- Cross the Arctic Circle
- Spend the night in a snow hotel
- Explore Norway's second largest city Bergen
- Take in 34 coastal ports
Havila Voyages Winter Northbound Cruise
On this northbound Havila voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, you will visit some of the world’s most beautiful fjords, cross the Arctic Circle and sail around the North Cape plateau, at the very top of Europe, during the daytime.Combined with a night in Bergen, one of Norway's most vibrant cities where you can explore the picturesque Bryggan with its iconic tilted houses and concealed maze of wooden walkways, as well as a stay at the iconic Snow Hotel in Kirkenes featuring intricate snow sculptures, raw and diverse landscape with tundra, mountains, dense pine forests and beautiful lakes. This makes for a truly unforgettable Norwegian adventure.
To avoid disappointment, we advise you to pre-book all Havila excursions and activities. For further information, please speak to a Norway Travel specialist.
Tour Itinerary
Fly from the UK to Bergen and transfer to the city centre where you'll spend the first night of your Norwegian adventure. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Today, explore Bergen.We recommend a stroll through Bryggen, Bergen's atmospheric Hanseatic old town located on the harbour front, where you can also find some of the freshest seafood around at the Torget Fish Market. There are plenty of museums on offer, or escape the city on the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for sweeping views of the fjord-side city and the seven mountains that famously surround it. Board your Havila ship in the evening. (B)
After the first night on board, Sail into Ålesund, renowned for its art nouveau architecture with beautiful brick houses and warehouses. In the summer, you can continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geiranger Fjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls. (B,L,D)
Geiranger visited 01.06–31.08. **Hjørundfjorden/Urke visited 01.09-31.10
Ports: Florø - Måløy - Torvik - Ålesund - Geiranger*/Hjørundfjorden*- Ålesund - Molde
Explore Trondheim, Norway's 3rd largest city and formal capital. Perhaps pop into one of the many museums or galleries, or visit the impressive Nidaros Cathedral which is the largest medieval building in Scandinavia. Other sites of note are the Archbishop’s Palace which houses the crown jewels and Stiftsgarden, the oldest wooden palace in Scandinavia. (B,L,D)
Ports: Kristiansund - Trondheim - Rørvik
On this stretch, you mark crossing the Arctic Circle with a ceremony and continue onward into the Arctic regions. It means midnight sun in the summer, while winter days are merely a shade less dark than night-time and, possibly, Northern Lights in the evenings. Nature is powerful with northern Scandinavia's largest glacier, the world's strongest tidal current and encounters with the majestic sea eagle. In the evening, Lofoten's fishing villages, steep mountains and Vikings await. (B,L,D)
Ports: Brønnøysund - Sandnessjøen - Nesna - Ørnes - Bodø - Stamsund - Svolvær
The voyage continues on through narrow fjords and past wild mountains to Tromsø, a city characterised by hunting and fishing, polar expeditions and courage. Now you have also reached the land of the Sami, Norway's indigenous people. (B,L,D)
Ports: Stokmarknes - Sortland - Risøyhamn - Harstad - Finnsnes - Tromsø - Skervøy
As far north as you can get - by land and sea. For many, the visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs people cling on and reap nature's bounty. (B.L.D)
Ports: Hammerfest - Havøysund - Honningsvåg - Kjøllefjord - Mehamn - Berlevåg
You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. Say goodbye to the ship and take your transfer to check-in to the Snow Hotel , Kirkenes for one night. (B,D)
Ports: Båtsfjord - Vardø - Vadsø - Kirkenes
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. (B)
Pricing Information
Price Includes
- Return International flights between the UK and Norway
- All airport taxes & security charges
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner
- Return airport bus transfer
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
Price Includes
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
Price Notes
International flights from the UK are based out of London in economy class. Regional flights may be available (supplements may apply)
Havila Cruises
Travelling the Norwegian fjords on one of Havila's voyages enables you to experience the most breath-taking views of the rugged cliffs, sea birds, harbours, and small villages that dot the entire coastline.Experience the best of Norway in brand new, and more eco-friendly ships. Currently there are four in operation : Havila Castor, Havila Capella, Havila Pollux and, Havila Polaris. Each ship has 179 cabins and can accommodate up to 640 guests. The spacious cabins with typical Nordic décor are designed for relaxation and a good night's sleep. All cabins have free Wi-fi, USB ports, TV, Wardrobe. On board food and drink will take you on a unique Norwegian culinary voyage. The chefs hand-pick the best raw ingredients from local Norwegian producers to create traditional and modern dishes.
The most important ingredient is sustainability. Havila Capella (maiden voyage in December 2021) was crowned as the winner of the Next Generation Ship Award at Nor-Shipping 2022. The four new ships are loaded with the world's largest battery pack ever installed on a passenger ship, permitting them to sail through vulnerable fjords, such as the world heritage Geirangerfjord, for four hours nonstop with zero emissions.The batteries are charged with clean hydropower ashore, and when the batteries are not being used they run on LNG (liquid natural gas) which – along with general efficient hybrid operation – cuts CO2 emissions by around 40 per cent.
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