Christmas Expedition Cruise from London
Christmas Expedition Cruise from London
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Starting from London (Tilbury), you’ll enjoy a unique Christmas experience on our comfortable expedition ship as we sail to Norway. We’ll celebrate Christmas at sea and reach the one of the most picturesque cities in Norway, Bergen, where you can explore the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district on foot. Next, in the stunning Lofoten islands, you’ll visit one of the best-preserved traditional fishing villages in Norway. In the Arctic capital of Tromsø, you’ll learn about its polar history and get the chance to go on some exciting excursions.
Starting the New Year on an adventure
Basking in the light of the Polar Night, we continue north to Narvik and see in the new year in style. As our special New Year’s party reaches its climax and the clock counts down to midnight, you’ll welcome in 2024 in a totally unique way. We’ll head off the beaten track exploring some of mid-Norway's islands and fjords for two magical days – expedition style! You’ll round off your journey exploring the glacial beauty of Nordfjord and lively Stavanger before ending your expedition cruise back where it all began, in London (Tilbury).
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Day 1London (Tilbury)/Harwich
Setting off from the River Thames
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Day 2Scheveningen
The Dutch Coast
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Day 3At sea
Norway bound - God Jul to all!
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Day 4Bergen
Beautiful Bergen
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Day 5At sea
Cruising the coastal inner route towards the Arctic
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Day 6Lofoten
Idyllic Lofoten
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Day 7Tromsø
Gateway to the Arctic
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Day 8Narvik
Historic Narvik
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Day 9-10At sea
On expedition
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Day 11Outside Loen
Views from Mount Hoven
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Day 12Stavanger
Old and new
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Day 13At sea
Heading home
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Day 14London (Tilbury)
Refreshed and ready for the new year
Departures
What’s included
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in the cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- Fine-dining in À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organizes and guides activities, both on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Onboard activities
- Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center, which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to current scientific research
- The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
- The ship has hot tubs, a sauna with a view, and an indoor gym
- Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
Landing activities
- Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs)
- Trekking poles, head lamps, and walking poles are available, if necessary
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers help you configure your camera settings
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you can meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities are expected
MS Maud
Year built | 2003 |
Shipyard | Fosen Mek. Verk. (N) |
Passenger capacity | 570 (500 in Antarctica) |
Beds | 500 |
Gross tonnage | 16,151 T |
Length | 445 ft |
Beam | 70.5 ft |
Speed | 15 knots |
Formerly the MS Midnatsol, the MS Maud is well-suited for expedition cruising.
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