Arrive in the colorful port town of Bergen, the gateway to the Norwegian fjords. Stroll historic Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before embarkation.
Saturday - Jun 1, 2024
Day 2
Loen, Norway
Bus Travel
Kjenndalsbreen, Norway, Norway
Bus Travel
Loen, Norway
Arrive at the spectacular glacial mountain landscape of Nordfjord, a haven for adventurers. Travel up the Loen Valley by motorcoach amidst picture-book beauty, surrounded by a turquoise lake and craggy peaks. Consider walking one of several relatively gentle trails through valleys shaped by massive glaciers; more strenuous hikes are also available. Walk with a naturalist along a tongue of the vast Kjenndal Glacier. By afternoon, view these scenic peaks from the deck as we sail back out of the fjord. ... Read More
Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Day 3
Coastal Navigation, United States
Spend three days exploring the central Norway coast, revered by travelers worldwide for its mountainous islands and steep-walled fjords. Your expedition leader and captain will consult with local Norwegian pilots on landing spots offering optimal adventure options. Zodiac under vertical rock faces, paddle serenely in a deep fjord surrounded by cascading waterfalls, or venture ashore for hikes with the naturalist guides. One of our journey's most photogenic spots is Melfjord, a narrow channel walled by steep granite cliffs polished smooth by glaciers. ... Read More
Monday - Jun 3, 2024
Day 4
Coastal Navigation, United States
Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Day 5
Melfjord, Norway, Norway
Spend three days exploring the central Norway coast, revered by travelers worldwide for its mountainous islands and steep-walled fjords. Your expedition leader and captain will consult with local Norwegian pilots on landing spots offering optimal adventure options. Zodiac under vertical rock faces, paddle serenely in a deep fjord surrounded by cascading waterfalls, or venture ashore for hikes with the naturalist guides. One of our journey's most photogenic spots is Melfjord, a narrow channel walled by steep granite cliffs polished smooth by glaciers. ... Read More
Wednesday - Jun 5, 2024
Day 6
Lofoten, Norway, Norway
The Lofoten archipelago boasts an enchanting landscape of picturesque villages ringed by jagged, granite peaks. Head ashore at Vaeroy, where fishing remains a backbone of the economy, and look for Atlantic puffins, razorbills, and guillemots as your Zodiac driver investigates the coastline. Admire also one of Norway's most dramatic fjords from the deck as we glide through Trollfjorden. ... Read More
Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
Day 7
Cruising Tysfjorden, Norway
Our nimble ship enters Tysfjorden, where mile after mile of near-vertical walls ascend above us and a scant few villages manage to cling to the rocky shores. Enjoy a Zodiac cruise or kayak within this magical place alive with birch forests and tumbling waterfalls. Explore a hiking trail through Hellemobotn Valley that reaches almost to the Swedish border. ... Read More
Friday - Jun 7, 2024
Day 8
Tromso, Norway
Spend today in a city spread over 627 islands. At the Polar Museum, gain adventurous perspectives on the milestone Arctic expeditions that have originated here in Tromso. And learn about immensely colorful characters like Henry Rudi (the Polar Bear King) and Wanny Wolstad (first female trapper to overwinter in Svalbard). At the Arctic Cathedral, a daring modern architectural landmark evoking the shape of Arctic nature, gaze up at Europe's largest stained-glass window. ... Read More
Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
Day 9
Cruising Bear Island, Norway
Zodiac cruise around mist-shrouded Bear Island, a remote birdwatcher's paradise housing one lonely meteorological station-and countless thousands of fulmars, kittiwakes, guillemots, and gulls. It's the southernmost member of the Svalbard archipelago and sets the stage for the spectacularly wild environment yet to come on our expedition itinerary. ... Read More
Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
Day 10
Svalbard, Norway
We operate in true expedition style, letting nature dictate our day-to-day movements within an immense Arctic wonderland. Our fully stabilized, ice-class expedition ship probes deep into the ice where the polar bears forage. Join the spotters on the bridge as we scan the floes and islands for these iconic creatures, along with huge walrus, bearded and ringed seals, Arctic fox, reindeer, and immense whales. There's no greater thrill than a sighting that brings everyone rushing to the bow or Bridge for a close-up view. We often sail deep into Hornsund, where even a novice kayaker can comfortably paddle in a cove surrounded by sparkling bergs and dramatic mountains. A venture to Monacobreen glacier delivers a classic High Arctic sensory experience: the booming sound of ice calving off the glacier cliff, heard even miles away. And video from the high-tech remotely operated vehicle (ROV) allows you to peer into the mysterious world that exists 1,000 feet below us. ... Read More
Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Day 11
Svalbard, Norway
Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
Day 12
Svalbard, Norway
Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Day 13
Svalbard, Norway
Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Day 14
Svalbard, Norway
Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Day 15
Longyearbyen, Norway
Disembark in Longyearbyen. Visit the Svalbard Museum to learn about the history of Svalbard and the Arctic, from 17th-century whaling to modern scientific research. Explore the Svalbard Art Gallery, home to a permanent collection of historic items as well as contemporary exhibitions of local artists. Then, board a charter flight to Oslo and check into the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. ... Read More
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