The Coastal Express - Kirkens to Bergen
Norway
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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship and in your cabin
5-night cruise, from Kirkenes to Bergen, onboard MS Nordlys in a Polar Inside Stateroom
Full board - daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ships main restaurant Torget*
Multi-lingual Coastal Experience Team
Daily themed lectures
Access to Cameralla photo sharing app
Movie nights, music entertainment, and library access
Selection of equipment for outdoor activities
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Itinerary
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Starting from the Arctic town of Kirkenes, you'll journey south from the dramatic landscapes of Northern Norway to views of Senja, one of Norway?s most beautiful islands. We?ll then pass through the jaw-dropping Vester?len and Lofoten islands, and along the Helgeland Coast with its mountain ranges and maze of islands, before finishing in Bergen
Day 1 All Aboard
Kirkenes - right on the border
Your voyage begins in the Arctic in the town of Kirkenes, just a few miles from the Norwegian border, but further east than St. Petersburg and Istanbul.
Day 2 From the Top of Europes
Hammerfest
In the early afternoon, you'll spend time in Hammerfest, which has the largest population on a list of the world's northernmost settlements. See the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column, shop for souvenirs at the Polar Bear Society, or take the path behind the town to the viewpoint atop Mount Salen & more.
Day 3 High Peaks and Idyllic Islands
Svolvær - at the heart of Lofoten
Today, you'll be exploring the archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesterålen, real highlights of our Norway scenic route. After Finnsnes early in the morning, the ship calls at Harstad where the white-washed Trondenes Church, the world's northernmost medieval stone church, sits on the peninsula. Next is our smallest port of call Risøyhamn and then Sortland where the landscape slowly transforms from hills to 1,000-metre-high mountains.
Day 4 A Landscape of Trolls
Brønnøysund - coastal charm right in the middle of Norway
The ship calls at Bodø in the small hours of the morning and then Ørnes at 7am. We then cross over the Arctic Circle just after breakfast. Commemorate the moment with a tradition of tasting a spoonful of good ol' Norwegian cod liver oil! We make a short stop at Nesna before sailing on to Sandnessjøen, gateway to the magnificent Helgeland Coast. Legend has it...
Day 5 Coastal Communities and Klippfisk
Trondheim - Norway's capital of technology
Spend the morning in Trondheim, then sail past beautiful island scenery and some of Norway's smallest communities before exploring Kristiansund and Molde.
Capital of the Viking Age
Stroll around Trondheim in the early morning as the city wakes. Visit the sacred Nidaros Cathedral, resting place of St. Olav. Then, walk to Gamle Bybro bridge for a photo opportunity over Nid River.
Treat yourself to quality coffee and a Nordic patisserie in one of the Bakklandet district's many chic cafés then walk up to Kristiansten Fort for great views of Norway's third largest city.
Day 6 Until Next Time
Bergen - gateway to the fjords
Our Norwegian coastal cruise together, at least this time, will reach its end later today. During the previous night, we'll call at Ålesund and Torvik. On our approach to Måløy, you might catch a glimpse of the northbound Coastal Express if you're up early enough.
Morning highlights
You'll have a chance to glimpse Nordfjord, under the enormous Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe's largest.
The ship then docks at Florø in the morning where you can take in the harbour and marina.
The home stretch
Leaving Florø, you'll spot Stabben Lighthouse, a favourite subject for photographers. There's also stunning views to enjoy as we cross the mouth of Sognefjord, the longest and widest fjord in the whole of Norway.
As we reach our final port in the afternoon, the ship will navigate through the last islands and skerries of our Norway scenic route, and sail down Hjeltefjord to arrive into Bergen.
Explore more of Norway
Sadly, it's time to say farewell to the Captain, crew, and fellow guests.
But your journey doesn't have to stop after disembarkation. We offer a Bergen sightseeing tour as well as a range of post-voyage programmes that you can add to your trip, including seeing Sognefjord by train or a tour of Oslo.
** Itinerary may vary by sailing date.
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