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Havila Voyages 2023 & 2025: All at Sea We did this 11 night spectacular journey twice we loved it that lights Tromso: 10/10 Fantastic Northampton: 1/10 Whilst good it won't happen again in my lifetime Havila Havila is consistent but hasn't been spectacular for us. dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights, I recommend visiting Tromso for the best odds - perhaps taking the Havila

Both Havila Voyages and Hurtigruten share the route providing between them a daily departure from Bergen

This picturesque journey with Havila Voyages or Hurtigruten offers breathtaking views, charming coastal Key Takeaways for Summer Delights Traveling the Norwegian Coastal Route in summer with either Havila

Havila Voyages have 4 ships on the Norwegian Coastal Route; Capella and Castor are full sisters - built sisters to each other and the other two groups of sisters Here are the links to each of the ships; Havila Voyages Capella - https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/havila-voyages-ms-capella Castor - https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk /post/copy-of-havila-voyages-ms-castor Polaris - https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/havila-voyages-ms-polaris Pollux - https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/havila-voyages-ms-pollux Hurtigruten MS NordNorge - https

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 2 - Arrive @ 02:45, Depart @ 03:00 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 12 / Day 6 - Arrive @ 08:15, Depart @ 08:30 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/1-158557/Norway/Vestland/Kinn/Florø Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provide a long enough opportunity to get off the ship and visit. Eats N/A Walk N/A Florø - in one line Florø is only applicable to Port to Port travellers. Back to full list of port visits

Hurtigruten (translates to 'the fast route') operates 7 of the 11 ships that sail the Norwegian Coastal Route. Previously a publicly traded company, it's now owned by a private equity group. The Hurtigruten Fleet Hurtigruten currently operates seven ships on the Norwegian Coastal Route. The ships that make up the Hurtigruten fleet are named after a variety of Norwegian themes. Hurtigruten - MS Richard With - Read more here; https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/hurtigruten-ms-richard-with Hurtigruten - MS Nordlys - Read more here; https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/hurtigruten-ms-nordlys Hurtigruten - MS Nordkapp - Read more here; https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/hurtigruten-ms-nordkapp Hurtigruten - MS Nordnorge - Read more here; https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/hurtigruten-ms-nordnorge Hurtigruten - MS Midnatsol - Read more here; https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/hurtigruten-ms-midnatsol Hurtigruten - MS Polarlys - Read more here; https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/hurtigruten-ms-polarlys Hurtigruten - MS Kong Harald - Read more here; https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/hurtigruten-ms-kong-harald

Torvik  08:20-08:30 https://www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/exploring-torvik Variant 1 - Hurtigruten and Havila www.retiredcormac.co.uk/post/exploring-ålesund Variant 2 - Hurtigruten operate this June to August, Havila /post/exploring-ålesund Variant 3 - Hurtigruten operate this April & May, and September & October, Havila

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 10:55, Depart @ 14:30 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 05:45, Depart @ 06:00 Climate Midnight Sun - 13 M ay to 31 July. Polar Night - 21 November to 21 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/graph/1-328454/Norway/Finnmark/Nordkapp/Honningsvåg Observations - other than Excursions The 3.5 hour stop northbound provides ample time to explore the town, and go for a good walk. The ship docks very central to the town. It's a quiet little town - long and thin, that spreads itself along the edge of the water. The harbour was an interesting, but only a short walk. We then walked to one end of the town and back to the other end - along the quiet road. There isn't a lot to see and 3.5 hours is more than enough to build a snowman and visit the statue of Bamse, a heroic St. Bernard who served as a mascot for the Norwegian Navy during World War II, and soak up the views. There is also a Christmas shop. Eats I think we returned to the boat early for lunch. Though there were some small restaurants and we explored a local shop for some snacks - crisps and nuts. Walk There are good footpaths and plenty of shore time - providing a good opportunity to take a longer walk. Honningsvag - in one line Honningsvag doesn't feel as remote as it looks on the map. Small and quiet though - ideal for walking.

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 M ay 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 provide a long enough opportunity to get off the ship and visit. As you arrive into port northbound, the south bound ship can be seen leaving Eats N/A Walk N/A Havøysund - in one line Havøysund is only applicable to Port to Port travellers.

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 long enough opportunity to get off the ship and visit. Eats N/A Walk N/A Skjervøy - in one line Skjervøy is only applicable to Port to Port travellers.

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 enough opportunity to get off the ship and visit. Eats N/A Walk N/A Harstad - in one line Harstad is only applicable to Port to Port travellers.

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 long enough opportunity to get off the ship and visit. Eats N/A Walk N/A Risøyhamn - in one line Risøyhamn is only applicable to Port to Port travellers.