On day 5 of the Norwegian Coastal Route, at around 14:15 in the afternoon, you arrive into the small city of Tromso, known as the "Gateway to the Arctic". The ship docks at the modern port building - quite literally in the city centre. While organised tours often offer a brief glimpse into what this stunning location has to offer, you are perfectly placed to explore it on your own and you can tailor your adventure to your own interests. You've got 4 hours to explore - so make

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 14:15, Depart @ 18:15 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 23:45, Depart @ 01:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 20 May - 25 July Polar Night - 26 November - 15 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-305409/Norway/Troms/Tromsø/Tromsø Observations - other than Excursions With the 4 hours northbound and 1hr 45mins southbound available - there is a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 7 - Arrive @ 00:00, Depart @ 00:30 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 7 / Day 1 - Arrive @ 20:00, Depart @ 20:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 15 May to 31 July. Polar Night - 24 November to 21 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-327114/Norway/Finnmark/Båtsfjord/Båtsfjord Observations - other than Excursions The 30min stop in either direction doesn't provide a long enoug

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 22:00, Depart @ 22:10 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 7 / Day 1 - Arrive @ 22:25, Depart @ 22:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 13 May to 28 July. Polar Night - 21 November to 21 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-329158/Norway/Finnmark/Berlevåg/Berlevåg Observations - other than Excursions The 10min stop in either direction doesn't provide a long enough

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 18:55, Depart @ 19:15 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 01:20, Depart @ 01:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 15 May to 31 July. Polar Night - 1 December to 10 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-330164/Norway/Finnmark/Gamvik/Mehamn Observations - other than Excursions The 20min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't provide a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 16:40, Depart @ 17:00 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 03:25, Depart @ 03:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 12 May to 31 July. Polar Night - 20 November to 21 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-328665/Norway/Finnmark/Lebesby/Kjøllefjord Observations - other than Excursions The 20min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't pr

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 08:30, Depart @ 08:45 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 08:00, Depart @ 08:15 Climate Midnight Sun - 14 May to 1 August. Polar Night - 22 November to 22 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-327921/Norway/Finnmark/Måsøy/Havøysund Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provi

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 22:10, Depart @ 22:25 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 19:30, Depart @ 19:45 Climate Midnight Sun - 20 May - 22 July Polar Night - 24 November - 17 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-316802/Norway/Troms/Skjervøy/Skjervøy Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provide a l

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 11:00, Depart @ 11:30 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 04:20, Depart @ 04:40 Climate Midnight Sun - 21 May - 25 July Polar Night - 1 December - 13 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-294022/Norway/Troms/Harstad/Harstad Observations - other than Excursions The 30min stop northbound, and 20min stop southbound doesn't provide a long

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 07:10, Depart @ 07:45 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 08:00, Depart @ 08:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 25 May - 18 July Polar Night - 2 November - 10 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-294022/Norway/Troms/Harstad/Harstad Observations - other than Excursions The 25min stop northbound, and 30min stop southbound doesn't provide a long

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 04:35, Depart @ 04:50 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 10:45, Depart @ 11:00 Climate Midnight Sun - 20 May - 22 July Polar Night - 03 December - 11 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-290150/Norway/Nordland/Andøy/Risøyhamn Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provide a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 21:20, Depart @ 22:15 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 18:30, Depart @ 20:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 28 May - 14 July Polar Night - 7 December - 5 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-276917/Norway/Nordland/Vågan/Svolvær Observations - other than Excursions The port stop at Svolvær is 55mins northbound - but its late at night - so

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 19:15, Depart @ 19:40 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 22:15, Depart @ 22:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 25 May - 17 July Polar Night - 7 December - 5 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-276799/Norway/Nordland/Vestvågøy/Stamsund Observations - other than Excursions The 25min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provide a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 13:05, Depart @ 15:20 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 02:30, Depart @ 03:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 01 June to 13 July Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-269359/Norway/Nordland/Bodø/Bodø Observations - other than Excursions The port stop at Bodø is a generous 2hrs and 15mins northbound, which is ample time

Only applicable to Port to Port travellers.

Visit the small but interesting Vardøhus Fortress.

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 10:00, Depart @ 10:10 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 06:25, Depart @ 06:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 2 June - 10 July Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-264081/Norway/Nordland/Meløy/Ørnes Observations - other than Excursions The 10min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't provide a long enough o

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 06:00, Depart @ 06:10 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 10:25, Depart @ 10:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 9 June - 2 July Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-255902/Norway/Nordland/Nesna/Nesna Observations - other than Excursions The 10min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't provide a long enough op

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 04:35, Depart @ 04:50 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 11:45, Depart @ 12:15 Climate Midnight Sun - 12 June - 30 June Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-255674/Norway/Nordland/Alstahaug/Sandnessjøen Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 30min stop southbound doesn't provide a l

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 01:35, Depart @ 01:45 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 15:00, Depart @ 17:25 Climate Midnight Sun - Not applicable Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-244819/Norway/Nordland/Brønnøy/Brønnøysund Observations - other than Excursions The port stop at Brønnøysund is a generous 2hrs and 25mins southbound, which is