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3 Night Arctic Capital to the West Fjords Cruise from Tromso

Ship: MS Polarlys

Cruise Line: Hurtigruten Cruise Line

Sailed: Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 from Tromso, Norway

Ended: Sunday, Oct 6, 2024

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 departure of the MS Polarlys. If Hurtigruten Cruise Line modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Day 1 - Thursday - Oct 3, 2024

Tromso, Norway

Finnsnes, Norway

Harstad, Norway

Risoyhamn, Norway, Norway

Sortland, Norway

Stokmarknes, Norway

Cruising Trollfjord

Svolvaer, Norway

Stamsund, Norway

Welcome to the historic Arctic capital of Tromso. If you've arrived in the morning or afternoon, you'll have time to explore the city before your ship departs late in the evening. After Finnsnes early in the morning, the ship calls at Harstad where the white-washed Trondenes Church, the world's northernmost medieval stone church, sits on the peninsula. Next is our smallest port of call Risoyhamn and then Sortland where the landscape slowly transforms from hills to 1,000-meter-high mountains. Hurtigruten's birthplace: Stokmarknes is where Captain Richard With began the Coastal Express in 1893. Visit Hurtigrutemuseet, a ship-in-a-bottle building that chronicles our legacy, centered around retired ship MS Finnmarken from 1956. A ship-sized fjord: Sailing along Raftsund, the captain may choose to take the ship into tiny Trollfjord if the weather permits. The mountain walls will look so close you'll think you can reach out and brush them! To exit the fjord, the ship will rotate 180 degrees on the spot, then sail back out. Remember to look out for sea eagles here too. Fall in love with Lofoten: We reach Svolvaer in the evening, main town of the gorgeous Lofoten Islands. The huge mountain that sits above the town is named the Svolvaer Goat due to its supposed resemblance. See if you agree! The ship then sails for Stamsund, eventually passing the giant granite cliffs of the Lofoten Wall.

Day 2 - Friday - Oct 4, 2024

Bodo, Norway

Ornes, Norway

Nesna, Norway, Norway

Sandnessjoen, Norway

Bronnoysund, Norway

Rorvik, Norway

The ship calls at Bodo in the small hours of the morning and then Ornes at 7 am. We then cross over the Arctic Circle just after breakfast. Commemorate the moment with a tradition of tasting a spoonful of good ol' Norwegian cod liver oil! We make a short stop at Nesna before sailing on to Sandnessjoen, gateway to the magnificent Helgeland Coast. Legend has it.... Admire the stunning landscape of the Seven Sisters mountain range, with peaks up to 1,100 meters high. The tale goes that seven beautiful troll princesses, fleeing from an unwanted suitor, got caught out as the sun rose, turning them into the seven beautiful mountains you see today. You'll also not want to miss views of Torghatten Mountain, with the distinctive hole in it. There is a local legend as to why and how this mountain came to have such a hole. Make sure you ask your Coastal Experience about it! We reach Bronnoysund mid-afternoon. Explore the bustling marina on a walk along Havnegata. In the center of town is Bronnoy Church: a stone church in the Neo-Gothic style dating back to 1870. Our last stop of the day is the cozy fishing port of Rorvik in the picturesque Vikna archipelago.

Day 3 - Saturday - Oct 5, 2024

Trondheim, Norway

Kristiansund, Norway

Molde, Norway

Spend the morning in Trondheim, then sail past beautiful island scenery and some of Norway's smallest communities before exploring Kristiansund and Molde. Capital of the Viking Age: Stroll around Trondheim in the early morning as the city wakes. Visit the sacred Nidaros Cathedral, resting place of Saint Olav. Then, walk to Gamle Bybro bridge for a photo opportunity over Nid River. Treat yourself to quality coffee and a Nordic patisserie in one of the Bakklandet district's many chic cafes then walk up to Kristiansten Fort for great views of Norway's third-largest city. Dealing in dried cod: We dock at Kristiansund's harbor in the late afternoon. The town is spread over three islands and known for being Norway's "Bacalao Capital" for the salted cod that's dried on the surrounding cliffs, called klippfisk in Norwegian. Take a walk around the cobblestone streets of the old town and tour the lively port. You can also head up to the old watchtower at Varden viewpoint for a lovely panorama. Peaks and petals: The penultimate port of the day is Molde where you can spot the tops of the Romsdal Alps. Nicknamed "The City of Roses", flowers should be in bloom between mid-June and late August.

Day 4 - Sunday - Oct 6, 2024

Alesund, Norway

Torvik, Norway

Maloy, Norway

Floro, Norway

Bergen, Norway

Our Norwegian coastal cruise will reach its end later today. During the previous night, we'll call at Alesund and Torvik. On our approach to Maloy, you might catch a glimpse of the northbound Coastal Express if you're up early enough. Morning highlights: You'll have a chance to glimpse Nordfjord, under the enormous Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe's largest. The ship then docks at Floro in the morning where you can take in the harbor and marina. The home stretch: Leaving Floro, you'll spot Stabben Lighthouse, a favorite subject for photographers. There's also stunning views to enjoy as we cross the mouth of Sognefjord, the longest and widest fjord in the whole of Norway. As we reach our final port in the afternoon, the ship will navigate through the last islands and skerries of our Norway scenic route, and sail down Hjeltefjord to arrive into Bergen. Explore more of Norway: Sadly, it's time to say farewell to the captain, crew, and fellow guests. But your journey doesn't have to stop after disembarkation. On offer is a Bergen sightseeing tour as well as a range of post-voyage programs that you can add to your trip, including seeing Sognefjord by train or a tour of Oslo.

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Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on MS Polarlys

Sail Date	Itinerary Name	Inside From	Oceanview From	Suite From	Details
Nov 11, 2024(Monday)	2 Night Viking Capital to the Arctic Capital Departing from Trondheim, Norway	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View
Nov 11, 2024(Monday)	2 Night Viking Capital to the Arctic Capital Departing from Trondheim, Norway	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View
Nov 12, 2024(Tuesday)	3 Night Lofoten to the Norwegian Border Departing from Svolvaer, Norway	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View
Nov 13, 2024(Wednesday)	2 Night Arctic Capital to the Norwegian Border Departing from Tromso, Norway	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View
Nov 13, 2024(Wednesday)	2 Night Arctic Capital to the Norwegian Border Departing from Tromso, Norway	Call For Price	Call For Price	Call For Price	View

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