ITINERARY
Dag 1 Kirkenes - Vardø - Båtsfjord - Berlevåg
Day 2 Mehamn - Kjøllefjord - Honningsvåg - Havøysund - Hammerfest - Øksfjord - Skjervøy - Tromsø
Day 3 Finnsnes - Harstad - Risøyhamn - Sortland - Stokmarknes - Svolvær - Stamsund
Day 4 Bodø - Ørnes - Sandnessjøen - Brønnøysund - Rørvik
Day 5 Trondheim - Kristiansund - Molde - Ålesund
Day 6 Torvik - Måløy - Florø - Bergen
Dag 1
Ports: Kirkenes - Vardø - Båtsfjord - Berlevåg
Welcome aboard in Kirkenes! The border with Russia is only a few kilometres away, and the road signs in Kirkenes are in Norwegian and Russian. You can go as far as the border on one of our excursions, or how about a visit to the Snowhotel where everything is made of ice and snow?
Excursions
- Snowhotel Kirkenes
- King crab with a snowmobile on the frozen fjord, Kirkenes
- Dog sledding in the Arctic, Kirkenes
- Snowmobile safari in the Arctic, Kirkenes
- The Russian border, Kirkenes
- King crab fishing in a RIB, Kirkenes
Day 2
Ports: Mehamn - Kjøllefjord - Honningsvåg - Havøysund - Hammerfest - Øksfjord - Skjervøy - Tromsø
The polar landscape changes as we sail towards the west and south again. The great expanses are replaced by steep peaks, and in the evening we sail into Tromsø. You can go to a midnight concert in the Arctic Cathedral, or take a stroll in the midnight sun or under the Northern Lights and explore the nightlife of the city dubbed "The Paris of the North".
Excursions
- Snowmobile trip in the polar night, Mehamn
- Breakfast at the North Cape Plateau, Honningsvåg
- Midnight concert in the Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø
Day 3
Ports: Finnsnes - Harstad - Risøyhamn - Sortland - Stokmarknes - Svolvær - Stamsund
We return to the wild, idyllic Lofoten Islands . Beneath the jagged mountains lie chalky white sandy beaches and fishing villages with a vibrant fishing industry and locals using the coastal ships for everyday trips and transport. If the weather permits, we will enter the narrow Trollfjord. There is a strong possibility of spotting sea eagles here.
Excursions
- A taste of Lofoten, Harstad
- Experience Lofoten, Svolvær
- Golfing at Lofoten Links, Svolvær
- Horse riding in Lofoten, Svolvær
- Meet the people of Lofoten, Svolvær
- Feast with the Viking chieftain,Svolvær
- Brewery visit and beer tasting, Svolvær
- Sea eagle safari in a RIB, Svolvær
- Sea Eagle Safari in Trollfjorden, disembarkation from the ship
Day 4
Ports: Bodø - Ørnes - Sandnessjøen - Brønnøysund - Rørvik
Now we have come so far south that we're crossing the Arctic Circle and sailing away from the polar night and the sunlit nights. But you can still see the Northern Lights in the winter, and it is never completely dark during the summer nights. Here you sail past a myriad of small islands, islets and skerries and past the special mountain, Trollhatten, which has a hole in the middle. If you wish, you can also go on the trip to the mountain and enter the hole.
Excursions
- Hiking at Torghatten, Brønnøysund
- The Norwegian salmon adventure, Brønnøysund
- Experience the World Heritage listed Vega Islands, Brønnøysund
Day 5
Ports: Trondheim - Kristiansund - Molde - Ålesund
We sail through the wide Trondheim fjord that is bounded by rolling farmland on both sides and return to the coast and the open sea. You can disembark in Kristiansund and be driven along the Atlantic Ocean Road, which has been called the world's most beautiful drive. The road meanders along islets and skerries, and afterwards you can re-embark in Molde.
Excursions
- Trondheim and the Nidaros Cathedral
- Experience the Atlantic Road, Kristiansund
- Atlanterhavsveien and Bergtatt marble mine, Kristiansund
- The Atlantic Ocean Road with curvy roads and bridges.
- Ports: Trondheim - Kristiansund - Molde - Ålesund
Day 6
Ports: Torvik - Måløy - Florø - Bergen
The last day of the tour takes you through a diverse coastal landscape of bare rocky mountains and a maze of sounds and waterways between many islands. The great fjords and glaciers are situated inland. Bergen awaits at the end of the voyage. We hope you have many good memories from your journey along the Norwegian coast with Havila Voyages, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Excursions
- Norway in a nutshell, Bergen
- Experience Bergen by sailboat
- Sea kayaking in Bergen
STAMSUND Meet and greet Lofoten
Direction: Both Directions
Starting port: Stamsund
End port: Svolvær
Time: 19:15-21:50
Meal: None
Level: 1
Season: Summer, Autumn (Apr 4- Aug 31)
Min/max guests: 12-240
Excursion code: STUN1
Price: from 116 EUR per Person
The main stop is Kabelvåg, the oldest fishing village in
Lofoten and previously also the largest. This is where the commercial
part of Lofoten fishing started more than 1,000 years ago.
You can visit Galleri Espolin or the Lofoten Museum. The museum
includes one of the best preserved landowner farms in Lofoten and
provides an insight into the contrast between the fishermen's harsh
living conditions and the luxurious lifestyle of the owners of the
fisheries. In addition to the stately main building from 1815 there are
also exhibitions on Lofoten's fishing history with authentic
fishermen's cabins and boathouses featuring the famous Nordland boats.
In Galleri Espolin, you can admire a large collection of Kaare Espolin
Johnson's art , know for portraying the sea, the magnificent landscape
and the fishermen's hard lives and life in Lofoten.
KIRKENES Snowhotel Kirkenes
Direction: Both Directions
Starting port: Kirkenes
End port: Kirkenes
Time: 9:00-12:00
Meal: Snacks and a welcome drink
Level: 1
Season: All year round
Min/max guests: 1-135
Excursion code: KKNB3
Price: from 111 EUR per Person
Ice cubes in the glass, of course, but when the table, the chairs, the
walls, the counter, the candlesticks, the decor and even the fireplace
are made of ice, then it really is a snow hotel! Join us for an
unforgettable visit to the hotel where everything is made of snow and
ice.
You will be picked up by bus at the quay. Arriving at the snow hotel,
you will meet the reindeer before you are welcomed inside for a drink
in the ice bar. Visit the huskies in the kennel, and enjoy a snack in
the restaurant before returning by bus.
KIRKENES King crab with a snowmobile on the frozen fjord
Direction: Both Directions
Starting port: Kirkenes
End port: Kirkenes
Time: 9:00-12:00
Meal: Generous servings of king crab
Level: 1
Season: Winter (12 Dec - 20 Apr)
Min/max guests: 1/24
Excursion code: KKNB6
Price: from 255 EUR per Person
This is the toughest winter adventure. Snowmobiles, a frozen fjord and
one of the giants of the sea.
The bus takes you from the quay to the base to get changed and receive
safety instructions. You are driven out to the ice with a snowmobile
and sled where you pull crab pots with local fishermen. Feast on king
crab at the local fjord restaurant before the bus takes you back to the
quay.
KIRKENES Dog sledding in the Arctic
Direction: Both Directions
Starting port: Kirkenes
End port: Kirkenes
Time: 9:00-12:00
Meal: Snacks and hot drinks in the restaurant
Level: 1
Season: Winter, spring (01 Jan - 20 May)
Min/max guests: 1/40
Excursion code: KKNB4
Price: from 255 EUR per Person
Get on the sled, and allow yourself be pulled across the white expanses
by pure dog power, before greeting and petting the dogs in the yard.
The bus will be waiting at the quay to bring you to the base, where you
get to meet the dogs and are given instructions and suitable clothing.
A five-kilometre dog sledding round trip. Snacks and hot drinks in the
restaurant. Bus back to your Havila Kystruten ship.Wear comfortable
shoes and warm clothes.
KIRKENES Snowmobile safari in the Arctic
Direction: Both Directions
Starting port: Kirkenes
End port: Kirkenes
Time: 9:00-12:00
Meal: Hot drinks
Level: 2
Season: Winter and spring (15 Dec - 5 May)
Min/max guests: 2-40
Excursion code: KKNB2
Price: from 223 EUR per Person
Imagine zooming over the ice-covered fjord or the snow-covered
expanses, where you are the one driving the snowmobile through the
winter landscape.
You will be picked up by bus at the quay. Snowmobile instructions and
clothing will be provided at the snowmobile base. Return to the ship by
bus. The excursion requires generally good health and a Class B
driver's licence (must be 18 years of age). Maximum two people share a
snowmobile. Children must be at least ten years of age.
KIRKENES The Russian border
Direction: Both Directions
Starting port: Kirkenes
End port: Kirkenes
Time: 9:00-12:00
Meal: None
Level: 1
Season: All year round
Min/max guests: 14/252
Excursion code: KKNB1
Price: from 111 EUR per Person
Throughout time, Kirkenes has been characterized by its proximity to
Russia. Visit the Russian border, and gain some insight into what the
close relationship between neighbours meant during World War II.
You are picked up by a bus at the quay and taken to the Russian border,
but it's not allowed to pass the border. Several stops along the way in
interesting places. Back to Andersgrotta and the memorial monument for
the Russian army before you are shuttled back to the Havila Kystruten
ship. There are steep stairs and difficult terrain down to
Andersgrotta, so it is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
We recommend warm clothes and comfortable footwear.
KIRKENES King crab fishing in a RIB
Direction: Both Directions
Starting port: Kirkenes
End port: Kirkenes
Time: 9:00-12:00
Meal: Generous portions of king crab
Level: 1
Season: Summer (21 Apr - 30 Nov)
Min/max guests: 2-24
Excursion code: KKNB5
Price: from 223 EUR per Person
You get to haul the king crab up from the depths before the RIB takes
you back to the quay and the rustic restaurant where you can enjoy a
sumptuous meal of white, juicy crab meat.
Transport, guide, warm clothes and survival suits are included in the
price. Getting changed and safety instructions at the base. Bus there
and back. Children must be at least 7 years old. The trip is
suitable for most people, but you must be able to sit on the "saddle
seat". Not recommended for people with back problems.
MEHAMN Snowmobile trip in the polar night
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Mehamn
End port: Kjøllefjord
Time: 00:45-03:00
Meal: Hot drinks
Level: 2
Season: Winter, spring (15 Dec - 30 Apr)
Min/max guests: 4-32
Excursion code: MEHS1
Price: from 393 EUR per Person
Snowmobiling through the polar night and into the northernmost mainland
of Europe. An arctic experience under the dancing Northen
Lights and between our to northernmost harbours.
Warm layers are recommended. Snowmobile suits, shoes, gloves and
helmets will be ready for you. You must have a driving licence that
allows you to drive in Norway. This excursion goes through an open
mountain landscape, and it may be cancelled if the weather is bad.
HONNINGSVÅG Breakfast at the North Cape Plateau
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Honningsvåg
End port: Hammerfest
Time: 05:45-12:30
Meal: Continental breakfast with a large and varied menu.
Level: 1
Season: Spring, summer, autumn (8 May - 7 Oct)
Min/max guests: 21 - 252
Excursion code: HVGS1
Price: from 212 EUR per Person
This will be the northernmost breakfast of your life right on the edge
of the European Continent and at the ends of the Earth.
Wear comfortable shoes, and warm, windproof clothing. The bus takes you
from Honningsvåg via North Cape to Hammerfest where you board
the Havila Voyages ship once again.
HARSTAD A taste of Vesterålen
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Harstad
End port: Sortland
Time: 08:15-12:30
Meal: Local pastry, coffe/tea
Level: 1
Season: All year round
Min/max guests: 16-252
Excursion code: HRDS1
Price: from 132 EUR per Person
This tour takes you through Vesterålen's beautiful scenery
and exciting history where, among other things, you visit a living
medieval farm.
The tour bus waits at the quay and takes you through Harstad to
Trondenes* Church for a guided tour and tourist devotions. Visit to
Trondenes Historical Centre and the medieval farm with actors and live
animals. Onwards by bus with photo stops and a stop for waffles, local
"lefse" (traditional soft Norwegian flatbread) and tea/coffee. Then you
board the Havila Voyages ship in Sortland.
*In the period 25 of August 2022 - 1 of December 2022, the excursion
will visit Harstad Church for a tour and Church service, due to
renovation of Trondenes Church
SVOLVÆR Sea Eagle Safari in Trollfjorden
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Disembarkation from the ship in open sea
End port: Embarkation to the ship in open sea
Time: 16:30-18:30 (+ 2 hours in Svolvær)
Meal: Hot drinks
Level: 1
Season: Spring, summer (23 Mar - 30 Sep)
Min/max guests: 30-65
Excursion code: SVJS7
Price: from 180 EUR per Person
We take a boat trip on the M/S Øykongen, which brings us
close to nature and wildlife in the magical Trollfjord. On a bright
summer evening, we travel in the hope of encountering the majestic sea
eagle.
The excursion is suitable for most people, but disembarkation from the
Havila Voyages ship to the tour boat takes place in the open sea.
SVOLVÆR Experience Lofoten
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Svolvær
End port: Stamsund
Time: 18:40-22:00
Meal:
Level: 1
Season: Spring, Summer (9 Apr - 31 Aug)
Min/max guests: 14/252
Excursion code: SVJS4
Price: from 137 EUR per Person
Here you will wind your way along the steep Lofoten mountains with
views of a myriad of small islands and islets.
The guides meet you at the quay in Svolvær where you board
the buses. A photo stop at Lofoten Cathedral before the journey
continues on a trip to Henningsvær. By bus onwards to
Stamsund, where you reboard the ship.
SVOLVÆR Brewery visit and beer tasting, southbound
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Svolvær
End port: Svolvær
Time: 18:30-20:30
Meal:
Level: 1
Season: All year round
Min/max guests: 8 - 40
Excursion code: SVJS3
Price: from 52 EUR per Person
Sample what happens when fresh mountain water from Lofoten combines
with malt, hops and yeast to create the taste of Lofoten.
We take a short walk from the ship to the brewery where we get a
45-minute guided tour. Afterwards, you can take a walk on your own in
the centre of Svolvær for about half an hour before you need
to be back on the ship.
SVOLVÆR Golfing at Lofoten Links
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Svolvær
End port: Stamsund
Time: 18:40-22:00
Meal:
Level: 2
Season: Spring, summer (1 May - 20 Aug)
Min/max guests: 4-8
Excursion code: SVJS6
Price: from 334 EUR per Person
One of the world's most impressive golf courses! Lofoten Links has been
featured in several international golf magazines and has several top
positions among the world's best golf courses. So if you are a golfer
– this must be on your bucket list.
Bus to the golf course where you get information about the facility and
pick up golf equipment. On this excursion, you would normally manage
nine holes. Rental of golf set, bag and cart is included in the price
but must be booked in advance. Please let us know whether you are
playing from the right or the left. Balls, pegs and gloves can be
bought on the court. Minimum handicap is 54.
SVOLVÆR Horse riding in Lofoten
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Svolvær
End port: Stamsund
Time: 18:40-22:00
Meal: None
Level: 3
Season: All year round, not 31 Dec
Min/max guests: 2-16
Excursion code: SVJS5
Price: from 191 EUR per Person
The first people who came to Lofoten settled on Gimsøy, and
most activity that occurred during the Viking Age took place here. Now
you get to ride over the same fields and white sandy beaches as the
Vikings did.
The guides meet you at the quay and come with you to the farm and on
the ride. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. The guides will
provide us with all the equipment we need. The minimum age limit is
five years. Participants must not weigh more than 110 kilos.
SVOLVÆR Hike by the best beach in Europe
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Svolvær
End port: Stamsund
Time: 18:40-22:00
Meal: None
Level: 2
Season: Summer (1 May - 31 August)
Min/max guests: 14 - 45
Excursion code: SVJS8
Price: from 121 EUR per Person
Chalky white sand, iridescent green fields and turquoise seas beneath
the wild mountains of the Lofoten Islands. Come on a hike,
and enjoy the spectacular views.
The route is mostly along an old forest path and good gravel paths,
although there are a few short sections on the way down that are
slightly more challenging. Wear comfortable shoes and warm
clothes, and bring something to drink.
SVOLVÆR Sea eagle safari in a RIB
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Svolvær
End port: Svolvær
Time: 18:30-20:00 (one hour at the rib)
Meal: None
Level: 2
Season: Spring, Summer (1 Apr - 8 Sep)
Min/max guests: 4/24
Excursion code: SVJS2
Price: from 159 EUR per Person
White sandy beaches and turquoise water. Beneath the wild Lofoten
mountains lie idyllic bays and coves between islets and skerries and
the sea eagle patrols the entire area. The RIB tour from
Svolvær takes you into such a sheltered lagoon with a stop to
capture the colourful splendour in a photo.
Short walk to the base. Wear comfortable shoes, and warm, windproof
clothing. Survival suits and gloves are provided. The excursion is not
suitable for guests with back problems. The minimum age limit is eight
years/140 centimeters, and there should be one adult per child.
BRØNNØYSUND Hiking at Torghatten
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Brønnøysund
End port: Brønnøysund
Time: 15:00 - 17:30
Meal: Coffee
Level: 3
Season: Spring, summer, autumn (1 Apr - 31 Oct)
Min/max guests: 13 - 45
Excursion code: BNNS1
Price: from 132 EUR per Person
Come along to one of the most distinctive mountains that we sail past
on the Havila Voyages ship: Torghatten, the mountain with a big hole
right through it.
Bus to the foot of Torghatten. Guided tour up to the hole where coffee
is served. Return by bus to the quay. Wear warm, windproof clothing and
comfortable shoes. The tour up to Torghatten is short, but very steep.
BRØNNØYSUND The Norwegian salmon adventure
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Brønnøysund
End port: Brønnøysund
Time: 15:00 - 17:15
Meal: None
Level: 1
Season: All year round
Min/max guests: 15/45
Excursion code: BNNS2
Price: from 127 EUR per Person
Visit a fish farm, and see salmon swimming around in the cold, clear
water.
Bus to the facility. Visit to control rooms, gutting rooms and the
outdoor facility before an indoor exhibition. Bus back to your Havila
Voyages ship.Wear comfortable shoes and warm, windproof clothing.
BRØNNØYSUND Experience the World Heritage listed Vega Islands
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Sandnessjøen
End port: Brønnøysund
Time: 11:45-17:30
Meal: Local snack and coffe/tea
Level: 1
Season: 1 Jun - 30 Sep
Min/max guests: 15/45
Excursion code: SSJS1
Price: from 318 EUR per Person
Small shelters for eider ducks that for 1,500 years have almost been
like a domestic animal. It is this sustainable tradition that has given
it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This excursion is
definitely one of the major highlights of the southbound cruise along
the coast
The guide will meet you at the quay and accompany you throughout the
tour in a comfortable speedboat. Guided tour of the world heritage
exhibition. Tea/coffee and local snacks.
TRONDHEIM Trondheim and the Nidaros Cathedral
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Trondheim
End port: Trondheim
Time: 07:15 - 09:20
Meal: None
Level: 1
Season: All year round
Min/max guests: 12 -294
Excursion code: TRDS1
Price: from 105 EUR per Person
Trondheim with its small town charm and colourful, old wooden houses
from the 17th century, is also home to modern sports facilities,
educational and research institutions and a lively nightlife.
The guides will meet you at the quay. Bus through the city centre into
Nidaros Cathedral and then bus back to the quay. The visit in the
church lasts for about 40 minutes, included a 20 minute long guided
tour.
KRISTIANSUND The Atlantic Road and Bergtatt marble mine
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Kristiansund
End port: Molde
Time: 16:30 - 21:20
Meal: Soup with local ingredients and the mine's own spring water to drink. You can also have a late dinner on board the ship.
Level: 1
Season: (15 Sep - 30 Apr, not 19-31 Dec and 1 - 3 Jan)
Min/max guests: 20 - 150
Excursion code: KSUS2
Price: from 169 EUR per Person
This can be the tour where you are on a bus that drives over the sea
and a boat that goes into the mountains.
Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. The temperature in the mine
is 6–8 degrees all year round. The main hall is heated. A
helmet and life jacket are provided. The boat ride through the mine
shafts takes about 15 minutes.
KRISTIANSUND Experience the Atlantic Ocean Road
Direction: Southbound
Starting port: Kristiansund
End port: Molde
Time: 16:30 - 21:20
Meal: Dinner with dessert, water and tea/coffee.
Level: 1
Season: Spring, summer (11 Apr - 10 Sep, not 17th of May)
Min/max guests: 14 - 90
Excursion code: KSUS1
Price: from 169 EUR per Person
More than eight kilometres of road that winds past the open sea and
over skerries and islets. No wonder the Atlantic Ocean Road has been
named one of the world's most beautiful roads.
You will be picked up at the quay in Kristiansund by bus. Information
will be provided in Norwegian, English and German. Other languages on
request. Board the ship in Molde.
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