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British Isles | Norway’s Northern Lights | Norway’s Arctic sunshine & Fjords | southern Scandinavia MS MAUD welcome
For 127 years, Hurtigruten have been With our unique Science Center pioneers in expedition cruising, from as the beating heart of the ship, the rugged coastline of Norway and our expedition team serve as hosts, the Arctic islands, to the remote lecturers, instructors, companions continent of Antarctica. Our mission and guides as they bring to life is to deliver authentic adventures for breath-taking destinations. the naturally curious. Your health and safety is our I am thrilled to present our series top priority, and we constantly of NEW expedition cruises update our protocols and safety from Dover for 2021/22. Start guidelines, in consultation with your holiday without the stress of the Norwegian Government and a crowded airport, as we embark with local health authorities. from the beautiful cruise terminal Please book with confidence, in Dover, to discover hand-picked and for the latest information, gems on expertly-planned itineraries visit our website. visiting the British Isles, southern We can’t wait to welcome you Scandinavia and the stunning onboard MS Maud. Norwegian fjords under the Midnight Sun or the magical Northern Lights. With around 500 fellow guests, relax in the comfort of newly-renovated MS Maud with its friendly small-ship Anthony Daniels ambience. We take you where bigger General Manager, ships can’t – closer to nature. Hurtigruten, UK & Ireland
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NORWEGIAN Tromsø All New SEA Senja Finnsnes
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Trollfjord Svolvær Contents page expedition Reine Lofoten Welcome Aboard MS Maud 4 Cruise from Dover 6 Adventure Awaits 8 cruises 66°33'N ARCTIC CIRCLE Citizen Science 9 Explore a World of Flavours 10 Brønnøysund Safer Together 12 Torghatten 2021/22 Expedition Cruises: Norway’s Northern Lights 14 and Fjords Expedition Join our convenient no-fly British Isles: Remote Islands, Natural 16 expedition cruises from Dover Wonders and a Diverse Coastline as we explore hand-picked Kristiansund British Isles: Picturesque Ports, Isolated 18 Molde hidden gems onTorshavn expertly planned Islands and Wonderful Wildlife FAROE ISLANDS Ålesund Geirangerfjord itineraries. Tour the British Isles, Hjørundfjord Southern Scandinavia: Archipelagos, 20 discover southern Scandinavia, Fjords and Quaint Fishing Towns Værlandet bask in Norway’s summer NORWAY Norwegian Fjords, North Cape 22 and the Arctic Sunshine sunshine, or chase the Northern Bergen Oslo Lights in winter. Rosendal Hardangerfjord Koster Islands Lysefjord Weather Islands Stavanger Kragerø Stornoway (Telemark Canal) Smögen Grundsund St. Kilda Farsund Skagen SWEDEN SCOTLAND SKAGERAK
Fort William NORTH SEA Isle of Iona DENMARK Isle of Islay Rathlin Island Sylt
Douglas Kiel Canal
IRISH SEA IRELAND
ENGLAND Waterford Fishguard WALES * CELTIC SEA Dover Departure save up to 20% and Arrival Dartmouth Portland Book by 31 March 2021 Isles of Scilly Fowey ENGLISH CHANNEL in Dover
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Welcome Aboard –––– M S Maud i s pu r p o s e- built for exciting, sustainable MS MAUD, expedition cruises. home away from home 0 GU 50 ES X. T O S R P P A MS MAUD SMALL SHIP EXPEDITIONS Expedition Cruises 2021/22 5 © TILLBERG DESIGN / HURTIGRUTEN © AGURTXANE CONCELLON / HURTIGRUTEN
MS Maud, previously MS Informal and engaged Stylish and natural Midnatsol, is named after one of Life on board a Hurtigruten The newly refurbished MS Maud the most famous polar vessels of cruise is famously relaxed. This has a Scandinavian style. It’s all time, Roald Amundsen’s ‘Maud’ atmosphere is reflected in our sleek and simple modern décor is from 1917. Today’s MS Maud is casual dress code. We find that our perfectly combined with traditional equipped with advanced technology crew and guests all share a love homely elements. The floor-to- that makes her exceptionally well- of the natural world and a strong ceiling windows flood the ship with suited for expedition cruises in sense of community. natural light. Norway, southern Scandinavia and the British Isles. Plenty of space The communal areas are wide and Key Features open, giving you plenty of room to Small ship expedition cruise walk around and relax in. Taking around 500 guests on each Elegant Suites and voyage, you’ll enjoy how small Comfortable Cabins and intimate the ship is and feel MS Maud offers superbly designed completely at home. cabins and suites featuring © TILLBERG DESIGN / HURTIGRUTEN Scandinavian wool, pine and oak. They are comfortable and a perfect oasis of relaxation. Cabins are ms maud stats organized into four categories: Polar Inside, Polar Outside, Arctic General: Passenger Areas: Superior and Expedition Suites. They all have en-suite bathrooms. Year of construction: 2003 Observation decks: 2 Year of refurbishment: 2021 Hot tubs: 2 Manoeuvrable size Ship yard: Panoramic sauna: 1 We have the perfect size ship: big Gym & fitness center: 2 enough for a range of onboard Fosen Mek. Verk. (N) Restaurants: 3 facilities but small enough to sail Flag: Lounge & bar: 1 close to the coast for breath-taking Norway Science Center: 1 views and to access areas larger ships can’t reach. Service Speed: Expedition boats: 15 15 knots Accommodation: Gross tonnage: Cabins: 266 Expedition suites: 23 16,140 Arctic Superior: 107 Main Dimensions: Polar Outside: 101 Overall length: 135.75 m Polar Inside: 33
Beam: 21.5 m © JAN LILLEHAMRE / HURTIGRUTEN Wellness and fitness MS Maud has hot tubs, a sauna, gym and Wellness Centre so you can soak tired muscles, work out or treat yourself to a well-deserved spa treatment. © BJØRN RASCH TELLEFSEN / HURTIGRUTEN MS MAUD
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Easily accessible If arriving by car, there is an onsite carpark and shuttle bus service taking you to the terminal. If arriving by train, Dover Priory Cruise train station is only one mile away. State-of-the-art terminal The spacious and comfortable cruise terminal allows plenty of space to efficiently check-in and board MS Maud. Enjoy a drink from or a bite to eat in the cafes and bars or simply relax in the departure lounges. Flight-less cruising Arrive at Dover and your voyage Dover will begin immediately. There will be no hassle of airports
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During your cruise, you’ll be joined by an English-speaking Expedition Team who will organise and accompany activities on board and ashore. • The Expedition Team members are all specialists in their field selected for your voyage. • They will host and lead educational lectures on board and ashore. • All lectures and events will be delivered in English. © CHARLIEPHOTO © © SOLFRID BØE / HURTIGRUTEN MS MAUD adventure awaits
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Citizen Science Citizen Programme Science
Our expedition ships are the perfect platforms for scientific © TILLBERG DESIGN / HURTIGRUTEN learning and engaging sessions. The versatile Science Center is the You’ll have the opportunity beating heart of MS Maud. Here, to join our Citizen Science the Expedition Team will lead you programme, allowing you to in activities like wildlife spotting contribute to science and on the observation deck, host understanding by aiding the educational lectures and you can work of scientific organisations take advantage of our destination- around the world. focused library. © TRYM IVAR BERGSMO / HURTIGRUTEN © ØRJAN BERTELSEN / HURTIGRUTEN Meet your Expedition Team!
Visit our website to find profiles of the experts joining you on your expedition. www.hurtigruten.co.uk © AGURTXANE CONCELLON / HURTIGRUTEN MS MAUD
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A Hurtigruten expedition cruise is a feast for all your senses. Our skilled chefs and kitchen crew take pride in creating delicious meals based on honest and flavourful cuisine. We use certified suppliers that grow their products in a sustainable production platform. Of course, choice is important, so we work to ensure that everyone has delicious meal options, with a choice of fish, Explore a meat and plant-based dishes. world of flavours Expedition Cruises 2021/22 11 © TILLBERG DESIGN / HURTIGRUTEN
lounge & panorama bar The Explorer Bar is where you can enjoy a snack or drinks with amazing views of the surrounding nature. Head here for an afternoon tea or catch up with fellow guests in
the evening over a cocktail. ALL IMAGES © AGURTXANE CONCELLON / HURTIGRUTEN
Casual international dining the ship’s main dining room Our exclusive fine dining restaurant Fredheim offers a great selection Our main dining room offering of tasty international dishes and wonderful Norwegian-inspired Named after Polar Hero and light snacks which include plant- meals in an informal setting. Amundsen Chef Adolf Lindstrøm. based alternatives. This is where Chefs at Aune rise early to prepare Our exclusive dining room you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast whilst you features classic Scandinavian a pastry, scan the horizon for sleep safe and sound. Aune serves design, modern art and premium wildlife and chat with the Expedition 3 to 5-course dinners using the comfort as we bring you the best Team. Order from a wide-ranging freshest local ingredients. of the best from the wonderful menu from cheeseburgers to countries we visit. For suite steamed dumplings. guests, Lindstrøm is all-inclusive (including breakfast). All other guests are welcome to purchase meals on an a la carte basis. MS MAUD
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Following all safety guidelines as recommended by the Norwegian Government, Hurtigruten has built on its existing health and safety procedures to introduce additional practices to help keep you and those you travel with safe.
what you do what we do
Self-declaration form Social distancing You must confirm you do not have We have changed how we run our any Covid-19 symptoms before restaurants and facilities to give you being allowed to board. more space. Face masks Fever scan All our crew wear face masks or face Upon embarkation, you will go shields in the public areas of the ship. through a contactless fever scan to record your temperature. Testing Before embarkation on our expedition cruises, all crew members are tested Testing before for Covid-19. expedition cruise Before embarkation, you will Cleaning need to have a negative test for We regularly disinfect the entire ship, Covid-19. including all cabins, using certified cleaning products. Expedition Cruises 2021/22 13 safety protocols restaurants Our health and safety protocols are constantly updated. Here is hand-washing It is mandatory to wash or a selection of protocols we have disinfect hands before entering implemented to keep you safe. our restaurants. We offer a Frequent hand washing is takeaway service all day if you one of the most important choose to dine in the privacy of measures against infection. your cabin.
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Contactless viewing of restaurant menus using QR code technology. social distance
It is essential to comply with local rules and regulations. Helpful floor markings indicate safe social distances. cleaning
We use electrostatic cleaning which is a proven and certified way to kill viruses and bacteria in all communal areas. fever scan Constantly updating protocols You will have your temperature checked by our contactless fever scanner. We may conduct this procedure at any given time during the trip.
Health and Safety protocols in this brochure are correct at time of printing (December 2020), but as we collectively learn more about the current pandemic, these will develop as your departure date approaches. Please book with confidence, and for the latest information, visit our website: www.Hurtigruten.co.uk/ practical-information/health-and-safety/#safer-together © HURTIGRUTEN; ØRJAN BERTELSEN / HURTIGRUTEN / BERTELSEN ØRJAN HURTIGRUTEN; © North Cape 14 Expedition Cruises 2021/22 71°N BARENTS SEA Honningsvåg 15 Days MS maud NORWEGIAN SEA Departures 2021: 16 Mar*, 30 Mar*, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, Tromsø 17 Nov*, 1 Dec*, 15 Dec, 29 Dec Senja Finnsnes Vesterålen Departures 2022: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 9 Mar Trollfjord Svolvær From £2,879pp* Reine Lofoten
66°33'N ARCTIC CIRCLE Northern Lights Torghatten Brønnøysund
Kristiansund and Fjords Ålesund Molde NORWAY Expedition Bergen
Stavanger
Dover – North Cape – Dover NORTH SEA SKAGERAK
Experience the best of Norway’s coastline under the Northern Lights. Take part in Free voyage exciting excursions discovering this winter if the aurora borealis wonderland. Visit fascinating places and doesn’t occur on ENGLAND your voyage, tiny coastal villages and get close to the October to March. Dover authentic heart of Norway.
DAY 1 | beaches. Old Stavanger has We cross the Arctic Circle – and Depart Dover Europe’s best-preserved wooden your chances to experience the We depart from Dover towards house area with more than 170 Aurora glow. the coast of Norway’s magical, white wooden structures dating snow-covered landscape as we back to the 1700’s. DAY 6 | hunt for the Northern Lights. Reine and Svolvær Reine is one of the most DAY 4 | DAY 2 | At sea Ålesund frequently photographed landscapes in Norway. We A relaxing day at sea. Meet our Ålesund is renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau sail along the massive Lofoten Expedition Team, admire the wall to Svolvær where you can views and try some of the ship’s architecture and is also one of Norway’s best fishery capitals. choose from several exciting delicious cuisine. activities. We then sail to Trollfjord. In winter, it’s not DAY 3 | Stavanger DAY 5 | Brønnøysund possible to sail into the fjord, Known for its many natural At the halfway mark, we enter so we admire this very special attractions including the famous the gateway to Vega Island, a site at its entrance. Pulpit Rock and long sandy UNESCO World Heritage site. DAY 7 | Tromsø Tromsø is brimming with fascinating history, culture and bold architecture. It’s perfect for winter activities and boasts a range of optional excursions.
DAY 8 | North Cape, Honningsvåg Visit one of the northernmost
© THERATO points in Europe, North Cape Expedition Cruises 2021/22 15 save up to 20%* © STIAN KLO / HURTIGRUTEN © FELIX LIPOV FELIX © and the furthest north we go DAY 11 | on this voyage. North Cape is Kristiansund & Molde just 2,100 km away from the A brief stop in Kristiansund highlights Geographic North Pole. where we take a trip along the Atlantic Road to Molde. Visit Sail from Dover DAY 9 | Romsdalsmuseet, one of Finnsnes / Senja Norway’s largest folk museums. Small ship –approx. We dock at Finnsnes, just across 500 guests a bridge from the ‘fairytale DAY 12 | Bergen English–speaking island’ of Senja which is famous One of Norway’s most beautiful Expedition Team for its diverse landscapes. The cities. Stroll through the historic Ånderdalen National Park is Experience the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district well worth a visit. Northern Lights and with its colourful wooden wharfs learn all about this dating back to the 14th century. phenomenon DAY 10 | At sea Visit Mount Fløyen – the Fløibanen Northern Lights Spend time in the Explorer lounge funicular takes you to the top in just Promise and the Science Center. Our six minutes. Expedition Team and on-board Explore Norway’s amazing landscape photography expert can help DAY 13 | At sea you locate the Northern Lights in Winter We’ll have departed Bergen the and take perfect pictures. Get close to authentic night before and be well on our way Norway across the North Sea back towards Dover. Spend this day unwinding. included DAY 14 | At sea • Lecture programmes It’s our final day at sea. Join the Expedition Team as they review • Science activities the highlights of your memorable • Nature landings winter expedition cruise. • Art classes • Photo lectures DAY 15 | Dover • Birdwatching We pass the white cliffs of • Hikes/walks
© ØRJAN BERTELSEN / HURTIGRUTEN Dover and dock at the harbour. Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic Superior Expedition Cabin Cabin Outside Cabin Suite Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* fr £2,879PP* fr £3,045PP* fr £3,480PP* fr £5,917 PP* 2022/23 DATES ALSO AVAILABLE | VISIT WWW.HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK FOR DETAILS *Indicates departure date where lead price applies. See back page for more information. 16 Expedition Cruises 2021/22 13 Days MS maud St. Kilda Stornoway Departures 2021: 25 May, 15 Aug, 10 Sep*
From £3,229pp* SCOTLAND
NORTH Isle of Iona
Isle of Islay Remote Islands, Rathlin Island
Douglas Natural Wonders and IRISH SEA a Diverse Coastline IRELAND Waterford ENGLAND Fishguard Dover – british isles – Dover WALES
CELTIC SEA Dover
This is a true British Isles journey, visiting England, Wales, N. Dartmouth Ireland, the Isle of Man, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and the Isles of Scilly Hebrides. We head for remote destinations along with towns ENGLISH CHANNEL and villages we encounter diverse landscapes, coastal paths for exploring, nature landings and scenic coastal cruising through unique pristine waters.
DAY 1 | Dover, England DAY 3 | Fishguard, Wales DAY 5 | Isle of Iona, Scotland We depart from Dover and This small, typical fishing village and Staff a, Scotland make our way along the south seems to have stood still in time. World-famous for its religious coast of England. Fishguard offers insight into this connections, Iona was settled in fascinating history as well as being 563 AD by the Irish missionary, DAY 2 | At sea charming with local shops, cafes St Colomba. Spend time A relaxing day at sea. Meet our and restaurants. exploring the famous Abbey and Expedition Team, admire the learn about its fascinating history. views and try some of the ship’s DAY 4 | Rathlin Island, If conditions allow, we will spend delicious cuisine. Northern Ireland time doing a ‘scenic sail by’ of the cave-riddled island of Staffa. Rathlin Island boasts Northern Island’s largest seabird colony. DAY 6 | Cliff-top walks are a must. Visit St. Kilda, Hirta the Seabird centre and lighthouse Island, Scotland or stroll to Mill Bay where you A UNESCO double World can watch the frisky seals. Heritage Site and the ‘jewel © ROBERT HARDING IMAGES / MASTERFILE LAZOR MICHAEL © Expedition Cruises 2021/22 17 save up to 20%*
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Sail from Dover
Small ship – approx. 500 guests
English-speaking Expedition Team
Visit Rathlin Island
© HELEN HOTSON – Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony historic steam train or discover Nature landings at the the castles of the island. UNESCO double World Heritage Site – St Kilda DAY 10 | Waterford, Ireland Reach rural British Waterford is the oldest city destinations usually
© CPARRPHOTOS © in Ireland. Steeped in history difficult to reach and set amongst beautiful in the crown’ of the National Trust Irish countryside, the region for Scotland. The remains of a is renowned for its excellent volcanic crater provide ledges for archaeological treasures. Visit included thousands of nesting seabirds. the nearby 12th century Kilkenny Spot the Minke whales too! Castle, one of the earliest • Lecture programmes Norman stone castles. DAY 7 | Stornoway, Lewis, • Science activities Scotland DAY 11 | Isles of Scilly, England • Nature landings • Art classes Explore this bustling harbour This enchanting archipelago off and waterfront with museums the coast of Cornwall is home • Photo lectures and art galleries overlooked by to outstandingly beautiful, • Birdwatching Lews Castle. uncrowded and unspoilt islands • Hikes/walks and around 140 islets. DAY 8 | Islay, Scotland This is ‘whisky island’, world DAY 12 | Dartmouth, England famous for its peaty single-malt This enchanting town is steeped whiskies and it’s many distilleries. in maritime history. Wander Islay is a stop-off for migrating around the lanes and enjoy the birds, making it ideal for seabird quaint shops. spotting along its cliff-top walks. DAY 13 | Dover, England DAY 9 | Douglas, Isle of Man We pass the white cliffs of Dover Douglas is ideal for exploring the and dock at the harbour. strong Celtic and Viking heritage. Visit Viking museums, board a © TED CREEK / HURTIGRUTEN Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic Superior Expedition Cabin Cabin Outside Cabin Suite Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* fr £3,229PP* fr £3,537 PP* fr £4,116PP* fr £8,732 PP* 2022/23 DATES ALSO AVAILABLE | VISIT WWW.HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK FOR DETAILS *Indicates departure date where lead price applies. See back page for more information. 18 Expedition Cruises 2021/22 15 Days MS maud
OUTER HEBRIDES Stornoway Departures 2021: 13 Apr*, 27 Apr, 4 July, 1 Aug St. Kilda From £3,039pp*
Fort William SCOTLAND
Isle of Iona
ATLANTIC NORTH SEA OCEAN Isle of Islay Picturesque Ports, Rathlin Island
ISLE OF MAN Douglas Isolated Islands and IRISH SEA
Wonderful Wildlife IRELAND Waterford ENGLAND Dover – british isles – Dover Fishguard WALES
CELTIC SEA Dover
Embark on this ultimate voyage sailing from Dover as Fowey Portland we discover the splendours of the British Isles. We visit Isles of Scilly picturesque villages and towns, isolated islands and ENGLISH CHANNEL discover wonderful wildlife on our adventure.
If conditions allow, we will spend time doing a ‘scenic sail by’ of the cave-riddled island of Staffa.
DAY 6 | St. Kilda, Hirta Island, Scotland A UNESCO double World Heritage Site and the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the National Trust for Scotland. The remains of a © TRAVELLIGHT volcanic crater provide ledges for thousands of nesting seabirds. DAY 1 | Dover, England DAY 4 | Rathlin Island, Spot the Minke whales too! We depart from Dover and make Northern Ireland our way along the south coast Rathlin Island boasts Northern DAY 7 | Stornoway, Lewis, of England. Island’s largest seabird colony. Scotland Cliff-top walks are a must. Visit DAY 2 | At sea Explore this bustling harbour the Seabird centre and lighthouse and waterfront with museums A relaxing day at sea. Meet our or stroll to Mill Bay where you can and art galleries overlooked by Expedition Team, admire the watch the frisky seals. Lews Castle. views and try some of the ship’s delicious cuisine. DAY 5 | Isle of Iona, Scotland DAY 8 | Fort William, DAY 3 | Fishguard, Wales and Staff a, Scotland Scotland This small, typical fishing village World-famous for its religious Fort William is our base. With a seems to have stood still in time. connections, Iona was settled in reputation as the ‘outdoor capital Fishguard offers insight into this 563 AD by the Irish missionary, of the UK’, proximity of Britain’s fascinating history as well as St Colomba. Spend time exploring highest mountain range and being charming with local shops, the famous Abbey and learn specular scenery, it’s perfect for cafes and restaurants. about its fascinating history. exploring. Popular attractions Expedition Cruises 2021/22 19
include a visit to the West DAY 12 | Highland Museum, St Andrew’s Isles of Scilly, Church or the Old Fort. Glen Nevis England is a short drive away where you This enchanting archipelago off can enjoy one of the best walks the coast of Cornwall is home in Scotland. to outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt islands DAY 9 | Islay, Scotland and around 140 islets. This is ‘whisky island’, world famous for its peaty single-malt DAY 13 | Fowey, England whiskies and its many distilleries. Set in an area of outstanding
Islay is a stop-off for migrating © ATTILA JANDI beauty, the historic harbour town birds, making it ideal for seabird of Fowey rests on the west side spotting along its superb cliff- of Fowey Estuary. Explore this top walks. delightful town by foot. Wander down to the panoramic Gribbin highlights DAY 10 | Douglas, Isle of Man Head or try one of the other Douglas is ideal for exploring the walks available. Sail from Dover strong Celtic and Viking heritage. Small ship – approx. Visit Viking museums, board a DAY 14 | Portland, England historic steam train or discover 500 guests Located at the centre of the the castles of the island. English-speaking UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Expedition Team DAY 11 | Waterford, Ireland Coast, Portland is a destination bursting with intrigue and history. Visit the spectacular Waterford is the oldest city As a significant migrating point town of Fort William in Ireland. Steeped in history for birds, Portland provides bird Nature landings at the and set amongst beautiful watching enthusiasts with the UNESCO double World Irish countryside, the region prospect of glancing rare species. Heritage Site – St Kilda is renowned for its excellent archaeological treasures. Visit Beach and nature the nearby 12th century Kilkenny DAY 15 | Dover, England reserve clean-ups in-line Castle, one of the earliest We pass the white cliffs of with our sustainability Norman stone castles. Dover and dock at the harbour. programme Exploring the beautiful Fowey estuary in South save up to 20%* Cornwall included
• Lecture programmes • Science activities • Nature landings • Art classes • Photo lectures • Birdwatching • Hikes/walks © STEPHEN WILLIAM ROBINSON Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic Superior Expedition Cabin Cabin Outside Cabin Suite Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* fr £3,039PP* fr £3,358 PP* fr £3,843PP* fr £6,458 PP* 2022/23 DATES ALSO AVAILABLE | VISIT WWW.HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK FOR DETAILS *Indicates departure date where lead price applies. See back page for more information. 20 Expedition Cruises 2021/22 15 Days MS maud Departures 2021: 20 Jun, 18 Jul, 27 Aug*
From £3,199pp* NORWAY Oslo Hardangerfjord
Kragerø (Telemark Canal) Koster Islands Weather Islands Lysefjord Smögen Farsund Grundsund Skagen SWEDEN Archipelagos, SKAGERAK
NORTH SEA Fjords and Quaint DENMARK Fishing Towns Sylt Kiel Canal Dover – Southern Scandinavia - Dover GERMANY ENGLAND
Archipelagos, dramatic fjords and bustling Dover seaside towns await you on this unique expedition cruise to a less-visited region of ENGLISH CHANNEL southern Scandinavia. We will transit the impressive Kiel Canal and sail through the ‘inside passage’ of Sweden.
DAY 1 | a landscape of vast sand dunes, DAY 5 | Dover, England wide sandy beaches, majestic Skagen, Denmark We depart from Dover and make cliffs and flowering heathlands. Skagen (pronounced skain) our way to the European coast. has long-attracted artists and DAY 4 | Kiel Canal and Kiel, painters. Discover the lively DAY 2 | At sea town centre with a marina, Germany museums, galleries and shops, A relaxing day at sea. Meet our Built in 1895 and widened in 1907, Expedition Team, admire the or venture outside the town to the Kiel Canal connects the North explore the endless beaches. views and try some of the ship’s Sea and the Baltic Sea. Here is delicious cuisine. one of the world’s most important DAY 6 | DAY 3 and busiest shipping routes, Koster Islands, Sweden | List, Sylt, Germany you will see many ships and We sail through the ‘inside List is the northernmost point of vessels transiting the canal whilst passage’ before arriving at Germany. Experience nature in enjoying the picturesque scenery. Kosterhavet National Park and sailing close to many islands before arriving at Koster Islands. Enjoy exploring * the meadows, forests, sandy save up to 20% beaches and rugged cliffs. DAY 7 | Weather Islands, Sweden Weather Islands has one of Sweden’s windiest and warmest climates. Here you’ll find one of Bohuslän’s largest seal colonies in the area, together with
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DAY 8 | Käringön, Grundsund and Smögen, Sweden We begin at Käringön where, should conditions allow, guests will be able to join the optional excursion of small boat cruising to Grundsund. In the evening, we head to Smögen. © JENNY STURM DAY 9 | Oslo, Norway The capital of Norway, Olso is known for its museums and green highlights spaces and was awarded the European Green Capital award. Sail from Dover Explore a fortress, a sculpture park or the botanical garden. Small ship – approx. 500 guests
DAY 10 | Kragerø, Norway English speaking Kragerø boasts a long history of Expedition Team art and culture, and attracts and © PETER EGGERMANN Explore 4 countries inspires famous artists, drawn to in one extraordinary the fine Norwegian light unique DAY 12 | voyage to this area. Amble through Rosendal, Norway the charming narrow streets Rosendal sits snugly between 61-mile transit of the Kiel Canal and alleyways to discover the high mountains and beautiful assortment of art galleries and valleys and is located on the Visit the northernmost charming cafes. Hardangerfjord, the second point of Denmark largest fjord in Norway. Spend Visit the Southern- DAY 11 | Farsund, Norway the day hiking in the surrounding mountains. most point of Norway Farsund has a fascinating history, Visit the Westernmost which includes hosting pirates in lighthouse in Sweden the early 1800s. There are some DAY 13 | Lysefj ord, Norway of the best beaches in Southern We sail down the fjord and Visit the marine Norway. Take a walk along the old we hope to have a fine view of biosphere of Koster railway line for spectacular views Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), the Islands of the fjord. most famous tourist attraction in Ryfylke. included
DAY 14 | At sea • Lecture programmes Join the Expedition Team as they • Science activities review the highlights of your • Nature landings memorable expedition cruise. • Art classes • Photo lectures DAY 15 | Dover, England • Birdwatching We pass the white cliffs of • Hikes/walks
© DEREQ Dover and dock at the harbour. Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic Superior Expedition Cabin Cabin Outside Cabin Suite Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* fr £3,199PP* fr £3,535 PP* fr £4,045PP* fr £6,798 PP* 2022/23 DATES ALSO AVAILABLE | VISIT WWW.HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK FOR DETAILS *Indicates departure date where lead price applies. See back page for more information. North Cape 22 Expedition Cruises 2021/22 71°N BARENTS SEA Honningsvåg 15 Days MS maud NORWEGIAN SEA Departures 2021: 11 May, 6 Jun, 22 Sep* Tromsø Senja Finnsnes Vesterålen From £3,144pp* Trollfjord Svolvær Reine Lofoten
66°33'N ARCTIC CIRCLE Norwegian Fjords, Torghatten Brønnøysund
Kristiansund Ålesund Molde North Cape and Geirangerfjord Hjørundfjord Værlandet NORWAY the Arctic sunshine Bergen
Lysefjord Dover – North Cape – Dover NORTH SEA SKAGERAK
Norway is home to some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, with dramatic fjords and awe-inspiring countryside. On this voyage, we explore unique towns along the rugged ENGLAND coastline to get close to nature and immerse Dover in local culture along the way.
DAY 1 | with its colourful wooden wharfs DAY 5 | Depart Dover dating back to the 14th century. Brønnøysund We depart from Dover and head Visit Mount Fløyen – the Fløibanen At the halfway mark, we enter towards the coast of Norway’s funicular takes you to the top in the gateway to Vega Island, a magical landscape. just six minutes. UNESCO World Heritage site. As we leave Brønnøysund, we DAY 2 | At sea sail along the coast of Helgeland DAY 4 | Molde and A relaxing day at sea. Meet our and pass the famous mountain Expedition Team, admire the Kristiansund range, Seven Sisters. In the views and try some of the ship’s We reach Norway’s ‘City of evening, we cross the Arctic Circle. delicious cuisine. Roses’ – Molde and take a trip along the Atlantic Road DAY 6 | Reine and Svolvær DAY 3 | Bergen to Kristiansund which today Reine is one of the most One of Norway’s most beautiful is known as Norway’s ‘dried frequently photographed cities. Stroll through the historic cod capital’ because of its landscapes in Norway. We sail UNESCO-listed Bryggen district historic export of dry salted fish. along the massive Lofoten wall to Svolvær where you can choose from several exciting activities. After a day exploring Lofoten, we sail to Trollfjord, an amazing place where vertical mountain walls surrealistically jut out of the sea.
DAY 7 | Tromsø The Midnight Sun shines here from May 20 to July 22. Tromsø’s attractions include amazing views, history, culture
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day 12 | Værlandet Hike, walk or ride around the highlights small islands of Værlandet and Bulandet. Sail from Dover DAY 13 | Lysefj ord Small ship – approx. Lysefjord is 40 kilometres long and 500 guests 422 metres deep at its deepest. English speaking Preikestolen, the most famous Expedition Team tourist attraction in Ryfylke,
© NATALIE TSULEVA towers an impressive 604 metres Explore the beautiful over the Lysefjord. Spend time on Norwegian coastline under the midnight deck taking in the scenery. DAY 8 | Honningsvåg sunshine Visit one of the northernmost DAY 14 | At sea Discover the incredible points in Europe, North Cape and Join the Expedition Team Lofoten Islands and the furthest north we go on this as they review the highlights North Cape voyage. North Cape is just 2,100 of your memorable expedition km away from the Geographic Sail into majestic cruise. North Pole. and less-visited Hjørundfjord DAY 15 | DAY 9 | Finnsnes Dover We pass the white cliff s of We dock at Finnsnes, just across Dover and dock at the harbour. included a bridge from the ‘fairytale island’ of Senja which is famous • Lecture programmes for its diverse landscapes. The • Science activities Ånderdalen National Park is well • Nature landings worth a visit. • Art classes DAY 10 | At sea • Photo lectures • Birdwatching Spend time in the ship’s Explorer lounge, soaking in the hot tub, or • Hikes/walks out on deck enjoying the scenery. © PER LILLEHAGEN / HURTIGRUTEN
DAY 11 | Hjørundfj ord (Urke) and Alesund * Hjørundfjord is considered one save up to 20% of the purest and most beautiful fjords in Norway. We anchor in the fjord and a local tender boat takes you ashore, where you will find hiking opportunities in the incredible scenery. In the afternoon, we arrive at Ålesund. Wander the charming cobblestone streets and admire the highly-ornate buildings. © OLENA TUR Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic Superior Expedition Cabin Cabin Outside Cabin Suite Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* Book by 31 March 2021* fr £3,144PP* fr £3,462 PP* fr £3,962PP* fr £6,658 PP* 2022/23 DATES ALSO AVAILABLE | VISIT WWW.HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK FOR DETAILS *Indicates departure date where lead price applies. See back page for more information. Banning single-use plastic A Footprint In 2018, we became the fi rst cruise line in the world to ban all single-use plastic from our ships. Green technology we are In 2019, we launched the world’s fi rst hybrid powered expedition ship; MS Roald Amundsen and in 2020 the sister ship MS Proud of Fritdjof Nansen. Cleaner fuel We will be the fi rst expedition With over 127 years of experience and true cruise line to power our ships to our pioneering heritage, we are proud with liquefi ed biogas (LBG) – a fossil-free, renewable fuel to provide eco-friendly expedition cruises produced from organic waste, for adventurous travellers around the world. including waste matter from local fi sheries. Caring Cooperations We encourage cooperation through the travel industry for a greener future and take an active and leading role as a member of several networks. Cleaning our beaches Raising awareness of marine pollution through guest initiatives such as local beach clean ups. Making a diff erence The Hurtigruten Foundation was established to ensure that our guests of tomorrow can enjoy the same meaningful travel experiences our guests do today. The Foundation supports projects such as studying whale populations, fi ghting marine pollution and supporting beach clean-ups. Book now 0203 553 2086 VISIT WWW.HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK | CONTACT YOUR PREFERRED TRAVEL AGENT
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