19/07/2022 Southampton

Southampton

Embark Spirit of Adventure.

Depart 1800.

20/07/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

21/07/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

22/07/2022 Alesund, Norway

Ålesund, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Ålesund has a character unlike any other Norwegian town. After a fire tore through the wooden fishing village in 1904, it was rebuilt in the prevailing Jugendstil style. Wander its streets, admiring the art nouveau architecture and myriad turrets, spires and medieval ornamentation, explore the Atlantic Sea Park, one of Europe’s largest aquariums, or discover Ålesund’s many squares which feature sculptures commemorating significant events in the town’s history.

Included sightseeing excursion

An included sightseeing tour will reveal the highlights.

Optional excursions

An optional excursion visits the islands of Giske and Godøy, rich in Viking history.

23/07/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

24/07/2022 Harstad, Norway

Harstad, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The bustling harbour town of Harstad is set on Hinnøya, Norway’s fourth largest island, at the northern end of the rugged Lofoten archipelago. Its centre comprises a blend of Jugendstil architecture and restored wooden buildings. It is close to the 12th-century Trondenes Church and the German-built Adolf Gun, a fully intact land cannon from World War Two.

25/07/2022 Tromso, Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Often referred to as ‘The Gateway to the Arctic’, many Polar expeditions have begun in Tromsø and The Polar Museum, housed in a 19th-century wooden warehouse on the waterfront, tells the stories of these voyages of exploration. Visit the iceberg-like Arctic Cathedral as part of an included excursion, or discover the funicular which offers fine views across the city and the Botanic Gardens where plants hardy enough to survive the extreme environment are showcased. The city’s position at 69 degrees north, places it squarely within the Aurora Belt.

Included sightseeing excursion

An included sightseeing tour will reveal the highlights.

Optional excursions

Join a thrilling dog-sledging or reindeer sledding excursion that will whisk you across the frozen backcountry.

26/07/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

27/07/2022 Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

Arrive 0800 on July 27. Depart 0800 on July 28.

An Arctic frontier town, Longyearbyen is the central hub of activity in the Svalbard archipelago, set almost halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Placed at the end of the Advent Fjord, it is framed by flat-topped mountains blanketed in snow. The town was established as a permanent settlement in 1906 to exploit the local coal reserves. It now acts as a gateway to the frozen tundra beyond, land of the polar bear.

Optional excursions

A visit to Camp Barentz, on the outskirts of Longyearbyen, gives visitors a taste of the Arctic wilderness, although here you can escape the cold in a cosy camp. Sip steaming coffee around an open fire while listening to tales of polar bears and other native wildlife. You'll also have the chance to head off on an exhilarating glacier hiking expedition.

28/07/2022 Cruise the Svalbard Archipelago

Cruise the Svalbard Archipelago

Cruise the south western coast of this remote archipelago.

29/07/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

30/07/2022 Honningsvag, Norway

Honningsvag, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

This deep-water harbour is the northernmost point of Europe and gateway to the North Cape. The oldest building in town is the neo-Gothic 19th-century church as most other buildings were destroyed during World War Two. A small museum by the port reflects on the region’s fishing heritage and daily life.

Included sightseeing excursion

Journey to the North Cape, with its iconic globe monument set on a cliff-top above the Barents Sea.

Optional excursions

Learn about life on the snow-covered island of Magerøy Island.

31/07/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

01/08/2022 Leknes ⚓, Norway

Leknes ⚓, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

A sea of jagged mountain peaks and undulating green hills dotted with traditional fishing villages define the photogenic Lofoten Islands. Leknes is well placed for exploring this archipelago’s most dramatic landscapes, as you’ll see on an included sightseeing tour. Other attractions include the UNESCO-listed fishing village of Nusfjord and the Lofotr Viking Museum in Borg, the site of an ancient Viking long-house.

Included sightseeing excursion

Admire the Lofoten Island’s mountain scenery and rugged coastline on a sightseeing tour.

⚓ Land by launch or tender

02/08/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

03/08/2022 Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand, Norway

Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The sunny southern Skagerrak coast paints a different picture of Norway with its lowland countryside interrupted only by the occasional painted waterfront house. Along its scalloped coastline lies the popular holiday resort of Kristiansand, founded in 1641 by King Christian IV. At its heart is the Quadrature, where streets follow an orderly Renaissance style grid pattern. Explore here or journey back into the Norwegian past on a ride aboard the Setesdal Steam Railway.

Optional excursions

Ride aboard the Setesdal Steam Railway, which trundle through the Setesdal Valley, revealing idyllic pastoral scenery at every turn.

04/08/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

05/08/2022 At Sea

Spend the day at sea.

06/08/2022 Southampton

Southampton

Arrive 0700.

Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.

Please note: Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.