Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Brest
France
Explore the magnificent Maritime Museum housed in a reconstructed castle overlooking the harbor where French naval history comes alive.
Arrive
2028-02-21 00:00:00
Depart
2028-02-21 19:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Oostende (Ostend)
Belgium
Stroll the elegant belle époque seafront promenade lined with art deco architecture and Belgian chocolate shops overlooking the North Sea.
Arrive
2028-02-23 08:00:00
Depart
2028-02-23 17:00:00
Day 4
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Glide through picturesque canals lined with 17th-century townhouses and world-class museums on intimate waterway tours.
Arrive
2028-02-24 07:00:00
Depart
2028-02-24 19:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Stavanger
Norway
Hike dramatic cliff trails through Lysefjord and witness the iconic Preikestolen rock formation towering 604 meters above glistening waters.
Arrive
2028-02-26 12:00:00
Depart
2028-02-26 18:00:00
Day 7
Bergen
Norway
Wander through colorful wooden buildings in the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district where maritime history comes alive at every cobblestone corner.
Arrive
2028-02-27 08:00:00
Depart
2028-02-27 16:00:00
Day 8
Ålesund
Norway
Navigate the Art Nouveau architecture of Norway's most beautifully designed city perched among dramatic fjords and ocean views.
Arrive
2028-02-28 08:30:00
Depart
2028-02-28 14:00:00
Day 9
Trondheim
Norway
Ascend the colorful wooden steps of Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's most sacred shrine, then wander the charming wharves of Bakklandet where centuries-old warehouses line the river.
Arrive
2028-02-29 07:30:00
Depart
2028-02-29 17:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Leknes
Norway
Hike dramatic Arctic peaks and witness the midnight sun's golden glow over pristine fjord waters.
Arrive
2028-03-02 08:00:00
Depart
2028-03-02 14:00:00
Day 12
Tromsø
Norway
Chase the dancing Northern Lights across Arctic skies while surrounded by pristine fjords and snow-capped mountains.
Arrive
2028-03-03 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Set off on a unique journey at the crossroads of history, modernity and wild nature, along the shores of the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea, and cross the mythical Arctic Circle. At each port of call from Brest to Tromsø, the cities will reveal their cultural and architectural treasures, as well as the unique history that shaped them. The Norwegian coast will offer up its marvellous landscapes, a jagged coastline where the fjords are emerging from their winter coast to join the sea, and superb sailing experiences amidst narrow passages, where the history of the Vikings seems ubiquitous.</p>
From $5,670 per person
11 nights on
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