Hurtigruten - Norwegian Coastal Voyage |
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Midnatsol
(2003), Trollfjord
(2002)
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| If you really want to experience Norway, take a 12-day, 7-day or 6-day cruise on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. The Coastal Voyage, "Hurtigruten", offers daily departures from Bergen and Kirkenes. Each voyage both northbound and southbound calls at 34 ports! The ports visited during the day on the northbound voyage is called at during the night on the southbound cruise, and vice versa. Port calls vary from 45 minutes up to six hours. The 12-day roundtrip Bergen voyage covers the 1,250-mile west coast of Norway, and you will see fjords and fishing villages before crossing the Arctic Circle. Here, close to the North Cape, you experience the midnight sun in the summer. The 7-day northbound voyage ends up in Kirkenes, close to the Russian border, while the 6-day southbound voyage starts in Kirkenes. The Coastal Voyage, Hurtigruten, also carries cargo. But you will hardly notice and "the postal boat" service with working Norwegians only add to the real experience of Norway. There is a non-tipping policy on the ships, but you may want to reward the Norwegian crew for excellent service. MS Midnatsol is a 15,000-ton, 674-passenger ship with a modern design, and the ship's interior is dedicated to the Norwegian summer. "Midnatsol" means Midnight Sun and large glass surfaces allow the outside light to enter creating a proximity to nature throughout the ship. She has a large two-story panoramic lounge on the two upper decks and a top deck with saunas, a gym, a bar, and a large sundeck. Deck 5 houses the main restaurant, cafes, an arcade with playroom, shops and lounges. Deck 8 also has several lounges, including an Internet cafe, TV lounge, and a library. There are 19 suites, some with a balcony. All cabins have telephones and heated bathroom floors. The suites and inside cabins all have TVs. MS Trollfjord is Midnatsol's sister-ship. MS Trollfjord has Norwegian wood and stone throughout the interior. Large windows let the light and scenery into the public areas even the elevators are made out of glass. Norwegian artists have decorated the ship. The sauna and fitness area are located on the top deck. Here passengers can enjoy the spectacular views from the large outdoor area or from the panoramic balcony. On deck 8, there are numerous bars, panoramic areas, a library, and Internet cafe. Deck 5 houses two restaurants and several cafes. There are 19 suites, some with a balcony. Suites and inside cabins have TVs. All cabins have heated bathroom floors. Cruise
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