Norwegian Fjords & Spitsbergen

Your journey begins in Bergen where after arriving independently you will be transferred to the port to board your ship in the afternoon. Settle into your new surroundings and prepare for the adventures that lie ahead.

Travel on the Flam railway through valleys and mountain passes to this scenic fjord

Time permitting, stop in Olden for a short bus ride to the Birksdal area and a walk to a glacier.  

Sail into one of Norway's most spectacular fjords, Geiranger Fjord, which has rightly been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Go ashore in Trondheim and take a walk to the Sverresborg Folk Museum or, alternatively, a city tour, which includes the museum and the elaborate cathedral.

As you will know by now, the rugged coastline of central Norway features some of the world's most beautiful scenery.  Our Captain will negotiate with local Norwegian pilots to determine our best Zodiac shore landing options. Our goal is to visit Torghatten one of the most bizarre rock formations in Norway and a significant local landmark.

Svartisen has beautiful walking options to a glacier. We also visit Vikingen to see the globe structure marking this point directly on the Arctic Circle.

The Lofoten Archipelago is an enchanting area of picturesque villages by the sea backed with jagged peaks. Today we go ashore via coach on the island of Aa, where cod fishing is still a major part of the economy. In the evening be sure to be on deck as we cruise into one of the most famous fjords in Norway, the short yet dramatic Trollfjord, and search the cliffs for Norway's mythical beings: trolls!

Tromso is the principal town in northern Norway. Explore this northern haven and be sure to visit the Arctic Cathedral, whose unique architecture is evocative of snow and icebergs.

Sail past mist-shrouded Bjornoya (Bear Island) - a birdwatcher's paradise with spectacular views.

Explore this amazing archipelago of deep fjords, mountains and massive ice sheets. Keep your eyes open for walruses, seals, reindeer, Arctic foxes, and of course polar bears.

Continue exploring the wonders of this island, searching for the early wildflowers on the tundra, birds and mammals, including Arctic foxes, reindeer and polar bears

Morning disembarkation.