10-Night Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Passage

Navigate the protected glacial waters of Western Norway, crossing the Arctic Circle to Tromsø under the Midnight Sun.

Ship: MS Nordlys Explorer
Embarkation: Bergen, Norway
Disembarkation: Tromsø, Norway
Season: May – September 2026
Breathtaking panorama of Geirangerfjord Norway cliffs and waterfalls

Comprehensive Voyage Schedule

Day 1: Embarkation in Historic Bergen

Board vessel at the Skoltegryn quay. Explore UNESCO-protected Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf prior to 18:00 sailing into the Byfjorden channel.

Day 2: Flåm & Aurlandsfjord Deep Navigation

Cruising through the 204-kilometer Sognefjord before navigating the narrow Aurlandsfjord. Optional ride on the historic Flåm Mountain Railway ascending 866 meters to Myrdal.

Day 3: Geirangerfjord & Seven Sisters Waterfalls

Witness sheer 1,000-meter metamorphic granite cliffs and cascade formations. Zodiac excursions to the base of the Suitor and Bridals Veil cataracts.

Day 4: Art Nouveau Ålesund & Aksla Viewpoint

Docking directly in Ålesund harbor. Guided architectural walking tour following the 1904 reconstruction in distinctive German Jugendstil style.

Day 5–6: Crossing the Arctic Circle (66°33′N) to Lofoten

Traditional maritime baptism ceremony on the top deck as the vessel crosses into polar waters. Entering the spectacular granite towers of Reine and Svolvær.

Day 7–10: Tromsø & Midnight Sun Exploration

Disembark in the capital of the Arctic. Visit the Arctic Cathedral and Polaria Marine Institute with optional Husky training center excursion.

Vistashowtral Expert Port Intelligence:

Bergen departure port requires 45 minutes transfer from Bergen Airport (Flesland) via the Bybanen Light Rail (Line 1). Pre-booking the starboard balcony cabins yields superior cliffside vistas during northbound navigation through Geiranger.

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage 24,500 GT
Guest Capacity 590 Passengers
Crew Count 370 Staff (1:1.6 Ratio)
Ice Class 1A Super Polar Hull
Stabilizers Active Retractable Fin
Speed 16.5 Knots Eco-Cruise

Cabin Tiers & Pricing

Oceanview Stateroom £1,840 pp

195 sq.ft / Large Picture Window

Veranda Balcony £2,450 pp

245 sq.ft + 50 sq.ft Teak Balcony

Arctic Master Suite £4,100 pp

480 sq.ft / Panoramic Bow View

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