About the cruise

Arriving in Stavanger, you can take a step back in time with a stroll around the Gamle Stavanger. Here you will find cobblestone walkways, 18th century whitewashed houses and the impressive medieval stone cathedral. Look our for Pulpit Rock. Molde, located on the northern shore of the Romsdalsfjord, is also known as the Town of Roses. Arguably one of the most dramatic and beautiful areas in Norway, it is famous for its spectacular panorama of more than 222 rugged and snow-clad peaks, on the southern side of the fjord.[/p]

The 1000-year old city of Trondheim was Norway’s capital for centuries. Here you can buy a copy of Norway’s oldest newspaper, visit Norway’s oldest theatre or view splendid Nidaros Cathedral. Tiny and remote, Ny Alesund is the perfect gateway to the natural scenic wonders of massive Spitsbergen. Designated as an international base for research in natural sciences, it is also a centre for Norwegian Arctic research. Here also you can send your postcards from the world’s northern most post office.[/p]

Tromsø, the ‘City of the Midnight Sun’, is well inside the Arctic Circle. It has consequently been the starting point for many Polar Expeditions as evidenced
by the statue of Roald Amundsen near the harbour. Do not miss the astonishing Arctic Cathedral. Affectionately known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords’, Bergen is
an enchanting city with a fascinating and spectacular setting. Admire the same landscapes that inspired Norway’s most revered composer, and take a visit to Edvard Greig’s home at Troldhaugen, overlooking Nordaas Lake on the outskirts of the city. Visit the unique Stavechurch and the open-air Old Bergen Museum for an insight into the city’s past.[/p]

Eidfjord is a scenic delight. Take a bus ride along the banks of the Eid River before climbing into the stupendous Mabodal Valley. From the Fossli viewpoint, you will be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the thundering Voringsfoss Waterfall. The community here is doubly blessed, with plentiful salmon and abundant hydroelectric power from nearby Sima. Arrive back in Southampton on Sunday 17 August.[/p]