Today, you'll be exploring the archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesteralen, real highlights of our Norway scenic route. After Finnsnes early in the morning, the ship calls at Harstad, where you can join one of the classic optional excursions for "A Taste of Vesteralen". Discover history, beautiful scenery, and cultural heritage sites on this tour, then rejoin the ship further south at Sortland. Those who stay on the ship will experience our passage through the Risoyrenna, a shallow channel built for our ships in the 1920s. Prepare for some amazing scenery as we sail through the world-famous islands of Lofoten and Vesteralen. Lofoten is known for its natural beauty, steep mountains, wilderness, and picturesque fishing villages. Our daylight route through the region is the voyage highlight for many of our guests. After a short stop at the tiny village of Risoyhamn, we continue to Stokmarknes, where the Hurtigruten Coastal Express began more than 125 years ago. You may wish to visit the Hurtigrutemuseet here. Continuing south, it'll look like we're headed straight into a mountain, but don't worry, we're in fact sailing through a passage into the narrow Raftsund, flanked by peaks rising 1,000 meters out of the sea. We now arrive at the amazing Trollfjord. If conditions allow, we'll sail between sheer cliffs that seem close enough to reach out and touch. It's an unforgettable experience! Next, we arrive in Svolvaer, where you can choose from several optional excursions or just relax in town at one of many cafes, pubs, and restaurants. ...
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