across the snow-covered landscapes. Your rewarding and active trip ends with a hot drink and a snack. Tour code CEKKN008 Season Price per person in 63 Your excursion price includes: Equipment (warm clothes, boots and snowshoes) Transfer from/to Rica Hotels Warm drink Daily departures, duration approx. 2 hrs. Min. participant number is 2 passengers King Crab Safari This excursion offers a unique winter experience beginning with a snowmobile-drawn sleigh ride from a traditional fisherman s home to a frozen fjord. After sawing a hole in the ice, you will set about trying to catch a magnificent king crab. These incredible crustaceans can span two metres and weigh up to 15 kilos. They will be prepared and cooked for you when you return to the fisherman s house a rewarding meal at the end of a fabulous excursion. Tour code CEkkn010 Season Price per person in 156 Your excursion price includes: Transfers King crab meal English-speaking guide Daily departures, duration approx. 4 hrs. Min. participant number is 2 passengers see your local travel agent 71

72 Accommodation Accommodation Comfortable hotels when you are not on board To complete your Norwegian experience we are pleased to be able to offer a selection of hotels throughout the country. Perhaps stay for a couple of nights in cities such as Oslo or Bergen or one of the smaller fjord resorts? Here we have descriptions of some of our most popular hotels and prices for many others. All accommodation has been specially selected to offer the best location and value for money. Our reservations team will be happy to assist you with your booking. Photo: Tori Hogan Extend your stay in the UNESCO-listed harbour town of Bergen The Snow Hotel A Unique Winter Experience Enjoy a special Arctic experience at the Snow Hotel. The structure is constructed entirely from snow and ice each year and has spacious, illuminated snow suites decorated with snow sculptures and an Arctic snow bar for celebrations and cool drinks. Dinner and breakfast are served at the cosy Gabba restaurant next door to the snow hotel. To complete your stay you can pre-book an excursion, choose between snow shoeing, snow mobiling and dog sledging. Season Price per person in 216 Your tour price includes: 1 overnight at the Snow Hotel incl. equipment. Transfer from/to Rica Hotels. Dinner and breakfast. Daily departures. Photo: Meegan Parkee hotels in norway city hotel Twin room from Single room from Ålesund Rica Parken Hotel Ålesund Thon Hotel Ålesund Alta Rica Hotel Alta Balestrand Kviknes Hotel Bergen Grand Hotel Terminus Bergen Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Bergen Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret Bergen First Hotel Marin Bergen Rica Hotel Bergen Flåm Fretheim Hotel Geilo Dr Holms Hotel Geiranger Geiranger Hotel Hammerfest Thon Hotel Hammerfest Kirkenes Thon Hotel Oslo Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion Oslo Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus Oslo Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy Oslo Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica Oslo Rica Holberg Hotel Oslo Rica Victoria Hotel Oslo Thon Hotel Stefan Oslo Thon Hotel Slottsparken Oslo Thon Hotel Europa Oslo Thon Hotel Terminus Oslo Hotel Continental Oslo Radisson Blu Airport Hotel Svolvær Rica Hotel Svolvær Tromsø Rica Ishavshotel Tromsø Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø Clarion Hotel Bryggen Trondheim Hotel Britannia Trondheim Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Olav Price in per person/night incl. breakfast 72 accommodation

73 bergen hotels Hotel Neptun Strand Hotel Clarion Hotel Admiral At the Neptun, situated in downtown Bergen, you can enjoy one of Bergen s largest collections of modern art. Visit the renowned Restaurant Lucullus that offers an exquisite meal or the more informal bistro, Pascal Mat & Vin. Relax in the comfortable rooms equipped with TV, minibar and hairdryer. The Strand Hotel has a wonderful location in Bergen. From the rooftop terrace you can see the famous fish market, Bryggen, the inner harbour and Mount Fløien. The hotel is a modern business hotel with excellent conference rooms and free wireless broadband throughout the hotel. The Clarion Hotel Admiral is a non-smoking hotel, housed in a magnificent old packhouse building that dates back to It is the only waterside hotel in Bergen with the best view to Bryggen, Vågen and Fløien. The hotel offers 211 unique rooms, equipped with minibar, TV and hairdryer. Season Twin Single Season Twin Single Season Twin Single / / / Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast bergen hotels kirkenes hotels Radisson Blu Hotel Norge Rica Arctic Hotel Rica Hotel Kirkenes Located in the heart of Bergen the Radisson Blu Hotel Norge is within walking distance of historical sites and the shopping district. The Hotel offers 345 newly renovated rooms in different categories, all designed in a modern and urban style equipped with minibar, TV and high speed internet access. The Rica Arctic Hotel is located in the centre of Kirkenes. The hotel offers a range of rooms, all equipped with cable-tv, radio, minibar, telephone and hair-dryer. The Arctic Restaurant & Bar offers an à la carte menu with local and international dishes. Rica Hotel Kirkenes is located in beautiful surroundings only 900 metres from the city centre. Refurbished in January 2006 it now presents itself as a modern hotel with attractive rooms and public areas. All rooms are equipped with hairdryer, TV, shower and bathroom with underfloor heating. Season Twin Single Season Twin Single Season Twin Single / Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast oslo hotels Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania Thon Hotel Opera Rica Oslo Hotel The hotel is situated only 100 metres from the central station. With a solid history of blending trend and tradition, this full-service hotel is a highly modern and sophisticated hotel. It offers 508 smartly decorated rooms with hairdryer, TV with international channels, telephones, desk and chairs. Thon Hotel Opera is located at Oslo central station. The hotel offers fabulous views of the Oslo Fjord and the new opera house. Thon Hotel Opera has 434 well-equipped rooms in various sizes and with free wireless internet access, phone, minibar and flatscreen TV. As well as the hotel s central location (it is only two minutes walk to Oslo central station) Rica Oslo Hotel has its own special character - with works of art by many famous artists being exhibited. All rooms are of a high international standard, equipped with TV, minibar, trouser press and hairdryer. Season Twin Single Season Twin Single Season Twin Single / / / / Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast oslo hotels trondheim hotel Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Rica Nidelven Hotel Located in the city centre, the Radisson Blu Plaza is easily accessible from the nearby central railway station. The largest hotel in Norway offers 673 newly renovated rooms with free internet access, satellite television channels, coffee and tea provisions, in-room safe, hair dryer and minibar. Located in the heart of Oslo, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel is within walking distance of most tourist attractions and business districts. The hotel offers 488 rooms with a variety of interior designs. All rooms offer bathtub, TV, minibar, hairdryer, safe and trouser press. Rica Nidelven Hotel is one of Trondheim s most modern and well-equipped business hotels. The hotel is located in the centre and extends 17 metres out into the Nidelven. Each room is equipped with TV, minibar, desk and a good armchair to relax in. There is free internet access from every room. Season Weekday Twin Single Season Weekday Twin Single Season Twin Single / Thu - Mon / Thu - Mon / / Tue - Wed Tue - Wed Daily Daily / Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast Price in s per person/night incl. breakfast see your local travel agent 73

74 Photo: Mechthild Theobald Comfortable ships with an intimate atmosphere Enjoy stunning views from the deck of MS Kong Harald The ships in Hurtigruten s 11-strong fleet vary in size and age but they all maintain the same welcoming, relaxed and intimate atmosphere on board. From the larger, more modern Trollfjord and Midnatsol (2002/3) to the traditional heritage vessels Nordstjernen (1956) and Lofoten (1962), every ship provides its own intimate and unique travel experience. 74 our ships MS Trollfjord MS Vesterålen

75 Photo: Manfred Horender Panorama lounge MS Trollfjord MS Polarlys reception From the privacy and comfort of your cabin to the open spaces of the public decks, the emphasis of every Hurtigruten voyage is informality, relaxation and enjoying the spectacle of the ever-changing scenery. Whether you choose to enjoy this out in the fresh sea air on one of our many decks or from the peace and tranquillity of our panorama lounge is entirely at your discretion. Whilst our levels of service and your experience are the same, the ships differ from each other greatly. Depending on your preference, the older heritage vessels will take you back to the golden age of Hurtigruten with their wooden panelling and more classical design whilst the artwork, facilities and size of the larger, newer vessels give you more deck space, larger public areas and even the opportunity to enjoy our outdoor Jacuzzis when you are deep in the Arctic Circle! Whichever Hurtigruten ship you decide to join for your voyage along the beautiful Norwegian coast, our friendly, intimate ships will travel through the same narrow channels to visit the same ports that they have done for years, carrying passengers and supplies almost 365 days a year. Photo: Nancy Bundt Photo: Karlheinz Arnau MS Kong Harald panorama lounge MS TROLLFJORD, MS MIDNATSOL These two modern ships joined the fleet in 2002 and Each vessel has its own distinct style and character, offering the latest in cabin and suite comfort, on board facilities and spacious panorama lounges. MS NORDNORGE, MS NORDKAPP, MS POLARLYS, MS NORDLYS, MS RICHARD WITH, MS KONG HARALD Built between 1993 and 1997 these ships combine small ship atmosphere with space, style and comfort. Each has its own design and features works of art by Norwegian artists. MS VESTERÅLEN Built in 1983 this vessel is smaller and more intimate than the newest ships, and is popular among travellers who enjoy the real working ship experience. MS LOFOTEN, MS NORDSTJERNEN These traditional ships are small and nostalgic vessels steeped in heritage and character. Photo: Simen G. Fangel MS Nordkapp MS Nordstjernen See your local travel agent 75

76 Cabins Photo: Lars Svenkerud MS Trollfjord - MG suite MS Midnatsol U grade cabin Our range of cabins is sure to offer something for everyone. Choose from our basic but comfortable inside cabins to the luxurious Owner s Suites which come with a private balcony, internet access and up to 45m 2 of living space over two rooms. We also offer cabins that are interconnecting, equipped for disabled users and suitable for three or four people. MS Nordkapp N grade cabin SUITES Choose from our wide range of comfortable suites. They vary in size and location, sometimes within the same grade and, as a general rule, outside accommodation on the higher decks has a picture window while the lower decks have portholes. Our suites are graded QJ, Q, M, MG, and MX and have a seating area with TV. They have a shower/ and most have a double bed* (this may be two single mattresses set in a double frame which cannot be separated). Our sales consultants will be pleased to give advice if you would prefer a bath/jacuzzi. STANDARD AND SUPERIOR CABINS Cabin grades I, L, J, N, P and U all have private facilities and twin beds, one of which can be turned into a sofa. Some I, J and N grade cabins have upper and lower berths. SPECIAL CABINS With the exception of MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen, all of our ships have at least one specially equipped cabin for disabled passengers. Please contact our reservations department for further information. Prices for cabins which can accommodate three or four people are available on request and interconnecting cabins are available on some of our ships. GENERAL INFORMATION For your guidance we have indicated those outside cabin grades where lifeboats or safety equipment may limit the view or portholes may be small or tunnelled. Please note that for safety reasons, cabins on the two lower decks of MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen may have closed portholes during the winter period. MS Nordlys I grade cabin *Cabins QJ 736 and QJ 640 onboard MS Midnatsol and MS Trollfjord have separate beds. MX Owners suite m2 Two rooms, seating area and dining table, TV, stereo, internet access, mini-bar, private balcony. MG Grand suite m2 One or two rooms, seating area, TV, stereo, internet access, mini-bar, some with Jacuzzi, most with private balcony or bay window. M Suite m2 One or two rooms, seating area, TV, mini-bar, some with private balcony. Q Mini suite m2 Seating area, TV, mini-bar. QJ Mini suite m2 Limited view / no view, seating area, TV, mini-bar. U Outside cabin 8 13 m2 Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa, table. Upper decks. P Outside cabin 8 13 m2 Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Upper and middle decks. N Outside cabin 7 13 m2 Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa (some with upper / lower berths). Middle / lower decks. J Outside cabin 7 13 m2 With limited / no view, separate beds, one bed can be turned in to a sofa. Some with upper / lower berths. L Outside cabin 7 13 m2 With portholes, separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. A Outside cabin 6 8 m2 Upper and lower berths. I Inside cabin 6 10 m2 Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Some with upper / lower berths. 76 our ships

77 DECK 9 DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 ms midnatsol MX-825 MG-823 MG-821 MG-819 MG-817 BALCONY BALCONY M2-782 MG-775 MX826 I2-778 I2-773 U2-771 MG-824 I2-774 I2-769 U2-767 MG-822 I2-770 I2-765 U2-763 I2-766 I2-761 U2-759 MG-820 I2-762 I2-757 U2-755 MG-818 I2-758 I2-753 U2-751 MG-816 MG-780 MG-815 U2-813 U2-811 U2-809 U2-807 U2-805 U2-803 U2-801 U2-747 U2-743 I2-749 I2-745 I2-754 I2-750 U2-814 U2-812 U2-810 U2-808 U2-806 U2-804 U2-802 I2-741 I2-746 U2-739 U2-737 U2-735 U2-733 U2-776 U2-772 U2-768 U2-764 U2-760 U2-756 U2-752 U2-748 U2-744 U2-742 U2-740 U2-738 J3-731 J3-729 JACUZZI SUN DECK SUN DECK THE HAMSUN ROOM LIBRARY INTERNET J3-727 J3-725 J3-723 J3-721 J3-719 INFO J3-717 J3-715 QJ-736 J2-734 J2-732 J2-730 J2-728 J3-726 J3-724 J3-722 J3-720 J3-718 MYSTERIER BAR PARADIS BAR BAR U2-713 U2-709 U2-707 I2-711 SAUNA I2-714 I2-708 U2-716 U2-712 U2-710 TRIM FITNESS HORISONT- HALL HORISONT GALLERY PANORAMA LOUNGE U2-706 U2-705 U2-704 U2-703 Q2-702 Q2-701 Deck 9 Deck 8 Deck 7 The name Midnatsol (Midnight Sun) is something to live up to, and this ship, dedicated to the Norwegian summer, does just that. The interior s bright, colourful décor is inspired by the warm sunny climate, a motif also reflected in the many pieces of Norwegian modern art on display. MS Midnatsol was put into service on 15 April 2003 and is the fourth Hurtigruten ship to bear this name. The ship has a strong environmental profile and a modern design, with Norwegian materials used extensively throughout its interiors. Together with her sister ship, MS Trollfjord, MS Midnatsol is among the newest in the fleet. What characterises both ships is the large, two-storey panorama lounge above the bow and the large glass expanses that allow natural light to enter as well as providing extraordinary views. There are also 23 beautifully appointed suites, some of which have a balcony. Deck 6 Q2-691 Q2-664 P2-687 P2-683 P2-679 P2-675 P2-671 P2-667 P2-663 P2-659 P2-655 P2-653 P2-651 P2-649 I2-689 I2-685 I2-681 I2-677 I2-673 I2-669 I2-665 I2-661 I2-657 P2-662 P2-660 P2-658 P2-656 P2-654 P2-652 P2-650 P2-648 P2-646 P2-644 P2-642 J3-647 J3-645 J3-643 J3-641 J3-639 J3-637 J3-635 J3-633 J3-631 QJ-640 J3-638 J3-636 J3-634 J3-632 J3-630 J3-628 J3-626 J3-624 J3-622 J3-629 J3-627 J3-620 J3-618 H3-616 H3-625 H3-614 H3-619 P2-615 P2-611 P2-607 I2-623 I2-621 I2-617 I2-613 I2-609 P2-612 P2-610 P2-608 P2-606 P2-605 P2-604 P2-603 Q2-602 Q2-601 I2-600 Ship yard: Fosen Mek. Verk., (N) Deck 5 Year of construction: 2003 RESTAURANT MIDNATSOL BABY SHOP CAFÉ MIDTSOMMER CAFÉ CAFÉ PLAYROOM MÅNE AMFI CONF. ROOM STJERNE CONF. ROOM SOL Gross tonnage: Passengers: 1000 Beds: 644 Overall length: 135,75 m Beam: 21,5 m N2-494 N2-492 N2-499 N2-493 N2-491 N2-485 N2-483 N2-477 N2-475 I2-497 I2-495 I2-489 I2-487 I2-481 I2-479 N2-490 N2-488 N2-486 N2-484 N2-482 N2-480 N2-478 N2-473 N2-471 N2-469 N2-467 N2-465 LAUNDRY N2-476 N2-474 N2-472 N2-470 N2-468 N2-463 N2-461 CAR CAR N2-466 N2-464 N2-462 N2-460 I2-441 N2-459 N2-455 I2-457 I2-453 I4-439 N2-458 N2-456 N2-454 N2-452 N2-451 N2-449 N2-447 I2-437 I2-435 I2-433 I2-431 N2-450 N2-448 N2-446 N2-445 N2-443 N2-444 N2-442 N2-440 RECEPTION GANGWAY N2-438 N2-436 N2-434 LUGGAGE N2-429 N2-427 N2-421 N2-419 N2-415 I2-425 I2-423 I2-417 I2-428 I2-426 I2-420 L2-413 L2-409 L2-405 I2-410 I2-407 I2-411 I2-408 I2-412 N2-432 N2-430 N2-424 N2-422 N2-418 L2-416 L2-414 L2-406 L2-404 L2-403 L2-402 L2-401 Deck 4 Deck 3 Car capacity: 45 Service speed: 15 knots MX Owners suite P Outside cabin MG Grand suite N Outside cabin M Suite J Outside cabin Q Mini suite L Outside cabin QJ Mini suite I Inside cabin CAR DECK L2-342 L2-340 L2-338 L2-336 L2-334 L2-332 L2-330 L2-328 L2-326 L2-324 L2-322 L2-320 L2-318 L2-316 L2-314 L2-312 L2-310 L2-308 L2-306 L2-304 L2-302 U Outside cabin H Outside cabin* * Cabin 614, 616, 619 and 625 are for disabled use. Subject to change. Panorama lounge Library deck 8 Grand Suite MG See your local travel agent 77

78 ms trollfjord DECK 9 DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 The ship is named after the famous Trollfjord, situated between the Vesterålen and the Lofoten Islands. Trollfjord is one of the highlights of the voyage south, and is famous locally for The battle of the Trollfjord which took place here in the winter of The ship has a comfortable interior, with an extensive use of Norwegian wood and stone. MS Trollfjord s maiden voyage was in 2002 and she is one of the newest ships in the Hurtigruten fleet. Being MS Midnatsol s sister ship, they share many of the same characteristics, such as the beautiful panorama lounge and suites. On board the ship you will discover original paintings by the Lofoten artist Kaare Espolin Johnsen, paintings that were originally on board the old Hurtigruten ship MS Harald Jarl. Deck 9 Deck 8 BALCONY MX-825 MG-823 MG-821 MG-819 Deck 7 SUN DECK MX-826 MG-824 MG-822 MG-820 MG-817 MG-815 U2-813 U2-811 U2-809 U2-807 U2-805 U2-803 U2-801 MG-818 MG-816 U2-814 U2-812 U2-810 U2-808 U2-806 U2-804 U2-802 JACUZZI ESPOLIN JOHNSON ROOM INTERNET LIBRARY POLAR BAR SUN DECK SAUNA FJORD BAR PANORAMA LOUNGE FJORDHALL INFORMATION SAGA FJORD TRIM FITNESS TROLLHALL HORISONT GALLERY BALCONY MG 775 M2 782 MG 780 U2-771 U2-767 U2-763 U2-759 U2-755 U2-751 U2-747 U2-743 I2-773 I2-769 I2-765 I2-761 I2-757 I2-753 I2-749 I2-745 I2-741 I2-778 I2-774 I2-770 I2-766 I2-762 I2-758 I2-754 I2-750 I2-746 U2-739 U2-737 U2-735 U2-733 U2-776 U2-772 U2-768 U2-764 U2-760 U2-756 U2-752 U2-748 U2-744 U2-742 U2-740 U2-738 U3-731 U3-729 J3-727 J3-725 J3-723 J3-721 J3-719 J3-717 J3-715 QJ-736 J3-734 J3-732 J3-730 J3-728 J3-726 J3-724 J3-722 J3-720 J3-718 U2-713 U2-709 U2-707 I2-711 I2-714 I2-708 U2-716 U2-712 U2-710 U2-705 U2-703 U2-706 U2-704 Q2-702 Q2-701 Deck 6 Q2-691 Q2-664 P2-687 P2-683 P2-679 P2-675 P2-671 P2-667 P2-663 P2-659 P2-655 P2-653 P2-651 P2-649 I2-689 I2-685 I2-681 I2-677 I2-673 I2-669 I2-665 I2-661 I2-657 P2-662 P2-660 P2-658 P2-656 P2-654 P2-652 P2-650 P2-648 P2-646 P2-644 P2-642 J3-647 J3-645 J3-643 J3-641 J3-639 J3-637 J3-635 QJ-640 J3-638 J3-636 J3-634 J3-632 J3-630 J3-628 J3-626 J3-633 J3-624 J3-631 J3-629 J3-627 J3-622 J3-620 J3-618 H3-616 H3-625 H3-614 H3-619 P2-615 P2-611 I2-623 I2-621 I2-617 I2-613 I2-609 P2-607 P2-605 I2-600 P2-612 P2-610 P2-608 P2-606 P2-604 P2-603 Q2-602 Q2-601 Ship yard: Fosen Mek. Verk., (N) Year of construction: 2002 Gross tonnage: Passengers: 822 Beds: 646 Overall length: 135,75 m Beam: 21,5 m Car capacity: 45 Service speed: 15 knots MX Owners suite P Outside cabin MG Grand suite N Outside cabin M Suite J Outside cabin Q Mini suite L Outside cabin QJ Mini suite I Inside cabin Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3 RESTAURANT SAGA HALL N2-499 N2-493 N2-491 N2-485 N2-483 N2-477 N2-475 N2-473 N2-471 N2-469 N2-467 N2-465 N2-463 N2-461 I2-497 I2-495 I2-489 I2-487 I2-481 I2-479 N2-494 N2-492 N2-490 N2-488 N2-486 N2-484 N2-482 N2-480 N2-478 N2-476 N2-474 N2-472 N2-470 N2-468 VIKING MARKET SHOP BABY LAUNDRY CAR CAR N2-466 N2-464 N2-462 N2-460 I2-441 VIKING CAFÉ N2-459 N2-455 I2-457 I2-453 I2-439 N2-458 N2-456 N2-454 N2-452 N2-451 N2-449 N2-447 I2-437 I2-435 I2-433 N2-450 N2-448 N2-446 CAFÉ VIKING SAGA N2-445 N2-443 CAFÉ VIKING SAFARI N2-444 N2-442 N2-440 VIKING MARKET RECEPTION GANGWAY N2-438 N2-436 N2-434 LUGGAGE VALHALL AMFI N2-432 N2-429 N2-430 I2-428 I2-425 N2-427 N2-424 I2-426 I2-423 N2-421 N2-422 I2-420 I2-417 N2-419 N2-418 N2-415 L2-416 L2-413 L2-414 L2-409 L2-406 L2-405 I2-410 I2-411 I CONF. ROOM NORDLYS CONF. ROOM POLARLYS I2-407 I2-408 L2-403 L2-404 L2-402 L2-401 U Outside cabin H Outside cabin* CAR DECK * Cabin 614, 616, 619 and 625 are for disabled use. Subject to change. L2-342 L2-340 L2-338 L2-336 L2-334 L2-332 L2-330 L2-328 L2-326 L2-324 L2-322 L2-320 L2-318 L2-316 L2-314 L2-312 L2-310 L2-308 L2-306 L2-304 L our ships Espolin Johnson artwork Glass atrium Grand Suite MG

79 DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 ms nordnorge SUN DECK OBSERVATION LOUNGE VESTFJORDEN PANORAMA LOUNGE TORGHATTEN Deck 7 Deck 6 Nord-Norge means the northern part of Norway, mostly situated inside the Arctic Circle. MS Nordnorge was built in Norway in 1997 and is the second ship in Hurtigruten to have this name. Between MS Nordnorge gave her guests memorable experiences in Antarctica. On board MS Nordnorge guests can admire the work of artists such as Johanne Marie Hansen-Krone, Ellen Lenvik and Dagfinn Bakke. The interior décor very much reflects an Art Nouveau and Art Deco influence. JACUZZI J2-631 J2-629 J2-627 J2-625 J2-623 J2-621 J2-619 J2-626 J2-624 J2-622 J2-620 QJ-615 Q2-609 QJ-616 Q2-610 Deck 5 Deck 4 RESTAURANT HÅLOGALAND ARCADE BABY PLAY- ROOM INTERNET VÅGAR CAFÉ SHOP INFO LIBRARY CONF. ROOM KAPP HORN STELLA POLARIS BAR CONF. ROOM NORDKAPP Ship yard: Kværner Kleven, (N) Year of construction: 1997 Gross tonnage: Passengers: 691 Beds: 457 Deck 3 Overall length: 123,3 m LAUNDRY CAR TEL. GANGWAY LUGGAGE RECEPTION LOBBY L2-311 L2-309 Beam: 19,5 m Car capacity: 45 Service speed: 15 knots LUGGAGE L2-312 L2-310 M Suite N Outside cabin Q Mini suite J Outside cabin Deck 2 QJ Mini-Suite L Outside cabin CAR DECK CAR HOSPITAL SHOWER TRIM FITNESS SAUNA SAUNA U Outside cabin i Inside cabin P Outside cabin H Outside cabin* TEL. * Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use. Subject to change. Cabin category U Panorama lounge Suite category M See your local travel agent 79

80 ms polarlys DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 MS Polarlys was built in 1996, and she is the third ship in Hurtigruten to have this name. Polarlys is the Norwegian word for polar light, a name given to the special Arctic phenomenon we chase in our winter programme Hunting the Light. MS Polarlys is a stylish ship, furnished with mahogany panelling, polished brass, and a choice selection of Norwegian contemporary art. Together with the extensive use of wood in the public areas, this has created a unique maritime atmosphere. Deck 7 SUN DECK Deck 6 U2-659 U2-657 U2-653 U2-649 U2-647 U2-645 U2-643 U2-641 U2-639 U2-637 I2-660 I2-656 I2-655 I2-651 U2-658 U2-654 U2-652 U2-650 U2-648 U2-646 U2-644 U2-642 U2-640 U2-638 Q2 635 Q2 636 LIBRARY J2-633 J2-631 J2-629 J2-627 J2-625 J2-623 J2-634 J2-632 J2-630 J2-628 OBSERVATION LOUNGE BAR J2-621 J2-619 J2-617 J2-615 P2-613 J2-611 J2-620 J2-618 J2-616 U2-614 J2-612 P2-609 P2-607 U2-605 PANORAMA LOUNGE P2-610 P2-608 U2-603 U2-606 U2-604 M2 601 M2 602 Deck 5 P2-571 J2-569 P2-565 P2-561 P2-559 P2-557 P2-555 P2-553 P2-551 P2-549 I2-572 I2-568 I2-567 I2-563 P2-570 P2-566 P2-564 P2-562 P2-560 P2-558 P2-556 P2-554 P2-552 P2-550 Q2 547 Q2 548 N2-545 N2-543 J2-541 N2-539 N2-537 N2-535 N2-533 J2-531 J2-529 J2-527 J2-525 J2-523 P2-546 P2-544 P2-542 P2-540 J2-532 J2-530 J2-528 P2-526 P2-524 N2-521 N2-519 N2-522 P2-517 P2-515 P2-513 P2-511 P2-509 P2-507 P2-505 N2-520 P2-518 P2-516 P2-514 P2-512 P2-510 P2-508 P2-506 P2-504 P2-503 P2-502 P2-501 Deck 4 Ship yard: Ulstein Mek. Verk., (N) Year of construction: 1996 Gross tonnage: Passengers: 737 Beds: 479 Overall length: 123 m Beam: 19,5 m Car capacity: 35 Service speed: 15 knots M Suite J Outside cabin Deck 3 RESTAURANT POLARLYSET N2-357 N2-355 N2-353 N2-351 N2-347 N2-343 N2-341 N2-339 N2-337 N2-335 N2-333 N2-331 N2-329 I2-392 I2-388 I2-384 I2-380 I2-376 I2-372 CONFERENCE ROOMS SHOP CAFÉ LOPPA VEST- FOLDA STAD FJORDEN CAFÉ LOKALEN PLAY- BAR BABY ROOM CLUB BAR FJORDEN ARCADE MIDNATTSOL INTERNET LAUNDRY LOBBY I2-359 I2-349 I2-345 I2-315 RECEPTION I2-316 N3-394 N3-390 N3-386 N3-382 N3-378 N3-374 N3-370 N3-368 N3-366 N3-364 N3-362 N3-360 N3-358 N3-356 N2-327 CAR H2-325 H2-323 N2-354 N2-352 N2-350 N2-348 N2-346 N2-344 N2-342 N2-340 N2-338 H2-321 N2-336 N2-334 N2-332 GANGWAY LUGGAGE N2-319 N2-317 N2-330 N2-328 N2-326 N2-324 N2-322 N2-320 N2-318 L2-312 L2-311 L2-310 L2-309 I2-313 I1-314 L2-307 L2-305 L2-303 L2-308 L2-306 L2-304 L2-302 L2-301 Q Mini suite L Outside cabin U Outside cabin I Inside cabin Deck 2 P Outside cabin H Outside cabin* CAR L2-223 L2-221 L3-219 L3-217 L3-215 L3-213 L2-211 L3-209 L3-207 L2-205 L2-203 L2-201 N Outside cabin CAR DECK HOSPITAL TRIM FITNESS SAUNA SAUNA * Cabin 321, 323, and 325 are for disabled use. Subject to change. L2-220 L3-218 L3-216 L3-214 L3-212 L3-210 L2-208 L3-206 L3-204 L our ships Suite category M Fjorden Arcade Panorama lounge

81 DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 ms nordkapp JACUZZI SUN DECK J2-631 J2-629 J2-627 J2-625 J2-623 J2-621 J2-619 J2-617 J2-626 J2-624 SVALBARD LOUNGE J2-622 J2-620 J2-618 TEL. J2-610 J2-609 PANORAMA LOUNGE POLARSIRKELEN Deck 7 Deck 6 MS Nordkapp is named after one of the highlights of the Hurtigruten voyage, the majestic North Cape, a rock formation situated at 71 degrees North. It has attracted explorers since it was named by Richard Chancellor who was passing the cape in 1553 while searching for the Northeast Passage. The ship was built in 1996 and on board you are surrounded by artworks from the renowned Norwegian artist, Karl Erik Harr. MS Nordkapp is part of the ship class built in the 1990s, and has been upgraded with junior suites and Jacuzzis. The godmother of MS Nordkapp was the queen of Norway, Queen Sonja. Deck 5 J2-524 J2-522 Deck 4 RESTAURANT NESSEKONGEN BABY PLAY- ROOM ARCADE INTERNET UTRØST CAFÉ SHOP INFO LIBRARY FEMBØRINGEN LOUNGE CONF. ROOM AMUNDSEN CONF. ROOM NANSEN Ship yard: Kværner Kleven, (N) Year of construction: 1996 Gross tonnage: Passengers: 691 Beds: 464 Deck 3 Overall length: 123,3 m LAUNDRY CAR TEL. GANGWAY LOBBY RECEPTION LUGGAGE L2-312 L2-311 L2-310 L2-309 Beam: 19,5 m Car capacity: 45 Service speed: 15 knots M Suite J Outside cabin Deck 2 Q Mini suite L Outside cabin U Outside cabin I Inside cabin CAR DECK CAR HOSPITAL SHOWER TRIM FITNESS SAUNA SAUNA P Outside cabin H Outside cabin* N Outside cabin TEL. POST * Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use. Subject to change. Bar area Cabin category L Suite, category M See your local travel agent 81

82 ms nordlys DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 MS Nordlys is named after the spectacular natural phenomena visible in these waters between October and March. Nordlys, meaning the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis), which appear in the sky of the Northern Hemisphere as green and sometimes red flaming waves and will leave you with memories that will last forever. MS Nordlys was built in 1994 and its art, décor and colours are all inspired by the Northern Lights phenomenon. With her light and delicate interior, Norwegian artists have created a unique and distinct environment on board. Passengers are encouraged to relax in the ship s elegant maritime atmosphere, countless lounges and comfortable reclining chairs. Deck 7 SUN DECK Deck 6 U3-655 U3-653 U3-651 U3-649 U3-647 U3-645 U3-643 U3-641 U3-639 U2-637 I2-660 I2-658 I2-659 I2-657 U2-656 U2-654 U2-652 U2-650 U2-648 U2-646 U2-644 U2-642 U2-640 U2-638 P2-636 U2-635 P2-634 P2-633 OBSERVATION LOUNGE SIRIUS J2-631 J2-629 J2-627 J2-625 J2-623 J2-621 J2-619 J2-617 P2-615 P2-613 P2-611 J2-609 J2-632 J2-630 J2-628 J2-626 BAR J2-618 U2-616 U2-614 U2-612 J2-610 Q2 605 U2-603 U2-601 PANORAMA LOUNGE ORION Q2 606 U2-604 U2-602 Deck 5 P2-567 P2-565 P2-563 P2-561 P2-559 P2-557 P2-555 P2-553 P2-551 P2-549 P2-547 N2-545 P2-568 I2-572 P2-566 I2-570 I2-571 I2-569 P2-564 P2-562 P2-560 P2-558 P2-556 P2-554 P2-552 P2-550 N2-548 N2-546 N2-543 N2-541 N2-539 N2-537 N2-535 N2-533 N2-531 N2-529 N2-527 N2-525 N2-523 J2-521 P2-544 P2-542 P2-540 P2-538 P2-530 P2-528 P2-526 P2-524 J2-522 Q2 517 Q2 518 P2-515 P2-513 P2-511 P2-509 P2-507 P2-505 P2-503 P2-516 P2-514 P2-512 P2-510 P2-508 P2-506 P2-504 M2 501 M2 502 Deck 4 Ship yard: Volkswerft (D) Year of construction: 1994 Gross tonnage: Passengers: 691 Beds: 475 Overall length: 121,8 m Beam: 19,2 m Car capacity: 45 Service speed: 15 knots Deck 3 RESTAURANT STJERNESALEN N2-363 N2-361 N2-359 N2-357 N2-355 N2-353 N2-351 N2-349 N2-347 N2-345 L2-343 N2-341 N2-339 N2-337 I2-394 I2-392 I2-390 I2-388 I2-386 I2-384 N3-382 N3-380 N3-378 N3-376 N3-374 N3-372 N3-370 N3-368 N3-366 N3-364 N3-362 N3-360 N3-358 N3-356 BABY PLAY- ROOM LAUNDRY L2-354 N2-352 INTERNET CAR ARCADE N2-350 N2-348 N2-346 N2-344 N2-342 H2-331 N2-340 N2-338 N2-336 N2-334 N2-332 N2-325 N2-323 N2-321 N2-319 N2-317 N2-315 N2-313 N2-326 N2-324 N2-322 N2-320 N2-318 N2-316 N2-314 L2-311 L2-309 I2-369 I2-367 I2-365 I2-329 I2-327 RECEPTION I2-330 I2-328 H2-335 SHOP H2-333 CAFÉ AURORA INFO GANGWAY LUGGAGE CONF. ROOM ROSA BAR CONF. ROOM BENONI LIBRARY KNUT HAMSUN BAR SIRILUND L2-312 L2-310 L2-307 L2-305 L2-308 L2-306 L2-303 L2-301 L2-304 L2-302 M Suite J Outside cabin Q Mini suite L Outside cabin U Outside cabin I Inside cabin P Outside cabin H Outside cabin* N Outside cabin Deck 2 CAR DECK CAR L3-221 L3-219 L3-217 L3-215 L3-213 HOSPITAL L3-207 L2-205 L2-203 L2-201 TRIM FITNESS SAUNA SAUNA * Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use. Subject to change. L2-220 L2-218 L2-216 L2-214 L2-212 L2-210 L2-208 L2-206 L2-204 L2-202 Cabin category P The Arcade on deck 4 Lounge bar 82 our ships

83 RICHARD WITH DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 ms richard with JACUZZI SUN DECK OBSERVATION LOUNGE SYVSTJERNEN J2-631 J2-629 J2-627 J2-625 J2-623 J2-621 J2-619 J2-617 J2-546 J2-626 J2-624 J2-622 J2-620 J2-545 J2-618 TEL. J2-609 J2-610 PANORAMA LOUNGE HORISONT Deck 7 Deck 6 MS Richard With is named after the founder of Hurtigruten, Captain Richard With. His establishment of the Norwegian Coastal Express back in 1893 had an enormous impact on life along the Norwegian coast. This ship was delivered to us in 1993, 100 years after our founder completed his first ever Hurtigruten voyage. On board there is beautiful art by the famous Harr family. The panorama lounges, Horisont and Syvstjernen, treat you to unforgettable views of the surrounding scenery. There are also Jacuzzis and eight junior suites on board. Deck 5 Deck 4 SHOP INFO TEL. CONF. ROOM TRONDHEIM CONF. ROOM HAMMERFEST POLAR RESTAURANT LOS HOLTES PLAY- CAFÉ ROOM INTERNET BABY ARCADE DRAUGEN TROLL BAR LIBRARY STOKMARKNES CONF. ROOM RAFTSUNDET Ship yard: Volkswerft (D) Year of construction: 1993 Gross tonnage: Passengers: 691 Deck 3 Beds: 466 Overall length: 121,8 m LAUNDRY CAR TEL. GANGWAY LOBBY RECEPTION LUGGAGE L2-312 L2-311 L2-310 L2-309 Beam: 19,2 m Car capacity: 45 Service speed: 15 knots M Suite J Outside cabin CAR DECK CAR HOSPITAL FITNESS SAUNA SAUNA Deck 2 Q Mini suite L Outside cabin U Outside cabin I Inside cabin P Outside cabin H Outside cabin* N Outside cabin TEL. * Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use. Subject to change. Lounge Cabin category L Restaurant See your local travel agent 83

84 ms kong harald DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK 2 DECK 1 Although this ship is named after today s King of Norway, Harald, you will find other famous Norwegians on board as well: The bar is named after Nobel Peace Laureate, the Norwegian polar pioneer Fridtjof Nansen and the café is named after explorer Roald Amundsen. As with MS Richard With, MS Kong Harald was launched in 1993 to mark Hurtigruten s centenary. In the ship s interior you will see decorative details of the King s Crown emblem. Deck 7 SUN DECK OBSERVATION LOUNGE LEIV EIRIKSSON BAR OTTAR VIKING PANORAMA LOUNGE Deck 6 U3-655 U3-653 U3-651 U3-649 U3-647 U3-645 U3-643 U3-641 U3-639 U2-637 U2-635 I2-660 I2-658 I2-659 I2-657 U2-656 U2-654 U2-652 U2-650 U2-648 U2-646 U2-644 U2-642 U2-640 U2-638 P2-633 P2-636 P2-634 J2-631 J2-629 J2-627 J2-625 J2-623 J2-621 J2-619 J2-617 J2-615 P2-613 J2-611 J2-609 J2-632 J2-630 J2-628 J2-626 J2-618 U2-616 U2-614 J2-612 J2-610 P2-607 P2-605 U2-603 U2-601 P2-608 P2-606 U2-604 U2-602 Deck 5 P2-567 P2-565 P2-563 P2-561 P2-559 P2-557 P2-555 P2-553 P2-551 P2-549 P2-547 N2-545 I2-572 I2-570 I2-571 I2-569 P2-568 P2-566 P2-564 P2-562 P2-560 P2-558 P2-556 P2-554 P2-552 P2-550 N2-548 N2-546 N2-543 N2-541 N2-539 N2-537 N2-535 N2-533 N2-531 N2-529 N2-527 N2-525 P2-544 P2-542 P2-540 P2-538 P2-530 P2-528 P2-526 J2-523 J2-521 J2-524 P2-522 N2-519 N2-517 N2-520 N2-518 P2-515 P2-513 P2-511 P2-509 P2-507 P2-505 P2-503 P2-516 P2-514 P2-512 P2-510 P2-508 P2-506 P2-504 M2 501 M2 502 Deck 4 Ship yard: Volkswerft (D) Year of construction: 1993 Gross tonnage: Passengers: 691 Beds: 483 Overall length: 121,8 m Beam: 19,2 m Car capacity: 45 Service speed: 15 knots Deck 3 N2-363 N2-361 N2-359 N2-357 RESTAURANT MÄRTHA-SALEN N2-355 N2-353 N2-351 I2-369 I2-367 I2-365 I2-394 I2-392 I2-390 I2-388 I2-386 I2-384 N2-349 N2-347 N2-345 N2-343 N2-341 N2-339 N2-337 BABY PLAYROOM LAUNDRY CAR INTERNET ARCADE H2-335 H2-333 SHOP H2-331 CAFÉ ROALD AMUNDSEN LOBBY N3-382 N3-380 N3-378 N3-376 N3-374 N3-372 N3-370 N3-368 N3-366 N3-364 N3-362 N3-360 N3-358 N3-356 J2-354 N2-352 N2-350 N2-348 N2-346 N2-344 N2-342 N2-340 N2-338 N2-336 N2-334 N2-332 RECEPTION GANGWAY N2-325 N2-323 N2-321 N2-319 N2-317 N2-315 N2-313 N2-311 N2-309 L2-307 L2-305 L2-303 L2-301 LUGGAGE INFO CONF. ROOM HELMER HANSSEN I2-329 I2-330 N2-326 N2-324 N2-322 N2-320 N2-318 N2-316 N2-314 CONF. ROOM TORE HUND BAR FRIDTJOF NANSEN I2-327 I2-328 N2-312 N2-310 L2-308 L2-306 LIBRARY SNORRE STURLASON L2-304 L2-302 M Suite J Outside cabin U Outside cabin L Outside cabin P Outside cabin I Inside cabin N Outside cabin H Outside cabin* * Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use. Subject to change. Deck 2 CAR DECK CAR L2-220 L2-218 L3-221 L3-219 L3-217 L3-215 L3-213 L2-216 L2-214 L2-212 L2-210 L2-208 L2-206 HOSPITAL L2-204 L2-202 L3-207 L2-205 L2-203 L2-201 FITNESS SAUNA SAUNA 84 our ships Suite category M Restaurant Panorama lounge

85 DECK G DECK F DECK E DECK D DECK C DECK B DECK A DECK G DECK F DECK E DECK D DECK C DECK B DECK A ms vesterålen SUN DECK PANORAMA LOUNGE FYRET Deck G Deck F Deck E MS Vesterålen was built in 1983 and is named after the first Hurtigruten ship to sail in 1893, DS Vesterålen. Vesterålen is also the name of the area in which Hurtigruten s first home port, Stokmarknes, is situated. Vesterålen lies just north of Lofoten and is home to some of the most beautiful scenery of the coastal voyage. The ship is one of the smallest ships in the fleet. She was upgraded both in 1988 and 1995, and is characterised by her bright, cheerful public areas and lounges. Throughout your voyage you will enjoy views from the panorama lounge and notice the extensive art collection on board. With the limited passenger capacity, a voyage on MS Vesterålen is truly something special. P2-532 P2-528 P2-524 P2-522 P2-520 P2-518 P2-510 P2-506 P2-502 P2-539 P2-535 P2-531 P2-529 P2-527 P2-525 P2-521 P2-519 P2-513 P2-511 P2-509 P2-505 P2-501 P2-537 I2-533 P2-530 I2-526 I1-523 I2-517 I2-515 I2-507 J2-503 I1-516 I2-514 I2-512 I2-508 J2-504 LOUNGE TROLLFJORDEN Deck D VESTERÅLSTUEN LOUNGE CONF. ROOM CONF. ROOM N2-421 N2-419 N2-415 N2-411 N2-409 N2-405 N2-401 I2-417 I2-413 I2-407 I2-403 I2-414 I2-412 I2-408 I2-404 N2-410 N2-406 N2-402 INTERNET PLAYROOM SHOP CAFÉ RESTAURANT Deck C I2-335 I2-333 I2-331 I2-329 J2-327 J2-325 J2-323 I2-321 I2-356 I2-354 I2-352 I2-350 J2-348 J2-346 J2-344 J2-342 CAR DECK CAR H3 317 N2-315 N2-313 N2-311 N2-309 N2-307 N2-305 N2-303 N2-301 A2-340 A2-338 A2-336 A2-334 A2-332 A2-330 A2-328 A2-326 A2-324 A2-322 A2-320 A2-318 A2-316 A2-314 A2-312 A2-310 A2-308 A2-306 A2-304 A2-302 CAR LAUNDRY HOSPITAL A3-217 A3-215 A3-213 I3-200 A2-230 A2-228 A2-226 A2-224 RECEPTION A4-211 I2-222 I2-218 A4-220 A3-207 A2-205 A2-203 A1-201 I2-210 I2-206 A2-212 A2-208 A2-204 A1-202 LOBBY Deck B Ship yard: Kaarbø Mek. Verk., (N) Year of construction: 1983 (Mod. 88/95) Gross tonnage: Passengers: 510 Beds: 302 Overall length: 108 m Beam: 16,5 m Car capacity: 35 Service speed: 15 knots I3-119 I3-117 I2-115 I2-130 I2-128 I2-126 I2-122 I2-118 I2-113 I2-111 I2-109 I2-107 I2-124 I2-120 I2-116 I2-112 I2-110 I3 114 I2 108 I2 I I2-101 I2 I I2-102 Deck A P Outside cabin A Outside cabin N Outside cabin I Inside cabin J Outside cabin H Outside cabin* * Cabin 317 are for disabled use. Subject to change. Lounge Cabin category N Restaurant See your local travel agent 85

86 BOAT DECK MS LOFOTEN SALOON DECK DECK A DECK B DECK C MS Lofoten, our old time favourite, was launched in Oslo in 1964, and provides a voyage of real nostalgia and an intimate informal atmosphere. The ship is named after the Lofoten Islands located just north of the Arctic Circle and are famous for their dramatic scenery, often described as a natural masterpiece. MS Lofoten is the second ship in Hurtigruten carrying this name. She was refurbished and refitted in 1964, but the original style and atmosphere is still preserved. With comfortable lounges and panorama decks this old lady is simply incomparable. The cabins on board are relatively plain, but very cosy. Boat deck Saloon deck SUN DECK SUN DECK BAR CAFÉ RESTAURANT HALL N1 501 N2 500 PANORAMA LOUNGE LOUNGE A2 406 A2 404 A2 402 A2 400 Deck A 71 RECEPTION D1 305 D2 303 J2 301 D2 D2 D HALL SHOWER N2 304 D1 302 J2 300 SHOWER SHOWER D1 253 D1 D D1 D D1 D1 D1 D D1 D1 250 D D2 241 D2 238 A2 239 D2 236 A2 237 D2 234 D2 232 A2 235 A2 233 D1-227 A2 225 D1 D D1 D D2 230 D2-228 D1-222 A2 220 A2 223 A2 219 A2 215 I2-221 I2-217 I2 211 I2-214 A2 218 A2 216 A2 212 A2 209 A2 210 A2 207 A2 208 Deck B A2 205 A2 201 I2 203 I2-206 I2 202 A2 204 A2 200 Deck C Ship yard: Aker Mek. Verk., (N) Year of construction: 1964 (Mod. 2003) Gross tonnage: Passengers: 400 Beds: 155 Overall length: 87,4 m Beam: 13,2 m Car capacity: 0 Service speed: 15 knots D1 123 D2 121 D1-120 D1 122 D2 118 D2 115 D4 117 D4 114 D4 112 D1 113 D2 111 D2 108 D1 110 D2 107 D1-109 D1-101 D1-100 SHOWER D2 106 D2 105 D2 103 D2 102 D4 104 N Outside cabin I Inside cabin J Outside cabin D A Outside cabin Outside/inside cabin Please note that the following cabins carry a 100% single supplement - A2-400, A2-402, A2-404 and A our ships Cabin category N Relaxing atmosphere on the lounge deck Homely restaurant

87 SALOON DECK DECK C DECK B DECK A MS NORDSTJERNEN SUN DECK N2 351 A2 350 J3 353 J2 352 LOUNGE J1 355 A1 357 CAFÉ BAR RESTAURANT RESTAURANT LUGGAGE HALL RECEPTION HOSPITAL N3 306 I1 302 LOUNGE N3 301 I1 303 N2 304 Saloon deck Deck C MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star, Polar Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping ships to navigate north for centuries, even back to the age of the Vikings. The ship was built for the Coastal Voyage fleet in 1956 and extensively modernised in 2000 for exclusive arctic sailing. Despite this she still retains the aura of an old Atlantic ship and comes equipped with a dining room and bar, a café, a panorama lounge and a library. Inside you ll find cosy interior and exterior cabins, the majority of which have upper and lower berths. And all rooms and deck surfaces have that old, beautiful wood, which creates an extraordinary atmosphere. MS Nordstjernen still has all of her original art on board. D2 273 D1 271 D1 270 D2 D2 275 D D1 D D2 D D4 D D2 285 I2-287 I2-286 D2 284 D3 293 D2 292 D2 205 SHOWER D2 204 D2 207 D2 206 D2 209 D2 208 A1 211 A2 215 A1 A A2 217 A2 214 A2 216 A2 219 A2 218 A2 221 A2 220 A2 223 A2 222 A2 225 A2 224 A2 A A2 A A2 A I2-237 I2-239 I3-236 I2-238 A2 A Deck B A2 235 Deck A D2 105 D2 107 D2 106 D2 108 D2 114 D2 112 D2 110 Ship yard: Bloom und Voss, (D) Year of construction: 1956 (Mod. 2000) Gross tonnage: Passengers: 400 Beds: 151 Overall length: 80,77 m Beam: 12,6 m Car capacity: 0 Service speed: 15 knots N Outside cabin I Inside cabin Please note that the following cabins carry a 100% single supplement - N3-301, N2-304, N3-306, N J Outside cabin D A Outside cabin Outside/inside cabin Restaurant Cabin category N Lounge See your local travel agent 87

88 Travel and booking information Norwegian Coastal Voyage sailing schedule 2011 Departures from Bergen SHIP TF NL LO MS VA NK NN PL KH RW NX Departures from Kirkenes SHIP TF NL LO MS VA NK NN PL KH RW NX 01 JANUARY JANUARY 02* ^ ^ FEBRUARY FEBRUARY NK NN PL NL RW NX MARCH MARCH TF kh LO MS VA NK NN PL NL RW NX APRIL APRIL TF KH LO MS VA MAY MAY JUNE JUNE JULY JULY AUGUST AUGUST SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER OCTOBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER * TF = MS TROLLFJORD NL = MS NORDLYS LO = MS LOFOTEN MS = MS MIDNATSOL VA = MS VESTERÅLEN NK = MS NORDKAPP NN = MS NORDNORGE PL = MS POLARLYS KH = MS KONG HARALD RW = MS RICHARD WITH NX = MS NORDSTJERNEN Departures cancelled/chartered. ^ Northern Lights Festival, ports between Tromsø Kirkenes cancelled. Voyage Bodø Kirkenes cancelled. * Voyage Honningsvåg Kirkenes cancelled. On 24 Dec there are no departures from Bergen or Kirkenes, all ships stay in port for 24 hours. Hurtigruten reserves the right to make changes to this schedule without prior notice. TF = MS TROLLFJORD NL = MS NORDLYS LO = MS LOFOTEN MS = MS MIDNATSOL VA = MS VESTERÅLEN NK = MS NORDKAPP NN = MS NORDNORGE PL = MS POLARLYS KH = MS KONG HARALD RW = MS RICHARD WITH NX = MS NORDSTJERNEN Departures cancelled/chartered. ^ Northern Lights Festival, ports between Kirkenes Tromsø cancelled. Voyage Kirkenes - Bodø cancelled. * Voyage Kirkenes Hammerfest cancelled. On 24 Dec there are no departures from Bergen or Kirkenes, all ships stay in port for 24 hours. Hurtigruten reserves the right to make changes to this schedule without prior notice. 88 travel and booking information

89 Norwegian Coastal Voyage day by day timetable 2011 Northbound Southbound 15 APR 14 SEP 01 JAN 14 APR 15 SEP 31 DEC 15 APR 14 SEP 01 JAN 14 APR 15 SEP 31 DEC Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart DAY 1 Bergen 20:00 22:30 DAY 2 Florø 02:00 02:15 04:30 04:45 Måløy 04:15 04:30 06:45 07:30 Torvik 07:15 07:30 10:20 10:45 Ålesund 08:45 09:30 12:00 15:00 Geiranger* 13:30 n/a n/a Ålesund 17:45 18:45 n/a n/a Molde 21:30 22:00 17:30 18:30 DAY 3 Kristiansund 01:30 01:45 22:00 23:00 Trondheim 08:15 12:00 06:00 12:00 Rørvik 20:30 21:15 20:30 21:15 DAY 4 Brønnøysund 00:30 01:00 00:30 01:00 Sandnessjøen 03:45 04:15 03:45 04:15 Nesna 05:25 05:30 05:25 05:30 Ørnes 09:00 09:30 09:00 09:30 Bodø 12:30 15:00 12:30 15:00 Stamsund 19:00 19:30 19:00 19:30 Svolvær 21:00 22:00 21:00 22:00 DAY 5 Stokmarknes 00:45 01:00 00:45 01:00 Sortland 02:30 03:00 02:30 03:00 Risøyhamn 04:15 04:30 04:15 04:30 Harstad 06:45 08:00 06:45 08:00 Finnsnes 11:15 11:45 11:15 11:45 Tromsø 14:30 18:30 14:30 18:30 Skjervøy 22:30 22:45 22:30 22:45 DAY 6 Øksfjord 02:00 02:15 02:00 02:15 Hammerfest 05:15 06:45 05:15 06:45 Havøysund 09:30 09:45 09:30 09:45 Honningsvåg 11:45 15:15 11:45 15:15 Kjøllefjord 17:30 17:45 17:30 17:45 Mehamn 19:30 20:00 19:30 20:00 Berlevåg 22:30 22:45 22:30 22:45 DAY 7 Båtsfjord 00:30 01:00 00:30 01:00 Vardø 04:00 04:15 04:00 04:15 Vadsø 07:30 08:00 07:30 08:00 Kirkenes 09:45 09:45 DAY 7 Kirkenes 12:45 12:45 Vardø 16:00 17:00 16:00 17:00 Båtsfjord 20:00 20:30 20:00 20:30 Berlevåg 22:15 22:30 22:15 22:30 DAY 8 Mehamn 01:00 01:15 01:00 01:15 Kjøllefjord 03:15 03:30 03:15 03:30 Honningsvåg 06:00 06:15 06:00 06:15 Havøysund 08:15 08:30 08:15 08:30 Hammerfest 11:15 12:45 11:15 12:45 Øksfjord 15:30 15:45 15:30 15:45 Skjervøy 19:00 19:45 19:00 19:45 Tromsø 23:45 01:30 23:45 01:30 DAY 9 Tromsø 23:45 01:30 23:45 01:30 Finnsnes 04:15 04:45 04:15 04:45 Harstad 08:00 08:30 08:00 08:30 Risøyhamn 10:45 11:00 10:45 11:00 Sortland 12:30 13:00 12:30 13:00 Stokmarknes 14:15 15:15 14:15 15:15 Svolvær 18:30 20:00 18:30 20:00 Stamsund 21:00 22:00 21:00 22:00 DAY 10 Bodø 02:00 04:00 02:00 04:00 Ørnes 07:00 07:15 07:00 07:15 Nesna 11:00 11:15 11:00 11:15 Sandnessjøen 12:30 13:30 12:30 13:30 Brønnøysund 16:15 17:00 16:15 17:00 Rørvik 20:30 21:30 20:30 21:30 DAY 11 Trondheim 06:30 10:00 06:30 10:00 Kristiansund 16:30 17:00 16:30 17:00 Molde 20:30 21:30 20:30 21:30 Ålesund 24:00 00:45 24:00 00:45 DAY 12 Ålesund 24:00 00:45 24:00 00:45 Torvik 02:00 02:15 02:00 02:15 Måløy 05:00 05:45 05:00 05:45 Florø 07:45 08:15 07:45 08:15 Bergen 14:30 14:30 Our ships stop at all of the ports mentioned in our itineraries. In the larger towns and cities you may have several hours to spend ashore, perhaps taking part in one of our enjoyable excursions. At the smaller ports, you are still welcome to disembark but must be aware that the stops are much shorter. Please check on board to ensure that you return to the ship in time for departure. Hurtigruten reserves the right to make alterations to this timetable without prior notice. *At Geiranger embarkation/disembarkation is by small tender. See your local travel agent 89

90 on board information The essentials MS Trollfjord between Risøyhamn and Sortland Cabin Numbers We will usually advise your cabin number when you make your booking. Exceptions are port to port bookings and Classic Norway and Spitsbergen and some tours where we will only confirm a cabin type or grade at the time of booking. Currency Norwegian currency is used on board. Most major currencies may be exchanged. Visa, American Express, Master Card and Diners Card are all accepted. A cruise card can be used for payment for extras on most ships and settled at the end of your voyage. On board MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen currently only Visa and Mastercard are accepted. This may be subject to change. Entertainment The emphasis on board is on relaxation and getting away from the commercial entertainment which is so often a part of conventional cruises. Our aim is to get closer to unique environments and share the experience with fellow passengers. Musical entertainment on some stretches of the voyage may be offered in the bar area but there is no organised programme. Our Theme Voyages will be accompanied by lecturers as described. Information There will be an information and safety meeting on board on the evening of departure from Bergen and Kirkenes in Norway. You will also receive an information pack. In addition, a Daily Bulletin will keep you informed during your journey. Internet There is an internet café on board all ships except MS Vesterålen, MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen. Access is free of charge. Laundry Laundry rooms with washing machines, tumble dryers and irons are available on most ships. Tokens can be purchased at reception. On board MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen arrangements for laundry can be made with the crew. Dietary Requests Special diets, e.g. vegetarian can be catered for if requested in good time. Passengers on strict diets, e.g. vegans, may find that there is a limited choice. Porterage Luggage handling is not included in the cost of your holiday. Smoking Smoking is not permitted in cabins or interior public areas. It is allowed on open deck but prohibited at all times when the ships are in port. Stabilisers With the exception of MS Nordstjernen and MS Lofoten our vessels are equipped with stabilisers. On the Norwegian coast the ships enter the open sea, for a few hours, on only a few occasions during the whole voyage. The majority of the time the ships sail between mainland Norway and the coastal islands where the sea is generally calmer. Tea / Coffee Except for the suites on the MS Fram, MS Midnatsol and MS Trollfjord cabins do not have tea/coffee making facilities but are available free of charge in the bar after dinner and available for purchase around the clock. Telephone All ships have pay phones and phone cards can be purchased from reception. Private mobile telephones may be used on board although reception may vary. Tipping Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyages has a non-tipping policy. However, if you feel that crew members should be rewarded for providing exceptional service this is entirely at your discretion. For voyages on board MS Fram you will receive tipping guidelines with your travel documents or on board. Valuables Cabins are not equipped with a safety deposit box. Valuables may be handed in at the reception for safe-keeping in the ship s safe. Hurtigruten Ltd. cannot accept liability for the loss of valuables. Voltage This is 220 volts A.C. You will require a continental 2-pin adaptor. Hairdryers are provided in all cabins except on board MS Lofoten, MS Nordstjernen and some cabins on MS Vesterålen. What to Wear On board dress is informal. Although some passengers choose to change for dinner the dress code is casual rather than formal. The weather in most destinations can vary during the course of each voyage or even during the day. To cater for these variations 90 travel and booking information

91 Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo we recommend the layered dress approach that enables you to adapt to changes in temperature, wind and precipitation conditions easily. For all voyages we advise you to take breathable rain and windproof clothing. A warm hat, gloves, scarf and thermal clothing can be useful, together with thermal underwear, during the winter months. On land where it may be icy, sturdy shoes are important for shore excursions and a walking stick/trekking pole may be useful. You should pack a pair of UV protective sunglasses, even during the winter as the reflections of snow and ice can be harmful to the unprotected eye. An additional list of recommended clothing and equipment is sent on selected departures. Many ships offer a Jacuzzi on board, so take your swimsuit. Where necessary excursions include use of appropriate clothing. Suite service We are pleased to introduce a range of extras if you book a suite on board one of our ships. They include a welcome present, tea/coffee making facilities in your cabin, an invitation to visit the bridge, complimentary free tea/coffee on board throughout your voyage and late check out. For a fee you also have the option to have breakfast served in your cabin and the use of a minibar. Meals The usual meal times are: breakfast from to hours (open sitting); lunch from hours (open sitting); dinner from hours (set seating). During high season, there may be several sittings, the times of which will be shown on board. Full board begins with a buffet dinner on departure from Bergen and ends with brunch on the arrival day back in Bergen. The food is Norwegian and breakfast is buffet style with a selection of cold meats, cheese, eggs, cereals and fruit. Lunch is the famous cold table with a choice of fish dishes, cold meats, salads, a selection of hot dishes, desserts and fruit. Dinner is a threecourse set meal; there is not usually a choice of menu. Occasionally a cold table may be served in the evening and the set meal at lunch time. All vessels are fully licensed; the prices on board are the same as in Norway. on board Prices To help you plan your holiday, the following table shows average sample prices of some items available on board. Please note that the prices shown are approximate and based on the latest information available to us. Café Tea & Coffee: 3.40 Bottled Water: 4.40 Fruit juice: 3 Bar/Dining room Draught beer (0,4 litres) 8 Bottled beer (0,33 litres) 6.50 Glass of wine: 9.30 Bottle from /2 bottle from Shopping There is a shop on board all but the traditional ships. They sell souvenirs, knitwear, books, postcards, postage stamps and a limited supply of toiletries. On MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen this service is handled by the coffee shop. Shore Excursions Pre booking excursions, where possible, is recommended as only remaining places will be sold on board. Excursions booked on board will be payable in Norwegian Kroner and the price may vary as a result of exchange rate fluctuations. It is not possible to pre-book within 14 days of departure. Excursions and their contents are subject to maximum/minimum numbers and weather/ local conditions. Working Ships Our ships function as working ships calling at ports around the clock. You may expect some noise and vibration in a few cabins during loading of goods. This varies depending on the location of your cabin and the type of ship. Also, noise affects people differently and what may be a problem for one person may not be a problem for others. Please ask our reservations team for advice on the best cabin location for you. See your local travel agent 91

92 Travel information Enjoy your trip of a lifetime through Northern Norway s rugged scenery CORRESPONDENCE If you make your booking through a travel agent all communication between you and Hurtigruten must be via that agent. If you book your holiday direct with us all correspondence will be sent to the Lead Passenger. Please quote your booking reference number in all communications. When you or your agent contact us we will usually confirm your holiday at the earliest opportunity and advise current flight times, prices, including any applicable supplements or extras, etc. For high season dates, when demand is greater, or if you book within eight weeks of departure, we may have to request your cabin, flight or hotel space and it may take slightly longer to confirm your holiday. An invoice will be sent to confirm your arrangement. If you are travelling with friends but would each like to receive separate documents please advise us at the time of booking. Travel documents are generally sent approximately 7 14 days prior to departure. We are unable to accept provisional or conditional bookings. SPECIAL REQUESTS If you have any special requests (e.g. dietary or medical), please inform us at the time of booking. We will do our best to meet such requests but cannot guarantee to do so and in no circumstances will any such request be accepted by us so as to form part of our contractual agreement. MOBILITY On the Norwegian Coastal Voyage we are happy to welcome passengers who are not fully mobile and all ships (except MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen) have at least one cabin equipped for travellers using a wheelchair. Our sales consultants will also try to book appropriate hotel rooms. Passengers who use a wheelchair must bring their own, standard size, foldable chair and travel with a companion who is able to assist them. In mainland Norwegian ports there is a ramp for embarkation/disembarkation. Excursions have not been adapted specifically for passengers with walking difficulties. It is essential you advise us of special requirements at the time of booking to enable us to make the necessary arrangements to ensure a trouble-free holiday. CHANGES TO THE ITINERARY AND EXCURSIONS All routes and excursions are provisional and subject to change weather, sea and ice conditions may affect the itinerary. Excursions may also be subject to minimum/maximum numbers. The operators reserve the right to change the content of excursions without prior notice. MINIMUM NUMBERS Some holidays are subject to a minimum number of participants to enable them to take place. Should the minimum not be reached we will advise you at least 8 weeks prior to your departure, when we reserve the right to cancel the holiday and refund all monies paid to us. Alternatively, you may choose another holiday with us but if the alternative arrangement is at an additional cost, the difference will be payable by you. BEFORE YOU GO Passport and visas All passengers must have a passport valid for at least three months after the date of return. All passengers need to check with with the relevant embassy, consulate or travel agent for passport validity and Visas. Where applicable passengers will be issued with an entry permit/ tourist visa upon arrival. It is essential that the family and first names on the passport match those on your travel documents exactly. Health Check with the relevant embassy, consulate or your doctor for vaccinations or health precautions. Passengers suffering from any known or suspected medical condition, or women more than 28 weeks pregnant, are required to notify us at least 14 days before departure and produce a medical certificate confirming fitness to travel. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel a booking if the relevant certificate is not produced and will not be liable for the refusal by any operator to carry any person who has failed to notify us as above. If in doubt about health precautions, please consult your doctor. Hurtigruten Ltd cannot be held responsible for any circumstances arising out of a failure to disclose a disability or preexisting medical condition. MS Fram has a small surgery with the capacity to cope with emergencies. On the Norwegian Coastal Voyage there is no doctor or pharmacy on board, however, officers are trained in first aid and can provide emergency medical assistance. The ships are also close to land. If you have any concerns regarding reports that long periods of immobility, such as remaining seated during flights, may be a contributory factor of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) we recommend you contact your GP for advice. We reserve the right to refuse boarding and to restrict 92 travel and booking information

93 Photo: Glyn Genin the movement on board of any passenger displaying symptoms of any contagious or infectious illness. It is a condition of booking that you advise us of any circumstances which may affect your ability to participate in any holiday or excursion. The above information is correct at the time of going to press but it is the responsibility of all passengers to ensure they comply with health, passport and visa requirements applicable at time of travel. GENERAL Brochure Accuracy The information and descriptions contained in this brochure have been checked by our staff and/or local agents to ensure they are correct. However, changes may occur after the date of publication and there may be occasions when Hurtigruten or local suppliers may withdraw some facilities. Should we become aware of any significant change which may be considered to have an effect on the enjoyment of your holiday we will do our utmost to advise you. Public holidays and religious festivals may also affect the availability of resort and hotel facilities. Tourist offices can provide details of such events. Some areas we visit are very remote, affected by prolonged cold weather or difficult terrain. Provision of facilities will be subject to local conditions, and customs and lifestyles may differ from those to which you are accustomed. and may be double rooms for sole occupancy or purpose built single rooms. Hotels may charge for some facilities e.g. saunas. Tour Arrangements The voyages and tours in this brochure are based on independent travel, however all ships and many of our featured hotels have information staff who will advise you on excursions and offer general assistance. Some of our holidays are part escorted. Transfers Transfers are included as shown and are usually unaccompanied. They may be operated by private coach, scheduled airport coach or train, minibus or taxi. Full details will be forwarded with your travel documents. Wildlife The brochure includes pictures and descriptions of wildlife which may be seen from the ships and during excursions, but there is no guarantee of sightings. Average daily temperatures in c Date Bergen tromsø January February March April May June July August September October November December Photo: Ragnar Hartvig Hotel Accommodation The standard of the hotels we use is equivalent to 3 or 4-star. There is no official hotel rating system in the countries in which we operate. All rooms have private facilities. Single rooms may be smaller and less conveniently situated...in the company of like-minded adventurers See your local travel agent 93

94 booking conditions These are the terms and conditions which apply to your holiday and/or sea passage; please read them and the information on pages carefully as you will be bound by them. 1. YOUR CONTRACT Your contract is with Hurtigruten Ltd., a company wholly owned by Hurtigruten ASA, on the basis of these conditions and the information contained in the brochure, and shall be governed by English law and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. When you book an air package holiday or sailing with us the contract between us will exist as soon as you or your travel agent asks us to confirm your booking. We then become responsible to provide you with the voyage arrangements or air package holiday you have booked and you become responsible to pay for them, in each case subject to these terms and conditions. You will also become responsible to pay for any additional arrangements made by us on your behalf for including International Flights not included in any air package, optional excursions, travel insurance or other arrangements requested by you and booked. When you make a booking you guarantee you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions and accept responsibility for making all payments to us for all members of the party. We are unable to accept provisional or conditional bookings. We will send all documents and other information to you and you will be responsible for ensuring that all other members of the party are kept fully informed. A confirmation invoice which you should check as soon as you receive it will be sent on receipt of your deposit. If you wish to change or cancel any arrangements later you may have to pay an amendment or cancellation charge and additional costs (see below) which may be as much as the whole of the original price of your arrangements. Only one invoice and one set of documents will be issued. No verbal amendments may be made by either party to these written booking conditions; any change must be in writing signed by the Chief Executive of Hurtigruten ASA. If you book your holiday through a travel agent all communication must be through that agent. Please quote your booking reference number in all communications. All monies you pay to the travel agent are held by the travel agent on our behalf at all times. You are responsible for complying with any Visa or other entry requirements for you or any of your party who are not full European Union Passport Holders. 2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION We hold an Air Travel Organiser s Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority under number When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package from us you will receive a Confirmation Invoice confirming your arrangements and your protection under the above licence. In the unlikely event of our insolvency the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad if you have booked a package holiday from this brochure and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at If you book arrangements other than an air packaged holiday from this brochure your monies are protected by our bond held with the PSA (Passenger Shipping Association). We are also a member of the Association of British Travel Agents, tour operator class ABTA V PAYMENT Once you have asked us to confirm your booking the total price of the arrangements you have booked is due and is payable as follows: (i) If you book more than 8 weeks before your scheduled departure date a non-refundable deposit of 20%. The balance is due 8 weeks before your scheduled departure date. No second invoice will be sent. Travel documents will be issued 7 to 14 days prior to departure. (ii) If you book less than 8 weeks before your scheduled departure date the full price is payable when you book. Our preferred method of deposit payment is by bank debit card or credit card. Balance payment may be made by cash, bank debit card, credit card or cheque (providing there is time to clear it to meet the payment schedule shown above you should allow 5 working days for clearance from the time we receive it). Credit Card Charges No charge will be made for deposits paid by Credit or Debit Card/Switch/Delta and no charge will be made for balances paid by Debit Card/Switch/Delta. In line with most major operators we will make a charge of 2% for balances paid by credit card. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not make payment on time (we will not normally send reminders) and cancellation charges as set out under If You Cancel (see below) will be payable by you. 4.A PRICES All Voyage prices shown in this brochure are in pounds sterling and are per person based on full occupancy of the cabin accommodation unless otherwise stated. Single/Sole occupancy of cabins with more than one berth is at our discretion as single/sole use of multiple berth cabins will be limited. The price of your voyage or air package holiday arrangements was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on , Norwegian Kroner (NOK) ; Euros We reserve the right to change any of the prices quoted in this brochure although there will be no change within 30 days of your departure date. You will be advised of the current price of the Voyage or air package holiday you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. We reserve the right to increase or decrease prices in line with any change in VAT, local and UK taxes, embarkation/ disembarkation fees, fuel surcharges, exchange rates, security charges or any fees chargeable for the services included in the cost of your holiday. Should it be necessary to make any surcharges we will notify you of the relevant adjustments by issuing a new invoice. In any event we will absorb all such increases where they form less than 2% of the total cost of your voyage or air package holiday (excluding any cancellation or amendment charges). Only amounts in excess of 2% will be invoiced to you, together with an administration charge of 1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agent s commission. In the event that any surcharge means you paying in excess of 10% more on the original cost of your voyage or air package holiday, you will be entitled to cancel your trip with a full refund of all monies paid (except amendment fees). Should you wish to cancel under these circumstances you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the date of the invoice we send you showing the increase. Should the price of your voyage or air package holiday go down due to changes above by more than 2% of your holiday cost then any refund due will be paid to you. Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual or other protection in place. 4.B Voyage and Air Package Holiday Prices Do Not Include Travel Insurance Luggage Handling International Flights except where included in the Air Package Holiday Price Optional Excursions Gratuities Optional Excursions booked before you travel or local excursions or other activities that you may choose to book and pay for whilst on holiday are not part of your voyage or air package holiday arrangements provided by us nor are we agents for the provider of the service. For any excursion or other activity you book before departure or with which you are assisted in arranging whilst on holiday, your contract will solely be with the supplier of the excursion or activity and not with Hurtigruten. We are not responsible for the provision of your excursion or activity or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the supplier. 5. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING If you wish to change your travel arrangements after they have been confirmed we will do our utmost to help but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing by the person who made the booking or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of 36 per person and any further cost we incur in making this alteration. Costs may increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made. For example, the transfer within 56 days of departure of arrangements involving a scheduled flight will mean the cancellation and re-booking of this flight and a significant additional charge. If you change the number of people in your party, the price of the arrangements will be recalculated for the new party size e.g. this may mean that accommodation is under-occupied and each member of the party may have to pay an increased price. Any increase in price caused by changes you have requested is not a cancellation charge even though it may arise because a member of your party has cancelled. Any change by you to your confirmed arrangements after departure is in all cases subject to availability and any relevant costs. 6. IF YOU CANCEL You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent must be received at our offices. We recommend Recorded Delivery. Cancellation takes effect the day we receive your letter or . Since we incur costs in relation to your arrangements from the time we confirm your booking you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges as shown in the table below (which also applies if we cancel because you have failed to make payments on time - see Payment section) together with the cost of any air fare for which we have had to pay at the time of the booking and will be payable immediately on cancellation. When the cancellation letter is received by us before departure Charges as a % of the total holiday cost (excl. insurance premiums) 60 or more days Retention of deposit days 30% days 60% days 90% Less than 14 days 100% If you have to cancel for a reason covered by your travel insurance you may be able to reclaim the cancellation charges, less applicable excess. Insurance premiums are not refundable. 7. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKING We reserve the right to change any of the details, and correct any errors in this brochure or invoices at any time. If changes are made before you have made your booking we will advise you before we confirm your arrangements. We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements (for example if a minimum number of participants for a particular travel arrangement is not reached, we may have to cancel it) and to change airline, aircraft types, vessels and itineraries without liability for any subsequent loss. Even after we have confirmed your booking we may have to make alterations but we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 8 weeks before your departure except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance in full. Most alterations will be minor and while we will do our best to notify you or your travel agent of any changes as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure, we will have no other liability to you. Occasionally we may have to make a significant change to your confirmed arrangements. Significant changes include the following: Change of UK departure airport. A change from one London airport to another is not considered a major change. London airports are Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City. Change of your time of departure or return by more than 12 hours. Change of your flight from a day flight to a night flight if this also includes a change to your departure time of 3 hours or more. 94 travel and booking information

95 Change of resort. Change of holiday accommodation to accommodation of a lower official rating. For the purposes of the contract night flights are those which depart from the UK between 2200 and 0600 hours or arrive in the UK between 2400 and 0600 hours. If we have to make a significant change we will notify you as soon as possible and you may either: (a) accept the change and the contract between us will then be varied to incorporate the change; or (b) take alternative arrangements altogether (subject to availability). If the alternative arrangements selected are a lower price than those originally confirmed the difference will (if already paid) be refunded to you. (c) withdraw from the booking completely in which case we will as soon as possible, refund all money paid to us. Passengers must give notice of their decision as soon as reasonably possible and not later than 7 days of being informed of the alteration. If you choose (a) or (b) above, you will receive as compensation a credit towards the cost of your arrangements, or any alternative selected, the amount shown in Scale A below. If you choose (c) we will pay you compensation shown in Scale B below. In all cases we will have no liability for any other or greater compensation or for expenses or losses incurred. Period before departure date notification given by us Credit/Compensation per fare paying passenger (excluding infants)* Scale A Scale B 0 7 days days days days days 10 5 More than 56 days 5 Nil *The compensation shown above applies to full fare paying adults only. Children or others travelling at concessionary rates will receive compensation pro rata based on the concessionary price against the full adult price as shown on the confirmation. The above rates do not apply when we are forced to make changes which cause you to withdraw or cancel your arrangements, by reason of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and which we could not have avoided by the exercise of all due care and our only liability will be to refund, as soon as possible, all money paid to us by you. We are unable to accept liability or pay compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligation is prevented or affected by reason of circumstances amounting to force majeure i.e. any event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) could not, even with due care foresee or avoid. Such events may include, but are not limited to, war, threat of war or civil commotions, riots, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather, fire, flood, drought, government action, airport and port regulations and closures, technical transportation problems, maintenance to vessels, scheduling of transport and similar events outside our control. A flight or ship delay does not constitute a change to holiday arrangements. 8. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE If you have a problem during your holiday concerning any service we have confirmed you must inform the local supplier, e.g. your hotelier, or our local representative or agent immediately to enable them to try to resolve the matter. You are also obliged to act in a way so as to minimise any loss. If the issue is not resolved locally it is essential you notify our head office in writing, quoting the booking reference number, at the earliest opportunity and no later than 28 days after your return, to enable any complaint to be investigated. It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question without delay and obtain a written report. If you fail to follow this procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint at the time and this may affect your rights under this contract. Any accident resulting in personal injury, loss of, or damage to luggage must be reported to a ship s officer or airline official immediately and written confirmation obtained. We are unable to accept liability for the contents of literature, DVDs, videos or websites produced by our suppliers/hoteliers. In the unlikely event that any complaint cannot be settled between us you may if you wish be referred to Arbitration. 9. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU We accept liability for any damage caused to you or any person in your party by the failure to perform, or the improper performance of, the voyage or air package holiday arrangements when your booking is confirmed (subject to any changes subsequently agreed between us) (but excluding any additional arrangements or extras whether or not purchased at the same time as defined in paragraph 4B) unless: (a) the failures which occur in the performance of the contract are attributable to you or some other person in your party; (b) such failures in performance are attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and are unforeseeable and unavoidable or; (c) such failures are due to: (i) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or (ii) an event which we, or the supplier of the services could not foresee or forestall even with all due care. Our liability, shall in any event be limited to: i) the maximum of twice the cost of your travel arrangements, or ii) the minimum amount payable in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: (a) the contractual terms of the companies that provide the transportation and accommodation for your travel arrangements, which are expressly incorporated into the contract and also form the terms and conditions of separate contracts between you and the carrier. (b) any relevant international conventions, including the Warsaw Convention 1929, whether as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955 or the Montreal Protocol 1999, or otherwise, or the Montreal Convention Carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea is governed by the Athens Convention 1974, and in respect of carriage by rail by the Berne Convention and in respect of provision of accommodation by the Paris Convention. Any action arising out of carriage by air or sea must be commenced within the two year time limit prescribed by the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions or the Athens Convention as applicable. Legal proceedings for all claims for which time bars are not stated in international conventions or are stated in the Norwegian Maritime Code must be made within one year from the date on which disembarkation did, or should have, taken place. The transport of passengers, baggage and vehicles is subject to the provisions of the Act. no. 39 of 24 June 1994 Norwegian Maritime Code, as amended, ( Norwegian Maritime Code ) and package tours are subject to the provisions of the Act no. 57 of 25 August 1995 Relating to Package Tours ( The Package Tours Act). We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these, or any other conventions, including claims for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. You may ask for copies of the transport companies contractual terms or the international conventions from our offices at 3, Shortlands, London, W6 8NE. Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights, for which you must pursue the airline. Reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of any part of your holiday cost from us. Also, where a delay may result in entitlement to cancel a flight this does not automatically entitle you to cancel or receive a refund for any other arrangements, even though they may have been made in conjunction with your flight. If your airline does not comply with the Regulation you should complain to the Air Transport User s Council on / 10. INDEMNITY When you book arrangements with us you accept responsibility for the proper conduct of yourself and your party. If your actions or omissions cause damage to any property in the provision of the contracted arrangements, or cause delay or diversion to any flight or other means of transportation, you agree to fully indemnify us against any claim (including professional fees and legal costs) made against us by or on behalf of the owner of such property or the operator of the flight or other means of transportation. The Captain of an aircraft or Master of a ship has authority over the aircraft/ship and passengers at all times when they are boarding or on board. There will be no liability on our part, or that of any supplier, for any refund, compensation, or costs thus incurred. Additionally, we will have the right to recover full costs resulting from the incident from the passenger. At any port or place we may refuse to embark or may disembark any passenger who, in the opinion of the ship s authorized personnel, might be excluded from landing at further destinations by local authorities or who may be suffering from any contagious or infectious disease, or whose presence may be detrimental to the wellbeing of passengers or crew. In cases of quarantine of the ship, or individual passengers (passengers may be required to remain in their cabin or as instructed by authorised personnel on board if they or any other occupant of the accommodation presents any symptoms or may be considered to put other passengers at risk) we will not be liable for expenses thus caused and in such cases as above there will be no entitlement to any refund or compensation and we will have no liability for costs incurred as a result. Each passenger warrants that they are fit to travel. Hurtigruten reserves the right to require any passenger to produce evidence of the same and cannot accept liability for any situation arising out of a failure to disclose any pre-existing condition or disability. Passengers with physical or mental disabilities or other conditions which may require special assistance, e.g. use of a wheelchair or scooter, or service animal, must advise us in writing before a booking is made. Passengers who use wheelchairs or who may require special assistance must be accompanied by someone who is able to assist them on shore and at sea. Your specific passport and visa requirements and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with the latest requirements. If you have made independent travel arrangements you accept responsibility for joining the ship in good time, regardless of any change to the sailing time or date, or to the itinerary. We are not able to refund monies paid to us, or any third party acting on our or your behalf, or make compensation or other payments where, for whatever reason, you fail to join the ship. Passengers going ashore are responsible for re-boarding the ship prior to departure from port. 11. INSURANCE It is a condition of the contract with us that every member of the booking has travel insurance in force for the entire duration of the holiday, covering at least the cancellation of the booking and providing medical cover for illness or injury and repatriation while overseas. Please provide us with the name of your insurer, together with their 24-hour emergency number when you book or as soon as possible. 12. BROCHURE VALIDITY This brochure was published in January 2011 and the details and prices contained in it are valid from January 2011 to December 2011 but may be superseded by subsequent brochures. 13. DATA PROTECTION In order to process your booking and ensure your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, Hurtigruten Ltd, need to use the information you provide such as name, address, any special needs/ dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as airlines, ships, hotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be provided to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not pass any information on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/ religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.) Please note that where information is also held by your travel agent, this is subject to your agent s own data protection policy. Hurtigruten is not responsible for the privacy practices of any other companies. If you wish to obtain a copy of the personal information held about you, please write to the above address. Hurtigruten Ltd may make a small charge for supplying this information as permitted by law. Hurtigruten Ltd. may wish to contact you by post, and/or telephone with news, information and offers on its voyages and other holidays we may have available and for market research purposes. If you prefer not to be contacted for the purposes set out above please contact the Customer Data Controller, Marketing Department, Hurtigruten Ltd, 3 Shortlands, London, W6 8NE. see your local travel agent 95

96 groups, events & conferences Photo: Gabriele Schneider Enjoy your trip of a lifetime along Norway s 2,000 miles of coastline Photo: J. J. L Heureux GROUP BOOKINGS Whether it is for a special occasion, a special interest or just a group of friends travelling together we are able to offer excellent savings off the standard brochure price plus free voyage-only places on selected dates for groups of more than 10. As well as offering great value you ll also benefit from our dedicated Groups Department who will be on hand throughout the booking process to provide expert knowledge and all the information you need to ensure your group enjoys a voyage of a lifetime. To discuss your group requirements in more detail and to book call our Groups Team on or uk.groups@hurtigruten.com Please note that the groups discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and is subject to availability. Photo: Pal Rodahl CORPORATE EVENTS Our ships offer the perfect getaway for meetings and conferences with all the facilities you d expect, against a stimulating backdrop that sets the scene for inspired, focused thinking. From executive think tanks for six, to conferences and meetings for a hundred or more and a choice of duration from 1 12 nights. MARINE CONSERVATION & CARBON FOOTPRINTS For every passenger who books from this brochure, we will make a contribution towards the Marine Conservation Society ( to help in their work protecting endangered marine species and habitats, as well as tackling the overexploitation of marine resources. In partnership with Climate Care ( we would also like to invite you to contribute a small amount per passenger, which will be used on projects designed to offset the emissions generated by your air travel. As part of our commitment to this cause, all staff business flights are also carbon balanced. 96 travel and booking information

97 PASSENGERS BEST PHOTOS South of Rørvik, by midnight, just after sunset. Photo: Jan Erik Paulsen Extreme reading at North Cape. Photo: Ruth Stone A SELECTION OF OUR PASSENGERS BEST PHOTOS In 2010, Hurtigruten continued its yearly photo competition for our passengers. We asked that they capture and share pictures of their favourite moments from their trips. We received a huge number of excellent photos depicting the iconic Norwegian coastline changing through the seasons, as well as the far-flung shores of Greenland, Spitsbergen and Antarctica. Hurtigruten would like to thank all who participated in the competition! Midsummer celebration on board. Photo: Annemarie Bartscheit Seagull at the harbour. Photo: Erwin Neydharth Henningsvær in late afternoon. Photo: Deborah Sabadash Rudolph, the white nosed reindeer. Photo: Franz Kaida Photo competition 97

98 It s not only our staff that offer a warm welcome to Greenland, Spitsbergen and Antarctica Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest and cleanest continent on earth Antarctica offers close encounters with wildlife Join us on a voyage to Greenland Spitsbergen is kingdom of the polar bear Join us and explore the ends of the Earth Following in a long tradition of Norwegian exploration, Hurtigruten also explore and sail seas far beyond our own horizon. Travel to the Kingdom of the Polar Bear, Spitsbergen - an untouched wilderness with incredible wildlife and beautiful scenery. Enjoy an Explorer voyage to Greenland with its towering icebergs, calving glaciers and welcoming Inuit population. Or travel in the wake of Amundsen and Shackleton to a land of truly awesome grandeur and inquisitive fauna, Antarctica. Start your voyage of a lifetime at To request our Explorer and Northern Lights brochures, see your travel agent or visit our website. Your travel agency: LOS & CO Hurtigruten Limited - 3 Shortlands, London W6 8NE book@hurtigruten.com -