Today brings beautiful views of the coastline as you come to the end of your journey on the Coastal Express. If you're up early enough, you might catch a glimpse of a northbound Coastal Express ship on its approach to Maloy. Before we dock at Floro for 15 minutes in the morning, you might get a glimpse of the Nordfjord, under the enormous Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe's largest. Leaving Floro, you'll spot Stabben Lighthouse, a favorite subject for photographers. There are also stunning views as we cross the mouth of the Sognefjord, the longest and widest fjord in Norway. As we sail towards Bergen, your ship will navigate through the last islands and skerries of our scenic route, and sail down the Hjeltefjord to dock in Bergen at 2:45 pm. You now have all afternoon and evening to spend in Bergen. It may be Norway's second-largest city, but Bergen has a small-town charm. The city center is easy to explore on foot, or you can book the Island Seafood Dinner & Boat Trip post-voyage program to sample some of Scandinavia's best seafood on a small island 25 minutes from Bergen. Don't miss the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen, a colorful Hanseatic wharf filled with museums, shops, restaurants, and galleries, and not far from the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Fish Market. You can also take a ride up the Floibanen funicular to the summit of Mount Floyen. From there, enjoy views of Bergen and the coastal scenery spread out below before you head inland tomorrow. ...
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