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Arctic Explorer Cruise
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. The ArtsClub theme of Wildlife, hosted by Chirs Coxson.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
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| June 2009 | |||
| Thu 18 | Late PM | Dover | |
| Sat 20 | Early AM | Early PM | Stavanger, Norway |
| Sun 21 | Early AM | Late PM | Alesund, Norway |
| Tue 23 | Early AM | Late PM | Tromso, Norway |
| Wed 24 | Early AM | Early PM | Honningsvag, Norway |
| Thu 25 | Early AM | Late PM | Murmansk, Russia |
| Sat 27 | Early AM | Early PM | Leknes, Norway |
| Mon 29 | Early AM | Late PM |  Olden, Norway * |
| Tue 30 | Early AM | Late PM | Skjolden, Norway |
| July 2009 | |||
| Wed 01 | Early AM | Late PM | Bergen, Norway |
| Thu 02 | Early AM | Early PM | Eidfjord, Norway |
| Sat 04 | Early AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior O/S Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,190 |
| B | Superior O/S Cabin | Good | £2,078 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Call for Latest Status | £2,560 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,264 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Limited | £3,192 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,856 |
| CD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,856 |
| D | Outside Cabin | Good | £1,744 |
| E | Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,688 |
| F | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,540 |
| FD | Wheelchair Adapted | Limited | £1,540 |
| G | Inside Cabin | Good | £1,466 |
| GLH | Latesaver Cabin | Good | £799 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Limited | £999 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Good | £1,099 |
| H | Inside Cabin | Good | £1,372 |
| I | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,280 |
| IS | LSAV Inside Cabin | Good | £899 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Limited | £3,600 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,896 |
| K | Outside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £3,358 |
| L | Outside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £3,042 |
| LA | Large Sup O/S Twin | Call for Latest Status | £2,264 |
| M | Inside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,486 |
| OS | LSAV Outside Cabin | Good | £898 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £5,438 |
| SI | LSAV Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,199 |
| SO | LSAV Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,399 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Good | £1,199 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Limited | £3,544 |
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Giske & Godoy (Tour B)
ALESUND, NORWAY
Explore ‘Saga Island’, and the picturesque Godøy, part of the community of the four islands of Giske. -
City & Surroundings (Tour A)
ALESUND, NORWAY
This tour shows us parts of the town and takes us to the breathtaking viewpoint on Mount Aksla, for the best panoramic view of this spectacular scenery. -
Hjorundfjord Cruise (Tour F)
ALESUND, NORWAY
Enjoy the wild and dramatic Hjorundfjord.
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Exploring The Hardangerfjord (Tour A)
BERGEN, NORWAY
The second-longest Fjord in Norway, board the coach at Bergen pier to experience the beautiful fruit orchards and surrounding mountains.
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Flightseeing By Seaplane (Tour D)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Enjoy a spectacular Seaplane experience with this aerial tour of Bergen.
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Introduction to Bergen (Tour B)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Boasting nearly 1,000 years’ experience of welcoming visitors to the area, the inhabitants are justly proud of their beautiful city that has a great shipping, trading and cultural tradition.
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Lysoen Island (Tour C)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Enjoy more of Bergen and explore the Island of Lysoen and its beautiful estate, which we reach by boat. -
Grieg's Bergen (Tour E)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Catch a glimpse of Bergen’s past in a corner of western Norway that abounds in culture and history. Take a tour round legendary composer Edvard Grieg’s lakside home. -
Norway Old & New
BERGEN, NORWAY
Enjoy a tour of the outskirts of Bergen, taking in the Fjord, lake and coastal districts. -
Norway In A Nutshell (Tour G)
BERGEN, NORWAY
Experience the landscape by train for our journey up towards Voss and Mydral, before changing trains for the spectacular “Flams-banen” railway line.
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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. -
Fruit Basket of Norway (Tour E)
EIDFJORD, NORWAY
Eidfjord – a tiny, quaint village located at the head of the fjord – is in the heart of one of Norway’s most fertile fruit-growing regions, where countless hillside and fjordside orchards are silhouetted against breathtaking mountain panoramas.
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Transfer to the North Cape Plateau (Tour A)
HONNINGSVAG, NORWAY
By coach we will travel through a wild, apparently desolate landscape. In actual fact, 200 different plants have been found growing here by botanists, and around 4,000 reindeer graze in summer (with luck we may spot one).
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Sightseeing on Mageroy Island (Tour C)
HONNINGSVAG, NORWAY
On the island of Magerøy, as well as the ‘capital’ Honningsvåg, there are several small fishing villages. A coach will transport us through the little town of Honningsvåg, past the airstrip and along the Skipsfjord with its tiny weekend cottages
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King Crab Adventure (Tour E)
HONNINGSVAG, NORWAY
The king crab is one of the largest crabs, weighing five kilograms (eleven pounds) or more. Its size and tasty flesh make it a valued food, and large numbers are commercially fished each year.
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Zodiac Adventure & Ice Bar (Tour D)
HONNINGSVAG, NORWAY
During this tour we will experience distinctive sub-arctic nature, bird life, historic sights, abandoned fishing communities, a lighthouse and, with luck, possibly even a majestic white-tailed eagle.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MURMANSK, RUSSIA
MURMANSK, RUSSIA
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Highlights of Murmansk (Tour A)
MURMANSK, RUSSIA
This tour by coach will show us some of the highlights of Murmansk. First a photo stop will be made at the Palace of Culture, also known as Kirov’s Palace, site of the city’s founding. We proceed to the Monument to the Defenders of the Kola Land, ‘Alyosha’ – a large statue of a lone soldier on the outskirts of Murmansk, overlooking the city
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A Taste of Murmansk
MURMANSK, RUSSIA
First a photo stop will be made at the Palace of Culture, also known as Kirov’s Palace, site of the city’s founding. We proceed to the Monument to the Defenders of the Kola Land, ‘Alyosha’ – a large statue of a lone soldier on the outskirts of Murmansk, overlooking the city.
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Murmansk Highlights & Lunch in the City (Tour D)
MURMANSK, RUSSIA
Returning to the centre of the city, we shall briefly stop at the Allied Cemetery, where those who perished in World War II are buried. We will see Lenin Prospekt, the main thoroughfare of Murmansk, the Monument to the Sister Towns, the Monument to the Anti-Hitler Coalition (a human palm holding a globe) and Sport’s Square.
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Murmansk & Oceanarium (Tour G)
MURMANSK, RUSSIA
Now we will travel approximately 20 minutes to reach Murmansk Oceanarium. This is the only aqua complex in Europe where Arctic seals are trained and studied. As well as being the focus of extensive scientific research, the seals are an important part of rehabilitation therapy for children.
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Folkloric Show (Tour B)
MURMANSK, RUSSIA
An enjoyable performance lasting approximately one hour will commence, during which several groups of singers and dancers will entertain us.
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Fjordland Scenery (Tour A)
OLDEN, NORWAY
We continue along the so-called Kjøsnesfjord, enjoying the Jostedal glacier and a visit to the Norwegian Glacier centre. -
Briksdal Glacier (Tour B)
OLDEN, NORWAY
Take a magnificent hike to observe the Briksdal Glacier. -
Kjenndalen Glacier & Lovatnet Lake Cruise (Tour D)
OLDEN, NORWAY
We shall walk up to the Kjenndalen Glacier – part of the mighty Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in mainland Europe – for a fantastic view. Back onboard the coach, we journey to Kjenndalen Mountain Lodge for well-deserved refreshments.
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Fjord Fishing (Tour E)
OLDEN, NORWAY
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. -
Helicopter Flightseeing (Tour G)
OLDEN, NORWAY
Enjoy a 15-minute ride with spectacular views over the valley, lakes and mountains.
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Jotunheimen (Tour A)
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
In just half an hour our coach will take us on this winding road up to Turtagrø – the birthplace of alpine sport in Norway with a splendid view of the Hurrungane massif in Jotunheimen.
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Nigardsbreen Glacier (Tour B)
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
After a short crossing of the glacier lake, in a small open boat, the massive blue ice is then only a hike away. Up by the glacier we can take our time to enjoy this exceptionally breathtaking scenery.
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Urnes Stave Church & Sogn Folk Museum (Tour D)
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. -
Fjord Kayaking (Tour E)
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
Paddling a kayak beneath really steep mountainsides with cascading waterfalls is a unique way to experience nature.
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Helicopter Flightseeing ( Tour F)
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
The Sogn area in Western Norway comprises many of the most spectacular places in Norway. Its combination of winding fjords, majestic mountains and the largest glacier in Northern Europe makes the area quite unique.
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Landscape Photography (Arts Club)
SKJOLDEN, NORWAY
We shall begin with a walking tour from the pier and uphill towards a viewpoint that give us a beautiful scenery of the high mountains and the fjord below where our ships is laying.
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Stavanger Panorama
STAVANGER, NORWAY
There is a lovely view of the town fjords, as well as the city, from the bridge. Our guide will point out Stavanger Cathedral - built in 1125 and the only cathedral in Norway to retain its original features.
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Stavanger City Tour (Tour A)
STAVANGER, NORWAY
We then proceed to the Norwegian Petrol Museum presenting the Norwegian oil story. The Museum has a location by the sea in the centre of Stavanger, with a view of the fjord and mountains – at the heart of the city’s maritime environment. -
Boat Trip to Lysefjord
STAVANGER, NORWAY
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 (Tour C)
STAVANGER, NORWAY
On the western tip of Mosterøy Island lies one of the country’s finest medieval monuments – Utstein Monastery – one of the royal estates of King Harald Fairhair around 1,000 AD – the first king to claim sovereignty over all of Norway. -
Arctic City Tour
TROMSO, NORWAY
Proceeding over the Tromsø Bridge, which connects Troms Island with the mainland, we visit the Tromsdalen Church, otherwise known as the Arctic Cathedral, lying on the opposite side. This unusual landmark is shaped like a typical boathouse. -
Introduction to Tromso (Tour B)
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. -
Polaria Centre & Cable Car (Tour C)
TROMSO, NORWAY
Inside, various exhibitions present polar areas and the Barents region, and we will be shown a spectacular widescreen film. Then, to experience for ourselves the conditions we have just witnessed, we will walk out into simulated snow and howling wind.
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Wilderness Centre (Tour D)
TROMSO, NORWAY
we will enjoy an exciting programme of events including a chance to meet some of the 130 huskies
Braemar
Experience an elegant and captivating atmosphere when you cruise on Braemar.
During her recent major refit and lengthening, Braemar added over eighty passenger cabins and suites with balconies, bringing the standard occupancy up to 929. Voted 'The Best Refurbished Ship' in Cruise Critic's 'Editor's Pick Awards' 2009, she is also the second of our ships to feature a pub, which, on occasion, offers entertainment in the form of a late night comedian or jazz.Cruise Details
- ID: BM0913
- Themes:
- Departs: 18 June 2009
- From: Dover
- Prices from £799
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