E-mail a friendShip: Noorderlicht
Itinerary: Lofoten - North Norway
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Passengers transfixed by striking Arctic ice formationsPhoto by: Rinie van Meurs
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| Day 1 : | Embark in Lodingen, Norway |
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| Days 2-3 : | Whale Watching near Tysfjord |
| Day 4 : | Henningsvaer, the Norwegian Venice |
| Day 5 : | Kabelvaag and Trollfjord Raftsund Fjord |
| Day 6 : | Orcas in Vestfjorden |
| Day 7 : | Lodingen and Rock Paintings near Nes |
| Day 8 : | Disembark in Lodingen |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type |
| Twin Non Private | ||
| 8 | Nov 18, 2008 Nov 25, 2008 Dec 2, 2008 |
$1,480 |
| Please add a fuel surcharge of $195.00 per person. | ||
| 8 | Nov 10, 2009 Nov 17, 2009 Nov 24, 2009 Dec 1, 2009 Dec 8, 2009 |
$1,800 |
| Nov 17, 2009 - WAITLIST ONLY Nov 24, 2009 - WAITLIST ONLY |
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| Destinations : Arctic, Europe, Norway Activities : Ancient Ruins, Nature Viewing, Photography, Sea Kayaking, Whale Watching |
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Day 1 : Embark in Lodingen, Norway
We embark the ship in the harbour of Lodingen in the evening, after a drive of an hour by scheduled bus (at own expense) from the airport of Evenes.
Days 2-3 : Whale Watching near Tysfjord
We will spend two full days in the Tysfjord area to look for groups of Orcas which hunt in these fjords for herring. During these days we will have an excursion to the petroglyphs from Stone Age, depicting Orcas at Leiknes. At Skarvberget we will climb a hill, which is a look-out post for tens of Sea Eagles, which also catch herring in the fjord. One evening we will visit the Orca information centre, where we will get additional information about the whales.
Day 4 : Henningsvaer, the Norwegian Venice
Today we sail into Vestfjord, also a good area to observe Orcas and other whales, and arrive at Henningsvaer, the Norwegian Venice, where we will lay overnight.
Day 5 : Kabelvaag and Trollfjord Raftsund Fjord
We vist Kabelvaag, a cozy historical town, where we may visit the Lofoten aquarium and Museum. Later we sail into Trollfjord Raftsund, said to be one of the most spectacular fjords of Norway, and spend the night somewhere in the area.
Day 6 : Orcas in Vestfjorden
We work our way back to through Vestfjorden looking for orcas, and could visit for instance Hamaroy with the Knut Hamsun Museum, or Ofotfjord, where we may spot orcas.
Day 7 : Lodingen and Rock Paintings near Nes
Today we will sail into the harbour of Lodingen. Near Lodingen at Hustadgaard in Vestbygd we will have the opportunity to be fascinated by 'øye I stein,' a sculpture of 37 tonnes made by the Indian artist Anish Kapoor. In the same area at Nes in Kanstadfjord we can admire the oldest rock paintings (9000 years old) near the remains of stone age dwellings.
Day 8 : Disembark in Lodingen
We disembark the ship in Lodingen in the morning for our transfer by scheduled local bus (at own expense) to the airport of Evenes.
DISCLAIMER!
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises.
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Noorderlicht
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Noorderlicht
The ‘Noorderlicht’ was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence she served as a light-vessel on the Baltic. In 1991 the present owners purchased the hull and re-rigged and refitted her thoroughly. The ‘Noorderlicht’ now has a well-balanced two-masted schooner rig and is capable of sailing the seven seas.
The qualified captains have a great experience of the oceans. Together with the rest of the crew, they will do everything possible to ensure that you have a wonderful and unforgettable journey.
The ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins.
All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located.
Twin Non PrivateThe ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins. All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located. |
