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Arctic Explorer
Northern Europe Cruise
A superlative voyage to the roof of the world at the height of summer is a thrilling experience in its own right.| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2009 | |||
| Thu 18 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Dover |
| Sat 20 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Stavanger, Rogaland |
| Sun 21 | 08:30 | 16:30 | Alesund, More og Romsdal |
| Tue 23 | 08:30 | 17:00 | Tromso, Troms |
| Wed 24 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Honningsvag, Finnmark |
| Thu 25 | 08:30 | 18:00 | Murmansk |
| Sat 27 | 08:00 | 14:00 | Leknes, Lofoten Islands |
| Mon 29 | 08:30 | 14:00 |  Skjolden, Sogn og Fjordane |
| Tue 30 | 08:00 | 16:00 | Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord |
| July 2009 | |||
| Wed 01 | 08:30 | 18:00 | Olden, Sogn og Fjordane |
| Thu 02 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Bergen, Hordaland |
| Sat 04 | 07:30 | 16:30 | Dover |
Prices shown are per person, based on standard adult occupancy
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS | Superior Suite | £8,924 | £4,937 |
| SSD | Wheelchair Adapted | £8,924 | £4,937 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | £8,044 | £4,453 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | £6,464 | £3,584 |
| LA | Large Sup O/S Twin | £5,724 | £3,177 |
| A | Superior O/S Cabin | £5,539 | £3,075 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | £5,724 | £3,177 |
| B | Superior O/S Cabin | £5,259 | £2,921 |
| C | Outside Cabin | £4,704 | £2,616 |
| CD | Wheelchair Adapted | £4,704 | £2,616 |
| D | Outside Cabin | £4,424 | £2,462 |
| E | Outside Cabin | £4,284 | £2,385 |
| F | Inside Cabin | £3,914 | £2,182 |
| FD | Wheelchair Adapted | £3,914 | £2,182 |
| G | Inside Cabin | £3,729 | £2,080 |
| H | Inside Cabin | £3,494 | £1,951 |
| I | Inside Cabin | £3,264 | £1,824 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | £9,804 | £5,421 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | £9,064 | £5,014 |
| K | Outside Single Cabin | £8,459 | £4,681 |
| L | Outside Single Cabin | £7,669 | £4,247 |
| M | Inside Single Cabin | £6,279 | £3,482 |
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Exploring The Hardangerfjord (Tour A)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Our excursion to the Hardangerfjord – one of Norway’s most popular fjords, with beautiful fruit orchards lining the sides and reflections of the magnificent mountains on the crystal clear water – begins at the pier in Bergen, when we board our coach. -
Birdwatching By Boat at Runde
ALESUND, NORWAY
Our local guide will take us very close, in good weather as close as just a few metres from the rock. We should see large groups of puffins and plenty of kittiwakes. The puffins, easily recognisable by their colourful bill, nest in holes in the rock. -
Giske & Godoy (Tour B)
ALESUND, NORWAY
The community of Giske consists of four islands that are connected to the mainland by bridges and a long sub-sea tunnel. We shall explore two of the islands today – the ‘Saga Island’ of Giske, and picturesque Godøy. -
City & Surroundings (Tour A)
ALESUND, NORWAY
This tour shows us parts of the splendid town and takes us to the breathtaking viewpoint on Mount Aksla, for the best panoramic view of this spectacular scenery. -
Introduction to Bergen (Tour B)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Surrounded by seven mountains, a short distance from the country’s wildest and scenic fjords – encapsulating the best that Mother Nature has to offer – Bergen is Fjord Norway’s capital. -
Lysoen Island (Tour C)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Passing the city park and lake, our tour continues south through Bergen’s attractive suburbs. On Nordås Lake we can see the royal residence, ‘Gamlehaugen’. -
Grieg's Bergen (Tour E)
BERGEN, NORWAY
As we explore the modest house, we will wonder at the significance of the notes that once filled these rooms. The walls whisper stories of melodies that sprang from the heart and hands of an incredibly talented man. -
Norway In A Nutshell (Tour B)
FLAM, NORWAY
We wind our way up to the Hardangervidda Mountain plateau through several tunnels, over bridges and past thundering waterfalls. Narrow paths twist up the mountainsides, used by only the deftest goats, and beautiful vistas of the valley unfold below. At Myrdal, we change trains and head to Voss. -
Norway Old And New (Tour H)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Our tour will show us how the way people live in this part of Norway has changed dramatically during the last century. We will see this change vividly evident throughout the beautiful outskirts of Bergen in the fjord, lake and coastal districts. -
Hardangervidda Nature Centre (Tour A)
EIDFJORD, NORWAY
From the pier at Eidfjord – a tiny quaint village located at the head of the fjord, situated on moraines left behind after the Ice Age – we follow the Eid River, well known for salmon and trout fishing. -
Sima Power Plant & Kjeasen Mountain Farm (Tour B)
EIDFJORD, NORWAY
Sima Power Plant, situated at the end of the Hardangerfjord in Sima Valley, is the biggest power production unit in Norway, and it is open to the public. The production hall itself is situated 700 metres (2,300 feet) inside a mountain, and from there the production room is 200 metres (650 feet) long, 20 metres (65 feet) wide and 40 metres (130 feet) high. -
Zodiac Adventure
HONNINGSVAG, NORWAY
The course taken will be suited to the day’s weather.During this tour we will experience distinctive sub-arctic nature, bird life, historic sights, abandoned fishing communities, a lighthouse and, with luck, we might spot seals or a whale, possibly even a majestic white-tailed eagle. -
Nusfjord & Vestvagoy Museum (Tour A)
LEKNES, LOFOTEN ISLANDS, NORWAY
Our excursion starts in Leknes, from where we cross underneath the narrow sound between Lilleeid and Napp to Flakstadøy. We proceed to the idyllic fishing village of Nusfjord – protected by UNESCO – where we can study the architecture of the colourful fishermen’s dwellings. -
Borg Viking Centre & Ballstad (Tour B)
LEKNES, LOFOTEN ISLANDS, NORWAY
Departing from the landing stage in Leknes, we pass through this administrative centre of Vestvågøy Island ¬– skirting its little airport. All the while we have the Himmeltindan Mountains in our view, the tallest on the island at approximately 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) above sea level. -
Introduction to the Lofoten Islands (Tour C)
LEKNES, LOFOTEN ISLANDS, NORWAY
The Lofoten Islands appear to be a wall of mountains, dramatically rising from the ocean. Yet within the valleys, and even the fishing ports, there is lush, green vegetation. -
Fjordland Scenery
OLDEN, NORWAY
Driving along the fjord, passing small farms and orchards, we start climbing towards Utvik Mountain, where a photo stop is made at a viewpoint to take in the wonderful panorama. Down on the other side of the mountain, we pass through the very green Våtedalen (‘the wet valley’), a grazing site for sheep and goats. -
Briksdal Glacier
OLDEN, NORWAY
Our excursion starts from the charming village of Olden, where we pass the church dating back to 1759 and, further up the valley, a red painted church from the early 1900’s – a gift from an American who settled in the village. He was a collector of Norwegian antiques and his home is today a museum. -
Jostedal Centre & Videseter
OLDEN, NORWAY
From Olden we travel through Stryn, the administrative centre of the area, and follow the salmon rich Stryn River. We drive up to the crystal clear Stryn Lake, where we shall visit the Jostedal Glacier National Park Centre. -
Kjenndalen Glacier & Lovatnet Lake Cruise
OLDEN, NORWAY
Departing the quayside by coach, we travel along the fjord until we arrive at the picturesque village, and popular yet peaceful resort, of Loen. Loen has it all: fjord, fertile land, views of mountains and glaciers, and the Lovatnet Lake. From Loen we continue to Kjenndalen Valley for our first stop. -
Fjord Fishing
OLDEN, NORWAY
We shall join the 10 metre (30 feet) boat Isabella, chartered especially for us today, directly from our ship. Our experienced local skipper will steer our course on a short cruise to the bottom of the fjord arm at Loen, to one of the best fishing spots. -
Scenic Drive To Old Valley Farm
OLDEN, NORWAY
This tour offers us the opportunity to sample Norwegian agriculture, nature and local culture. Our trip takes us through scenic Olden Valley and ends up at Aabrekk Farm, where the lady of the house, Signe, and her husband Rune welcome us. -
Jotunheimen
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
We will travel through the Jotunheimen National Park with its dramatic alpine peaks, glaciers and waterfalls. The Sognefjell mountain road is a national tourist route and the highest mountain crossing in Northern Europe. -
Nigardsbreen Glacier
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
This short trip to Jostedalen takes us from Skjolden, along the fjord to Gaupne, then through the narrow Jostedalen valley and all the way up to the Nigardsbreen. We shall park very close to the glacier, which means a fantastic view and great possibilities for photographs. -
Glacier Hike
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
This breathtaking trip takes us through the narrow, lush Jostedalen valley to the heart of the blue ice world in the Jostedalsbreen National Park. We will visit Breheimsenteret, an information centre for the glacier and the Jostedalsbreen National Park. -
Urnes Stave Church & Sogn Folk Museum
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
Today we will drive along the fjord of Luster and make a short stop to see the beautiful Feigumfossen waterfall. Continuing, we travel along the Romantic Road to the Urnes Stave Church, which is Norway’s oldest stave church and is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. -
Stavanger City Tour
STAVANGER, NORWAY
A visit will be made to the monument ‘Three Swords in the Rock’, where three majestic swords are planted in the mountain as a memorial to King Harald. We then proceed to the Norwegian Petrol Museum presenting the Norwegian oil story. -
Boat Trip to Lysefjord
STAVANGER, NORWAY
After walking along the pier, we board a boat which will take us on a tour of the Stavanger archipelago and the splendid Lysefjord. Lysefjord, which cuts almost 50 kilometres (31 miles) deep into the country, is surrounded by steep mountainsides and polished by glaciers and waterfalls. -
Utstein Monastery
STAVANGER, NORWAY
From the pier we travel by coach through the harbour area, with its quaint fish and farmers’ market. We continue past both old and modern residential districts, heading for the verdant and peaceful Mosterøy Island. -
Arctic City Tour
TROMSO, NORWAY
Our sightseeing tour of the city starts from the pier, passing the campus of the northernmost university in the world, and the Planetarium – resembling a rocket launch pad! We make our way to the Tromsø Museum for a look at the interesting zoological, geological and ethnological exhibitions -
Introduction to Tromso
TROMSO, NORWAY
Leaving the pier, our tour of this interesting area starts in the centre – a charming blend of old and new, with modest wooden houses set next to contemporary architecture. We pass Tromsø Church, one of the largest wooden churches in the north, before we head off around the island. -
Polaria Centre & Cable Car
TROMSO, NORWAY
This tour takes us to the environment centre, Polaria. The exterior alone is fascinating; the building resembles huge blocks of ice thrown together. Inside, various exhibitions present polar areas and the Barents region, and we will be shown a spectacular widescreen film -
Wilderness Centre
TROMSO, NORWAY
The Tromsø Wilderness Centre is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the city. Here we will enjoy an exciting programme of events including a chance to meet some of the 130 huskies. -
Flightseeing By Seaplane
ULVIK, NORWAY
This tour is for those of us searching for a dramatic way to view the utterly amazing fjordland scenery. Characterised as ‘Norway’s fruit garden’, the village of Ulvik is a well known tourist centre.
Braemar
Elegant and captivating describes the atmosphere that abounds on Braemar. She is perfectly suited for warm weather cruising and continues to attract plaudits.
After her major refit and lengthening procedure, Braemar will feature over eighty passenger cabins and suites with balconies. She will also become the second of our ships to feature a pub, which will, on occasion, also offer entertainment in the form of a late night comedian or jazz.
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Cruise Details
- ID: BM0913
- Departs: 18 June 2009
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 45%
- Prices from £1,824
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