Svalbard Line! Bergen Roundtrip

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Sailing The Svalbard Line Bergen – gateway to the fjords Welcome to Bergen! Your voyage begins in this beautiful city on the west coast of Norway. What began as a small village was developed by King Olav Kyree in 1070 AD and is now Norway’s second largest city. The majestic peaks that famously surround the city give Bergen its nickname, “The City of Seven Mountains”. Nestled in Bergen’s center is Vågen Bay, the historic core of the city, and home to the UNESCO-listed Bryggen quarter made up of charming cobblestone streets and local boutique shops. Across from Bryggen, you’ll find the fish market, which cooks up fresh and delicious seafood dishes to feast on. Before you board MS Trollfjord, visit our comfortable guest lounge at the Bergen Terminal. Here, you can talk to staff about securing a spot on any optional excursions still available. Once we’ve welcomed you aboard, you’ll meet your ship’s Coastal Experience Team, who will be your hosts and guides to the Norwegian coastline and Svalbard. Get acquainted with your shipmates and take some time to get comfortable in your new home-away-from-home. Enjoy your first meal aboard the ship, and watch the row of colorful buildings on the seafront get smaller behind you as you sail into the Norwegian Sea.

DAY 2 Alpine village by the fjord Åndalsnes Located along the Isfjord, Åndalsnes is a picturesque coastal town, home to about 2,000 people. The literal highlights of Åndalsnes are the mountains that tower over the town. Experience the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv – a love of the outdoors – through a variety of activities, such as hiking to Rampestreken viewpoint. For an easier way to take in the sights, sit back for a relaxing ride on the Romsdal Gondola or travel the winding Trollstigen Pass by bus. Whichever activities you choose, this day will bring you the best views of the Isfjord, Romsdalsfjord, and surrounding peaks.

DAY 3 Norway’s oldest fishing community Træna Træna is an archipelago that sits along the Helgeland coast at the edge of the Arctic Circle, 33 nautical miles northwest of the mainland. Made up of around 500 islands, islets, and skerries, only four are inhabited year-round. Spend the afternoon in one of Norway’s oldest fishing communities. If weather permits, you might be able to enjoy such activities as hiking and biking, or even island hopping. With a large population of Sea Eagles, birdwatching is another activity you won’t want to miss. For a truly authentic experience, step into the age-old shoes of a Norwegian fisherman, and cast a line under the summer sun. When it’s time to leave in the evening, take some time to rest onboard and unwind. We’ll cross the Arctic Circle as we continue heading north, commemorating the moment with a little Norwegian ceremony.

DAY 4 The Tip of Lofoten Reine Today, we explore the famed Lofoten Islands. Watch for the steep mountains rising from the sea as we approach from the south in the morning. We dock in Reine, an important – and picture-perfect – fishing village since 1743. This is one of the most-photographed landscapes in all of Norway, where red-painted rorbuer cling to a string of islands beneath sharp mountain ranges reflected in the waters below. Not far to the south of Reine, at the western tip of the Lofoten archipelago, you’ll find Å, one of the best-preserved traditional fishing villages in Norway. You can visit it on an optional excursion. At the heart of this tiny village is the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum, which covers the importance and development of fishing in Lofoten over the last 250 years.

DAY 5 Gateway to the Arctic Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic Tromsø is northern Norway’s urban Arctic hotspot, boasting impressive architecture, hip restaurants, and the world’s northernmost university. Calling into Tromsø on the way to or from Svalbard follows in the footsteps of history. Most explorers and sailors on Arctic expeditions would embark from or return to the city. We aim to dock here in the morning, giving you a whole day to explore this historic Arctic city and its surroundings. Take your pick from a number of optional excursions. Learn more about the culture and polar history of Tromsø on a city walk, or take a scenic bus tour. You can also visit the striking Arctic Cathedral, which has an impressively large multi-colored stained-glass window. Or ride the Fjellheisen Cable Car up Storsteinen Mountain for exceptionally beautiful views of the city, mountains, and fjords.

 DAY 6 At the top of Europe Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape Around mid-morning, we arrive at Honningsvåg, the northernmost city in mainland Norway. You have several optional excursions to pick from here. These could include taking a bus or riding a quad to the North Cape, a hike with your Coastal Experience Team, or an introduction to what life is like at 71°N. Honningsvåg is also the gateway to the North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe. The plateau stands one thousand feet (307 meters) above the sea, and is just over 1,000 miles south of the geographical North Pole. Take a moment to gaze out across the sea from a top the soaring cliffs, watching the waves crash against the rocks below. Sailing away from Honningsvåg, we’ll enjoy dramatic views of the plateau from the sea. The ship will head further into the Barents Sea, leaving mainland Norway’s coast far behind us.

 DAY 7 At sea around Bjørnøya The southernmost island of the Svalbard archipelago, Bjørnøya sits just past the halfway point between mainland Norway and Spitsbergen. We’ll be viewing this inaccessible land from the ship in the afternoon, so think of this as the prologue to your Svalbard adventure. Upon seeing the island, you might notice the lack of trees, and even bushes. Very little grows here, with the land partly being covered only by a layer of moss and lichen. Whatever does grow here is fertilized by the abundant birdlife that nests on the sea cliffs. Get your camera ready to capture Little Auks, Puffins, Black-legged Kittiwakes, and Northern Fulmars flying over dramatic cliff tops and steep slopes, alongside many other seabird species. Contrary to its name, which means “Bear Island”, the only native mammals are Arctic foxes. The island was named after a polar bear was spotted swimming in the waters nearby, but this is an unlikely sight this far south.

DAY 8 At the edge of the world Longyearbyen Today, we arrive at the Svalbard archipelago and make our way up to Spitsbergen, the largest of the three main islands. Magnificent brown and green mountains rise and ripple up from the High Arctic tundra while rivers of snow-melt trickle through the valley plains, glistening under the summer sun. Take a moment to just be here, now, in Svalbard. You’re at a latitude more than 78°N and under 820 miles from the North Pole itself. The air of this Arctic desert is fresh and pure, and temperatures in summer average between zero and eight degrees Celsius thanks to a warm northern branch of the Gulf Stream. In early afternoon, we find Longyearbyen nestled on the banks of Isfjord. A former coal mining colony, it is the biggest settlement in Svalbard and a hub for adventure travelers, as well as scientists and engineers attached to local research projects, like the famous Global Seed Vault. Spend some time strolling around the town, admiring its collection of galleries, pubs, restaurants, brewery, and the notable North Pole Expedition Museum. You’ll also have optional excursions to pick from that bring you into the awe-inspiring landscapes surrounding Longyearbyen. Explore by e-bike, open boat, or on a wagon pulled by dogs. You could go on a fossil hike, or have a wilderness experience at Camp Barentz. And if you’ve ever wanted to try dog sledding without snow, this is your chance.

DAY 9 Science on the Arctic frontier Ny-Ålesund At the tip of Brøgger peninsula, on one of Kongsfjord’s shores, is Ny-Ålesund. Like Longyearbyen, it began as a coal mine but became host to scientific stations from the mid 20th century. During the summer, there are over a hundred researchers based in the town, representing 20 glaciology and climate institutes from more than 10 countries. Wander around what is one of the northernmost settlements in the world, drop in at the local museum and souvenir shop, or send a far-flung postcard back to friends and family from the small post office. If you weren’t up in time to enjoy the impressive views of Kongsfjord on the way to Ny-Ålesund, make sure you’re on deck as we leave. It’s one of the largest fjords in the area, with an entrance guarded by two colossal creaking glaciers that regularly deposit ice into the fjord. This stretch is also a good place to look out for walrus basking on the shores and for many different species of migrating birds, including puffins, king eiders, pink-footed geese, and guillemots. Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer can sometimes be spotted on land while the white beluga whale has been known to surface in the waters here too. If we’re very lucky, we might even see a polar bear prowling the coast for bearded and ringed seals.

DAY 10 Leaving Svalbard Unfortunately, it’s time for us to say farewell to Svalbard and to Spitsbergen and sail south back to mainland Norway. On board the ship, use the day to relax. If skies are clear, enjoy some summer sun out on deck and keep on the lookout for whales, dolphins, and porpoises. For some fascinating insights into local history and wildlife, catch a lecture delivered by the Coastal Experience Team. Enjoy the sumptuous food and drinks on board, courtesy of our Norway’s Coastal Kitchen concept that features the finest, most flavorsome, local Norwegian produce. You can also curl up with a good book in the lounge or chat with new-found friends in the bar while reminiscing together about your favorite experiences of the voyage so far.

DAY 11 Exploring ‘Little Norway’ Senja After a day at sea, we arrive back to mainland Norway. Our first stop of the day is Tromsø, to drop off any cargo from Svalbard and pick up cargo bound for ports to the south, before we continue south to Senja. The island is one of the country’s largest, and northern Norway’s fast-rising star destination, as you’d expect for a place ranked among CNN’s top ten most beautiful islands in the world. Often proudly described by locals as a ‘mini Norway’, Senja has a concentration of diverse landscapes that mirror different parts of the Norwegian coast, from the sandy beaches, turquoise waters and lofty mountains of its northern coast to the rocky coastline and pine forests of southern Senja and Ånderdalen National Park. You'll find rolling hills and birch forests to the east. Disembark in the charming fishing village of Torsken and explore by bus, e-bike, on foot, or take to the fjords on a wildlife safari on one of the optional excursions.

DAY 12 Fall in love with Lofoten Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten, Svolvær – at the heart of Lofoten Start the day with a few hours in Stokmarknes, an historic town with a special place in our hearts. It’s the birthplace of Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express. It’s a fitting place for the Hurtigruten Museum, where you are immersed in the atmosphere of a different era on our retired 1956 ship, MS Finnmarken, proudly encased in glass on the waterfront. After Stokmarknes, we’ll sail via Raftsundet and Trollfjord to Lofoten. The rest of the day is all about exploring this breathtaking archipelago. Hailed as one of the most spectacular areas in all of Norway, you’ll understand why as you see its jagged green cliffs rise dramatically out of the ocean, climbing high into the sky like giant teeth. The beating heart of the archipelago is the town of Svolvær where your ship will be based. There are shops and restaurants to enjoy, and the hours can be spent exploring and getting to know the town yourself. To experience the mountains, islands, and villages around Svolvær, choose from a variety of handpicked top Lofoten excursions. You can go fishing, kayaking, or sit back and enjoy the incredible scenery on foot or on a bus tour.

DAY 13 Highlights of the Helgeland Coast Brønnøysund – coastal charm right in the middle of Norway The ship continues south and reaches the midpoint of the Norwegian coast. This is the Helgeland Coast, a well-known stretch full of distinctive mountains that have inspired many a charming myth and local folklore. We will base the ship in the town of Brønnøysund, which features a lovely marina and a Neo-Gothic stone church from 1870. Spend your time exploring the town or join optional excursions such as a RIB cruise. Further along from Brønnøysund is the unique Torghatten Mountain. The first thing you’ll notice about Torghatten is the hole that pierces right through its center. At an easy pace, it takes about an hour to reach the hole in Torghatten on an optional excursion. The panoramic view of the islands stretching out before you is well worth it.

DAY 14 Secret of the Sunnmøre Alps Ålesund, The Hjørundfjord The ship will make a brief stop in the town of Ålesund, known for its Art Nouveau architecture and picturesque position on a peninsula below Mount Aksla. If you’re joining the overland excursion to Hjørundfjord and Sæbo, this is where you disembark, or you can explore the town on foot. Near to Ålesund, cutting through the peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps, a mile (5570 feet) high, is magnificent Hjørundfjord. Its picture-perfect position embedded in the Sunnmøre Alps means it is the area’s hidden gem and a secret from most other ships. On the banks of one of Hjørundfjord’s branches is the idyllic village of Sæbø. Tender ashore here and join an optional bus tour or hike excursion to explore Sæbo’s charming streets, fjord and mountain scenery, nearby villages, and local culture. If you left MS Trollfjord to go on an excursion at Ålesund, this is also where you’ll rejoin the ship. We are fast approaching the last day of our voyage. What better way to celebrate our Svalbard Express experience than a farewell dinner on our last night.

DAY 15 Back where we began Bergen – gateway to the fjords We arrive back in Bergen in the morning. It’s time to disembark the ship, but not before saying fond farewells to your fellow passengers and to the crew of MS Trollfjord who made your Svalbard Line journey such a comfortable one. You’ve traveled as part of this historic, iconic voyage to pieces of paradise along the Norwegian coast you won’t soon forget. If you’ve engaged in optional excursions, will you have photos to share of you kayaking, hiking, fishing, cycling in some of the most beautiful scenery ever seen. We know you’ll take fond memories of the North Cape, Helgeland, Lofoten, Senja, Hjørundfjord, crossing the Arctic Circle, Tromsø, Bjørnøya, Longyearbyen, and Ny-Ålesund home with you.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What’s included

For guests in cabins

• Enjoy an impressive range of included benefits when you choose from our selection of comfortable options: Polar Inside, Polar Outside, and Arctic Superior cabins.  

Accommodation  

• Choice of cabin type  
• Accommodation in a comfortable cabin with ensuite bathroom  

Food and drink  

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ship’s main restaurant, Flora  
• Daily lunch and dinner in Brasserie Árran
• Unlimited selected drinks in Flora, Brasserie Árran, and 1893 Bar during opening hours  
• Unlimited selected tea and coffee  
• Afternoon snack in the bar
• Culinary demonstrations and food tastings  

Life on board  

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship and in your cabin
• Multi-lingual Coastal Experience Team  
• Daily themed lectures, photography guidance, arts and crafts sessions  
• Access to the fitness room and sauna  
• Music entertainment and library access  
• Selection of equipment for outdoor activities off ship
• Access to Cameralla photo sharing app

Upgrade your voyage with:

• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in award-winning fine-dining restaurant, Røst
• Unlimited selected drinks in Røst during opening hours with an upgraded wine selection
• Unlimited handcrafted cocktails in the bar during opening hours
• Afternoon tea with sparkling wine
• Hurtigruten clothing package, including shell jacket, wool sweater, wool hat
• Camera equipment and binoculars rental
• Wide range of optional seasonal excursions and guided hikes

For guests in suites

• For the absolute best in onboard comfort, cuisine, service, and beautifully appointed rooms, choose our Signature voyages suite experience.  

Accommodation

• Choice of suite type
• Fast track, priority check-in
• Accommodation in a stylish, spacious suite with ensuite bathroom
• No charge on any items in your suite’s minibar
• Daily minibar refill
• King-size beds
• Daily turndown service 

Food and drink  

• Choice of dining times during restaurant opening hours  
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ship’s main restaurant, Flora
• Daily lunch and dinner in Brasserie Árran
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in award-winning fine-dining restaurant, Røst  
• Exclusive dinner with the ship’s officers  
• Unlimited selected drinks in Flora, Brasserie Árran, and 1893 Bar during opening hours  
• Unlimited selected drinks in Røst during opening hours  
• Unlimited cocktails in the bar during opening hours  
• Unlimited tea and coffee (selected types offered)
• Culinary demonstrations and food tastings  
• Occasional afternoon tea with cakes and sparkling wine

Life on board  

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship and in your suite
• Multi-lingual Coastal Experience Team  
• Access to the fitness room and sauna  
• Daily themed lectures, photography guidance, arts and crafts sessions  
• Music entertainment and library access  
• Selection of equipment for outdoor activities off ship  
• Visit to the bridge when in port – at the Captain’s discretion  
• Complimentary use of binoculars  
• Access to Cameralla photo sharing app

Not Included

• Camera rental
• Optional seasonal excursions and guided hikes with the Coastal Experience Team

Optional Excursions
Explore your destination even further with our wide range of exciting excursions. The excursion program presented is an indication of some of the excursions that may be available during your voyage.

Åndalsnes Town Walk and Romsdal Gondola
Starts from: Åndalsnes
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $211
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Hairpin Bends & Soaring Mountains - Trollstigen Scenic Bus Tour
Starts from:  Åndalsnes
Seasons:  Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $234
Duration: 3 hours

Stand-Up Paddleboard in Åndalsnes
Starts from: Åndalsnes
Seasons:  Summer (Jun - Aug)
Price from: $371
Duration 4 hours

Træna Culture Walk – Poetry, Art, and Heritage
Starts from: Træna
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from:  $152
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Arctic Dip – Sauna & Swim
Starts from: Træna
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $199
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Træna Island Hopping
Starts from: Træna
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $528
Duration: 3 hours

Reine & Lofoten Scenery
Starts from: Reine
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Spring (Apr - May)
Price from: $234
Duration: 5 hours

Kayaking in Reine
Starts from: Reine
Seasons: All
Price from: $270
Duration: 3 hours

Tromsø, The Arctic Capital – Summer
Starts from: Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $239
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Tromsø On Foot – The City & Polar History
Starts from: Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $105
Duration: 2 hours

Explore Tromsø by E-bike (Spring & Summer)
Starts from: Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $211
Duration: 3 hours

Viking Homestead Visit
Starts from: Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $371
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

World’s Northernmost Brewery
Starts from: Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $140
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The North Cape
Starts from: Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape
Seasons: All
Price from : $211
Duration: 3 hours

North Cape and King Crab Experience - Summer
Starts from : Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)
Price from: $432
Duration: 6 hours

Birdwatching Safari & The North Cape
Starts from: Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)
Price from: $234
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

Four Wheeler to North Cape
Starts from: Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $529
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

RIB & King Crab Experience
Starts from: Honningsvåg – gateway to the North Cape
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $465
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Svalbard Wilderness and History Experience
Starts from: Longyearbyen
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $187
Duration: 3 hours

Dogsledding on Wheels
Starts from: Longyearbyen
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $364
Duration: 4 hours

Visit a Coal Mine of the Past
Starts from: Longyearbyen
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Spring (Apr - May)
Price from: $174
Duration: 3 hours

Husky Dog Wagon Ride
Starts from: Longyearbyen
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $311
Duration: 3 hours

Isfjord Safari by Open Boat
Starts from: Longyearbyen
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $194
Duration: 3 hours

Longyearbyen by E-bike
Starts from: Longyearbyen
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug)
Price from: $174
Duration: 3 hours

Svalbard Hike and Fossil Hunt
Starts from: Longyearbyen
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $174
Duration: 3 hours

Senja Wildlife Safari
Starts from: Finnsnes – the gateway to Senja
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $371
Duration: 4 hours

Scenic Guided E-Bike Tour
Starts from: Torsken
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $211
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Senja Scenic Route by Bus
Starts from: Senja
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $187
Duration: 3 hours

Fjord Adventure by RIB
Starts from: Senja
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug)
Price from: $199
Duration: 2 hours

Lofoten Scenery and Henningsvær
Starts from: Svolvær – at the heart of Lofoten
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $175
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Kayaking in Lofoten - Summer
Starts from: Svolvær – at the heart of Lofoten
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $387
Duration: 3 hours

Fishing in Lofoten - Summer
Starts from: Svolvær – at the heart of Lofoten
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $234
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes

Lofoten RIB & Sea Eagle Adventure
Starts from: Svolvær – at the heart of Lofoten
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $199
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Sea Adventure by RIB
Starts from: Brønnøysund – coastal charm right in the middle of Norway
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $211
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Legends of Torghatten and Brønnøysund - Summer
Starts from: Brønnøysund – coastal charm right in the middle of Norway
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $199
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Brønnøysund by Bike
Starts from: Brønnøysund – coastal charm right in the middle of Norway
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)
Price from: $128
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Mountain Peaks & Fjords - Scenic Bus Tour
Starts from: Ålesund
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)
Price from: $234
Duration: 6 hours

Ålesund on Foot
Starts from: Ålesund
Seasons: Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Spring (Apr - May)
Price from: $119
Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes

Walk through the Urke Valley
Starts from: The Hjørundfjord
Seasons: Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)
Price from: $175
Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes