MS Richard With in Raftsundet, just one of the many remarkable destinations visited on a Hurtigruten Norwegian coastal cruise from Bergen.
Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo
It is always a popular place to get that all-important picture on the North Cape
It is always a popular place to get that all-important picture on the North Cape
Photo: Elaine Smith/Guest-image

Norway Astronomy Voyage (Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen)

Duration: 12-days

Departures:
September 2019 - March 2020

Price from: $ 2,762 per person

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Through this series of lectures and a guided tour of the night sky from the deck of the ship, your lecturer will bring the world of stars, planets and meteors closer whilst also exploring the numerous myths and legends linked to the constellations in our skies.
Through this series of lectures and a guided tour of the night sky from the deck of the ship, your lecturer will bring the world of stars, planets and meteors closer whilst also exploring the numerous myths and legends linked to the constellations in our skies.

Norway Astronomy Voyage (Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen)

Duration: 12-days

Departures:
September 2019 - March 2020

Price from: $ 2,762 per person

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MS Richard With in Raftsundet, just one of the many remarkable destinations visited on a Hurtigruten Norwegian coastal cruise from Bergen.
MS Richard With in Raftsundet, just one of the many remarkable destinations visited on a Hurtigruten Norwegian coastal cruise from Bergen.
Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo
Get unique insight and knowledge about the Arctic sky and the greatest light show on Earth, the Aurora Borealis, on this popular voyage along the mesmerizing Norwegian Coast. This limited voyage is accompanied by special lecturers - experts on astronomy and expeditions to see the Northern Lights.
  • See the magical northern lights
  • Guidance by an experienced astronomer who holds lectures
  • Experience the beautiful Norwegian coastline
  • Exclusive visit to the planetarium in Tromsø
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Itinerary

Learn more about what you will experience on the Astronomy Voyage. The day-by-day program will give you a few ideas about what you can see and do on your coastal voyage, but bear in mind that this itinerary is just an indication of what you can experience. After all, this is a sailing where the elements rule and weather conditions might vary, which is why every expedition with Hurtigruten is unique.
Day 1
Bergen
The Hunt Begins

The adventure begins in Bergen, the cultural gateway to the fjords. Enjoy the relaxed ambiance and take the opportunity to meet your fellow astronomers.

The famous Bryggen in Bergen.
The famous Bryggen in Bergen.
Sailing to Molde and the Romsdal Alps.
Sailing to Molde and the Romsdal Alps.
Photo: Tim Couttreel / Guest Photo
A view over the beautiful Art Noveau architecture in Ålesund.
A view over the beautiful Art Noveau architecture in Ålesund.
Day 2
Ålesund
A Day for Masterpieces
A view over the beautiful Art Noveau architecture in Ålesund.
A view over the beautiful Art Noveau architecture in Ålesund.

An early arrival at the Art Noveau town of Ålesund gives you an opportunity to go ashore and explore this pretty town.

Day 3
Trondheim
The Royal City of Trondheim
Photo: Maggie Strutt / Guest Photo

Continuing north you head for the medieval city of Trondheim, whose colourful history is reflected in its handsome civic architecture.

Photo: Maggie Strutt / Guest Photo
Visit the spectacular Lofoten Islands.
Visit the spectacular Lofoten Islands.
Photo: Kochneva Tetyana
As you cross the Arctic Circle, the hunt for the Northern Lights begins.
As you cross the Arctic Circle, the hunt for the Northern Lights begins.
Day 4
Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands
Welcome to the Arctic!
Visit the spectacular Lofoten Islands.
Visit the spectacular Lofoten Islands.
Photo: Kochneva Tetyana

Crossing the Arctic Circle you continue to the modern town of Bodø. After crossing the Vestfjord you are amidst the glorious Lofoten Islands and their capital, Svolvær.

Day 5
Stokmarknes
Expand your Northern Lights knowledge
Go kayaking in Tromsø.
Go kayaking in Tromsø.
Photo: David Gonzalez

A relaxing morning on board precedes your arrival in Tromsø, the Capital of Arctic Norway. Here a visit to the Northern Lights Planetarium is included especially for this tour. 

Go kayaking in Tromsø.
Go kayaking in Tromsø.
Photo: David Gonzalez
Join an excursion to the magnificent North Cape.
Join an excursion to the magnificent North Cape.
Photo: Kateryna Moskalenko
Day 6
Honningsvåg
The Northern Lights and the North Cape
Join an excursion to the magnificent North Cape.
Join an excursion to the magnificent North Cape.
Photo: Kateryna Moskalenko

Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape (optional excursion).

Day 7
Kirkenes
To the top and back again
King crabs in Kirkenes.
King crabs in Kirkenes.
Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen

The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few kilometres from the Russian border, and you can join one of our exciting excursions here. As you return south the northbound ports visited by night are now seen by day.

King crabs in Kirkenes.
King crabs in Kirkenes.
Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen
Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen
From October to March, chances of seeing the Northern Lights above the Arctic Circle are high.
From October to March, chances of seeing the Northern Lights above the Arctic Circle are high.
Day 8
Hammerfest and Tromsø
The Extreme North
Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen

Hammerfest, the world's most northerly town is your first major stop, before continuing to Tromsø.

Day 9
Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands
Welcome to Lofoten
The northern lights over Hamnøy, Lofoten
The northern lights over Hamnøy, Lofoten
Photo: Stian Klo

Passing through the legendary Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates an intricate network of inlets and isles. This is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Norwegian coast for many it is the most stunning part of your journey south.

The northern lights over Hamnøy, Lofoten
The northern lights over Hamnøy, Lofoten
Photo: Stian Klo
The narrow Raftsundet.
The narrow Raftsundet.
Photo: Nina Helland
Vega islands near Sandnessjøen.
Vega islands near Sandnessjøen.
Day 10
Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters
A date with the Seven Sisters
Vega islands near Sandnessjøen.
Vega islands near Sandnessjøen.

Cross the Arctic Circle and sail past the famed peaks of the Seven Sisters as you enter a world of legends and folklore.

Day 11
Trondheim and Kristiansund
The old cities and the sea
Colorful houses along the Trondheim's Nid river.
Colorful houses along the Trondheim's Nid river.
Photo: Jan Menge / Guest Photo

An early morning arrival in Trondheim, where you have time to explore the city.

Colorful houses along the Trondheim's Nid river.
Colorful houses along the Trondheim's Nid river.
Photo: Jan Menge / Guest Photo
Day 12
Bergen
The final chapter of the fairytale

A few nautical miles are left between you and Bergen today as your Astronomy Voyage draws to a close. 

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What's Included

Price Includes:

  • 12-day Bergen - Bergen roundtrip cruise in the cabin grade of your choice on a full-board basis  
  • English-speaking Tour Leader on board
  • Tour Manager and lectures from a renowned astronomer
  • Exclusive excursion to the Planetarium in Tromsø

Not Included:

  • International flights and transfers - you can book these with Hurtigruten during the booking process
  • Optional excursions
  • Luggage handling
  • Travel insurance 

Prices may change at any time before departure date, the applicable price will be quoted at the time of booking.

Please Note:

  • All prices are shown in USD ($) per person based on two people traveling together sharing an inside cabin, double occupancy
  • Suites are available on request

Ships

MS Finnmarken

Year built 2002
Year of refurbishment 2020
Shipyard Kværner Kleven (N)
Passenger capacity 919
Beds 617
Car capacity 35
Gross tonnage 15,690
Length 138.5 m / 454 ft
Beam 21.5 m / 71 ft
Speed 18 knots

On board MS Finnmarken you find Hurtigruten´s relaxed style combined with a bit of luxury.

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MS Trollfjord

Year built 2002
Shipyard Fosen Mek. Verk. (N)
Passenger capacity 822
Beds 638
Car capacity 35
Gross tonnage 16,140
Length 135.75 m/ 445 ft
Beam 21.5 m/ 70.5 ft
Speed 18 knots

This ship is named after spectacular Trollfjord in the Lofoten Islands, and provides exquisite indoor comfort, modern facilities and interior design that makes extensive use of Norwegian wood and stone.

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Optional Excursions

★ Excursion packages

Duration

depending on excursions

From

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2F A Taste Of Norway

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 15 minutes

From

$ 120

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2G Mountain Hike In The Hjørundfjord

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 45 minutes

From

$ 98

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2B Geiranger With Trollstigen Pass

Norway

Duration

7 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 232

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2J Hjørundfjorden, Geiranger and Ålesund

Norway

Duration

7 hours

From

$ 232

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2H Hike With A Visit To A Shieling

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 45 minutes

From

$ 107

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2K Kayaking in Ålesund (2019/20)

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 15 minutes

From

$ 126

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2D Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium And Mount Aksla

Norway

Duration

2 hours

From

$ 98

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2C Art Nouveau Walk

Norway

Duration

2 hours

From

$ 98

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2E Art Nouveau Walk

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 30 minutes

From

$ 61

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3A Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 98

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3B Trondheim With Nidaros Cathedral

Norway

Duration

2 hours

From

$ 98

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3D Trondheim City Walk

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 98

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3H Cycling In Trondheim

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 45 minutes

From

$ 102

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3I The Northernmost tramride in the world

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 120

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3G Kayaking On The River Nid

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 126

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4A Svartisen Glacier

Norway

Duration

5 hours

From

$ 279

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4B Arctic Coastal Walk

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 15 minutes

From

$ 98

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4D Rib Safari To Saltstraumen

Norway

Duration

2 hours

From

$ 163

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4C Experience Bodø And Saltstraumen

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 10 minutes

From

$ 98

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4E Meet The Vikings

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 167

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4F Meet The Vikings Summer

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 167

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4G Highlights Of Lofoten

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 130

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4H Lofotpils Brewery

Norway

Duration

40 minutes

From

$ 46

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4I Farm Visit In Lofoten

Norway

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins

From

$ 167

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5A The Arctic Capital Tromsø

Norway

Duration

3 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 154

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5B Dogsledding

Norway

Duration

3 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 283

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5C Scenery & Huskies

Norway

Duration

3 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 107

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5D Polar History Walk

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 98

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5G Kayaking

Norway

Duration

3 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 201

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5M Cross-Country Skiing

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 154

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5N Snowshoeing In Tromsø

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 154

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6A The North Cape

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 176

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6B Birdwatching Safari

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 201

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6H Fishing Village Visit

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 120

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6C Sami Culture

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 117

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6D Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 15 minutes

From

$ 341

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6E Sami Autumn

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 15 minutes

From

$ 117

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6J RIB Expedition on 71 degrees North

Norway

Duration

6 hours

From

$ 466

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7A The Russian Border

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 119

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7B Riverboat To Russian Border

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 149

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7C Snowmobile Safari

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 210

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7D Arctic Ice Dome

Norway

Duration

3 h

From

$ 120

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7E Atv/Quad-Safari To The Russian Border

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 173

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7F Husky Sled Adventure

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 232

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7H King Crab Expedition

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 199

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8B The Northernmost Town In The World

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 45 minutes

From

$ 92

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8F Snowmobile Trip Into The Polar Night

Norway

Duration

2 hours, 15 minutes

From

$ 397

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8A Breakfast At North Cape

Norway

Duration

6 hours

From

$ 214

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8G Mountain Hike In Hammerfest

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 30 minutes

From

$ 98

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8H Into The Ice Stories Of A Polar Hero

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 45 minutes

From

$ 117

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8C Midnight Concert In The Arctic Cathedral

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 15 minutes

From

$ 83

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8I - Arctic Midnight Adventure (2019/20)

Norway

Duration

1 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 148

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9A A Taste Of Vesterålen

Norway

Duration

4 hours, 15 minutes

From

$ 120

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9B Lofoten Islands

Norway

Duration

3 hours

From

$ 130

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9C Sea Eagle Safari

Norway

Duration

2 hours

From

$ 167

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9D Lofoten By Horse

Norway

Duration

3 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 176

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9E Rib-Adventure In Lofoten

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 30 minutes

From

$ 167

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9F Discover a fishing village

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 30 minutes

From

$ 95

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10B Unesco Vega Archipelago

Norway

Duration

4 hours

From

$ 279

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10C Visit The Salmon

Norway

Duration

1 hour, 15 minutes

From

$ 114

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11A Trondheim With Nidaros Cathedral

Norway

Duration

2 hours

From

$ 98

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11C The Atlantic Road

Norway

Duration

4 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 154

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11E Bergtatt- Magnificent Marble Mine

Norway

Duration

4 hours, 30 minutes

From

$ 191

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Practical Information

Life On Board

Everything You Need to Know About a Voyage with Hurtigruten

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