The World's Most Beautiful Voyage

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THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL VOYAGE

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Øksfjord Kirkenes Tromsø Skjervøy Lyngenfjord

Risøyhamn Finnsnes

VESTERÅLEN Sortland Harstad Stokmarknes

Svolvær TROLL- FJORD Stamsund L O F O T E N Dear Guest, Bodø Ørnes 6 6 ° 3 3 ' N It all started in the rich fishing grounds along the Norwegian coast. A R C T I C C I R C Nesna A safe trade route was needed to weave its way between the challeng- L E Sandnessjøen ing reefs, islands and inlets that separate the southern and northern Brønnøysund regions of Norway.

Rørvik Maritime maps were unreliable and there were only a few lighthouses. When the Norwegian government finally decided to create a connection between the north and the south, the job of thoroughly mapping Kristiansund Trondheim the coastline was taken up by Richard With and his friend Anders Ålesund Molde Holthe. In 1893, Captain Richard With’s Steamer DS Vesterålen was Torvik brought into regular service along the coast of Norway. First from Måløy HjørundfjordGeirangerfjord Trondheim to Hammerfest and later from Bergen to Kirkenes - in only Florø

Sognefjord 7 days, he called this important connection ‘hurtig ruten’ (fast route).

Dovrebanen NORWAY Flåmsbanen Flåm Be rge Today, 123 years later, Hurtigruten still carries freight and passengers. nsb an Bergen en Hardangerfjord Our Captains use their extensive maritime expertise to ensure that passengers and goods are carried safely from port to port. Oslo

Welcome on board for an adventure of a lifetime.

CONTENTS

Day-to-day programme 4 Equipment list 17

Northbound Voyage Itinerary 4-6 Maritime expressions 18

Southbound Voyage Itinerary 7-8 Ship contact information 18

Information 9-10 Important phone numbers 18

Life on board 11-17 Timetable 19

Cover photo: Edith Flakk. Back cover: Michael Hunnekuhl - Guest image. Small pictures, from left: Stein Lillebo, Gilbert Fitoussi - Guest Image, Orjand Bertelsen - Topaz DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAMME © Hube Rudolf - Guest image Hurtigruten classic voyages – A round voyage from the cultural centre of Bergen to Kirkenes and back again is the ultimate voyage with Hurtigruten. The complete voyage takes 12 days. There are also shorter alternatives like Bergen - Kirkenes - Trondheim, or only northbound Bergen - Kirkenes and southbound Kirkenes - Bergen only.

NORTHBOUND VOYAGE ITINERARY walls, green meadows, lonely mountain farms and small villages. DAY 1 Embarkation in Bergen Ports visited today: Bergen DAY 3 The royal city of Trondheim Before you check in, explore the charming port and Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim and Hanseatic city of Bergen. Stroll through the narrow Rørvik streets of the medieval Hanseatic Bryggen quarter, In the old royal city of Trondheim you can enjoy which is on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage a good view from the Gamle Bybro (“Old Town Sites, the Hanseatic Museum or the fish market. Bridge”). This neo-gothic wooden bridge dating Take the funicular railway up to the 320m Mount from 1861 used to be the only way into the town Fløyen, just outside the city, and you’ll enjoy the centre. The Nidaros Cathedral, built in the period best view of Bergen and its fjords. In the even- 1070 to 1300, is Norway’s largest Gothic religious ing the Hurtigruten voyage sets off through the edifice. In the neighbouring Archbishop’s Palace Hjeltefjord, from where the Vikings once sailed to the Norwegian Crown Jewels are on display. The the Shetland Islands and beyond. warehouses built on wooden stilts are as attrac- tive as the Rococo style Stiftsgården, the largest DAY 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord/Hjørundf- wooden building in Norway and residence of the jord Royal Family when visiting Trondheim. We then Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund set course for the northwest, past the beautiful and Molde Kjeungskjær lighthouse and the thousands of little Your ship navigates past skerries and islands islands and picturesque rocky outcrops. further north to Ålesund. Explore the inspiring architecture in the Apotekergata and Kongens- DAY 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands gate pedestrian areas, perfect examples of the Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, art nouveau style. And don’t miss out on the view Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, from Mt Aksla - there are 418 steps to the top. In Stamsund and Svolvær the summer months your Hurtigruten ship sails In the morning we cross the Arctic Circle (66°33’ into the spectacular Geirangerfjord - acclaimed N) between Nesna and Ørnes, marked by a globe by National Geographic and placed on UNESCO’s on a small islet. Passengers sailing in Arctic waters list of World Heritage Sites. En route we pass for the first time are given an Arctic Circle baptism. sheer, 800m high cliffs and impressive waterfalls. When the “Lofoten Wall” appears on the horizon, a In autumn your ship sails into the Hjørundfjord, mountain range of up to 1,000m high, the Lande- situated amidst the majestic Sunnmøre Alps. Its gode, Helligvær and Vestfjord are behind you. Cod seclusion and unspoiled natural landscape, are is caught from January to April and in keeping with what gives this fjord its special character; far from tradition, is dried in the cool sea air and exported the tourist bustle, taking guests past steep rock as stockfish. In the evening we reach Svolvær,

4 5 the main settlement on the Lofoten Islands. The DAY 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape charms of Lofoten are revealed in the small, pictur- Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, esque fishing villages with their bohemian atmos- Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn phere. Tucked in between majestic granite cliffs and Berlevåg and white sandy beaches, Lofoten is an experience Following the scenic sailing through Magerøysund that is out of the ordinary. Stroll between stockfish after an early stop in Hammerfest, you arrive in

racks and “rorbuer”, the traditional fishermen’s Honningsvåg. This is the gateway Firmanek - Guest image © Tomas houses. to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape, rising from the ocean at 71º 10’ 21” north, putting DAY 5 Tromsø, gateway to the Arctic you a mere 2000 kilometres from the Geographi- Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøy- cal North Pole. Standing atop the 307m North havn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø and Skjervøy Cape plateau gives you a sublime feeling of being During the night the ship navigates the narrow at the end of the world. The area is also known for Raftsund strait. After a stop in Harstad, situated its birdlife, and Gjesværs-tappan, a bird sanctu- on the largest island of Norway, Hinnøya, we ary with up to 250,000 seabirds, including some continue via Finnsnes to Tromsø for a longer stay. high Arctic species that can only be observed Many epic Arctic expeditions used Tromsø as here on the Norwegian mainland. Travelling in the their starting point and the famous explorer Roald heartland of the indigenous Sami people we pass Amundsen sourced both crew and supplies here. their ancient sacrificial site, the rock formation With the presence of the Norwegian Polar Insti- Finnkjerka, as we approach Kjøllefjord. SOUTHBOUND VOYAGE ITINERARY position as Norway’s polar capital of the time. Pre- tute, the city has cemented its position as the polar paring hunting expeditions to Svalbard archipelago capital of Norway. “Ishavskatedralen”, The Arctic DAY 7 Kirkenes, the turning point DAY 7 Kirkenes, the voyage south begins in the high Arctic was an important undertaking. Cathedral, is the most famous landmark with its Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, progressive design and extraordinary stained glass Vadsø and Kirkenes Båtsfjord and Berlevåg In Hammerfest the Meridian Column, erected in window. The northernmost university and the large When you arrive in Kirkenes, at longitude 30º east, From 1 October 1908 the previous 1854, commemorates the first precise measure- number of visitors have created a vibrant cultural you are actually further east than Istanbul and St. Hurtigruten line was extended from Vadsø to ment of the globe, an achievement so important scene; numerous restaurants and cafes are always Petersburg. The Russian border and the Kola Pen- Kirkenes. Around 1900 Kirkenes was just a small that it has become a UNESCO World Heritage teeming with life. insula are close by and you may find it intriguing settlement with a church. For the 3500 inhabit- Site. that the road signs are written in both Norwegian ants the main industries are fishing and service. and Russian. It is here that Hurtigruten ships turn More recently, jobs have been made available at As part of spring programme, the Hurtigruten south again. Spending time in Kirkenes gives you the recommissioned iron ore mine. As you turn ships on the southbound voyage will explore the an opportunity to take part in some of the adven- south the northbound ports previously visited Lyngenfjord between Skjervøy and Tromsø.The turous activities offered in this Arctic environment. by night are now visited by day. In the afternoon beautiful Lyngenfjord, located east of the Lyngen the ship docks in Vardø, Norway’s easternmost Alps where nature is sure to take centre stage: the port. We continue along the Varanger peninsula to impressive highlights include sweeping views of Båtsfjord before reaching Berlevåg in the evening. the “Kvænangtindan” mountain range, the passage through the narrow Maursund and Rotsund, and DAY 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø the panoramic view of the Lyngen Alps – on a clear Ports visited today: Mehamn, Kjøllefjord, day even the glaciers high up in Lyngen Alps can Honningsvåg, Havøysund, Hammerfest, Øksfjord, be seen.

© Joachim Probst - Guest image Probst © Joachim Skjervøy and Tromsø Having breakfast at the North Cape, as part of In Tromsø around midnight you may be able to the early morning optional excursion, is one of the enjoy a very special musical experience; the Arctic highlights of the day (summer excursion). Ham- Cathedral Midnight Concert. merfest, the world’s northernmost town, where signs of settlements date back to the Stone Age, is still playing an important role as a fishing settlement. Founded in 1789 to develop trade with Russia, Hammerfest reconfirmed its

6 7 DAY 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands which three queens and seven kings have been Ports visited today: Tromsø, Finnsnes, Harstad, crowned, is Scandinavia’s largest medieval edifice. Risøyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Svolvær and Passing the islands of Munkholmen and Hitra the Stamsund voyage continues to Kristiansund. The town of The Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands are on today’s Kristiansund is regarded as Norway’s “cured cod agenda. Risøyrenna was constructed especially for capital” and has long been the main export port for

Hurtigruten providing the vessels an “inside route” the popular salted dry fish. We then cross the open © Michael Dobala - Guest image between Harstad and Vesterålen. Stokmarknes, sea to Molde, which is also known as the “City of where Hurtigruten was founded, is the location of Roses” due to its lush Gulf Stream location. The the Hurtigruten Museum. Tickets (NOK 50) are steep, grey, pointed peaks of the Romsdals Alps available on board our ships. provide a stunning background. Continuing through the Raftsundet, which is the narrow channel between Vesterålen and Lofoten DAY 12 Rocky Islands, we may take a detour (weather permitting) into disembarkation Bergen the spectacular Trollfjord where steep cliffs hug Ports visited today: Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Florø the ship’s sides. Then we continue to Svolvær, the and Bergen main settlement on the Lofoten Islands and on to Make the most of your final day on board as today Stamsund, where the majestic peaks of the huge we say goodbye. Soon you’ll have to leave the INFORMATION Lofoten wall can be seen. Hurtigruten ship you’ve grown to love. But before We leave the islands during the evening and set a that, you still have a few nautical miles of fascinat- course for the mainland. ing scenery ahead of you; the archipelago en route to Bergen, the city with the seven mountains. Take Passport/ID Card environment. DAY 10 Arctic Circle, Seven sisters home your memories of the world’s most beautiful All guests checking in at the Hurtigruten Termi- Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, voyage and the many seafaring companions and nal or on board our ships have to present a valid 3. That we specify requirements for subcontractors Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund and Rørvik friends you’ve met along the way. Passport or government approved ID Card. Guests and contractual partners. The Helgeland coast with hundreds of islets, fertile planning to extend their journey and visit Spitsber- 4. That our communications concerning our own farmland and steep granite walls is worth getting gen, Svaldbard, are asked to take their passport environmental performance are open and com- up early to experience. Crossing the Arctic Circle at with them. plete. 66° 33’ N we are now leaving the Arctic. Legends 5. That we ensure continuous monitoring and and myths are numerous along this part Vaccinations improvement of our environmental work. of the coast; there’s the legend of the Seven Sis- At the time of printing there are no compulsory 6 That we do not leave any permanent traces ters, a row of mountain peaks and the myth of how vaccinations or health requirements for travelling behind us in vulnerable areas.

the arrow from “Hestmannens” bow formed the © MDetlef Kahl - Guest image to Norway. It is however the responsibility of all hole in the mountain Torghatten. passengers to ensure they comply with any health As a traveller with Hurtigruten, your contribution requirements at the time of travel. We suggest you to the environment is welcome. We have garbage The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vega consult your doctor or the relevant health authori- sorting aboard all ships, we encourage you to turn Islands (excursion available in the Summer period) ties about any precautions you should take with off lights when leaving the cabin and pull out the is close to the port of Sandnessjøen. The islands regard to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). plug from electrical transformers not in use. When were inscribed on this prestigious list due to the ashore, bring your litter back to the vessel or dis- unique interaction between man and biosphere Time Norway pose this at designated places. We are often near -over centuries the local population have protected CET (GMT + 1) wildlife on our voyages. Please heed the advice the eider duck nests in return for the highly valu- CEST (GMT +2) from our tour leader/expedition leader and excur- able down from the birds. sion guides and strive towards acting in a way that Environmental commitment does not alter the wildlife’s natural behaviour. DAY 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund Hurtigruten’s environmental efforts are tied to our Ports visited today: Trondheim, Kristiansund, strategic six point policy; Before you go Molde and Ålesund 1. That environmentally-oriented measures are Please check your itinerary and that you have all the Today gives you another opportunity to explore identified and implemented in appropriate vouchers required. the city of Trondheim. The Nidaros Cathedral, in day-to-day operations. If you think you are missing anything or have any 2. That focus is directed specifically at the marine queries, contact our reservations team or your

booking agent immediately. Preparation is part of medication you rely on as well as your passport the pleasure of your holiday; add to your enjoyment and glasses in your hand luggage at all times. You LIFE ON BOARD by finding out about your destination before you may hand in your suitcase for storage at the ship’s travel: the climate, terrain, places of interest, local reception. customs, public holidays, activities and food and Activities on board ephone system, if available on the ship. No public drink. Transfers As a part of Hurtigruten’s seasonal product con- announcements are made at night. It may be pos- Bergen & Trondheim: cepts, we offer some interesting on board activi- sible to advise if the Northern Lights appear during Currency in Norway Hurtigruten operates a transfer shuttle bus service ties, demonstrations and presentations during the night, although this cannot be guaranteed. We suggest that you take a small amount of local between the Hurtigruten Terminal, the voyages. The activities which both are taking currency (Norwegian Kroner-NOK) in cash. Major Bergen airport, city centre hotels and the Bergen place inside the vessels and outside on deck, have Cabins credit cards are widely accepted except possibly at railway station and between the Hurtigruten relevance to the season we are sailing in. It is up to The times for checking out of cabins are according smaller businesses. You may be asked to provide pier, city centre hotels and the railway station in the guest to join and the activities will be written to the ship’s timetable and may vary from day to day. identification when you pay by credit card or Trondheim. in our day to day programmes or announced on On arrival in Bergen, Kirkenes and Trondheim on exchange money. Please also see: This service operates DAILY during the summer board. the southbound, special rules apply: Currency on board under LIFE ON BOARD. season (01 June to 31 October) and ON DEMAND • Cabins for departures from Bergen ONLY when booked in advance during the winter Alcohol Policy are available from 18:00 hrs. Insurance season (01 November to 31 May). Due to strict laws surrounding alcohol in • Check-out on arrival at Kirkenes It is a condition of the contract with us that every Norway, and for the safety of our guests, is before 8:00 hrs. member of the booking has travel insurance in Kirkenes: alcohol that has not been purchased on • Check-out on arrival at Trondheim force for the entire duration of the holiday, covering Transfers to and from the Hurtigruten pier in board may not be consumed in any public (southbound) is before 8:00hrs. at least the cancellation of the booking and provid- Kirkenes are operated by the official airport bus area of the ship or in your cabin. Guests • Check-out on arrival at Bergen ing medical cover for illness or injury and repatria- in Kirkenes. These buses operate all year. Please may bring up to two unopened bottles is before 10:00 hrs. tion while overseas. Please provide us with the check the schedules posted locally at the Kirkenes (maximum 1.5 liters each) per person name of your insurer, together with their 24-hour airport and city centre hotels for departure times. onboard, but will be required to be checked Please contact the reception for more information. emergency number. Transfer from the Hurtigruten pier takes place in at the reception desk, and will be If you are travelling in a suite, different check-out upon arrival and disembarkation of the ship. returned at the end of your voyage. timings may apply, please contact the reception. Luggage If your flight is delayed or cancelled contact, num- We recommend that you only take luggage that bers are shown in the Transfer Handbook to advise Announcements The facilities of the cabins vary between the ships you are able to carry yourselves as baggage us of your revised arrival details. Announcements on board are made in and the various cabin grades. Towels and shower handing is normally not provided in Scandinavia several languages. These announcements may gel/liquid soap are provided in all cabins. Most of handling and no crew members are designated for also be heard in your cabin by activating the tel- the ships have hair dryers in all cabins. If not, you baggage handling. Please remember to take any

10 11 may borrrow one from the reception. Tea/coffee The control key card for your car must be shown Cruise card and currency on board There are no restaurant facilities in the terminal making facilities are available in Arctic Superior to the crew on the car deck (you will receive this For your convenience, we offer a Cruise Card and passengers are free to explore Bergen until cabins and Expedition Suites. at check-in before you drive the car onboard). You system on board all our ships. This system allows embarkation time. A buffet dinner is served in can drive the vehicle on board the ship yourself, or you to charge all on board purchases to your cruise the evening of departure from Bergen, usually It is possible to book baby cots on board; a limited you can ask help from the crew. If there is limited card. Cruise card accounts can be created at all between 18.00-21.00 hrs with open seating this number can be pre-booked. Please note that cots time to check in before departure, you will receive points of payment on board the ship. We accept evening only. Round Voyage guests will find their do not fit into all cabins. Please contact Hurtig- the control key card directly from the crew on the VISA, Master Card, Diners, American Express table assignment for the rest of the voyage in the ruten for further information. For bookings with car deck). In the high season there is limited car or cash (NOK, EUR, GBP, USD) as deposit. The envelope they receive at check-in. unspecified cabin grades/numbers, requests for capacity on certain short stretches. Please note itemised statement will be sent by email. Please When disembarking in Bergen, luggage will be adjacent cabins or accommodation in a specific that there will be no access to the car deck during contact the reception If you require a printed ver- delivered to the baggage belt in the terminal. On area of the ship etc cannot be guaranteed. the voyage and it is not possible to go ashore by sion. The cruise card account needs to be settled the last day of the round voyage you will be asked car when the ship calls at ports. Caravans and by 22:00. on your last night on board. For your to vacate your cabin a few hours before arrival. During the winter months some cabins have trailers cannot be brought on to the ships. MS convenience, your cruise card charges will be billed Information regarding luggage handling and dis- portholes which may be covered due to weather Lofoten and MS Spitsbergen do not have a car automatically to your credit card. The credit card embarkation at other ports is available on board. conditions. deck. must be valid for at least another three months. Any discrepancies must be reported before dis- Gratuity policy There are safety deposit boxes in suites on MS Changes to the itinerary and excursions embarkation. This also applies if you want to pay This is entirely at your discretion and if you feel Midtnatsol, and in all cabins onboard MS Trollfjord, All routes and excursions are provisional and part cash and part credit card. The currency used that the staff should be rewarded, there are placed MS Finnmarken and MS Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten subject to change – weather, sea and ice condi- on board is Norwegian Kroner. Exchange rates are tip boxes in the restaurant for guests that would cannot accept liability for any loss. Valuables may tions may affect the itinerary. Excursions may also similar to those in a hotel. Please check with the like to tip the staff. be handed in at reception to be kept in the ship`s be subject to minimum/maximum numbers. The reception for methods of payment. Please note safe. operators reserve the right to change parts of the that a PIN code is required when paying with your Hand hygiene content of excursions without prior notice. personal credit card on board. Hurtigruten wishes to ensure that your voyage Cafe As Christmas approaches itineraries may change will be as pleasant as possible and would like to Hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks may be in order for ships to host dinners and celebrations Electric current ask you, for the sake of your own health and that bought in the cafe. Opening hours are advised on for local communities. 220v AC. - 2 pin Continental-type for which an of other people, to be especially careful with hand board. adapter is required. If you need an adapter/con- hygiene during your voyage. Anti bacterial hand gel Children’s play area verter, please bring your own with you. is available throughout the ship. Cars and vehicles There is a small play area for children on the fol- Please meet at the quayside at the latest 1 hour lowing ships: MS Trollfjord, MS Midnatsol, MS Embarkation/disembarkation Hurtigruten’s 1893 Ambassador prior to departure in Bergen, Trondheim, Bodø, Finnmarken, MS Richard With, MS Nordlys, In Bergen, the Hurtigruten ships sail from: programme Tromsø and Kirkenes. MS Kong Harald and MS Vesteralen. Hurtigruten Terminal, Nøstegaten 30, N-5010 Hurtigruten’s 1893 Ambassador Programme offers Bergen. Luggage lockers are available in the special privileges to returning customers who have Times in Bergen for driving the cars on board: Coastal Expedition ships terminal and are chargeable. The terminal is open sailed with us. For full details how to join, please • In the summer season (01 June-31 Oct): between From April 1, 2017 MS Nordnorge, MS Nordkapp, for luggage check-in from 13:00 until 14:30 and visit our website: 18:00 and 19:00 hrs. MS Nordlys, MS Richard With, MS Polarlys, passenger check-in begins from 15:00. Please www.hurtigruten.co.uk • In the winter season (01 Nov-31 May): between MS Kong Harald and from September 2017 MS note that the latest check-in time is 30 minutes www.hurtigruten.us 19:30 and 21:30 hrs. Spitsbergen will operate expedition sailings along before ship departure and after this no boarding www.hurtigruten.com Norway’s rugged coast. A custom made program is possible. Check in at the terminal is possbile If you are bringing a car from Bergen and further containing lectures and presentations, special until 19:30, after that the check in will take place Internet north than Bodø, please be at the quayside no later onboard activities, several excursions and hikes is on board. Boarding takes place from 16:00. Cabins We have wireless Internet available on board for a than 2 hours prior to departure. Cars arriving after available on all these ships. are available from 18:00 hrs. small charge. Please ask for more information at 21:30 will not be allowed on board! the reception on board and our personnel will help For all other ports, please be at the quayside at the Conferences Period Departure Embarkation you find the best solution. latest 30 minutes prior to departure. Most ships have conference facilities. If there is a 01. Jan - 31. May 22.30 hrs From 16.00 hrs Passengers must embark with their luggage via meeting in progress, you may find that a section of 01. Jun - 31. Oct 20.00 hrs From 16.00 hrs Itinerary/working ships the Hurtigruten Terminal in Bergen and via the the dining area or public areas have been reserved 01. Nov - 31. Dec 22.30 hrs From 16.00 hrs Hurtigruten ships are working vessels operating Hurtigruten quay in other ports. Only the driver is for this purpose. a regular service to a set timetable, as shown in allowed in the car when driving on or off the ship. our brochures and on our website. Our ships carry

12 13 season and number of guests on board. Further goods, vehicles and foot passengers between Laundry For assistance at train stations please call NSB information is available on board. ports. You may expect some noise and vibration in Laundry rooms with washing machines, dryers (Norwegian State railways) on: +47 815 00 888 , a few cabins, which may be more noticeable during and irons are available on all ships. Tokens may be for assistance when using the Oslo airport train the loading of goods. This varies depending on purchased from reception. Medical (Flytoget) please call +47 64 821772. the location of your cabin and the type of ship and On the Norwegian Coastal Voyage ships do not Please call at least 24 hours before you travel. affects people differently. What may be a problem Meals/Special requests leave territorial waters and are rarely far from for one person may not be a problem for others. The usual meal times are (Subject to change to land. There is no doctor or pharmacy on board Safety Please ask our reservation team for advice on the adapt port of calls): and medical assistance is available at ports or, in It is a safety requirement that all Hurtigruten pas- best cabin location for you. With the exception of • Breakfast from 07:00 – 10:00 (open seating) an emergency, by helicopter. Some of the crew sengers attend a compulsory safety briefing before MS Lofoten our vessels are equipped with stabilis- • Lunch from 12:00 – 14:30 (Open seating) on each ship are trained in first aid and there is a the ship leaves port. ers. On the Norwegian coast the ships enter the • Dinner times vary according to the itinerary. First Aid room on all ships. If you need assistance, After check in and before embarkation please go open sea for a few hours on only a few occasions. It is usual for dinner to start at 18:00, and there please contact the reception. At the time of print- to the first floor of the terminal building where The majority of the time the ships sail between will be a variety of seating options available (times ing there are no compulsory vaccinations or health the safety briefing will be given at intervals by mainland Norway and the coastal islands where advised on board). requirements for travelling to Norway. It is however Hurtigruten staff. This will last between 10 – 15 the sea is generally calmer. the responsibility of all passengers to ensure they minutes with the first taking place at 15.45 hrs Please ensure that you are back on board by sailing For our full board passengers, the culinary journey comply with any health requirements at the time (embarkation is from 16.00 hrs, also from the first time, especially if the ship has arrived late as it will begins with a buffet served upon departure day in of travel. floor). The briefing will include a demonstration of leave as scheduled to make up time. The departure Bergen and ends with a lunch served when sailing If you have any mobility or hearing/sight problems, how to put on a life jacket and the instructions to time is advised at the gangway and ships are not into Bergen on the last day. please advise reception on arrival. This will ensure be followed in the unlikely event of an evacuation able to wait for passengers who are late. If you The food on board is mainly Norwegian according that you receive assistance in the event of any or other emergency during the voyage. The briefing miss the ship, it is your responsibility to make to the concept “Norway’s Coastal Kitchen” which emergency. is compulsory for all passengers including those arrangements to re-join the voyage at the next is based on local sourcing from a number of small If you are prone to seasickness, we suggest you who have travelled with Hurtigruten on previous possible stop or to return home. Hurtigruten will producers from the region we are sailing in. carry effective medication. Some tablets are occasions. not except any expenses for guests that do not make Breakfast consists of a wide selection of warm and available on board for sale but they may not be the departure in time. cold food items with daily activities such as waffle appropriate for every passenger. There will be an opportunity to ask questions if you As Christmas approaches itineraries may change frying, carving of smoked salmon and local cheese have any concerns. When you have completed the in order for ships to host dinners and celebrations presentations as a constant variable feature. Mobility safety briefing please embark straight away. The for local communities. Lunch is served mainly in buffet form and offer We are happy to welcome passengers who are not last briefing will take place at 19.30 hrs. Guests fish, meat and vegetable courses based on local fully mobile and all ships (except MS Lofoten) have who arrive after this time will be required to attend Jacuzzi products, along with selected cold dishes, salads, at least one cabin equipped for travellers using a a safety meeting on board at 20.00 hrs before the MS Finnmarken, MS Midnatsol, MS Trollfjord, MS desserts and fruits. wheelchair. Our sales consultants will also try to ship leaves Bergen. Please familiarise yourself with Kong Harald, MS Nordkapp, MS Polarlys, Dinner is, with a few exceptions, served by the table, book appropriate hotel rooms. Passengers who the emergency procedures as shown in the cabins MS Nordnorge and MS Spitsbergen have Jacuzzis and every night offer a minimum set dinner of three use a wheelchair must bring their own, standard (there is a diagram on the cabin door and in public on board. They may be closed at times during the courses from the region we are sailing in the very size, foldable chair. Guests who are able to navigate areas), and ask at reception if in doubt. winter season or due to the weather conditions. If same day. Those nights set dinners aren’t served around the ship unaided in a wheelchair need In many ports there may be a good deal of activity you are travelling without a cabin, towels can be during dinner time, table serving will take place dur- not have a travel companion. Those who need on the quay with cars joining/ leaving the ships hired on board for a small fee. The shop on board ing lunch instead. assistance may need to be accompanied. Please and/or goods being loaded or unloaded. Please be has a limited selection of bathing suits. There are always vegan alternatives available upon discuss this with your booking agent. In Norwegian alert to such traffic when embarking and disem- request. For all specific dietary needs, preferably ports there is a ramp or gangway for embarkation/ barking. Language a sufficient notice of at least two weeks has been disembarkation. Excursions have not been adapted Norwegian and English are the official on board given in order for the ship to be able to plan a fully specifically for passengers with walking difficulties. Take care during winter months when it is icy languages. The personnel at the reception and balanced menu. NB: Airlines usually do not allow wet battery underfoot, particularly on the outside decks and some of the service crew often also speak German. wheelchairs on aircraft. Excursions are not suitable when disembarking the ship or alighting from All tour leaders speak Norwegian, English and It is safe to drink tap water on board. For our Plati- for passengers with electric wheelchairs although coaches. Ice spikes and other winter clothing can German. Expedition leaders speak Norwegian and num guests drink package is included, and is also some are possible with a manual, foldable chair. be purchased in the ships store. English but not necessarily German. However, the possible to purchase on board for our Basic- and Please contact the tour leader/expedition leader on Do not carry large amounts of cash and keep Expedition Team will have German-speaking team Select guests. board who will be able to advise which excursions valuable items, including mobile telephones and members. All ships are fully licensed; the price level is the are suitable. Drivers and guides are not permitted cameras, out of sight. same as on mainland Norway. to lift wheelchairs or passengers at any time. Restaurant opening hours vary depending on

14 15 Shore excursions a fee you also have the option to use the mini bar. will be woken half an hour to an hour before arrival. Wildlife Pre-booking excursions, where possible, is recom- If there is available capacity, you may book and pay On early morning arrivals a wake-up call will be The Hurtigruten brochures include pictures and mended as only remaining places will be sold on for an upgrade to a suite when on board. made to allow time for you to vacate the cabin for it descriptions of wildlife, which may be seen from board. Excursions booked on board will be payable to be prepared for the next occupants. You may use the ships and during excursions. Spending time in Norwegian Kroner and the price may vary as a Tax free shopping in Norway the ship’s public facilities and the luggage room on outside decks increase your chance of spotting result of exchange rate fluctuations. Pre-booking In a number of shops you can get a VAT refund until you disembark. wildlife, but there is no guarantee of sightings. of shore excursions is possible until 4 weeks prior cheque when leaving the country. If you use the tax to departure. If you choose to pay by credit card, free shopping service offered in these stores, you What to wear pre-bookings can be made until 2 weeks prior to may receive a cash refund when leaving Norway. Dress code on board is informal. Although some departure. There are refund points at various locations in passengers choose to change for dinner the dress Please bring your driving license if you have Norway, which refund point you can use depends code is ‘smart/casual’ rather than formal. The pre-booked or are planning to go on any of the on how you leave the country. There is a minimum weather in Norway can vary during the course of snowmobile or ATV excursions. purchase amount in one shop on regular goods and each voyage or even during the day. To cater for

Excursions and their contents are subject to foodstuff. In Norway, sales tax/VAT is included in these variations we recommend the layered dress © Heiko Bierl - Guest image maximum/minimum numbers, sailing times and the retail price. Goods must be exported in unused approach that enables you to adapt to changes in weather and/or local conditions. If pre-booked condition within 30 days from date of purchase. temperature, wind and precipitation conditions excursions have to be cancelled, you will receive a The tax refund service is not available for Norwe- easily. Where necessary, excursions include use of refund on board in NOK. gian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish residents. For appropriate clothing. Please also see the equip- detailed and updated information see: ment list in this booklet. Shops http://www.visitnorway.com/uk/what-to-do/ Our on board shops carries a selected range of shopping-in-norway/tax-free-shopping-in-norway/ high quality knitwear, clothing, souvenirs and gift EQUIPMENT LIST items. In addition, there is also a small selection of Telephone toileteries available for purchase. On MS Lofoten, Mobile phones may be used on board although this service is handled by the cafeteria. reception may vary, check with your provider for Clothing: experience. A UV or skylight filter and lens hood costs when using your phone abroad. Passen- • The dress code aboard the ship is may be useful. If you use special brands of film, Smoking gers are requested to restrict the use of mobile informal. Bring casual and comfortable indoor make sure you bring your own. We advise you Smoking is only permitted in designated areas telephones in public areas to avoid disturbing fellow clothing. to bring extra batteries and memory cards with on the outside decks. It is not permitted when travellers. • Water - and windproof jacket a large capacity if you have a digital camera. the ships are in port and fueling. The staff will • Comfortable shoes/walking shoes There are sockets in the cabins for charging your advice when its not allowed to smoke outside. To Tour Leader/Expedition Leader • Cap or headband camera/batteries. show respect for the environment, please use the Each ship has a tour leader or expedition leader • Scarf • Coastal/city maps and travel guides provided ashtrays. Throwing cigarette ends over- (only on board of expedition ships: from April 1 2017 • Gloves or mittens • Binoculars: To get a closer look at wildlife and board is strictly prohibited. Smoking in the cabin MS Nordnorge, MS Nordkapp, MS Nordlys, • Swimsuit (many of the ships offer a Jacuzzi on scenery is prohibited and subject to a cleaning charge of MS Richard With, MS Polarlys, MS Kong Harald board) NOK 1500 to return the cabin to a non-smoking and from September 2017 MS Spitsbergen) on Our on board shops carries a selected range of standard. board who sells and gives advice regarding excur- In winter: Woollen underwear and spikes for your high quality knitwear, clothing, souvenirs and gift sions, issues a daily programme and news bulletin shoes and boots can be useful. items. In addition, there is also a small selection of Snow, ice and precipitation and makes announcements regarding places toileteries available for purchase. On MS Lofoten, Please take care when walking on the outside of interest, disembarkation, etc. Occasionally Other cecommended equipment: this service is handled by the cafeteria. decks as surfaces may be slippery. Ice spikes and this service may be carried out by the reception. • Backpack: Bring a small waterproof backpack other winter clothing can be purchased in the All tour leaders speak Norwegian, English and for carrying essentials on excursions and trips Recommended reading: ships store. German. Expedition leaders speak Norwegian and ashore. • Lonely Planet: Norway English but not necessarily German. However, the • UV protective sun glasses (even during winter as • DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Norway Suite service Expedition Team will have German-speaking team the reflections of snow and ice can be harmful to • Paul Watkins: The Fellowship Of Ghosts We are pleased to introduce a range of extras if members. the unprotected eye) • Erling Storrusten: Hurtigruten, you book a suite on board one of our ships. They • Camera and films: During your voyage you will the World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage include a fruit basket upon embarkation, bathrobe, Wake-up calls have the opportunity to photograph wonderful • Norway Insight Travel map tea/coffee making facilities and late check out. For When arriving at night disembarking passengers nature and unusual scenery so we strongly rec- • Bradt Travel guides: Wildlife of ommend that you bring your camera equipment the North Atlantic that will allow you to capture this unforgettable

16 17 MARITIME EXPRESSIONS TIMETABLE – DAY BY DAY NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND Stern Rear of the ship Clearing Rules when entering and Departure from Bergen Departure from Bergen Day Day 01.01.-31.05. 01.01.-31.05. Bow Front of the ship departing from the ship 01.06.-31.10.* 01.04.-31.05. & 01.11.-31.12. & 01.06-31.12. Starboard The right side of the ship Knot Speed of the ship, 1 from Bergen 22:30 20:00 7 from Kirkenes 12:30 12:30 Port The left side of the of nautical mile (1.852 km) per 2 from Florø 04:45 02:15 from Vadsø - - the ship hour from Måløy 07:30 04:30 from Vardø 16:45 16:45 Bridge The area from which Galley Ships kitchen from Torvik 10:45 07:30 from Båtsfjord 20:15 20:15 the ship is navigated Leeward side Downwind to Ålesund 12:00 08:45 from Berlevåg 22:15 22:15 Refuel Replenish fuel at ports Windward side Upwind to Geiranger* - 13:25 8 from Mehamn 01:00 01:00 to Urke* - 11:30 from Kjøllefjord 03:00 03:00 Cruise Card Onboard payment card Pier Dock from which the ship will from Ålesund 15:00 19:00 from Honningsvåg 05:45 05:45 Gangway Walkway between land and leave from Molde 18:30 22:15 from Havøysund 08:00 08:00 sea Nautical mile Distance measure: 3 from Kristiansund 23:00 02:00 to Hammerfest 10:45 10:45 To hoist To raise flag or banner 1 nautical mile = 1.852 km to Trondheim 06:00 08:30 from Hammerfest*** 12:45 11:45 Ballast Water system used to main- Stabilisers Ship equipment to counteract from Trondheim 12:00 12:00 from Øksfjord 15:45 14:45 tain ship stability roll caused by wind or waves from Rørvik 21:15 21:15 from Skjervøy 19:45 18:30 4 from Brønnøysund 01:00 01:00 to Tromsø 23:45 23:45 from Sandnessjøen 04:15 04:15 9 from Tromsø 01:30 01:30 from Nesna 05:30 05:30 from Finnsnes 04:45 04:45 from Ørnes 09:30 09:30 to Harstad 07:45 07:45 SHIP CONTACT INFORMATION to Bodø 12:30 12:30 from Harstad 08:30 08:30 from Bodø 15:00 15:00 from Risøyhamn 11:00 11:00 from Stamsund 19:30 19:30 from Sortland 13:00 13:00 to Svolvær 21:00 21:00 from Stokmarknes 15:15 15:15 Ship Phone E-mail from Svolvær** 22:00 22:00 to Svolvær** 18:30 18:30 MS Midnatsol +47 99 48 72 77 [email protected] 5 from Stokmarknes 01:15 01:15 from Svolvær 20:30 20:30 MS Trollfjord +47 99 48 72 76 [email protected] from Sortland 03:00 03:00 from Stamsund 22:30 22:30 MS Finnmarken +47 48 03 40 00 [email protected] from Risøyhamn 04:30 04:30 10 to Bodø 02:30 02:30 MS Nordnorge +47 97 59 10 00 [email protected] to Harstad 06:45 06:45 from Bodø 04:15 04:15 MS Polarlys +47 99 48 72 75 [email protected] from Harstad 07:45 07:45 from Ørnes 07:15 07:15 from Finnsnes 11:30 11:30 from Nesna 11:15 11:15 MS Nordkapp +47 97 58 10 00 [email protected] to Tromsø 14:15 14:15 from Sandnessjøen 13:00 13:00 MS Nordlys +47 99 48 72 74 [email protected] from Tromsø 18:30 18:30 from Brønnøysund 17:00 17:00 MS Richard With +47 97 57 10 00 [email protected] from Skjervøy 22:45 22:45 from Rørvik 21:30 21:30 MS Kong Harald +47 99 48 72 73 [email protected] 6 from Øksfjord 02:15 02:15 11 to Trondheim 06:30 06:30 MS Vesterålen +47 48 01 80 00 [email protected] to Hammerfest 05:15 05:15 from Trondheim 10:00 10:00 MS Lofoten +47 91 35 20 00 [email protected] from Hammerfest 06:00 06:00 from Kristiansund 17:00 17:00 from Havøysund 09:15 09:15 from Molde 21:30 21:30 MS Spitsbergen +47 97 49 10 00 [email protected] to Honningsvåg 11:15 11:15 to Ålesund 00:30 00:30 from Honningsvåg 14:45 14:45 12 from Ålesund 01:00 01:00 from Kjøllefjord 17:15 17:15 from Torvik 02:30 02:30 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS from Mehamn 19:30 19:30 from Måløy 05:45 05:45 from Berlevåg 22:00 22:15 from Florø 08:15 08:15 7 from Båtsfjord 00:15 00:15 to Bergen 14:30 14:30 from Vardø 03:30 03:30 In Norway to call: Police: 112 Ambulance: 113 Fire Service: 110 The coastal ships make stops at all ports mentioned in our itineraries. In the larger from Vadsø 07:15 07:15 towns and cities you may have several hours to spend ashore, or maybe take part in one of the excursions. At the smaller ports, the stops are brief, approximately 30 to Kirkenes 09:00 09:00 minutes. Please check the times on board to ensure that you return to the ship in time for departure. Hurtigruten reserves the right to make alterations to this In the event of an emergency or urgent assistance while traveling to and from your voyage, please contact to Kirkenes 09:00 09:00 timetable without prior notice.

(+44) 20 8846 2666. * We sail into Geiranger in the period from 02.06 to 01.09 and Urke in the period from 02.09 to 01.11. At Geiranger and Urke embarkation/disembarkation is by small tender. ** We sail into Trollfjord on northbound after Svolvaer and southbound before Svolvær during the summer months. *** We sail into Lyngenfjorden on southbound in spring period from 08.04 to 07.06 with departure from Hammerfest 11:45. The rest of the year, from 08.06 to 07.04 the departure from Hammerfest will be 12:45.

Hurtigruten reserves the right to make changes. This information is correct at the time of printing but may change at any time. Date: February 2017.

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