Wearing insulated overalls and with hot beverages in hand, stand on deck as the smaller boat leads the way – ahead of the Hurtigruten ship and into Trollfjord*. (You follow the Hurtigruten ship when it turns around in the narrow fjord – a magnificent sight).

The eagle safari commences when you leave the Trollfjord. It actually starts with the gulls. Like screeching, white fighter aircraft, the gulls swoop in for fish right from our hands. Keep your camera ready, as the aloof sharpeyed eagles become curious.

You then pass through a narrow sound with steep mountains to one side. This is where the sea eagles dwell and soon they come to share in the banquet. Watch these beautiful, rare birds of prey circle the boat with wings outstretched before they dive towards the sea. It is all so close, so wild and so fantastic that some passengers forget to take pictures.

If you are lucky, you may observe up to five or six majestic birds within an hour. Then set course for Svolvær, arriving at the quay about five minutes ahead of the Hurtigruten.

In less than two hours, you will have an amazing experience that will stay with you long after you return home.

* Please note: Hurtigruten sails into the Trollfjord from the end of April.