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Havila Voyages - Meet the Fleet
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after.

RetiredCormac
Aug 191 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Capella
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after

RetiredCormac
Aug 181 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Pollux
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after.

RetiredCormac
Aug 181 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Polaris
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after

RetiredCormac
Aug 181 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Castor
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after. Built in 2022, at Tersan...

RetiredCormac
Aug 181 min read


Is Havila's Norwegian Coastal Route a Cruise or a Ferry
When it comes to exploring the stunning landscapes of Norway, the Havila Norwegian Coastal Route has garnered attention for its unique offering. But is it a cruise or a ferry? This question often arises among potential passengers

RetiredCormac
Aug 183 min read


Havila Voyages - Eco-Voyager Program
This post focuses on the details of the Havila Voyages Eco-Voyager Program, and the positive effects it has on sustainable travel.

RetiredCormac
Aug 122 min read


How Havila Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner works.
Havila offers a unique and thoughtfully curated dining experience, ensuring that guests enjoy excellent meals each day. Managing to feed all the ships guests breakfast, lunch and dinner needs some organisation behind it.

RetiredCormac
Aug 113 min read


Havila Voyages - Reducing Onboard Food Waste
I'm proud that along with reducing food waste, switching our cabin lights off, avoiding frequent towel and bed sheet changes, that we as guests helped contribute to remain under 75g of food waste per guest night.

RetiredCormac
Aug 103 min read


Havila - Meet the Fleet
Havila Voyages has established itself quickly as a leader in sustainable travel, appealing to me and many others alike offering...

RetiredCormac
Aug 93 min read


Interesting Offer from Hurtigruten
Read along as I summarise Hurtigruten's recent offer of flights and transfers included - and why its not for me.

RetiredCormac
Aug 83 min read


The Norwegian Coastal Route : Kystruten
The Norwegian Coastal Route (Kystruten in Norwegian), is one of the most scenic cruises that you can embark on. Stretching over 1,240 miles along the coastline, this route operated by cruise ferries, connects 34 ports, showcasing Norway's breathtaking natural beauty, charming villages, and rich maritime history.

RetiredCormac
Aug 74 min read


The Havila Gym & Fitness Rooms
Its lovely to work out with a view - and with the machines positioned along the windows - you don't miss out on the panoramic view whilst taking some exercise.

RetiredCormac
Aug 62 min read


The Havila Jacuzzi
This is a great place to hang out at any time of year - warming in the chilly weather conditions of a winter cruise, and a welcome...

RetiredCormac
Aug 52 min read


The Havila Sauna
The setup of the saunas is the same on each ship. In this blog post, we'll delve into the saunas available on Havila ships, describing the set up and how they tend to be used.

RetiredCormac
Aug 42 min read


Comparing Cabin and Suite Prices on Havila Voyages
Havila offers a number of different cabin and suite accommodations across its 4 ships for the 12 day Round Voyage. This post will give the reader an idea of the cost in GBP (£) of each cabin based on an occupancy of 2 guests, when booking the Flex rate.

RetiredCormac
Aug 33 min read


Suite Options on Havila Voyages Ships
A detailed summary of the Suite options available on each of the Havila ships - Castor, Capella, Polaris and Pollux. This information has been primarily sourced from the Havila website - re-organised into what I think is a more readable format.

RetiredCormac
Aug 24 min read


Cabin Options on Havila Voyages Ships
A detailed summary of the cabins options available on each of the Havila ships - Castor, Capella, Polaris and Pollux. This information has been primarily sourced from the Havila website - re-organised into what I think is a more readable format.

RetiredCormac
Aug 14 min read


Accommodation Options on Havila Voyages Ships
A detailed summary of the accommodations available on each of the Havila ships - Castor, Capella, Polaris and Pollux. This information has been primarily sourced from the Havila website - re-organised into what I think is a more readable format.

RetiredCormac
Jul 314 min read


Discover Unique Onboard Activities with Havila from Quiz Nights to Northern Lights Hunting
Fun simple activities onboard the Havila ships that add to the overall experience as you sail from port to port. This in't cruise ship entertainment - this is cruise ferry entertainment.

RetiredCormac
Jul 292 min read