Norway

Bergen - Flam | Flam Day Trip & Cruise

Flam railway from Bergen Roundtrip. As a roundtrip tour from Bergen, our day includes a train ride on the legendary Flam Railway (considered the most beautiful train journey in the world), cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord, and panoramic views throughout. Embark Hurtigruten Cruise at Bergen Pier.

Flam - Ålesund | Ålesund Day Trip

If you wake up early the next day, you have the chance to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Nordfjord, followed by a delicious breakfast. As we sail past the West Cape, we are out on the open sea. The ship then navigates through skerries and islands before reaching Ålesund. Distinguished by its numerous spires, towers and highly-ornate buildings, Ålesund is a town renowned for its beautiful art nouveau architecture. It owes this to a devastating fire that burned a large proportion of the city to the ground in 1904. The entire town was subsequently rebuilt in the fashionable style of the time, art nouveau. If you like marine life, join us on a visit to Atlanterhavsparken - one of Northern Europe’s largest salt-water aquariums. The tour includes a visit to the open-air pool to see the resident penguins. After visiting Atlanterhavsparken, we continue on wards and upwards to Mount Aksla where you will get an amazing panorama of the area.


Optional Excursions

12:30 - 14:30, Art Nouveau Walk (Ålesund) - 02 Nov - 01 June

12:30 - 14:30, Atlanterhavsparken aquarium and mount Aksla (Ålesund) - 02 Nov - 01 June

Ålesund - Trondheim | Trondheim Day Trip

Few large cities have managed to preserve their intimacy as effectively as Norway’s third largest city, Trondheim. Viking king, Olav Tryggvason, founded this ancient city as early as 997. Join an optional excursion to Norway’s national shrine, Nidaros Cathedral, the country´s only Gothic-style cathedral built over the burial place of St. Olav, Norway’s patron saint. Here you can marvel at the cathedral’s incredible architectural details and exquisite works of art. We continue to the Ringve Museum of Musical History, where the history of Norway’s music is brought to life. This beautiful manor house is surrounded by a wonderful botanical garden, and provides fantastic views of both the city and the fjord.

Optional Excursions

08:45 - 11:45, Trondheim city walk - 1 Jan - 31 Dec

09:00 - 11:30, Kayaking on the river Nid - All year

Trondheim - Artic Circle | Arctic Circle Cruise

In winter, crossing the Arctic Circle is when the hunt for the Northern Light begins. We celebrate the event by presenting a multimedia show, ‘The Magic Light, Aurora Borealis’, featuring pictures, words and music. As we sail through the narrow Raftsund, we stop at the entrance to Trollfjord. Here we serve freshly made fish cakes out on deck. You also hear the story of ‘The battle of Trollfjord’, which took place here in the winter of 1890. If you look closely, you might see trolls up in the steep mountains. Or you might not.

Optional Excursions

12:30 - 14:45, Arctic coastal walk (Bodø) - 4 Nov - 31 Mar

19:00 - 21:50, Meet the vikings (Stamsund-Svolvær) - 4 Nov - 3 Apr

21:05 - 21:45, Lofotpils brewery (Svolvær) - 1 Jan - 31 Dec

Arctic Circle - Tromso | Tromso Day Trip

Get ready for a day full of exciting activities, whatever the season! During the morning hours, we briefly dock at Risøyhamn, Harstad and Finnsnes. The ship then continues to Tromsø, `Capital of the Arctic´, for a prolonged stay. Many epic Arctic expeditions used Tromsø as a starting point. Join our `Polar History Walk´ in winter to learn more about the explorers and Arctic hunters, and to taste beer made at the world´s northernmost brewery. Or take part in an excursion to meet the Arctic´s indigenous reindeer herders, the Sámi. 

Optional Excursions

14:45 - 17:15, The Arctic Capital Tromsø (Tromsø) - Available 1 Jan - 31 Des

14:30 - 18:00, Dog Sledding (Tromsø) - 5 Nov - 4 May

14:45 - 17:30, Polar History Walk (Tromsø) - 5 Nov - 4 May

14:30 - 18:30, Mountain hike in Tromsø - 5 Jun - 4 Nov

14:45 - 17:45, Cross country skiing (Tromsø) - 5 Jan - 1 May

14:45 - 17:45, Snowshoeing (Tromsø) - 5 Jan - 1 May

14:45 - 18:00, Sami Adventure (Tromsø) - 15 Dec - 1 May

Tromso - North Cape | North Cape Day Trip

Enjoy the magnificent sub-Arctic landscape as we cross the 71st parallel on our journey towards North Cape, one of the northernmost points on the European continent. In summer, you may see herds of grazing reindeer and small camps belonging to the indigenous Sámi people.

Optional Excursions

11:30 - 14:30, The North Cape (Honningsvåg) - All year round

11:15 - 13:45, Fishing village visit (Honningsvåg) - Avll year round

17:15 - 19:30, Snowmobile trip in the Arctic (Kjøllefjord-Mehamn) - 06 Dec - 15 May

Kirkenes to Oslo | Oslo Food Tour

Cruise ends in Kirkenes. Transfer to Kirkenes airport. Fly Kirkenes to Oslo. Overnight at Grand Hotel Oslo.

Oslo Food Tour: Save your appetite for a filling, 4 hour Nordic food walking tour. Visit markets and culinary hot spots to sample rich cheeses, Norwegian honey, and local specialties. A restaurant dinner is served and end at a microbrewery with beer tasting.

Oslo | Oslo Sightseeing

Learn about the city’s history and culture from our knowledgeable guides, admire the main attractions in the city center and spectacular views from Holmenkollen ski jump, and experience a fascinating insight into the art of the most prolific Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, as you walk through the unique Sculpture Park comprising more than 200 sculptures in bronze and granite.

As guests of the Grand Hotel, enjoy complimentary access to the Artesia spa and fitness area. The spa includes a heated pool, dry sauna, steam sauna, and a new infrared sauna to melt away the cold. Artesia Spa offers everything within face- and body treatments, several different types of massage treatments, facial treatments, body treatments and pedicure.

Depart Oslo