Norway Cape to Cape – Beyond the Arctic Circle
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13-night voyage departing Kiel, arriving Tromsø.
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Norway Cape to Cape – Beyond the Arctic Circle
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Day 1
Kiel , Germany
Sunday, 19/11/2028
Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.
Day 2
Cruising
Monday, 20/11/2028
Day 4
Cruising
Wednesday, 22/11/2028
Day 5
Fjærland , Norway
Thursday, 23/11/2028
Day 6
Åndalsnes , Norway
Friday, 24/11/2028
A small town in Norway’s fjord country, Åndalsnes is a gateway to the rugged wilderness of the Romsdalfjord. Known as the 'village between the mountains and the fjords', it typifies Norway's striking natural beauty with its setting on a promontory lined by alps and set at the mouth of the Rauma River. The town itself is tucked under the lofty mountain peaks, backed by lush, green scenery. Nearby is the impressive Trollveggen, or 'Troll Wall', which at 6,000 feet is Europe's highest vertical cliff face and is often topped by cloud. The precipice is said to be the ultimate trial for rock climbers, who regularly flock here to accept the challenge. Åndalsnes is also the terminus of the famous Rauma Railway which runs 70 miles alongside the emerald-green Rauma river and through some of Norway’s most spectacular scenery to Dombås (2160 feet above sea level) where it then connects to the main Oslo to Trondheim line.
Day 7
Cruising
Saturday, 25/11/2028
Day 8
Svartisen Glacier , Norway
Sunday, 26/11/2028
Day 9
Lofoten Archipelago , Norway
Monday, 27/11/2028
Day 10
Vesteralen Islands , Norway
Tuesday, 28/11/2028
Day 12
Honningsvåg , Norway
Thursday, 30/11/2028
Searching in 1553 for a northeast passage to India, British navigator Richard Chancellor came upon a crag 307 yards above the Barents Sea. He named the jut of rock North Cape, or Nordkapp. Today Europe's northernmost point is a rite-of-passage journey for nearly all Scandinavians and many others. Most cruise passengers visit Nordkapp from Honningsvåg, a fishing village on Magerøya Island. The journey from Honningsvåg to Nordkapp covers about 35 km (22 miles) across a landscape characterized by rocky tundra and grazing reindeer, which are rounded up each spring by Sami herdsmen in boats. The herdsmen herd the reindeer across a mile-wide channel from their winter home on the mainland. Honningvåg's northerly location makes for long, dark winter nights and perpetually sun-filled summer days. The village serves as the gateway to Arctic exploration and the beautiful Nordkapp Plateau, a destination that calls to all visitors of this region. Most of those who journey to Nordkapp (North Cape), the northernmost tip of Europe, are in it for a taste of this unique, otherworldly, rugged yet delicate landscape. You'll see an incredible treeless tundra, with crumbling mountains and sparse dwarf plants. The subarctic environment is very vulnerable, so don't disturb the plants. Walk only on marked trails and don't remove stones, leave car marks, or make campfires. Because the roads are closed in winter, the only access is from the tiny fishing village of Skarsvåg via Sno-Cat, a thump-and-bump ride that's as unforgettable as the desolate view.
Day 13
Cruising
Friday, 01/12/2028
Day 14
Tromsø , Norway
Saturday, 02/12/2028
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Polar Inside | Inside Cabin
97–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers
161–215 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
118–129 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
151–194 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible
194 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
140–151 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
118 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
172–183 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
237–248 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
226–237 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite
301–312 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite
344–355 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft | J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft | QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft | YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers · 140–151 sqft | O3 Polar Outside Cabin (triple) | Enquire → | ||
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft | O2D Polar Outside Cabin | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft | P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft | U2D Arctic Superior Cabin | Enquire → |
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft
J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft
QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad)
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft
YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view)
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers · 140–151 sqft
O3 Polar Outside Cabin (triple)
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft
O2D Polar Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft
P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft
U2D Arctic Superior Cabin
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 172–183 sqft | Q2 Mini Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 237–248 sqft | Q3 Mini Suite (triple) | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 226–237 sqft | Q4 Mini Suite (quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Grand Suite · 301–312 sqft | MG Grand Suite with Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Owners Suite · 344–355 sqft | MX Owners Suite with Balcony | Enquire → |
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 172–183 sqft
Q2 Mini Suite
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 237–248 sqft
Q3 Mini Suite (triple)
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 226–237 sqft
Q4 Mini Suite (quad)
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite · 301–312 sqft
MG Grand Suite with Balcony
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite · 344–355 sqft
MX Owners Suite with Balcony
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MS Spitsbergen
Named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen embodies the history of HX's 1896 'Sports Route' between mainland Norway and Svalbard.
