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Northbound
shore excursions DAY
2
Geiranger-Alesund
- A breathtaking journey that includes the Eagle's Way, views over the
Seven Sisters Waterfall and the jagged Sunnmor Alps. Period: April 15-May
30 Price: $119 Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Geiranger-Molde
- Experience the incredible sights of the Geiranger-Alesund trip, including
the descent through Trollstigen's 11 hairpin turns and the panorama of
the Romsdalsfjord. Stop in Molde for dinner, which is included in the
price. Period: May 31-September 15 Price: $179 Duration: 7 1/2 hours
Walking Tour of Alesund
Price: $39
DAY
3
Ringve Museum of Musical History, Trondheim
- Tour the beautiful 18th-century manor house of Norway's maritime hero
Tordenskiold, which is now an usical-instrument museum surrounded by a
magnificent botanical garden. Coffee and waffles are served. Period: April
15-September 30 Price: $69 Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Trondheim
City Sightseeing
- Explore the charming city of Trondheim. Here you'll visit the royal
residence of Stiftsgarden, the medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the 1861
Old Town Bridge. Period: January 1-April 14; October 1-December 31 Price:
$59 Duration: 2 hours
DAY
4
Svartisen Glacier
- Travel by small boat through a narrow strait to the Svartis pavilion
at the Engabre glacier for a view of the massive Svartisen, Norway's second-largest
glacier; then continue through mountain and fjord landscape to the impressive
Saltstraumen tidal current and the town of Bodo. Coffee and cake is served.
Period: April 1-September 30 Price: $179 Duration: 6 hours
Sea
Safari to Saltstraumen
- Travel by rubber Zodiac boat among islands, skerries, and mountains
to the impressive Saltstraumen tidal current, perhaps glimpsing magnificent
sea eagles on the way. Period: March 29-October 28 Price: $159 Duration:
2 hours
DAY
5
Tromso City Sightseeing Including Polaria
- The motorcoach will first take you to the Polaria Arctic Experience
center, an interactive museum, before taking you on a guided tour of this
beautiful town known as the "Paris of the North". All year. Price:
$69 Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Tromso
Dogsledding Safari
- You'll drive to Kvaloya Island near Tromso. From here, huskies will
transport you over the magical, frozen landscape. Your trip ends at a
cozy "lavvo," a Sami tent, where coffee and cakes will be served
around an open fire. Period: January 1-April 26 and October 28-December
31 Price: $179 Duration: 3 hours
Tromso Wilderness Center
Price: $69
DAY
6
The North Cape
Motorcoach tour from Honningsvag through the reindeer-filled Arctic landscape
to the orthernmost point in Europe. Period: All year Price: $129 Duration:
3 1/4 hours
Bird-watching
Safari
-Motorcoach tour from Honningsvag to the small fishing village of Gjesvaer;
continue by boat to the Gjesvaerstappan nature reserve, home to the parrot-like
puffin and flocks of kittiwakes. Period: April 26-August 26 Price: $179
Duration: 3 1/4 hours
DAY
7
Russian Border Trip
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Guided tour by motorcoach to Storskog, the Norwegian border station to
Russia. Period: All year Price: $59 Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Riverboat Safari
to the Russian Border
- Scenic guided tour by boat to the Russian border
along the Pasvik River; you will learn about the culture and folklore
of the region. Cloudberries with cream and coffee are served. Period:
May 26-September 4 Price: $159 Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Kirkenes
Barents Safari
- Try your hand at snowmobiling, lasso-throwing, kicksledding, and tobogganing.
You will also learn about the culture of the indigenous Sami people. Period:
January 1-April 29; December 9-December 31 Price: $219 Duration: 1 1/2
hours
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Geirangerfjord
shore excursion (photo courtesy: NCV)
Southbound
shore excursions DAY
8
Honningsvag-The North Cape-Hammerfest
- Scenic guided bus tour through the dramatic Arctic landscape, a tour
of the North Cape Center, including a drive along the western side of
the magnificent Porsangerfjord. Breakfast is served. Period: May 1-September
30 Price: $179 Duration: 6 1/2 hours
Midnight
Sun Concert
- Enjoy an evening of Norwegian folk songs, hymns, and classical music
in Tromso's Arctic Cathedral. Period: May 8-August 7 Price: $69 Duration:
1 hour
Mikkelgammen, Hammerfest
Price: $69
DAY
9
Harstad-Sortland
- Guided bus tour through one of the top agricultural areas in Norway,
visiting the world's most northern medieval church, the historical town
of Trondenes, and the quaint fishing villages of the Lofoten Islands en
route. Period: All year Price: $99 Duration: 4 1/2 hours
Svolvaer-Henningsvaer-Stamsund
- Take a motorcoach journey from Svolvaer through the majestic Lofoten
Islands, and visit the fishing village of Henningsvaer. Period: April
1-August 31 Price: $99 Duration: 3 hours
DAY
11
Trondheim City Sightseeing
- Tour this historic city, once a Viking settlement and the original capital
of Norway. A highlight of the tour is a visit to the A.D. 1070 Nidaros
Cathedral. Period: All year Price: $59 Duration: 2 hours
Note:
All excursions and prices are subject to change without notice. Due to currency
fluctuations, prices may differ when purchased on board. The Norwegian Coastal
Voyage excursions are contingent upon suitable weather conditions and a sufficient
number of participants. Should any excursion not operate, the cost of the excursion
will be refunded provided you receive proper authorization from the ship. Some
excursions are seasonal, see details on dates in individual descriptions.
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All excursions are escorted.
- All excursions are conducted in English.
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