Overview:
Sail the Norwegian coast, one of the world’s longest coastlines, all the way from capital city Oslo in the south to North Cape in Arctic Norway, at the top of Europe.
Holiday price is from £ 4,570 per person based on availability and two persons sharing a cabin. Single supplement upon request.
Departure Dates 2024
| START |
END |
| 11 Jan |
24 Jan |
| 04 Feb |
17 Feb |
| 27 Feb |
12 Mar |
| 22 Mar |
05 Apr |
| 16 Apr |
29 Apr |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Oslo
Welcome to Norway! First stop: Norway’s thriving capital, Oslo.
The day or evening is spent at your leisure. You’ll likely want to explore the many charms the cosmopolitan capital has to offer. Why not make your way to the city centre, making sure to take snaps of the architecturally distinct Rådhuset town hall, Royal Palace, and Oslo Cathedral.
Accommodation in a Standard Room incl. Breakfast in Oslo.
Day 2: Discover Oslo
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll go on a tour of two of Oslo’s main attractions. Vigeland Sculpture Park is located at the centre of splendid Frogner Park. Further north from Vigeland, just outside of Oslo, is Holmenkollen Ski Jump. You won’t be doing any jumping yourself, but the impressive building enjoys panoramic views over the city, lakes, and fjord.
The tour will end at the pier where your ship, MS Trollfjord, is waiting to depart by early evening. Once we’ve welcomed you aboard and you’ve settled into your cabin or suite, you’ll meet your Coastal Experience Team. You’ll get to know each member of the team well as they give lectures and organise onboard activities for you throughout your voyage.
Day 3: Kristiansand & Farnsund
Sitting along the southern tip of the country, Kristiansand is Norway’s fifth largest city, with a population of 112,000 people. We aim to be alongside in the early morning, giving you a few hours to explore. A guided walk of Kristiansund is included.
In the late afternoon, we’ll continue to Farsund. There, you’ll get the chance to hike the sandy beaches of Lista and see Lista Lighthouse.
Day 4: Haugesund and Hardangerfjord
Heading further north along the west coast, just past Stavanger, we’ll reach Haugesund, the ‘Home of the Viking Kings’. Step back in time to the Viking Age at Nordvegen Visiting Centre which features exhibitions presented by a fictional Harald Fairhair himself.
After a short stay in Haugesund, you’ll rejoin the ship for some scenic cruising in Hardangerfjord. At 179 kilometres in length, it is the second longest fjord in the country, and fifth longest in the world. See mountain scenery everywhere you look, with the white peaks that tower over the fjord being reflected in the shimmering water below.
Day 5: Ålesund
After a hearty breakfast on the ship, we’ll dock mid-morning at a town that spreads out across a string of islands. With almost an entire day to explore, you’ll have plenty of time to see all that Ålesund has to offer.
As you leave the waterfront, you’ll find yourself in a fairy-tale town, wandering narrow streets lined with unique houses.
Day 6: Brønnøysund
After Breakfast. discover the town of Brønnøysund, surrounded by islands and water. Brønnøysund sits on a narrow peninsula that juts out of the mainland. Around 5,000 people live in this small town, many in colourful houses against a backdrop of gentle slopes and dramatic mountain peaks.
Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the harbour and take a walk along Havnegata. Drop into one of the pubs for a snack, or treat yourself to a meal in a local restaurant. Wander the visitors’ marina, or visit an 1870 Neo-Gothic stone church.
In the afternoon, we will continue sailing north, leaving the Helgeland coast behind us as we cross the Arctic Circle around midnight.
Day 7: Svolvær and Stokmarknes
Today, we explore Lofoten, a striking group of islands that rise out of the Norwegian Sea. We’ll dock in the town of Svolvær mid-morning. Located on the island of Austvågøya in the heart of Lofoten, Svolvær is the biggest town of the archipelago, humming with shops, restaurants, galleries, and cafés to enjoy.
On our way around the area, we will visit the town of Stokmarknes. This historic town is part of Vesterålen, an archipelago just northeast of Lofoten.
Day 8: Tromso
Often called the “gateway to the Arctic”, Tromsø is Norway's northernmost university city; sitting around 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø experiences Polar Night for just over a month in the winter, and will give you a great chance of seeing the Northern Lights. MS Trollfjord will be in port here for 10 hours, giving you plenty of time to both join optional excursions and explore the city yourself.
Day 9: Honningsvåg
Arriving early in the morning, you’ll have a full day in Honningsvåg. The northernmost city on the mainland, Honningsvåg’s landscape is quite distinctive, with barely any trees or bushes. This far north, winters are long and snowfall is high, so get ready for some fantastic winter scenery and activities. The highlight of any trip to Honningsvåg is a visit to the North Cape, one of the northernmost points of mainland Europe.
Day 10: Alta
Alta is one of the bigger coastal towns we visit, with a population of over 10,000 people. At 70 degrees north, this town is still far above the Arctic Circle. You’ll have the chance to visit and tour the world’s northernmost ice hotel, built out of snow and ice every winter and carved with different artistic themes by local sculptors.
Day 11: Lødingen
Morning at sea, we’ll dock at around midday, using Lødingen as a base for a few hours to explore more of Hinnøya island, Norway’s largest island south of Svalbard. Enjoy the breathtaking fjords and mountains that the Norwegian coast is so famous for.
Days 12: Rørvik
Continuing south, we’ll leave the land of the Polar Night as we cross the Arctic Circle in the early hours of the morning. We aim to dock at the port town of Rørvik around midday, remaining there for about a few hours.
Return to the ship in the late afternoon for your penultimate evening on board. Enjoy the ship’s facilities, such as the soothing panoramic sauna or sample some warming local aquavit in the top-deck bar.
Day 13: Molde
To round off our journey, we’ll visit Molde, the capital and commercial centre of Romsdalen that sits on the southern coast of the Romsdal Peninsula. Enjoy a few hours exploring the town of Molde on your own or join some optional excursions that we have to offer.
Back on the boat, we’ll end our voyage on a high note with an end-of-trip farewell dinner. Take this opportunity to trade photo highlights and experiences with your fellow travellers one last time.
Day 14: Bergen
Disembarkation will take place after breakfast. If time permits, enjoy exploring Bergen before your return flight home.
We hope you’ll cherish each of the memories of The North Cape Express that you’ll take home with you.
Package Includes:
- Flights from London to Oslo and returning from Bergen (Other airport available on request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- 1 night accommodation in a centrally located Oslo hotel incl. Breakfast
- 12 nights' accommodation onboard the MS Trollfjord
- Full board with all-day dining in Flora and Árran
- Unlimited select beer, wine, and spirits at Flora, Árran, and the 1893 Bar, served during restaurant and bar opening hours excluding breakfast
- Unlimited mineral water, tea, and coffee
- Afternoon snack in the 1893 Bar
- Culinary demonstrations and food tastings
- Multi-lingual Coastal Experience Team
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Daily themed lectures, photography guidance, arts and crafts
- Access to fitness room, sauna, and Jacuzzis
- Movie nights, music entertainment, and library access
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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