DAY 1 Fly to Bergen
You will fly direct from the UK to the pretty Norwegian port of Bergen, famous for its colourful wharfs, where you will board MS Trollfjord, your home for the next 11 nights.
DAY 2 Majestic mountains and fjords
Today you’ll have the chance to explore Alesund and its stylish Art Nouveau architecture.
Your optional excursions include a scenic drive to take in the wonderful views from the top of Mount Aksla.
Splash of colour: The waterfront properties in Bergen
DAY 3 Discover Trondheim
You will explore the city of Trondheim, a former Viking trading post and Norway’s first capital. Optional excursions include a visit to the country’s most famous church, Nidaros Cathedral.
DAY 4 Crossing the Arctic Circle
Join the crew on deck for a traditional ceremony to mark your first crossing of the Arctic Circle. Today’s optional excursions include a nature hike in beautiful Bodo.
Tonight, listen to a fascinating on-board talk explaining the science behind the Northern Lights.
DAY 5 Tromso
You will have more chances to see the Northern Lights as you sail north towards Tromso, known as the capital of the Arctic, where your optional activities include going on a husky-sledding adventure.
Today our special guest Kate Humble will give an exclusive talk and Q&A on board the ship.
DAY 6 North Cape
Enjoy the spectacular views from Nordkapp, the northernmost point in Europe, as your voyage continues through the snow-covered homelands of the Sami people.
DAY 7 See the Snowhotel
You will be joined by Kate Humble for a fantastic excursion to visit the famous sculpted ice rooms of the Snowhotel in Kirkenes, have a drink at the Ice Bar and then meet the huskies and reindeer at Gabba Reindeer Park.
DAY 8 Hamm erfest and Tromso
Today’s highlights will include the pretty waterfront buildings of colourful Hammerfest and views from your ship of the snow-capped Lyngen Alps.
Your optional excursions include a midnight concert in Tromso’s Arctic Cathedral.
DAY 9 Lofoten Islands
The islands of Lofoten and Vesteralen are among the most beautiful in Norway. Optional activities include a tour exploring Vesteralen’s medieval past.
DAY 10 Bodo to Rorvik
Keep an eye out today for the Seven Sisters mountain range and the distinctive shape of Torghatten, the ‘mountain with a hole in it’.
DAY 11 Trondheim
As you return to the royal city of Trondheim, your optional activities include a fascinating trip to the magnificent marble mine at Bergtatt.
DAY 12 Bergen
After breakfast, you will disembark MS Trollfjord and be transferred to the airport for your direct flight home.