Day by Day
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.
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Bergen, Norway |
Bergen, with its historic Bryggen wharf, exudes the quaint character of a fishing village. |
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Bergen, Norway |
Once a Hanseatic League trading port, the ancient city of Bergen has deep Viking roots. |
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Cruise the Norwegian Sea |
The Norwegian Sea has been culturally important to Northern Europeans for centuries. |
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Narvik, Norway |
Narvik enjoys a dramatic backdrop, encircled by mountains in every direction. |
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Alta, Norway |
Alta is the gateway to some of Europe’s most magnificent natural beauty. |
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Alta, Norway |
Alta’s ancient rock carvings, by the Komsa people, date back as far as 4200 BC. |
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Tromsø, Norway |
Tromsø boasts the stunning Arctic Cathedral and world’s northernmost botanical garden. |
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Tromsø, Norway |
Northern Norway’s second largest city, Tromsø enjoys a spectacular island setting. |
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Bodø, Norway |
Just north of the Arctic Circle, discover the charms and magnificent setting of the lovely city of Bodø. |
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Cruise the Norwegian Sea |
It was once believed that the Norwegian Sea lay at the edge of the world. |
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Stavanger, Norway |
Stavanger’s Old Town has Europe’s highest concentration of 17th- and 18th-century wooden buildings. |
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Cruise the North Sea |
The North Sea has been central to Europe’s history, from Viking voyages to oil drilling. |
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London (Tilbury), England |
Straddling the Thames River, London bustles with lively culture and royal glamour. |
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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
On In Search of the Northern Lights your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures:
- - The Hanseatic League
- - The Vikings
- - Vikings on the Move
- - Oceans in Context—History & Inspiration
- - History of Navigation
- - The Bayeux Tapestry
