11 DAY AFFORDABLE NORWAY WITH 5 DAY SCENIC COAST CRUISE: MOUNTAINS, FJORDS & NORTHERN LIGHTS PURSUIT
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OSLO RESTAURAN SUGGESTIONS FOR A SUNDAY
After arrival at the hotel, time at leisure.
Vicinity walk upon request. Come ask or WhatsApp me!
| 5:50 PM | Welcome meeting. Meet in the foyer. Followed by an included dinner at the hotel. |
| 07:00 AM | Breakfast from 07:00 AM |
| 08:15 AM | Meet in the lobby for 3h city tour. Depart 8:30 AM. Finish 11:30 AM. If joining the Optional Treasures of Oslo – tour continues until 3:30 PM. |
City tour of Oslo: we will see the National Theater, the 19th century Royal Palace, and proceed to the main square to view the cathedral. Next, visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park, designed by Gustav Vigeland. Walk in the park is roughly 45 minutes, there are some stairs, but also slopes to get up and down.
Optional tour: Treasures of Oslo tour. Admire the highlights of Norway’s great seafaring tradition as you view ornamented Antarctic expedition ships, the best preserved in existence, followed by a visit to the Kon-Tiki Museum.
Lunch on your own, afternoon at leisure.
| 04:00 PM | I invite you for an Urban Walk up Akerselva river. I will point out places where to have dinner en route. MEET IN THE LOBBY. |
WELCOME ON BOARD MS RICHARD WITH
| 05:00 AM | Porter service: 1 pc per person out in the hallway next to your door. TAGS! Remember, if you would prefer to snooze a little longer, you can bring the bag down yourself, too. |
| This morning we have a breakfast bag. | |
| 06:00 AM | Depart for airport |
| 08:30 AM | Flight SK 4472 OSLO – KIRKENES |
| 10:50 AM | Arrive in Kirkenes, transfer to Kirkenes pier |
| 12:00 PM | Approximate arrival to MS Richard With |
| After checking in we have lunch and then we need to take part in the mandatory safety briefing. TIME: TBA | |
| 12:30 PM | SAIL AWAY |
| Time to get to know the ship, settle in and unpack. I will be on deck 4 by reception area most of the time. |
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| 04:05 PM | First port of call: Vardø 4:05 – 5:00 PM. I invite you for a quick walk and get together. We meet on the pier. I will be standing there with Gate 1 sign. Whispers. |
| 06:00 PM | Dinner in the main restaurant Torget. Set tables and timing. |
Ports of call
| Port | Arrival | Departure | Time in port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehamn | 01:20 | 01:30 | 10 min |
| Kjøllefjord | 03:25 | 03:35 | 10 min |
| Honningsvåg | 05:45 | 06:00 | 15 min |
| Havøysund | 08:00 | 08:15 | 15 min |
| Hammerfest | 11:00 | 12:45 | 1 h 45 min |
| Øksfjord | 15:50 | 16:05 | 15 min |
| Skjervøy | 19:30 | 19:45 | 15 min |
| Tromsø | 23:45 | 01:30 (next day) | 1 h 45 min |
| 07:00 AM | Breakfast in the main restaurant. Free seating |
| 10:00 AM | Get together for our group. PLACE: TBA |
| 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM | Hammerfest: meet on the pier for a walk. We come back 12:30. LUNCH! |
| PM | Presentation about Norwegian Geography. Time and place TBA |
| 06:00 PM | Dinner in the main restaurant Torget. Set tables and timing. |
| 11:45 PM | I invite you for a midnight walk in Tromsø. Meet on the pier. Whispers! |
Ports of call
| Port | Arrival | Departure | Time in port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnsnes | 04:20 | 04:40 | 20 min |
| Harstad | 08:00 | 08:30 | 30 min |
| Risøyhamn | 10:45 | 11:00 | 15 min |
| Sortland | 12:30 | 13:00 | 30 min |
| Stokmarknes | 14:15 | 15:15 | 1 h |
| Svolvær | 18:30 | 20:30 | 2 h |
| Stamsund | 22:15 | 22:30 | 15 min |
| 07:00 AM | Breakfast in the main restaurant. Free seating |
| 10:00 AM | Get together for our group. PLACE: TBA |
| 12 – 2 PM | Lunch in the main restaurant Torget |
| 02:15 PM | Meet on the pier for a walk in Stokmarknes. Possibility to visit Hurtigruten museum, just on the pier. Entrance 205 NOK adults / 170 NOK seniors. |
| 05:30 PM | Buffet dinner in the main restaurant Torget. |
| 06:30 PM | WOW Factor: we meet on the pier for a visit to a hidden gem! After that time to walk in Svolvær in Lofoten archipelago. Whispers! |
Ports of call
| Port | Arrival | Departure | Time in port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodø | 02:30 | 03:30 | 1 h |
| Ørnes | 06:25 | 06:35 | 10 min |
| Nesna | 10:25 | 10:35 | 10 min |
| Sandnessjøen | 11:45 | 12:15 | 30 min |
| Brønnøysund | 15:00 | 17:25 | 2 h 25 min |
| Rørvik | 21:00 | 21:30 | 30 min |
| 07:00 AM | Breakfast in the main restaurant. Free seating |
| 10:00 AM | Get together for our group. PLACE: TBA |
| 12 – 2 PM | Lunch in the main restaurant Torget |
| 03:00 PM | Meet on the pier for a walk in Brønnøysund. Whispers! Possibility for a little shopping, too. |
| 06:00 PM | Set dinner in the main restaurant Torget. |
| After dinner I would like to invite you for a presentation in one of the lecture halls. |
Ports of call
| Port | Arrival | Departure | Time in port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trondheim | 06:30 | 09:30 | 3 h |
| Kristiansund | 16:30 | 17:30 | 1 h |
| Molde | 21:15 | 21:45 | 30 min |
| 06:00 AM | Breakfast in the main restaurant. Free seating. You can also eat after Trondheim excursion |
| 06:30 AM | INCLUDED TRONDHEIM EXCURSION |
| 12 – 2 PM | Lunch in the main restaurant Torget |
| 04:30 PM | Meet on the pier for a walk in Kristiansund. Whispers! |
| 06:00 PM | Set dinner in the main restaurant Torget. |
| After dinner I would like to invite you for a presentation in one of the lecture halls. |
THIS EVENING:
| 09:00 PM | All your bills need to be settled before 9 PM. |
| 00:00 | By midnight: place your luggage by the nearest elevator for porter service. Next you see your items is once we disembark MS Richard With in Bergen port. |
Enjoy your stay!
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Ports of call
| Port | Arrival | Departure | Time in port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund | 00:30 | 01:20 | 50 min |
| Torvik | 02:35 | 02:45 | 10 min |
| Måløy | 05:45 | 06:00 | 15 min |
| Flørø | 08:15 | 08:30 | 15 min |
| Bergen | 14:45 | – | – |
| 07:00 AM | Breakfast in the main restaurant. Free seating. |
| 08:00 AM | Cabins need to be vacated |
| TIME TBA | Get together for our group. |
| 12 – 2 PM | Lunch in the main restaurant Torget |
| 02:45 PM | Arrive in Bergen. Disembark |
| 03:30 PM | Transfer to our Home Hotel Bryggen accommodation. 15 minutes. |
| 04:00 PM | We meet in the lobby for a vicinity walk where I give you suggestions for dinner, free time and just show you around. |
We have tickets for Mt Fløyen funicular. Weather dependent if we do it today or tomorrow.
Dinner on your own.
Finally on steady ground!
| 07:30 AM | Breakfast at the hotel |
| 08:45 AM | Meet in the lobby for a city tour at 9 AM. |
| 09 – 11 AM | Bergen city tour. Combined walking and bus. Whispers! |
Rest of the day at leisure exploring Bergen.
| 05:30 PM | Meet in the lobby for a farewell drink and a walk to our farewell dinner (3 minutes). |
THANK YOU!