
Sail from Dover to the best of the Norwegian coast above and below the Arctic Circle. You’ll enjoy an adventure under the active Auroral Zone. And with departures October through February, you’ll be assured by our Northern Lights Promise of a free voyage if the aurora doesn’t occur (subject to terms & conditions). Engage in exciting optional winter excursions while you visit cozy cities, historic towns, and beautiful villages.
From the White Cliffs of Dover to Norway’s Arctic…
Board comfortable MS Maud in Dover bound for Norway. If winter weather on the North Sea doesn’t delay us too much, we’ll arrive in the bustling city of Bergen and ride the funicular (cable car) to the panorama at Mount Fløyen. Next stop is Loen, at the foot of Mount Hoven, the summit of which has views of Jostedalsbreen Glacier. Then, relax at the Magic Ice bar in Svolvær and brush up on your British World War II history in Narvik.
… and back!
Alta, in the Arctic, boasts ideal skies for you to see the Aurora Borealis, perhaps appearing above the artistic Northern Lights Cathedral. Then it’s onto Tromsø’s Polar Museum, where you can discover the importance of this polar city and enjoy optional winter excursions. The fishing villages of Reine and Å, in the Lofoten Islands, are exceptionally pretty. Kalvåg is a hidden gem few ever see. We’ll attempt to land on the islands of Mosterøy and Klosterøy or explore the heritage of Stavanger before returning to Dover.

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Day 1Dover, U.K.
Setting off from the White Cliffs
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Day 2At sea
Day at sea
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Day 3Bergen
The City of Seven Mountains
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Day 4Nordfjord & Loen - Anchored - Full Day
From the fjord to the mountaintop
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Day 5At sea - At sea
At the Arctic Circle’s doorstep
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Day 6Svolvær, Lofoten
The enchanting Lofoten Islands
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Day 7Narvik, Ofoten
The Battle of Narvik
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Day 8Alta, 70° North
The City of the Northern Lights
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Day 9Tromsø
Gateway to the Arctic
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Day 10Reine
Idyllic island life
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Day 11At sea - At sea
Science on the sea
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Day 12Kalvåg, West coast island
The hidden ‘Frozen Bay’
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Day 13Mosterøy, Southwest Island - Anchored - Full Day
Exploring Norwegian heritage
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Day 14At sea
Headed home
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Day 15Dover
Back to Dover
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Northern Lights Promise
The spectacular northern lights are the most famous reason to explore Norway in the winter. We know that no trip is quite complete without experiencing this highlight at least once on your journey. If the Northern Lights do not appear on your applicable Norway Expedition cruise, we will give you another Norway Expedition cruise FREE OF CHARGE. The promise is applicable on select voyages.See full offer details -
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Included in Your Expedition
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a 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 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 organize and guide 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 the ship’s Science Center, which features 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 panoramic sauna, and outdoor and indoor gyms
- 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 will help configure your camera settings before landings
Not Included In Your Expedition
- International flights
- Travel protection
- Baggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area
Notes
- 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
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MS Maud
Year built | 2003 |
Year of refurbishment | 2021 |
Shipyard | Fosen Mek. Verk. (N) |
Beds | 532 |
Gross tonnage | 16,151 |
Length | 135.75 m |
Beam | 21.5 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
MS Maud is designed for maximum comfort, and equipped for sustainable and memorable expedition cruises.
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