Young Explorers

We warmly invite families with young children to come and experience the Norwegian coast with us. Our range of activities aboard and off the ship, along with our specially trained coordinators, will feed your children’s curiosity and nurture their sense of adventure. Prepare for a family vacation full of fun memories that your whole family will cherish for years to come.

Forming friendships

The program is designed to be interactive and engaging for young minds. Art workshops, creative challenges, competitive games, and rapid-fire quiz questions add to a stimulating pace that is sure to grab their attention. Our tasks and activities naturally lead to team building and bonding. Children often make new friends and play together outside the program, and may even form friendships that could last a lifetime!

Minds of the future

Here are some topics that may be explored on this program for children. Each topic is taught in a way to activate your child’s imagination and increase their awareness of the world that they will inherit from us.

History

• Learn how the ancient Vikings lived and explored
• Get to know famous Norwegian polar explorers and their journeys
• Learn about polar exploration on a mountain hike
• Hear about key moments in Norwegian history

Nature

• Discover the science and myths behind the Northern Lights
• Learn how to identify bird species along the Norwegian coast
• See how we recycle on board the ship
• Join a clean-up on a local beach, removing plastic and garbage

Culture

• Explore Northern Norway’s Indigenous Sámi culture
• Learn about the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv (outdoor life)
• Practice speaking a few words of Sámi and counting to ten
• Craft works of art using everyday items

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Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen

What parents need to know

Age range: 7 to 13 years old, but older children are welcome. Younger children can attend if accompanied by a parent.

Supervision: Our organizers are qualified to run the program without parents or guardians present. Parents are welcome to accompany their children during the program and join in on activities. Depending on the number of children, we may ask that a few parents also attend.

Languages: English and Norwegian

Duration: The full program takes place over 10 days of our 12-day roundtrip Norwegian Coastal Express voyage. Each day features a different theme. Children are welcome to join whenever they want during their voyage of any length.

Booking: The program is free and bookable over the phone. Availability varies per ship and is based on a minimum number of participants.