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VIBRANT CITY ON THE EDGE OF NATURE. CITY ON THE VIBRANT

BODØ CRUISE PORT CRUISE Bodø Cruise Port 3 Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Photo: Johnny Harrang Visit Bodø Visit Development Director of Cruise Director Solveig C. Henriksen [email protected] We look forward to look forward We our cruise ship presenting destination, one like no on the following other, pages, and will be more than happy to answer any questions, like possible guest experiences or operational and logistical matters with you or your at any representatives time. Best Regards Port Director Port of Bodø Ingvar M. Mathisen [email protected] www.visitbodo.com by air, rail or sea. by air, Being located in Northern second largest ’s town, with a major airport with one-stop connections to most and gateways in Europe, the northernmost end of the -North Norway is a great Bodø railroad, location for both guests in quest of adventures by fantastic surrounded as well for logistics nature, purposes as resupplying is an exiting cruise with a visible presence with a visible presence of an exiting stone age heritage; the old Kjerringøy trading post is beautifully located in a stunningly scenic landscape, and most is one of Norway’s important cultural heritage the 19th monuments from century; the Norwegian Museum – Aviation and largest Scandinavia’s most modern. It is our objective to make Bodø the port you will enjoy visiting – again and again, as you seek new destinations for your cruise ship experiences and/or yacht vacations. Welcome to Bodø & . Welcome Bodø destination eager to can We be discovered. accommodate virtually all cruise ships and ofer variety of shore a great excursions for all ages, all sizes and activity group levels. highlights Among shore is the world famous – the world’s maelstrom strongest 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 16 18 19 22 10 11 12 14 15

Northern Scandinavia´s glacier Svartisen largest A historic walk in nature Bodø city adventures Information Port & Tourist BODØ CRUISE PORT Index: Welcome Map Bodø Tours: Sea eagle safari by RIB & coach The worlds strongest Maelstrom Kjerringøy Island & open air museum City sightseeing Deep sea fshing National Norwegian Museum Aviation Rail Arctic Concert in Bodø Cathedral Mountain Keiservarden (C) Winter: -10 /+5 Summer +10 / +20 (C) Winter: -10 /+5 Summer www.portofbodo.com www.portofbodo.com www.portofodo.com All year www.visitbodo.com August - Music Festival, August - Parkenfestivalen Music Festival, January - Parkenfestivalen Music Festival, August - Music August - Nordland Events: Open Music Festival Bodø Jazz Cruise Season: range: Normal temperature Useful links: Cruise Information: Port Information: Bodø Cruise Port Bodø

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THE COMPLETE NATURAL EXPERIENCE NORTH OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

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Hammerfest BODØ BODØ Tromsø - A CRUISE DESTINATION LIKE NO OTHER Vesterålen Photo: Ernst Furuhatt Islands THE COMPLETE NATURAL EXPERIENCE NORTH BODØ OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Arctic Circle The perfect port of call offers the widest range of choice. Furthermore, the Bodø region is home to the largest colony of Bodø cruise port is such a port of call. The urban town of European Sea Eagles in the world. Sandnessjøen Bodø offers wondrous Arctic experiences, magical nature and culinary delights, all right outside our door here in the If you are seeking the thrill of speed, we recommend a trip in an Brønnøysund exotic north. We have the natural resources around us to help open ocean RIB boat right from the quayside. create unforgettable adventures. The Bodø region is one of the most fascinating areas in the We greet first time visitors with a big bang, from the cannons world - with a wealth of history and unspoiled nature. at Nyholm Fortress» and live music on the quay side. We offer a vibrant city on the edge of nature, with dazzling midnight Whether you are looking for spectacular nature, the contrasts sun and magical northern lights, music festivals and concerts of settlements dating back to the Stone Age with modern through the year, a lively city center with restaurants and shops, culture, outdoor activities, or simply want to experience life in central berths and memorable excursions. this exotic part of the world, you will find it all here in the Bodø region. Here you’ll find some of Norway and Europe’s most famous attractions: Saltstraumen - The world’s strongest maelstrom, A couple of hours from Bodø you will find Svartisen Glacier - during a 6-hour period, 372 million cubic metres of seawater Norways second largest glacier, underground caves, marble pass through a 150 metre wide and 31 metre deep channel. formations, steep peaks and waterfalls all located in the beautiful National Park. The old Kjerringøy trading post is beautifully located in a stunningly scenic landscape, and is one of Norway’s most The people living north of the Arctic Circle are very friendly and important cultural heritage monuments from the 19th century. open-minded. You will find it easy to make contact with the This living history museum gives you a unique insight into the locals, especially since language skills in general are very good Oslo coastal culture of . – English is spoken as a second language everywhere. Just a 5-minute drive from the Cruise Port, you’ll find the Nor- Stavanger wegian Aviation Museum. It is Scandinavia’s largest and one of Your First Port of Call – North of the Arctic Circle! the most modern in Europe.

4 5 Bodø Cruise Port 7 - - Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Contact info: Magic North AS +47 75 54 22 50 www.magicnorth.no [email protected] Magic Saltstraumen Visitor Center, Center, Visitor Magic Saltstraumen www.visitbodo.com All year Season: Highlights: viewpoint Saltstraumen, Rønvikfjellet MAELSTROM Saltstraumen Maelstroms Scenic Wonders Saltstraumen drive back to ship Scenic drive to Saltstraumen at Magic Saltstraumen and introduction Welcome or Film about the phenomenon Saltstraumen (Northern Lights) - wafe & cofee/tea Refreshment Independent visit of the maelstrom City Sightseeing, photo stop at Rønvikfjellet and THE WORLDS STRONGEST WORLDS THE 200 per departure (one hour apart (one hour apart 200 per departure 3,5 - 4 hours Photos: Magic North Description Witness the home of one of the world’s most extreme natural phenomena. After a brief tour of Bodø with your guide, guide, natural phenomena. After a brief tour of Bodø with your most extreme Witness the home of one of the world’s with the larger strait that links Saltfjord Saltstraumen, the narrow landscape toward the picturesque continue through its seawater forcing with up to 400 million tons of tidal current, strongest This is home to the world’s Skjerstadfjord. of up currents, strait every six hours. During the strongest a 1.8-mile-long and 0.9-mile-wide way through the from edge or the water’s may witness this phenomenon from form. You to 32 feet in diameter and 16 feet deep Saltstraumen experience center where Next visit Magic on the time of day. bridge that spans the strait, depending you can learn flm. Followed by cofee and wafes, en about this natural phenomenon in an explanatory multimedia back to Bodø, a photo stop at Ronvik benches. En route inside or on one of the outside joy the beautiful vista from be made. panorama of the city will fjellet viewpoint for an incredible Itinerary 00:00 - 00:45 00:45 - 01:00 01:00 - 01:30 01:30 - 02:00 02:00 - 02:30 02:30 - 03:45 Please note this excursion may operate in reverse order due to order Please note this excursion may operate in reverse can seat 100 guests The restaurant timings of the tidal current. and the flm theater another 100. Guests can enjoy a flm about Northern Lights or Saltstraumen. Notes Duration: Capacity: departures) Contact info: Stella Polaris Ltd www.stella-polaris.no [email protected] [email protected] +47 755 28 508 / +47 90869392 +47 755 28 508 / Scouting for Sea Eagle Photo stop Saltstraumen Cruise towards Geology stop: Observe parts of the Caledonian Folding Belt - a range of Mountains sating back 250 million years Continue to Saltstraumen Photo Stop - The worlds strongest tidal Return back to your ship by coach back to the ship with your guide Walk Walk along the quayside to the RIB Walk hut & pier Safety briefng & selection of clothes for the RIB tour Photo: Tommy Andreassen Photo: Tommy Photo: Ernst Furuhatt Itinerary 00:30 - 00:45 00:45 - 01:00 01:00 - 01:20 01:20 - 01:35 01:35 - 01:45 01:45 - 02:15 02:15 - 02:45 02:45 - 03:00 00:00 - 00:15 00:15 - 00:30 - - Sea eagle scouting, Sea eagle scouting, 1th April - 1th November A spectacular natureA spectacular adventure Season: Highlights: & Saltstraumen Mountain Viewpoint by RIB BY RIB & COACH RIB & BY SEA EAGLE SAFARI SAFARI EAGLE SEA 96 pax per 3 hours Photo: Rune Nilsen 6 ve glasses prior to embarking on your journey in the Rigid Infatable Boats. exceeds 48 pax. Max.96 per departure, possible with AM exceeds 48 pax. Max.96 per departure, will The boats hold 12 pax each. You and PM departures. be fully kitted with foatable suits, gloves, hats and protecti Notes size when the group order This tour operates in reverse photo of this natural phenomenon. Your return journey return will Your photo of this natural phenomenon. be by coach. Next stop will be at Saltstraumen, the most powerful Next stop will be at Saltstraumen, the world! The water forms whirlpools that in the maelstrom meters deep. If you are can be up to 10 meters wide and 5 close and get a great lucky you will be able to see this up Eagle you will be surrounded by spectacular nature and by spectacular nature Eagle you will be surrounded history along the way. your guide will explain its geology and be called the capital of the European Sea Eagle as scientists be called the capital of the European colony has the largest have confrmed that Bodø region quarters of the Sea in the world. While enjoying the close you will be visiting the realm of the European Sea Eagle! of the European you will be visiting the realm unequal in its own of prey will see this magnifcent bird You Bodø can by right led and majestic natural environment. Description where with your guide experience a unique nature Together departure Duration: Capacity: Bodø Cruise Port 9 Start by driving the City Route. Next you will have photo stops at two beautiful Scenic Viewpoints. The frst stop is Rønvik Mountain and the second is Nyholmens Skandse. Station 1. Bodø Train Information/Hundholmen 2. Bodø Tourist 3. Tollboden 4. Stormen Library 5. Stormen Concert Hall 6. Harbour City Beach 7. Breivika 8. County Museum 9. City Hall 10. Bodø Cathedral Museum 11. National Norwegian Aviation 12. Bodøsjøen 14. Rønvik Mountain 15. Nyholmens Skandse Leisurely Sightseeing Leisurely 2 hours Photo: Ernst Furuhatt CITY SIGHTSEEING CITY See as much of Bodø as possible in a short amount of time amount of time in a short as possible much of Bodø See as Photo: Leon Karlsen Johannessen 40 min. 1. Bodø Train Station 1. Bodø Train Information/Hundholmen 2. Bodø Tourist 3. Tollboden 4. Stormen Library 5. Stormen Concert Hall 6. Harbour City Beach 7. Breivika 8. County Museum 9. City Hall 10. Bodø Cathedral City Sightseeing intro - combine with intro City Sightseeing an attraction Start the tour at Bodø Train Station and drive Start the tour at Bodø Train via Sjøgata, and then the city centre through via Moloveien & Prinsens continue to Breivika and then again a left up Breivikveien gate. Take get back on to you before to Fredensborgveien Prinsensgate via Hålogalandsgata. Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo oftable at the Contact info: www.nordlandsmuseet.no +47 46 81 67 50/+47 95 19 58 91 Kjerringøy ofce: +47 75 50 35 05 Nordland museum: +47 75 50 35 00 Nordland [email protected] [email protected] www.visitbodo.com 135 pax per depature 5 hours All year Duration: Capacity: Season: Visit the preserved buildings and buildings the preserved Visit time enjoy some free Drive back to the Ferry Ferry back to Festvåg Scenic drive back to Bodø and the ship Drive to the ferry - Festvåg Ferry transfer to Kjerringøy Arrival Misten - Drive to Kjerringøy Post Trading One of most beautiful sites One of Nordlands OPEN AIR MUSEUM AIR OPEN KJERRINGØY ISLAND & ISLAND KJERRINGØY 10 min. 15 min. min. 30 hour 1 10 min. 2 hours 45 min. 15 min. Photos: Nordlandsmuseet/Ernst Furuhatt Photos: Nordlandsmuseet/Ernst 15 buildings preserved in their original setting. A short flm tells the story of the trading post in its heyday. Afterward, Afterward, post in its heyday. in their original setting. A short flm tells the story of the trading 15 buildings preserved on your own. explore time to will be free there around this fascinating village that seems to have been overlooked by the passage of time. You will gain insight into have been overlooked by the passage of time. You this fascinating village that seems to around smallholders who called the coast home during its Golden age. Pr the daily lives of the fshermen and its can browse imports. You owners thrived in the fsh trade, coastal shipping, exports and end of the 19th century, Visit what was once the wealthiest center in northern what was once the wealthiest known for its beautiful and diverse Norway - Kjerringøy Island, Visit along coastal drive trading post and Open Air Museum. Meet your guide for a picturesque well-preserved nature, your visit, local guides will show you to the island. During a ferry for a short crossing alpine landscapes. Then board Description 03:20 - 03:35 03:35 - 05:05 03:10 - 03:20 01:10 - 03:10 00:45 - 01:00 01:00 - 01:10 00:00 - 00:45 8 Itinerary Bodø Cruise Port - 11 Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Contact info: +47 75507850 Norsk Luftfartsmuseum www.luftfartsmuseum.no [email protected] www.visitbodo.com Photo: Futurasec 1000 pax – 200 per departure with guided tour departure 1000 pax – 200 per 3 hours All year Duration: Capacity: Season: AVIATION MUSEUM AVIATION Let´s fly! A journey Aviation History through Norwegian NATIONAL NORWEGIAN NATIONAL City Sightseeing Photo stop at Ronvikfjellet Viewpoint Museum Drive to the Aviation of the A welcome and introduction time museum, followed by free ship back to the Transfer Photo: Futurasec The museum is open all year around (Except January). The museum is open all year around easily accessible to everyone - There The exhibitions are stairways and two elevators. ramps, are Join your guide to one of the most spectacular museums - A journey through Norwegian aviation history. Norwegian aviation history. spectacular museums - A journeyJoin your guide to one of the most through will be at Ronvikfjellet one of the stops main sights where of Bodø’s to the museum, enjoy a short drive On route Landegode and Lofoten Islands. Continue to day, vistas of the city and, on a clear the impressive viewpoint to admire most modern. Its in Scandinavia and one of Europe’s of its kind Museum, one of the largest the Norwegian Aviation includi aircraft, civil and military aviation amidst an extensive collection of rare glimpses of Norway’s exhibits provide and Junkers Ju 52. ng the U-2 spy plane, Spitfre This fascinating history will be told using innovative within Norway. connected people, places and lifestyles Aviation you tower where is Bodø´s former Airport control experiences. At the top of the museum aircraft interactives and real to your ship. return back taking of. Afterward can watch the planes coming in and 00:00 - 00:30 00:30 - 00:45 00:45 - 01:00 01:00 - 02:40 02:40 - 03:00 Notes Description Itinerary p

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Contact info: +4799278303 Gone Fishing AS www.gone-fshing.no [email protected] ew. ew. Thermo suits will be Thermo suits will All year www.visitbodo.com Season: Clothing: to bring is reccomended handed out, but it scarfs, hats and gloves Go fishing with realGo fishing fisher men norwegian DEEP SEA FISHING SEA DEEP Max 24 pax per departure Max 24 pax per departure 2,5 hours Take of suits & disembark Take back to the ship Transfer Drive to the boat harbour Safety briefng & Thermo suits Fishing trip Duration: Capacity: each) (2 boats with 12 in Photos: Per Ståle Lundbakk Photo: Rune Nilsen prices is cofee, tea and the fsh the guests catch. We recommend recommend prices is cofee, tea and the fsh the guests catch. We adding a taster of dried stock fsh and the Norwegian snaps Aquavit as part of the experience. Each fshing boat can ft Max.12 pax in addition to the Captein and its cr Each fshing boat can ft Max.12 pax in addition to the Captein and its booked. Included in the Cofee and snacks can be served as pre Wine, Beer, season. Anything you catch will be prepared onboard so you can try the freshes fsh there is. If you are lucky you is. If you are fsh there so you can try the freshes onboard prepared season. Anything you catch will be in the of Sea Eagles hundreds are ship. There returning back to your before might see the white- tailed Sea Eagle population originates in this area. Bodø and as many as 20 % of the world around area quayside for a short transfer to your fshing boat which is fully kitted with fshing equipment and thermo suits to kee is fully kitted with fshing equipment transfer to your fshing boat which quayside for a short know all the best fshing spots and will help you to get Captain and crew Your you nice and warm whilest on deck. herring and cod depending on the catches are to get the catch of the day! Common the right technic in order Description at the outside Bodø. Meet your guide fshing trip just and a little luck for an unforgettable Bring your enthusiasm 10 Notes 02:15 - 02:30 00:20 - 02:00 02:00 - 02:15 00:00 - 00:10 00:10 - 00:20 Itinerary Bodø Cruise Port 13 Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Fauske Rognan www.visitbodo.com Misvær Saltstraumen Photo: NSB Bodø train station The train follows the coast line the whole way from Rognan to Bodø, and vice versa. The commuter train makes the train makes the Rognan to Bodø, and vice versa. The commuter whole way from The train follows the coast line the - Tverlandet - Mørkved - Bodø). - Valnesfjorden following stop along the way (Fauske Map of route followed by coach and train Map of route This tour operates in reverse order when the group size when the group order This tour operates in reverse time for the second group exceeds 40 pax. Departure is 12:10 by train. Extend the tour with city sightseeing if time permits. Notes

Contact info: Polar Tours AS Polar Tours +47 75 56 30 00 www.polartours.no [email protected] Departure by coach to Saltstraumen by coach Departure Saltstraumen Visit Drive to Misvær Tofte at the Herbgarden Visit Drive to Rognan Lunch Guided visit of the Museum Drive to the train station Embark train - Carriage 4 (40 seats) Rognan to Bodø from Train City Sightseeing Return to the ship Itinerary 11:30 - 12:05 - 11:30 12:30 - 12:05 13:25 - 12:30 13:55 - 13:25 14:30 - 13:55 15:15 - 14:30 16:00 - 15:15 16:05 - 16:00 16.15 - 16:05 17:28 - 16:15 18:15 - 17:28 18:15 - -- -- Saltstraumen with up to 400 million tidal current The worlds strongest a 3km (1,8 it´s way through tons of Seawater forcing wide strait every miles) longe and 150 (0,9 miles )meter can walk down to the waters edge to six hours. You timing is right. see the phenomena up close if the - Combination by road & rail by road Combination ARCTIC RAIL ARCTIC Min 25 pax, Max 80 pax (40 by train and 40 by coach in reverse order) in reverse pax (40 by train and 40 by coach Min 25 pax, Max 80 6 hours 45 min

Duration: Capacity: Photo: Nadia Nordskott Description intriguing herbs in the garden, or just sit down and feel intriguing herbs in the garden, the tranquility of Tofte. We have a small shop where we can ofer own and have a small shop where We In on natural ingredients. based products purchased taste of the many summer you can enjoy the scent and local produce , herbs from your own garden and honey your own garden , herbs from local produce stone our industrious bees. In the wood-fred from and good time. with care baked we bread oven roasts The herb Garden in Tofte is located in a rural setting in is located in Tofte The herb Garden the center . Our eatery Vikk Misvær , ca. 500 m from year old house with astua situated in a over hundred serve good food with emphasis on lots of charm. We railways. at Tofte The herb garden 1942-1945 is presented in a German barracks moved in a German barracks 1942-1945 is presented of prisoners of war Thousands Dunderdalen. from here and sent north to build roads were eastern Europe from Blood Road Museum of the lives and The blood Road Museum tells the story from German regime work of prisoners of war under the Combination of train and coach from Bodø to Rognan in municipality. Enjoy a scenic train ride on a Enjoy a scenic train ride on a to Rognan in Saltdal municipality. Bodø and coach from Combination of train return journey will be by coach between Bodø and Rognan. Your the beautiful commuter train along your ship in Bodø. returning to Saltstarumen, before to Misvær and then on to the famous over the mountains 12 Highlights on the excursion Bodø Cruise Port 15 - Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Contact info: panorama of the mountains that Magic North AS o +47 75 54 22 50 www.magicnorth.no [email protected] Photo: Visit Bodø Photo: Visit www.visitbodo.com 50 pax per departure 3 hours May - October Duration: Capacity: Season: MOUNTAIN KEISERVARDEN Local hiking route with a spectacular view Local hiking Departure from pier by coach - Short City pier by from Departure Sightseeing Enroute of location - Start the hike to Arrival at drop Keiservarden Drive back to the pier Photo: Visit Bodø Photo: Visit surrounds the city. With the help of a recently installed map, you can identify various nearby peaks and other sights various nearby peaks and other sights installed map, you can identify help of a recently With the the city. surrounds dife down follows a Our route majesty. and marvel at the surrounding rest to linger, some time Bodø. Take around enjoy a short orientation tour of Bodø. back to your ship, On route trail, a wide gravel track with lovely overlooks. rent 00:00 . 00:30 00:30 - 02:30 02:30 - 03:00 Description Itinerary Take in the breathtaking beauty of the Norwegian coast during an exhilarating walk to a summit popular among of the Norwegian coast during an exhilarating walk to a summit popular beauty in the breathtaking Take peaks ofer sweeping panoramas of nearby valleys, by beautiful mountains whose the locals. Bodø is surrounded named by German Kaiser Wilhelm after a visit 100 years ago, stands Keiservarden, hillsides and deep . forested climb passes through distance to its trailhead. Your with your guide drive a short 1,200 feet above . Together enjoy a 360 At the summit, thriving with birdlife. moorland lined with alpine fora and 3 miles of gentle walking. Good walking shoes are recommended. 3 miles of gentle walking. Good walking shoes are Notes Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Contact info: Contact info: +4797111751 Brian Hepworth [email protected] www.visitbodo.com Min 25, max 100 (including adults) Min 25, max 100 1 hours Midnightsun or Northern light concert CATHEDRAL Duration: Capacity: Season: A magical choral and organ performanceA magical choral CONCERT IN BODØ IN CONCERT Scenic city sightseeing with photo stop Scenic city sightseeing with photo Return transfer with driver and guide Welcome by the organist which gives an which gives by the organist Welcome and city to the church introduction concert Choir and organ with the choir Pictures Drive or walk from the pier Drive or walk from 14 Notes Itinerary Description The performance can be anything you wish- Jazz, pop, choir, piano, organ. piano, organ. The performance can be anything you wish- Jazz, pop, choir, ship If the ship is located in the city center guests can walk. However if the is at Rønvikleira you may wish to add a transfer ( 20 minutes walk). 02:00 - 02:00 01:00 - 01:15 01:15 - 02:00 00:30 - 01:00 00:00 - 00:10 00:10 - 00:30 you may wish to visit the Mincipality Museum right next door or explore the city centre. Alternatively you may wish to the city centre. Museum right next door or explore you may wish to visit the Mincipality to Rønvikfjellet viewpoint or another location for a glimps of the Northerncombine the visit with a scenic drive lights or Midnightsun in the summer months. Enjoy a magical performance in the local cathedral summer as winter time. Just a short walk from your ship stands local cathedral summer as winter time. Just a short walk from Enjoy a magical performance in the will welcome organist The in 1954 in a basilica design made of concrete. and tall. It was rebuilt Bodø Cahedral proud with 5200 organs of the county´s largest to house one you to his city and Bodø Cathedral, proud you and introduce in their national costumes. After concert by the local youth choir all dressed pipes. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful Bodø Cruise Port 17 Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Svartisen AS Contact info: +47 980 05 005 www.svartisen.no [email protected] www.visitbodo.com Photo: Rocks & Rivers For a more active experience of Svartisen you can experience of Svartisen active For a more dog sledding, like biking, several activities choose from guided and professional kiss a moose mindful walking, glacier tours. – Bodø Bodø – Svartisen by charter boat – Capacity 100 pax 6 hour excursion by coach – Capacity 120 8 hour excursion Alternatively can ship is on it´s way north the ship if the that to calling in Bodø. The guests call at Svartisen prior with to Svartisen may be taken ashore book an exursion and then taken back by coach. the ships own tenders - Transfer back to ship with photo stop at Saltstraumen back to ship Transfer Departure pier Bodø by bus to Holandsvika pier Departure side Arrival Holandsvika - boat to the other to Glacier (1 bus available) Walk time at the glacier Free Cafe to Brestua Walk Lunch/Cake & Cofee to pier Walk mainland by boat to Transfer

Photo: Svartisen moose

170 min 2 hours 30 min 10. min 30 min 45 min 20 min 45 min 15 min 10 min

05:10 - 08:00 With Northern Scandinavia´s largest glacier, underground underground glacier, With Northern largest Scandinavia´s waterfalls all steep peaks and formations, caves, marble Park National the beautiful -Svartisen located in to explore. of attractions with an abundant boat Engenbreen Bodø, the from If you arrive by coach transport across scheduled Shuttle Service provides beginning of the end of May until the from Holand Fjord only takes Holand Fjord The boat ride across September. Holandsvika – just boat departs from 10 minutes, and the near the main highway. to Bre the dock up it is a short walk from Once across the situated atop a moraine just near stua cafe, which is the From glacial melt fows. lake into which Svartisen’s of the glacier over cafe, visitors enjoy a magnifcent view wish to see the cofee/tea and cakes. However if you up is an additional 20 minutes walk glacier up close there to the glacier itself. 00:00 - 02:30 02:30 - 02:40 02:40 - 03:10 03:10 - 03:50 03:50 - 04:10 04:10 - 04:50 04:50 - 05:00 05:00 - 05:10 Description Itinerary Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo www.visitbodo.com

Max 120 pax 8 hours Summer (Winter from 2018) Summer (Winter from

”The Black Ice Glacier” ”The Black Ice Duration: Capacity: Season: SVARTISEN LARGEST GLACIER LARGEST NORTHERN SCANDINAVIA´S SCANDINAVIA´S NORTHERN Photo: Meløy Adventure 16 Bodø Cruise Port 19 - Photo: Tommy Andreassen Photo: Tommy a pub? Sculpture on the breakwater? A football match with on the breakwater? a pub? Sculpture Bodø/Glimt at Aspmyra Stadium? Bodø is a melting pot where mixed together in a dynamite cocktail where are art and culture you with an provide sport, dance and theatre paintings, poetry, experience you will never forget. Enjoy your beer or a glass of Chablis outdoors on the quayside, the horizon. as a white-tailed eagle sails majestically across concert in the city park. rock Stamp your feet to a hard-hitting Go shopping in modern specialist shops. All of malls or small of magnificent scenery only a few minutes this with a backdrop away. Whether you are seeking vibrant shopping malls or small gems Whether you are what you need in of specialist shops, you will find most of applied hand-made you will find everything from Bodø. Here, shoes, sec art and ecological food, to the hottest fashions, spa and massage. ond-hand books, jewellery, above sea 366 metres rooftop, A violin concert on the city’s level? Rock music in the city park? Jazz at a café? Opera in Photo: Terje Rakke, Nordic Life Rakke, Nordic Photo: Terje CITY ADVENTURES coastline that offers by a beautiful Bodø is surrounded in can go kayaking You possibly desire. everything you could sun, take a tour on a fast passenger of the midnight the realm walk along the shore archipelago, the impressive boat through let your heart beat in step with with a rucksack or fishing rod, squeal with delight as the engine on an old fishing smack, or wave to wave. the rubber dinghy bounces from a choose from With Bodø as your base you can pick and can fish in the You fantastic assortment of top shelf adventures. on a quiet jog through daydream tidal current, strongest world’s the countryside, be enthralled by the northern lights as they the sky on a crisp autumn evening, or enjoy the flicker across soft whistling sound of skis on the track. BODØ - - Visit Bodø Visit Visitbodo Contact info: Stella Polaris Ltd www.stella-polaris.no [email protected] [email protected] +47 755 28 508 / +47 90869392 Photo: Ernst Furuhatt 1.November – 10th of April 1.November – 10th www.visitbodo.com 48 pax pr. departure AM & PM AM departure 48 pax pr. Max: Season: IN NATURE IN 4 km 3 hours Duration: Distance: Experience the citys historical cultural landscape citys historical cultural Experience the A HISTORIC WALK A HISTORIC Transport back to the ship by bus from ship by bus from back to the Transport Bodøsjøen Transport by bus from the ship to Maskinisten by bus from Transport with several stops along 4 km walk in nature the way Note that toilets only is available on coach You will be provided with crampons and walking sticks at will be provided You the beginning of the walk. 02:45 - 03:00 00:15 - 02:45 00:00 - 00:15 most people. drinks. no hills along the way and the walk is suitable for are There After exploring the open air museum it will be served tea made of the After exploring the open air museum the vikings used to make their ”Mjød” plant. This is the same plant Stop 3: farm (5 min stop) Stop 4: Bodin Cathedral (15 min stop) WW2 (15 min stop) Stop 5: POW camp from (15 min stop) Stop 6: Bodøsjøen open air museum Stop 1: Viking graves (15 min stop) Stop 1: Viking Stop 2: Ornithology stop (10 min stop) The walk starts at Maskinisten/Vågønes and goes through idyllic nature idyllic nature and goes through The walk starts at Maskinisten/Vågønes where make about seven stops along the way, will to Bodøsjøen. You places. of the diferent the guide will tell you about the history aint wooden bridges and at the same time meet some of the friendly locals. In the middle of Bodø is a rare cultural time meet some of the friendly locals. In the middle of Bodø is a rare aint wooden bridges and at the same Russian many cultural landmarks such as viking graves, a labour camp for landscape. During the trip we will pass cultural center and an open air costal museum. Nordland 2, Bodin medieval church, War World prisoners from Join us for a guided walk through the woodlands and get an introduction to the norwegian hiking and natural cultu to an introduction the woodlands and get Join us for a guided walk through walk over qu you will follow small streams, plenty of paths where are Just a few minutes outside the city there re. 18 Notes Itinerary Route Description Bodø Cruise Port 21 Photo: Bjørn Erik Olsen Photo: Terje Rakke, Nordic Life Rakke, Nordic Photo: Terje Life Rakke, Nordic Photo: Terje - -

747-400 size, private jets and helicopters, and Customs and available on short notice for direct Immigration services are Bodø. Oslo is 75 minutes away international flights to and from by jet, and the city is served by Scandinavian Airlines four to six times a day during the week. YACHTING seren For the executive traveller wishing to combine privacy, Top vacation in an exclusive part of Europe, ity and a tailored for local and recommendations provide can readily of Europe sightseeing trips and culinary experiences adventures, regional Sug for the customer and his/her entourage and crew. tailored the beaten track, can be gested ports of call, many of them off Bodø of The Port lengths. of various cruises local for suggested docking facilities for shorter or longer stays, while provides and park business and Bodø Airport is equipped to receive have a of Europe of any size. Employees of Top private aircraft significant operational aviation expertise, and can recommend helicopter or accompanying outings suited to your shipboard jet, to further enhance your maritime voyage. COMMUNICATION bunker oil, loading Bodø is an excellent port for resupplying dock is and passengers, as the crew supplies and for rotating terminal. From located just by the railway station and freight rail services connect to Oslo and continental freight here, (via ). The international is also centrally airport Europe city hotels and the port. located in Bodø, just minutes from Equipped with a modern passenger terminal and precision of up to Boeing landing systems, the airport accepts aircraft - Photo: Riktig Spor Photo: Kjetil Iversen Photo: Ernst Furuhatt National Aviation Museum located less than five minutes by National Aviation two Norwegian Bodø also hosts one of the the pier. bus from and modern ambulance aircraft and Rescue Centres, Search specially and Rescue helicopters on 24/7alert, that are Search and all-weather Operations. equipped and trained for Arctic region. train in the Spitsbergen regularly Crews landing shrouded in secrecy – right here in Bodø. Now, an origi in Bodø. Now, – right here in secrecy landing shrouded in Bodø. hand here nal and intact U-2 can be seen at close of a friendlier to nearby Russia are Nowadays, the relations be viewed at the history can but much of the Cold War nature, ------in the wreckage proved that the spy plane was headed for a proved in the wreckage 20 a few years earlier, the U-2 spy plane piloted by Gary Powers the U-2 spy plane piloted a few years earlier, of the CIA was shot down over the , and interna Krutschev tional high tension culminated as the Soviet Premier Bodø with nuclear weapons. Maps found to destroy threatened When the USS Croatan unloaded a consignment of cocooned When the USS Croatan Lockheed F-104 Starfighters at Bodø harbour in 1963, it Only in the area. marked the start of an active allied presence es, and we would not be surprised to hear that some of your – in uniform, in the before passengers have actually been here service of their country. Carre novel. But also allies from the United States and Canada, novel. But also allies from Carre the Netherlands and other nations have England, Germany, exercis NATO spent countless weeks in Bodø during large The Cold War made its mark on the city of Bodø, with occa made its mark on the city The Cold War trawlers bristling with aerial sional suspicious visits by foreign antennae, and with several spy stories worthy of the best Le F-16 jets are still stationed here. Bodø also proudly hosts annu Bodø also proudly still stationed here. F-16 jets are of various sizes, giving citizens and visitors a exercises al NATO glimpse of activities normally performed at distant loca rare tions. Although now a peaceful city with several colleges and a Bodø is mindful of its military heritage as a NATO university, outpost, and the majority of the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s from Bodø were regularly the first ones to intercept and identify the first ones to intercept regularly Bodø were from the Soviet Northern Fleet as from naval vessels and aircraft they headed out to the Atlantic. MILITARY HERITAGE MILITARY most into NATOs During the 1960s the air base was developed Jet fighters base in the Northern region. important air force Bodø has a population of 50 000, with a busy airport, sea and Bodø has a population of 50 000, with much of Nordland rail terminals. Bodø is a transport hub for and Northern Norway. which contains the world’s strongest tidal maelstrom, and sur tidal maelstrom, strongest which contains the world’s by beautiful and accessible mountains. rounded OTHER FEATURES OF INTEREST: OF INTEREST: OTHER FEATURES and is located strategically Bodø is the capital of Nordland, close to Saltenfjord by the entrance of the massive Vestfjord, Bodø Cruise Port 23

HIGHT QUAYSIDE: +4.5 (LAT) +4.5 (LAT) +4.5 (LAT) +4.5 (LAT) +4.5 (LAT)

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4. Terminal quay 4. Terminal

Town Town center Bodø Port Control: Phone: VHF: Pilot VHF: Emergency: Charts: AIRDRAFT: Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 5. Valen Terminal quay Terminal 5. Valen 3. Terminal quay South quay 3. Terminal

No limitation to access very easy center provides in city Mooring cafes etc. of shopping, attractions, types numerous Sand/clay 20 m 500 m 2. Town Square quay Square 2. Town DRAFT: 6,0 m 7.5 m 8.4 m 9.5 - 11.5 m 8.0 m 1. Dampskips quay

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QUAYS DESIGNATED FOR CRUISE SHIPS FOR DESIGNATED QUAYS QUAY: 1. Dampskips quay 2. Town Square quay Square 2. Town 3. Terminal quay South 3. Terminal 4. Terminal quay 4. Terminal 5. Valen Terminal quay Terminal 5. Valen Maximum ship air draft if bridge: air draft if ship Maximum facilities: Crew Internet access available. Free * IF ANCHORAGE of bottom: Type depth: Minimum to tender pier: anchorage Distance from Port Director: Port Director: Operations Manager: Address: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Internet: NAME & CONTACT PORT OF BODØ PORT NAME & CONTACT Photo: Tommy Andreassen Photo: Tommy 110 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 8.4 m 11.5 m 8.0 m YES, by truck or bunkers terminal YES YES Trucks Tank. YES, on prior request YES YES, but for tenders only Channel 16/13 Channel 16 113 Norwegian 0.4 m; MHWS, 2.8 m MLWS, YES YES YES Unlimited 330 m. length / 10.5 m. draft Max 5000 pax Max 4 ships No limitation NO YES 130 m 220 m 230 m 330 m

5. Valen Terminal quay Terminal 5. Valen Maximum depth in sea: 1. Dampskips quay quay Square 2. Town quay South 3. Terminal quay 4. Terminal quay Terminal 5. Valen fenders available at the port Yokohama INFORMATION INFORMATION Bunkers delivery /method: Supplies: handling: Waste water method: Waste Tugboats: Anchorage*: Pontoons: Pilot: Emergency: Medical emergency: Charts: Tidal movement: ISPS approved: Designated quays for cruise ships: Ship tenders allowed: Beam: Max size ship in port: Max number of passenger per day in port: Max number of ships per day in port: stay min /max: Ship’s limitations /restrictions: Environmental to Port facilities according Cruise Norway`s guidelines: Maximum ship length: 1. Dampskips quay quay Square 2. Town quay South 3. Terminal quay 4. Terminal PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & SERVICES / FACILITIES PORT YES, 100-200 m 10-300 m NOK 50-300 m 50-300 m NO NO YES YES 1.5-3 km / Bodø Airport 10-300 m Hospital/ Nordlands +47 75 53 40 00 / 1 km YES NO YES YES YES

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22 Distance to city center: hospital: Nearest Public telephones in pier area: Internet access in pier area: Mailboxes in pier area: Distances - airport: Local currency: Local currency: ATM: exchange: Currency refund: Tax Taxi: Taxi: Rental cars: Public transportation: Shopping: Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: in pier area: Terminal/Restrooms Shuttle bus: Parking place for buses: GENERAL INFORMATION Mailing address: Mailing address: Phone/Fax: E-mail: Internet: TOURIST INFORMATION address: Visiting port: 50 m Distance from Mailing address: Mailing address: Phone/Fax: E-mail: Internet: PORT & TOURIST INFORMATION & TOURIST PORT OF BODØ PORT address: Visiting Saltstraumen Maelstrom

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