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Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
10 Ports
24 June
Setting sail from Longyearbyen
This is the world's northernmost city and the base for tourism in Svalbard. A bit quirky, as you would expect from somewhere that spends four months of the year in near darkness, Longyearbyen doesn't take long to explore. Its brightly coloured wooden houses are built on stilts, as the ground in Svalbard is permafrost. When you enter a building, you are normally asked to remove your shoes, and leave your gun at the door. Gun carrying is more or less essential for the locals, as with 3,000 local hungry polar bears, it is said that you never know when you might need protection. That said, we visited safely without a gun!
![Flowers and colourful houses in Longyearbyen](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/6905-longyearbyen-flowers-and-houses.jpg)
![View of Longyearbyen with Huset in the foreground](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/2805-huset-longyearbyen.jpg)
Don't miss
At the so called heart of the city, Huset has long been the centre for culture and community. Go there for great food and to sample one of the largest wine cellars in Europe!
25 June
Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Ny Ålesund
![Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/27197-ny-alesund.jpg)
Ny Ålesund is one of the northernmost permanently inhabited settlements in the world, on the remote and inhospitable northwest coast of Spitsbergen. Once an important coal mining centre, this tiny town is now mostly home to scientists and researchers studying the Arctic.
26 June
At sea
27 June
Norway: Tromsø
![Sunset over Tromsø, Norway](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/12492-sunset-over-tromso-low.jpg)
Tromsø’s location well within the Arctic Circle means the summer months are lit by the Midnight Sun, a compensation for long dark winters. Explore the streets with their multi-coloured wooden houses, see the amazing architecture of the Arctic cathedral, or take the cable car up to Mount Storsteinen for a fantastic view.
27 June
Norway: Trondheim
![Waterfront buildings in Trondheim, Norway](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/14111-trondheim-waterfront-buildings.jpg)
Trondheim’s wooden buildings look much as they would have done in the Middle Ages, rebuilt in the same style and layout throughout history. Here also Norway's national sanctuary, Nidaros Cathedral, was built over the grave of St. Olav, Norway's patron saint, with parts dating back to the 12th century.
28 June
Norway: Stokmarknes (Vesteralen)
28 June
Norway: Svolvær
![Aerial view of Svolvaer, Norway](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/54521-svolvaer-aerial-view.jpg)
Svolvær is the largest town in the Lofoten Islands, though with just over 4,000 inhabitants it’s hardly a bustling metropolis. From the picturesque harbour you can strike out into the stunning Lofoten countryside, where dramatic mountains tower above rustic little fishing villages.
29 June
Norway: Brønnøysund
![Landscape near Bronnoysund, Norway](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/52356-landscape-near-bronnoysund.jpg)
Situated halfway up the coast of Norway on a narrow peninsula, the little town of Brønnøysund is a pleasant place to stroll the streets and enjoy a drink in a cosy pub. The town’s centrepiece is the neo-Gothic Brønnøy Church, while just offshore are the UNESCO-listed Vega Islands.
30 June
Norway: Ålesund
![Aerial view of Alesund, Norway](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/14035-alesund-aerial-view-low.jpg)
When Ålesund was destroyed by fire in 1904, the German Kaiser Wilhelm II agreed to foot the bill to rebuild it. The result was the stunning Art Nouveau architecture that you see today, which blends elements of the German 'Jugendstil' with Viking flourishes.
30 June
Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Spitsbergen
![Polar bear on Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/67370-polar-bear-spitsbergen.jpg)
Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, a land of snowy peaks, frozen tundra and glassy seas. You’ll likely have no fixed itinerary here, due to the unpredictable nature of an Arctic expedition; be prepared to drop everything and rush up to the top deck for the chance of a polar bear sighting!
1 July
Arriving in Bergen
Beautiful Bergen, Norway's former capital, is a perfect city to explore on foot. Bryggen - the old Hanseatic wharf, and a UNESCO World Heritage site - still has the old harbour timber buildings, whilst other attractions include the funicular up Mount Floyen, with stunning views when you reach the top, and the busy fish market.
![Bergen, Norway](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/69154-sea-view-bergen-norway.jpg)
Your home from home
![Hurtigruten - MS Trollfjord](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/lanscape_half/75602-hurtigruten-ms-trollfjord.jpg)
![MS Trollfjord - Arctic Superior Cabin](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/75603-ms-trollfjord-arctic-superior-cabin.jpg)
![MS Trollfjord - Sauna](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/75604-ms-trollfjord-sauna.jpg)
What we love
Hurtigruten's commitment to sustainability is reflected in the fact that MS Trollfjord will run on biodiesel, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional marine diesel. The ship will be perfectly suited to exploring the rugged coast of Norway, and the inviting suites and public areas represent a significant evolution of the Hurtigruten onboard experience
Capacity | 822 Guests |
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Crew | 75 Staff |
Style | This freshly reimagined ship will offer a contemporary and relaxed ambience, acting as a comfortable 'base camp' at sea. |
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Tailor-make your trip
![Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/2808-radisson-blu-polar-hotel-spitsbergen.jpg)
Where to stay in Longyearbyen
There’s really not much choice! Go for the Radisson Blu.
![Snowmobiles near Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/2811-snowmobiles-longyearbyen.jpg)
Explore Spitsbergen
Travel out of Longyearbyen by snow scooter or dog sled to take a look at the amazing scenery and hunt for wildlife.