VIKING CRUISE 2015 Popular weeklong North Atlantic cruise bound for Iceland and the Faroe Islands

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1 VIKING CRUISE 2015 Popular weeklong North Atlantic cruise bound for Iceland and the Faroe Islands 1

2 WELCOME TO A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE Dear reader Our unique Viking Cruise gives you the possibility to see what the Vik ings saw just with your own eyes. You will have a one week round trip to the past exploring the North Atlantic ocean, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. You arrive by sea the way they did, the Vikings. Watching the cliffs rise out of the rolling waves. The only difference is that on board Norröna you have all the things they did not have: good food, comfortable beds, entertainment and time to enjoy a leisurely crossing. All you have to do is take it all in, at your own pace, or ours, depending on whether you prefer an organized tour or taking the reins yourself. On the following pages you will find more information about the Viking Cruise including programme, excursions, prices and sailing schedule. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our travel consultants are well travelled in Iceland and the Faroes and would be very happy to assist with any information or guidance you may need. Best regards Henny á Líknargøtu Sales and Marketing Director, Smyril Line 2

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4 SEE WHAT THE VIKINGS SAW WITH YOUR OWN EYES CRUISE SEASON 2015 Norröna departs from Hirtshals, Denmark, every Saturday at 15:00 in the period 28th of March until 6th of June, and again from 29th of August until 24th of October. The duration of the Viking Cruise is one week, meaning that you arrive back in Hirtshals the following Saturday at 10:00. Viking Cruise sailing schedule: Saturday Departure from Hirtshals/Denmark Sunday At sea Monday 9 hours stop-over in Tórshavn/the Faroe Islands Tues-/Wednesday 35 hours stop-over in East Iceland Thursday 6 hours stop-over in Tórshavn/the Faroe Islands Friday At sea Saturday Arrival in Hirtshals/Denmark Pre-book all 4 excursions VIKING CRUISE spring, early summer and autumn Price per person when 2 persons travel together or 1 person in single cabin Departure from Denmark & Sa95 All prices in ve 5% SUPPLEMENTS Cabin with 2 lower berths without window Cabin with 2 bunk berths with a window Cabin with 2 lower berths with a window Cabin with double bed and with a window Lux Cabin with double bed and with a window Single cabin with a window & , & ,129 Excursions Price per person Car (up to 1.9 m H & max. 5 m L & 2 m W) Monday Faroes Tuesday Iceland Wednesday Iceland Thursday Faroes FURTHER INFORMATION ON SMYRILLINE.COM/VIKINGCRUISE. FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE EXCURSIONS, PLEASE SEE PAGE 8-11.

5 PRICE INCLUDES Crossings Denmark-Faroe Islands-Iceland and return Cabin on board with shower/wc 7 x breakfast buffet Welcome cocktail Coffee/tea and Icelandic cake 1 x large Viking Buffet incl. coffee/tea 1 x Viking punch 1 x Viking certificate 1 x Viking souvenir SEE OUR ALL INCLUSIVE ON PAGE 13. THE CAPTAINS WELCOME YOU 5

6 ROUND-TRIP TO THE PAST VIKING CRUISE PROGRAMME All times are ship times, unless otherwise specified. SATURDAY departure Hirtshals Departure from Hirtshals (15.00 local time) Welcome and information meeting with appertizer Norröna s restaurants are open SUNDAY at sea Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet Film about the Faroe Islands in Saga Café Bingo in Saga Café Norröna s restaurants are open MONDAY arrival Tórshavn Arrival in Tórshavn (You have the opportunity to go ashore) Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet Excursion in the Faroe Islands begins* Departure from Tórshavn (14.00 local time) Coffee/tea and Icelandic cake Film about Iceland in Saga Café Norröna s restaurants are open TUESDAY arrival Seyðisfjörður Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet Arrival in Seyðisfjörður (09.00 local time) Excursion in Iceland begins* Passengers spending the night on board have the option to dine on the ship (Opening hours depend on the number of guests) WEDNESDAY departure Seyðisfjörður Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet Excursion in Iceland begins* Norröna s restaurants are open Departure from Seyðisfjörður (20.00 local time) Viking punch in Sky Bar THURSDAY arrival Tórshavn Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet Film about the Faroe Islands in Saga Café Arrival in Tórshavn (15.00 local time) Excursion in the Faroe Islands begins* Norröna s restaurants are open Departure from Tórshavn (21.00 local time) FRIDAY at sea Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet Bingo in Saga Café Viking Buffet SATURDAY arrival Hirtshals Please leave your cabin 2 hours before arrival Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet Arrival in Hirtshals (10.00 local time) *ADD ON. EXCURSIONS CAN BE PRE-BOOKED OR BOOKED ON BOARD. ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

7 ICELAND UNIQUE DESTINATIONS WITH MS NORRÖNA THE FAROE ISLANDS FAROE ISLANDS DENMARK 7

8 UNTAMED NATURE EXCURSIONS IN ICELAND INCL. BUS AND GUIDE TUESDAY ICELAND Unique daytrip to Lake Mývatn (duration approx. 10 hours) The road from Seyðisfjörður to the town of Egilsstaðir passes through the 620-metre-high Fjarðarheiði mountain pass, from there it leads down into Jökuldalur valley, before meandering through hilly Jökuldalsheiði heath and cutting across Mývatnsöræfi s desert-scape. We will make our first stop by Námaskarð to experience its awe-inspiring geothermal activity pits of bubbling mud and a dark lunar landscape. As we make our way around the lake, we will first pass through the city Reykja hlíð on its north bank, then, on the south bank near Skútustaðir, we will have the chance to take in craters created by old volcanic eruptions. There will also be an opportunity to explore the landscape on foot when we make a stop amongst the looming lava formations known as Dimmuborgir, meaning dark castles. Before heading back, we will make a final stop at Jarðböðin, the lake Mývatn Nature Baths, where a light meal will be served. Entry to the baths is an optional extra. Price per person 8 121

9 WEDNESDAY ICELAND Bustrip to Lake Lögurinn (duration approx. 5 hours) To reach Lögurinn we must first cross the Fjarðarheiði mountain pass, which at 620 metres above sea level offers a panoramic snapshot of the Fjóts dalshérað area. From there, the route continues along the southeast bank of Lake Lögurinn to our first stop, the Hallormsstaður arboretum, which tells the story of Iceland s reforestation. Fittingly, we then head through the beautiful Hallormsstaðarskógur, Iceland s largest forested area, and follow along the lake past the tumbling 120-metre-high waterfall Hengifoss. Our next stop is Skriðuklaustur Cultural Centre East Iceland a near millennium-old manor, turned cloister and finally cultural institute, Gunnar stofnun, dedicated to Gunnar Gunnarsson, one of Iceland s most renowned 20th century authors. During our stay, a lunch buffet will be served in the charming manor café, Klausturkaffi. This location also boasts a second attraction. Right next to the cultural institute lies Snæfellsstofa, the new Visitors Centre built for the Vatnajökull National Park, which is Europe s largest. Finally, on our way back, we will have about an half hour s stopover for relaxing or strolling in Egilsstaðir before we head to Seyðisfjörður. Price per person 67 9

10 NATURAL BEAUTY EXCURSIONS IN THE FAROES INCL. BUS AND GUIDE MONDAY FAROE ISLANDS Bus tour to historical Kirkjuböur (duration approx. 4 hours) Kirkjuböur is the historical heart of the Faroes. The little village is located on the south west coast of Streymoy and offers a stunning view of the islands Hestur and Koltur. In the Middle Ages it was the Faroese Episcopal See, which made it the country s spiritual and cultural hub. On this unique excursion we will drive through Tórshavn, quite possibly the world s smallest capital, and then up across beautiful mountains, past the village Velbastaður clinging to the steep slopes. The bus trip will be both scenic and informative. We will visit the enigma tic Magnus Cathedral, built around the year 1300 by Bishop Erlendur, the St. Olaf s Church and the Kirkjuböargarður estate farmhouse (Roykstovan), a stave house dating back to the turn of the first millennium, said to be the world s oldest inhabited wooden house. To round off the visit, there will be hot drinks and pastries in the atmospheric Roykstovan. Price per person 10 54

11 Pre-book ns all excursio nd in Iceland a lands the Faroe Is 295 Save 5% THURSDAY FAROE ISLANDS Bustrip to romantic Gjógv (duration approx. 4 hours) The village Gjógv is nestled on the outermost north-eastern tip of Eysturoy, the second largest island in the Faroes. On our way East we will cross the bridge connecting the islands Streymoy and Eysturoy, pass the imposing summits of Slættaratindur (882 metres) and Gráfelli (857 metres), the tallest mountains in the archipelago, located between the villages of Eiði and Gjógv. Gjógv is best known for its picturesque scenery dotted with multi-coloured old house built around its vital natural harbour, which lies protected in the gorge that has given the village its name, gjógv means gorge in Faroese. It is a fitting name; the harbour carved by the sea was the village s lifeline before the arrival of modern roads. This is a very small village approx. 30 people live in Gjógv nowadays, but it attracts many visitors, both foreigners and locals, who are seduced by its romantic tranquillity. Gjógv is the perfect spot for a leisurly stroll, and we will explore the little village before heading to its charming guesthouse, Gjáargarður, for hot drinks and home-baked pastries. Price per person 67 11

12 VIKING CRUISE BUFFET FRIDAY EVENING Friday evening, when Viking Cruise is nearing its end, we celebrate our adventures with a Viking Buffet offering original dishes from the Viking Age ( ). The Vikings were more than fearsome warriors, they were also culinary explorers, who discovered and disseminated new raw materials, food preparation techniques and storage methods. After an exhaustive search for authentic recipes and ingredients, such as fish, meat, poultry and spices from Viking times, we have put an enticing buffet together with a plethora of original dishes from the Viking Age. Jens Peder Vagner Executive Chef 12

13 A littl more foe a l i t t le r le s s UPGRADE YOUR VIKING CRUISE Book an All inclusive Viking Cruise and save 5% on the package price. You get all the same items as included in the package described on page 5 and in addition you get: 6 x dinner buffet incl. coffee/tea, 3 x todays meal in the Diner and all 4 excursions. Beverages are not included. The discount has already been deducted from the prices below. VIKING CRUISE ALL INCLUSIVE Price per person when 2 persons travel together or 1 person in single cabin All prices in SUPPLEMENT Cabin with 2 lower berths without window Cabin with 2 bunk berths with a window Cabin with 2 lower berths with a window Cabin with double bed and with a window Lux Cabin with double bed and with a window Single cabin with a window & , & ,050 1,130 1,325 1, & ,040 1,110 1,195 1,385 1,545 Departure from Denmark Car (up to 1.9 m H & max. 5 m L & 2 m W)

14 WELCOME ON BOARD CABINS ON BOARD MS NORRÖNA The cabins on board the Norröna guarantee you a comfortable stay during your trip across the North Atlantic. All cabins are equipped with TV, shower/wc, wardrobes, cabinets and a small desk. You can choose between cabins with or without window. There are cabins with upper and lower beds and cabins with two lower beds. If you are three or four people travelling together, you can choose a family cabin. If you want to make your trip a special experience, then we recommend a spacious de luxe cabin with a double bed, two windows and a sofa. For pictures and more information visit smyrilline.com. 14 COMFORTABLE STAY

15 ENTERTAINMENT ON BOARD MS NORRÖNA»We want sailing on the Norröna to be a great experience, a memorable experience. Therefore our staff will do their utmost to ensure that you have a pleasant journey«, says our on board Sales & Service Manager. We ask him how to spend a perfect day on board the Norröna:»I think you should start the day with our famous breakfast buffet. Then I d head to the Saga Café and order a good cup of coffee. Don t forget to take a walk on the sundeck to enjoy the view and soak up the fresh sea breeze. I would also recommend you try our new hot tubs on Deck 7, afterwards you might want a quick dip in our little pool and a visit to our sauna. Catch an afternoon movie at the cinema, and in the evening we offer culinary adventures, whether you choose our extensive Norröna Buffet or Simmer Dim Steak house. For a perfect end to the day, you could stop by our Naust Bar and offer your sweetheart a delicious cocktail, while listening to live music from the famous Faroese musicians playing on board.«entertainment FOR EVERY TASTE 15

16 ENJOY LIFE AND THE COMPANY ON BOARD MS NORRÖNA UNLIMITED OCEAN BREEZE RELAX IN A DECKCHAIR 16

17 ON BOARD MS NORRÖNA CREATE SHARED MEMORIES A GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE AWAITS YOU FIT FOR EXPLORING 17

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19 PARKING FACILITIES If you come by car to Hirtshals, and you do not want to take the car with you on board MS Norröna, it is possible to park at the Montra Skaga Hotel. It takes approx. 15 min. to walk from the hotel to the ferry terminal. Please contact the hotel for reservation of parking space. You have to pay directly to the hotel. The price is DKK 200 per week (subject to change). Hotel contact information: Montra Skaga Hotel Willemoesvej 1 DK-9850 Hirtshals Tel.: skaga@skagahotel.dk HOW TO GET TO MS NORRÖNA It is easy to drive to the ferry in Hirts hals harbour, which is located only 2 km from the end of the motor way. CONTACT US Smyril Line has operated on the North Atlantic for more than 30 years, and our staff have experienced the desti nations at first hand. RANDI V. HANSEN Travel Consultant Tel booking@smyrilline.com 19

20 Smyril Line Yviri við Strond 1 P.O.Box 370 FO-110 Tórshavn Tel booking@smyrilline.com