The journey begins in the Arctic region in the town of Kirkenes, only about 15 km from the border between Norway and Russia, but further east than Saint Petersburg and Istanbul.
One notices that the area has a lot of influence from the neighbour; road signs in both Norwegian and Russian, a monthly Russian market and the Russian monument from World War II.
In the harbor of Vardø lies the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress from 1737. The world's northernmost fortification of its kind is still part of Norway's defense system.
We sail along Norway's coastline and arrive at the small harbor in Båtsfjord in the evening and then sail on to Berlevåg.

TIME IN PORT:

• Churches: 09.00-12.30
• Vardø: 16.05-17.00
• Båtsfjord: 20.00-20.30
• Berlevåg: 22.25-22.35

In the middle of the night a short stay in Mehamn.
We dock in Honningsvåg, from where you can go on an excursion that includes breakfast on the North Cape.
The ship continues to Hammerfest, where you can see the Meridian Column, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We continue south to Øksfjord and have a short stop at the old trading station Skjervøy.
We dock in Tromsø in time to enjoy a magical Northern Lights concert in the Arctic Cathedral or a midnight sun concert (all year round). You can go on a midnight excursion by boat under the midnight sun to experience Tromsø or take a trip to the Ølhallen for a beer.

TIMES IN PORT:

• Mehamn: 01:20-01:30
• Kjøllefjord: 03:25-03:35
• Honey wake: 05:45-06:00
• Havøysund: 08:00-08:15
• Hammerfest: 11:00-12:45
• Øksfjord: 15:50-16:05
• Skjervøy: 19:30-19:45
• Tromsø: 23:45-01:30

Be prepared for fantastic landscapes as we sail through the world-famous archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesterålen. Lofoten is known for its natural beauty, its steep mountains, wild nature and picturesque fishing villages. The daytime sailing through the region is the highlight of the trip for many.

TIMES IN PORT:

• Tromsø: 23:45-01:30
• Finnsnes: 04:20-04:40
• Harstad: 08:00-08:30
• Risøyhamn: 10:45-11:00
• Sortland: 12:30-13:00
• Stokmarknes: 14:15-15:15
• Svolvær: 18:30-20:30
• Stamsund: 22:15-22:30

Crossing the Arctic Circle is an important event. We celebrate it on deck with a fun Arctic tradition – a spoonful of cod liver oil.
As we sail along the Helgeland coast, you can see the strange mountain Torghatten, famous for its characteristic hole through the middle. Another highlight is sailing along the mountain chain "De syv Søstre".

TIMES IN PORT:

• Bodø: 02:30-03:30
• Ornes: 06:25-06:35
• Nesna: 10:25-10:35
• Sandnessjøen: 11:45-12:15
• Brønnøysund: 15:00-17:25
• Rørvik: 21:00-21:30

Arrival in Trondheim early morning. Visit the majestic Nidaros Cathedral, built over the burial site of King Olav II Haraldsson (the Saint/the Great), who ruled from 1015 to 1028. We then sail past Hitra, Kristiansund and Molde, where we stop for a short while.

TIMES IN PORT:

• Trondheim: 06:30-09:30
• Kristiansund: 16:30-17:30
• Molde: 21:15-21:45

During the night, the ship docks in Ålesund, Torvik and Måløy, while the journey is coming to an end. Before we arrive in Bergen, you can see a fascinating landscape – including the picturesque Nordfjord at Jostedalbræen. In the afternoon the ship arrives in Bergen.

TIMES IN PORT:

• Ålesund: 00:30-01:20
• Torvik: 02:35-02:45
• Måløy: 05:45-06:00
• Florø: 08:15-08:30
• Bergen: 14:45