The Norwegian Coastal Voyage 2009 - 2011

Your journey begins in Bergen, a thriving harbour town with a history of more than 900 years of seaborne trade. Established as a fishing village by Viking King Olav I in 1070, Bergen grew to become a leading Hanseatic League port. Some of the wooden warehouses you’ll see along the wharf date back to the 14th century.

Your ship will then set course on a northbound passage to Kirkenes, an Arctic outpost near Norway’s border with Russia, and back southward to Bergen, stopping at 34 unique and picturesque ports along the way. The round-trip tour will immerse you in the cultures and landscapes of the Norwegian coast as you visit each town, both by day and at night. This 12-day coastal voyage breathes new life into passengers – a sensation that will live on long after your actual journey is over.

You may also opt to travel one way, choosing either the 7-day northbound voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes or the 6-day southward trip from Kirkenes to Bergen.
Regardless of your journey’s length, you’re guaranteed days and nights filled with the majestic scenery of coastal Norway: awe-inspiring fjords, snow-capped mountains, and an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. Be sure to pack your camera, binoculars, and sense of adventure for “The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage.”

Welcome aboard!