VESTERÅLEN CRUISE PORT - SORTLAND Vesterålen Is a Group of Islands in Northern Norway, Just North of the Lofoten Islands
VESTERÅLEN CRUISE PORT - SORTLAND Vesterålen is a group of islands in Northern Norway, just north of the Lofoten Islands. The Vesterålen islands are connected by bridges and are also linked with the mainland, making travel ferry-free. Vesterålen comprises five municipalities: Andøy, Sortland, Øksnes, Bø and Hadsel.
Midnight sun Sortland bridge. Photo: Marten Bril/ www.visitvesteralen.com
VESTERÅLEN Kingdom of the whales
The Northern Lights appear with the advent of the winter season. The breathtakingly beautiful colours of the Aurora Borealis shimmer across the sky and create a bewitching atmosphere. Steep snow-covered mountains are reflected on the ocean surface, along with the Arctic lightshow from above. In summer we have 24 hours of daylight and you can experience the awe-inspiring Midnight Sun. Vesterålen is also located at the edge of the continental shelf with nutrient rich Arctic waters, and it is the only place in Norway where there are whale safaris all year round. Some popular attractions in the region are Whale Safari, Inga-Sami-Siida, the Trollfjord, Nyksund, the Norwegian Fishing Industry Museum in Melbu and the Hurtigruten Museum.
ATTRACTIONS/ EXCURSIONS is just a short but very impressive trip to Nyksund, We visit the museum where we see the history of the the abandoned fishing village which came to life most renowned cruise company in Europe. We also Bus Trip around scenic Eidsfjord again. A guided tour through Nyksund will give you visit the old Hurtigruten ship MS Finnmarken which Starting from the Blue City of Sortland we head an understanding of how people managed to live here lies in front of the museum. south. We pass the characteristic bridge to the town up in the north on this little island, and why it has of Stokmarknes and in the distance we may see the once again come to life. The Aquaculture Adventure Centre in Vesterålen old Hurtigruten (Coastal Express) boat MS Aquaculture Vesterålen offers an educational and FINMARKEN in the dock. We follow the Vesterålen Inga Sami Siida is a Sami family that offers Sami unique insight into the production of salmon and fjord rounding the south point of the Island Langøya. traditions, culture, reindeer and nature experiences. Arctic char through a visit to a real fish farm. The Soon we reach the Eidsfjord (The Herring Fjord). Your Inside the wooden Lavvo, the Sami tent, you will learn experience centre showcases an interactive guide will tell you the fascinating story of the about the Samis and their way of life while enjoying a exhibition about the history of fish farming from the combined Fisherman and Farmer industry. We hot drink. Hear fascinating stories about these pioneer era until today. The Norwegian fishery continue on and soon pass the Herring Oil Factory. indigenous people and you will also be treated to culture and the more modern aquaculture are the Before our tour ends at the pier, we will enjoy a short some joiking; the traditional Sami singing. During your bedrocks of life on the coast and one of Norway’s sightseeing tour of Sortland. stay at the Siida you can try your hand at throwing a most important exports. As part of your visit we will lasso on reindeer antlers. take you on a boat trip to the farm facilities, and you Bus Trip to Nyksund get the opportunity to taste and buy smoked salmon From Sortland we drive along the west coast of The Hurtigruten Museum in Stokmarknes is the and Arctic char. The centre is family friendly, with Langøya, first to Myre, one of the most important place where Richard With started his coastal steamer several activities aimed at children as well. fishing villages in the north of Norway. From there it company which is today known as “Hurtigruten”.
PAGE 64 Inga Sami Siida. Photo: Magnus Strøm/ www.nordnorge.com Trollfjord i Vesterålen. Photo: Bjørn Eide/ visitvesterale.com Kingdom of the whales. Photo: Marten Bril/ www.visitvesteralen.com
Andenes – 3 different trips: The third tour follows the national tourist road on the NEWS west side of Andøya to Andenes. We stop at a Royal Neptune Hall - Melbu Whales, bird and seal safari, national tourist traditional farm renowned for its homemade cheese. From Herring Oil to heavenly music. Experience an route and Spaceship Aurora We will have several photo-stops on the way, atmospheric concert inside a truly special concert hall. The guide will present local history along the route including the white beach of Bleik. We visit the 20 seconds reverberation, a cathedral ceiling, rusted from Sortland to Andenes. On the first tour we arrive Spaceship Aurora Centre and operate a mission. In walls and a lingering smell of the fishing industry at the Whale Centre for a guided tour around the Andenes we have some local snacks, with time for a makes this concert arena one of a kind. Can be exhibition, providing basic knowledge about the walk through Andenes before heading back to combined with historical city walk, visit the world’s biology of the whales, their function in the Sortland. Our last stop will be at a Soap Factory. only seagoing “jekt” and visit the national fishing eco-system and assertive research. We then board the Industry museum. safari vessel and go out to search for whales. Hot Other excursions on request soup and coffee/tea will be served. After arrival at the We also offer other excursions, such as hiking, Majestic Trollfjord and Scenic Raftsundet port of Andenes the coach will take you back to the bicycling, kayaking, golfing and different cultural Nearly 3 km long and 100 m wide at its narrowest, port of Sortland. activies. surrounded by steep mountains, is Trollfjorden, Northern Norway’s most famous fjord. The scenic On the second trip we arrive at the Sea Safari Centre Raftsundet is surrounded by up to 1000 m high where half of the group get ready for a tour out to mountains, lowland valleys and scattered the sea in a RIB boat. We are out, looking for birds and settlements. Guided boat trips with the possibility of seals and if we are lucky also for whales. After a lunch. Up to 100 pax. 1.5-hour trip the group changes. While the second group is on tour we will have a sightseeing tour through Andenes.
PORT & TOURIST INFORMATION ATM: YES, 400 m Beam: Unlimited Currency exchange: NO Max size ship in port: BT 150 000 / PAX 3500 PORT OF SORTLAND Tax refund: NO Max number of passengers per day in port: 3500 Visiting address: Havnegata 7, NO-8400 Sortland Public telephones in pier area: NO Max number of ships per day in port: 1 (2) Mailing address: [email protected] Internet access in pier area: Free WiFi Ship’s stay min /max: No limitation Contact person: Harbourmaster Mailboxes in pier area: NO Port facilities according to Phone: +47 75 57 71 00 Distances - airport: 20 km, Stokmarknes Airport Cruise Norway`s guidelines: YES E-mail: [email protected] - 110 km Evenes, Harstad/Narvik Airport Maximum ship length: 350 m Internet: www.sortland-havn.no Distance to city centre: 400 m Maximum ship draft and Depth in sea: 10 m Nearest hospital: Nordlands Hospital Vesterålen/ Maximum ship Airdraft if bridge: 30 m TOURIST INFORMATION +47 75 42 40 00 / 25 km Visiting address: Kjøpmannsgata 2, NO-8400 Sortland Distance from port: 400 m PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION Mailing address: [email protected] Bunkers delivery /method: By oil hose Phone/Fax: +47 76 11 14 80 Supplies: YES E-mail: [email protected] Waste handling: YES Internet: www.visitvesteralen.com Waste water method: NO Tugboats: To be booked in advance GENERAL INFORMATION Anchorage*: Not used Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: YES Pontoons: NO Shuttle bus: On request, Pilot: To be booked in advance between pier, church and city centre. Emergency: CH 16 Parking place for buses: YES, 40 m Medical emergency: 113 Taxi: YES Charts: Chart 76 Rental cars: YES Tidal movement: 0.6 m - 2.8 m Public transportation: YES, 900 m ISPS approved: YES Shopping: 400 m Designated quays for cruise ships: YES Local currency: NOK Ship tenders allowed: NO
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QUAY: LENGTH: DRAFT: AIRDRAFT: BEAM: HEIGHT QUAYSIDE: Strand Sortland Terminalkai 450 m 7.5-12 m No limitation No limitation No limitation SORTLAND Quay city centre
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