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1 Sense the fjords

The word fjord comes from Norwegian and refers to a long, narrow body of water – and the Norse verb ferd means travelling or ferrying. From this, what could feel more natural than exploring the Norwegian fjords from our newest Hurtigruten ship, the MS Spitsbergen. We have called our adventure The Norwegian Fjord Explorer Special. At Hurtigruten, we want to give you the opportunity to travel with meaning. We aim to be world leading in sustainable tourism and explorer travels in polar waters. We want to offer you unique experiences and impart knowledge in a way that leaves the smallest environmental footprint possible.

On the other hand, we are strongly committed to make profound and lifelong impressions on each and every one of our guests. We want to help everyone connect with their inner explorer. From spring 2016, MS Spitsbergen will plot a parallel route with our classic ship MS Lofoten, along the rugged and beautiful Norwegian coastline – with a little twist to excite your senses. As her ‘mentor’, MS Lofoten will follow her regular schedule; yet MS Spitsbergen, the first-timer – curious as she is – will spend more hours in selected ports during the daylight hours. This will offer you the opportunity to get to know the places we visit just a little better and meet the warm-hearted people who live there. To taste their food, smell their air, listen to their dialects, feel their weather, and see their sights.

I invite you to join our ferd to the fjords – and to explore the Norwegian coast with all your senses.

Welcome on board!

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NORWEGIAN © Tillberg Design of Sweden, illustration Design of Sweden, © Tillberg FJORDS EXPLORER SPECIAL SPECIAL EXPLORER FJORDS NORWEGIAN we ha ve it all on board facts B ergsmo I var © Trym A brand new Explorer ship in a comfortable and modern design An unique, exclusive itinerary with the best highlights of the classic Coastal route, 6 more time for excursions and experiences Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Geirangerfjord, Lyngenfjord and Holandsfjord A professional Expedition Team Interesting lectures on board the ship Special hikes with the Expedition Team A great excursion programme

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From May 2016, MS Spitsbergen will sail parallel to our Classic ship MS Lofoten. She will have the same departure dates as MS Lofoten and call at all regular coastal route ports at daytime. The ports which Hurtigruten usually visit at night © Tillberg Design of Sweden, illustration Design of Sweden, © Tillberg will be excluded from the new vessel’s itinerary, leaving her with more time to explore key ports at daytime, and the opportunity to cruise the most beautiful scenery imaginable. All regular excursions will be available for her passengers and she will also follow Hurtigruten’s seasonal sailing schedule with Lyngen Fjord in May. In addition – she will sail into Geirangerfjord on northbound voyages across the calendar.

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new ship 1 May 2016 gives you an outstanding chance to join the most astounding of all our coastal voyages! Our new ship MS Spitsbergen will take you on an itinerary beyond the ordinary! You will visit fewer ports at night to get more time to explore the fjords that fill your dreams. As a result, you can look forward to visit amazing Bergfjord and breathtaking Jøkelsfjord, plus the chance to explore is the beautiful Geirangerfjord, Holandfjord, Lyngenfjord and the famous Sundvollsundet. These are only some of the million reasons to choose to travel with MS Spitsbergen.

SPEND MORE TIME AT THE PORTS MS SPITSBERGEN Our new vessel will be starting her The ship is modern and already very operation on the Norwegian coast environmentally friendly, yet we will from May 2016, sailing parallel to make further improvements to our classic ship MS Lofoten. She reduce emissions and fuel consump- will sail on the same departure tion. She will also be equipped and dates as MS Lofoten and call at the adapted for sailings in polar waters. regular daytime ports. The new ship’s maneuverability and The ports that Hurtigruten usually 3 size makes her well suited to our visit at night will be excluded from style of cruising along the coast of the new vessel’s schedule, leav- ing her with more time to spend Norway, and will bring Hurtigruten’s in cherished destinations during guests even closer to the natural daylight hours. environment of our voyage and touch the culture, history and lives B ertelsen © Ø rjan All regular excursions will be of the people living here. available for her passengers and she will also follow Hurtigruten’s Tillberg Design of Sweden - the seasonal sailing schedule with world’s leading company within Lyngen Fjord in May. In addition – marine architecture and interior she will sail into Geirangerfjord on design is responsible for the incred- northbound voyages throughout ible interior re-furbishment. the calendar.

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2 | TAKE In the Varied nature and light from deck

3 | VIEWS FROM the panorama LOUNGE

4 | MOUNTAIN HIKE

5 | ENJOY EXCELLENT SERVICE

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DAY 1 Bergen, DAY 4 THE ARCTIC CIRCLE GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS AND LOFOTEN Discover Bergen before departure, and As we cross the Arctic Circle, our brave enjoy the sight of Bryggen’s colourful guests join the Arctic Circle ceremony wharfs, visit the famous fish market or on deck. We are sailing through the Follow Hurtigruten’s take a trip on the Fløybanen Funicular. beautiful Lofoten Islands and into the magnificent beauty of the Trollfjord. famous route with DAY 2 Ålesund EXCURSIONS: • RIB Safari to AND geirangerfjord Saltstraumen spring & summer • Lofotr Admire the breathtaking beauty of Viking Feast spring & summer Nordfjord, the spectacular UNESCO- more fjord listed Geirangerfjord and visit Ålesund, DAY 5 TROMSØ AND the Art Noveau city of Norway. its ARCTIC EXCITEMENT EXCURSIONS: • Geiranger with Get ready for a day full of exciting ac- Trollstigen Pass summer tivities, whatever the season! With 24 experiences hours of daylight during summer, wak- DAY 3 TRONDHEIM, ing up early is not a problem. and voyage highlights THE MEDIEVAL CAPITAL EXCURSIONS: • Whale watching summer Explore the medieval city Trondheim. • The Arctic Capital Tromsø spring & After departure from Trondheim you summer • Sceney & Huskies summer • can enjoy interesting lectures from our Kayaking spring & summer Expedition Team on historical topics and the natural world. DAY 6 NORTH CAPE, EXCURSIONS: • Nidaros Cathedral & CROSSING THE 71ST PARALLEL Ringve Museum spring & summer We arrive in Honningsvåg, the gateway • Kayaking on the River Nid summer to the spectacular North Cape which • Cycling in Trondheim spring you can explore with our excursions. 7 isitnorway.com © Fabrice Milochau © Fabrice © C .H. - V NORWEGIAN FJORDS EXPLORER SPECIAL EXPLORER FJORDS NORWEGIAN

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1 | welcome to a voyage to the holandsfjord

2 | amazing waterfalls in Geirangerfjord

3 | sea eagle safari in trollfjord

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Continuing north we pass the Sámi DAY 8 NORTH CAPE, LYNGENFJORD DAY 10 ARCTIC CIRCLE Join our Exepdition people’s ancient sacred site, the OR BERGSFJORD AND TROMSØ AND SEVEN SISTERS Team on city walks st fantastic rock formation Finnkirka. Today we sail past the 71 paral- Admire the Seven Sisters and the and mountain hikes EXCURSIONS: • North Cape spring & lel heading towards Lyngenfjord wonderful coast of Helgeland, enjoy a in selected ports. summer • Birdwatching Safari spring & (springtime) or Bergsfjord (autumn). taste of Arctic traditions on deck. Bookable on board. summer • A Taste of Lapland summer At night you can experience the life in EXCURSIONS: • UNESCO Vega lively Tromsø. Archipelago summer • Visit the DAY 7 KIRKENES AND EXCURSIONS: • Breakfast at the Salmon summer THE ARCTIC WILDERNESS North Cape spring & summer • The The vistas become more dramatic Northernmost Town in the World DAY 11 TRONDHEIM as we approach Kirkenes, just a few spring & summer • Midnight Concert at AND WEST COAST CITIES kilometres from the Russian border. the Arctic Cathedral spring & summer Explore Trondheim and the sight of the This area in coastal Finnmark is one majestic Trondheimsfjord. of the most attractive and popular DAY 9 A FULL DAY IN EXCURSIONS: • Trondheim with birdwatching areas in the Arctic as it VESTERÅLEN AND LOFOTEN Nidaros Cathedral spring & summer lies directly on the flightpath of birds Our daylight sailing through the • Trondheim City Walk spring & summer migrating from east to west. Today you breathtaking beauty of Lofoten gives • The Atlantic Road spring & summer can listen to lectures by local divers you unforgetable views of steep (spring) and our Expedition Team. mountains, wild nature and small, DAY 12 BERGEN AND THE LAST EXCURSIONS: • The Russian Border picturesque fishing villages. CHAPTER OF THE FeRRY TALE More than spring & summer • Riverboat to the • A Taste of Vesterålen Enjoy our final nautical miles cruising 50 EXCURSIONS: excursions available Russian Border summer • ATV/Quad- spring & summer • Lofoten Islands spring the stunning scenery of the pictur- during the year. Safari to the Russian Border spring & & summer • Sea Eagle Safari sping & summer esque Nordfjord below the enormous summer • Mountain Hike with Husky • Lofoten by Horse summer • Fishing in Jostedals Glacier. Read more about our summer • King Crab Expedition spring Lofoten spring EXCURSIONS: • Bergen City different excursions Sightseeing spring & summer and sesonal concepts at hurtigruten.co.uk

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GET CLOSER to NATURE The best way to unleash

NORWEGIAN FJORDS EXPLORER SPECIAL EXPLORER FJORDS NORWEGIAN your inner explorer 1 Foto © B ackpack

On board MS Spitsbergen you will meet our excellent Expedition Team. They are not only expert lecturers, they are also your hosts on board and ashore. They will give

professional lectures on topics like biology, history, geol- – Guest image Siegel © A ngela ogy and the eras of human exploration. They also take you on landings and hikes, and inform you on how to take the most from your visits, whilst leaving the fragile ecosystems, wildlife and nature undisturbed.

ADVENTURES ABOUND THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES Being on this voyage, you will The Midnight Sun is a natural phe- get right into the heart of beau- nomenon found in latitudes north tiful coastal Norway, and get of the Arctic Circle, where the sun opportunities to explore fjords, stays above the horizon for all 24 landscapes and natural phenom- hours a day. Summer is the most ena that are more beautiful than popular time of the year for explor- you can imagine in your wildest ing Norway’s coast. Because of the dreams. light during the summer months, We have combined an exclusive the whole country explodes into selection of the best components life. So why not spend an unforget- of our coastal and explorer pro- table night under the Midnight grammes. In addition you can 3 choose from a wide selection of Sun? You have the chance to sleep activities from our great excur- out on deck in a warm sleeping sion programme, participate in bag. Food and drinks are included 12 Days, Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen our Arctic Circle ceremonies and in this unique experience. enjoy many on board activities. day to/FROM PORT TIME day to/FROM PORT TIME NORWAY’S COASTAL KITCHEN 1 from Bergen 21:30 from Ørnes sail by EXPLORE AND LEARN On board MS Spitsbergen you can 2 from Florø sail by to Bodø 12:30 The Expedition Team, which is on look forward to tasting culinary from Maløy sail by from Bodø 14:30 board every day, will give informa- delights from Norway’s coastal from Torvik sail by from Stamsund 19:00 kitchen. The food is always fresh, tive lectures on our upcoming des- to Ålesund sail by to Svolvær 20:45 local, distinctive and full of variety. tinations, to learn more about the to Geiranger 13:00 from Svolvær 22:30 We offer a truly unique and authen- region’s natural phenomena, fishing from Ålesund 19:00 5 from Stokmarknes sail by tic gastronomic experience. Visiting traditions, polar exploration history, from Molde 22:15 from Sortland sail by Viking history, geology, glaciology, 28 ports, we have an exceptional 3 from Kristiansund sail by from Risøyhamn sail by culture and climate – to mention opportunity to use fresh produce to Trondheim 12:00 to Harstad sail by just a few. They will enrich your time from local suppliers every day. from Rørvik 22:00 from Harstad sail by on board MS Spitsbergen, leaving a indelible mark on the memories you 4 from Brønnøysund sail by from Finnsnes 11:00 take home a souvenirs. from Sandnessjøen sail by to Tromsø 14:15 from Nesna sail by from Tromsø 18:30 A r tic Oce a n B a 9 r e n t s e S H o r t C a p e a o N n nni 71° N g n vå Northbound Route HammerfesHavøysung e svå rl g Mehame Southbound Route B d ø t Vard Skj ø Troms er Vads V vø e Fi y s n t Risøyham n e r Harsta s ø nes å l ne Kirk e s e n Sortlan d Stokmarkne n d Sv o s lv ær Stamsun d F I

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12 Days, Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen Northbound Route Southbound Route day to/FROM PORT TIME day to/FROM PORT TIME day to/FROM PORT TIME day to/FROM PORT TIME 6 from Skjervøy 00:45 from Kirkenes 13:00 9 from Tromsø 02:00 from Sandnessjøen 13:00 from Øksfjord sail by from Vadsø – from Finnsnes sail by from Brønnøysund 18:00 to Hammerfest sail by from Vardø 18:30 to Harstad 07:45 from Rørvik 22:00 sb ergen from Hammerfest sail by from Båtsfjord sail by from Harstad 08:15 11 to Trondheim 07:00 from Havøysund 08:45 from Berlevåg sail by from Risøyhamn sail by from Trondheim 10:00 to Honningsvåg 11:00 8 from Mehavn sail by from Sortland 12:45 from Kristiansund 17:00 from Honningsvåg 15:15 from Kjøllefjord sail by from Stokmarknes 15:00 from Molde 21:30

from Kjøllefjord 17:15 from Honningsvåg 05:45 to Svolvær 18:30 12 to Ålesund 00:30 MS S p it y day from Mehamn 21:30 from Havøysund sail by from Svolvær 20:30 from Ålesund 01:00 from Berlevåg 00:00 to Hammerfest** 10:15 from Stamsund 23:30 from Torvik sail by 7 from Båtsfjord sail by from Hammerfest** 13:00 10 to Bodø sail by from Maløy sail by from Vardø sail by from Øksfjord sail by from Bodø sail by from Florø sail by from Vadsø sail by from Skjervøy* sail by from Ørnes sail by to Bergen 13:30 to Kirkenes 09:00 to Tromsø 23:45 from Nesna sail by le day b b le day T i m eta

*Sailing between Skjervøy-Tromsø is via Lyngen (MS Spitsbergen only departures 08/19/30 May from Bergen). ** departures 08/19/30 May from Bergen: MS Spitsbergen will arrive in Hammerfest at 10:45 and leave Hammerfest at 12:00. 10

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DECK 5 MS SPITSBERGEN DECK 4 DECK 3

MS Spitsbergen is named after DECK 8 the Arctic crown of Norway – the archipelago of Spitsbergen. SUN DECK DECK 8 Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to this destination, start- ing back in 1896 with the Sports Route. After a complete recon-

NORWEGIAN FJORDS EXPLORER SPECIAL EXPLORER FJORDS NORWEGIAN struction MS Spitsbergen will be DECK 7 included in the Hurtigruten fleet SAUNA U2-723 U2-721 U2-719 U2-715 U2-711 in 2016. The ship will feature high J2-709 J2-707 J2-705 TRIM U2-703 U2-701 DECK 7 FITNESS standards and comfortable and LIFT I2-717 I2-713 LIFT JACUZZI J2-710 J2-708 J2-706 modern public areas and cabins. U2-704 U2-702

The fresh, Scandinavian design U2-720 U2-718 U2-716 U2-714 U2-712 reflects the colour palette from the sea. The ship is modern and DECK 6 BALCONY BALCONY BALCONY

environmentally friendly and we M2-633 M2-629 M2-625 J2-607 P2-605 P2-603 P2-601

will make further improvements BALCONY J2-619 QJ-617 QJ-615 QJ-613 QJ-611 QJ-609 J2-621 DECK 6

in order to reduce emissions and I2-635 I2-631 I2-627 I2-623 LIFT LIFT LOUNGE J2-608 J2-622 J2-620 QJ-618 QJ-616 QJ-614 QJ-612 QJ-610 fuel consumption. The new ship’s J2-624 BALCONY

MG-632M2-630 MG-637 M2-628 M2-626 P2-606 P2-604 P2-602 maneuverability and optimal size BALCONY BALCONY BALCONY makes her very suitable for explor- ing the coast of Norway. She will DECK 5 ARCADE also be equipped and adapted for WC LUGGAGE future sailings in polar waters. BAR RESTAURANT LOUNGE DECK 5 LIFT LIFT BISTRO ENTRANCE/ RECEPTION HALL SHIP YARD: Estaleiro Navais de Viana do Castelo (POR) FLAG: Norway YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2009, DECK 4 rebuilt 2015/16 O2-441 N1-437 O2-435 O2-431 O2-429 O2-425 O2-421 O2-417 O2-415 O2-413 O2-409 O2-443 N2-405 GROSS TONNAGE: 7 025 L2-401 PASSENGERS: 202 I2-439 I2-433 I2-427 I2-423 I2-419 I2-407 I2-403 CABINS: 102 DECK 4 I2-411

LIFT I2-446 I2-440 I2-434 I2-428 I2-424 I2-420 LIFT I2-408 I2-404

OVERALL LENGTH: 97.53 m HOSPITAL BEAM: 18 m SERVICE SPEED: 17.4 knots L1-402 N2-406 O2-444 O2-442 N2-438 O2-436 O2-432 O2-430 O2-426 O2-422 O2-418 O2-416 O2-414 O2-412 O2-410

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QJ Outside cabin U Outside cabin P Outside cabin

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O Outside cabin N Outside cabin L Outside cabin J Outside cabin

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Cabins 702 and 610 adapted for guests with disabilities. Category L, J and QJ have limited or no view. This deck plan is subject to change. 11

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I J / L N O P U QJ Q M MG MX NORWEGIAN FJORDS EXPLORER SPECIAL EXPLORER FJORDS NORWEGIAN May 08 Inaugural Season $3,660 $4,400 $4,620 $4,900 $5,190 $5,720 $8,707 $9,310 $10,460 $12,510 $16,150 Special Offer from

May 19, 30 Inaugural Season $4,280 $5,140 $5,410 $5,730 $6,070 $6,490 $10,180 $11,145 $12,521 $14,980 $17,790 Special Offer from

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Jul 02, 13, 24 Inaugural Season $4,380 $5,200 $5,540 $5,870 $6,220 $6,940 $10,420 $11,980 $13,450 $16,090 $19,620 Special Offer from

Aug 04 Inaugural Season $4,230 $5,020 $5,340 $5,600 $5,920 $6,610 $9,940 $11,550 $12,980 $15,340 $18,990 Special Offer from

Aug 15, 26 Inaugural Season $4,080 $4,900 $5,150 $5,460 $5,780 $6,450 $9,700 $11,450 $12,670 $14,980 $18,380 Special Offer from

YOUR VOYAGE PRICES INCLUDES • Voyage in cabin category of your choice, on a full board basis. Book early!

NOT INCLUDED • Best prices • Flights & transfers. • Best choice of cabin availability • Travel insurance. • Optional excursions (please see pages 6 – 7 for details). • Best choice of departure dates • Luggage handling.

PLEASE NOTE • Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) per person based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin. • Not all categories available for all departures. • Hurtigruten has a flexible pricing system and all prices are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Prices may change at any time before departure date, the applicable price will be quoted at the time of booking. • Booking terms and conditions apply, as detailed in Norway Coastal 2016/2017 brochure and online.

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