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The Coastal Express – 6 day Southbound
The Coastal Express – 6 day Southbound
The Coastal Express – 6 day Southbound

The Coastal Express – 6 day Southbound

Overview

Whether you choose winter or summer, our 6-day Classic Voyage South, is a perfect way to discover the Arctic. Starting from Kirkenes, the capital of the Barents Region, the enchanting Norwegian landscapes, waterfalls, mountains and fjords, combined with visits to historic towns and cities along the way, make this a voyage that you are guaranteed not to forget

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kirkenes. You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go. The border with Russia is only a few kilometres away, and the road signs in Kirkenes are in Norwegian and Russian.. Begin your southbound journey after a stop at Vardo. In the port of Vardø, you’ll find the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress, built in 1737. The northernmost fortification of any kind, it remains a part of the military to this day. We cruise Norway’s coastline to arrive in the small port of Båtsfjord in the evening and then on to Berlevåg. You might be able to make out Mount Tanahorn to the west, or see Kjølnes Lighthouse blinking atop a cliff overlooking the Barents Sea.

  2. Day 2

    Hammerfest & Tromsø. The turnaround point near the Russian border. Discover the snow hotel, husky sledding, or king crab fishing. Begin your southbound journey after a stop at Vardø.

  3. Day 3

    Lofoten Islands. We enter the wild, idyllic Lofoten Islands . Beneath the jagged mountains lie chalky white sandy beaches and fishing villages with a vibrant fishing industry and locals using the coastal ships for everyday trips and transport. If the weather permits, we will enter the narrow Trollfjord. There is a strong possibility of spotting sea eagles here.

  4. Day 4

    Arctic Circle & Helgeland Coast. Now we have come so far south that we're crossing the Arctic Circle and sailing away from the polar night and the sunlit nights. But you can still see the Northern Lights in the winter, and it is never completely dark during the summer nights. Here you sail past a myriad of small islands, islets and skerries and past the special mountain, Torghatten, which has a hole in the middle. If you wish, you can also go on the trip to the mountain and enter the hole.

  5. Day 5

    Kristiansund. We sail through the wide Trondheim fjord that is bounded by rolling farmland on both sides and return to the coast and the open sea. You can disembark in Kristiansund and be driven along the Atlantic Ocean Road, which has been called the world's most beautiful drive. The road meanders along islets and skerries, and afterwards you can re-embark in Molde.

  6. Day 6

    Bergen. Arrive in Bergen, marking the end of your voyage. Reflect on your coastal adventure or spend extra time exploring the city’s vibrant culture