Arctic Voyage to the North Cape & Land of the Midnight Sun

12 nights from £399pp departing Sunday 18th Jun 2023

There is arguably no better way to appreciate the mythical natural wonders of Norway than by gliding along crystal-clear waters immersed in the stunning landscapes. The magical voyage will take you to North Cape, where you can experience daylight last for what feels likes forever. From crashing waterfalls to lush green valleys, the rich Viking history and beauty interweaved into these lands will truly take your breath away.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Honningsvag for North Cape, Norway

North Cape is a world apart - a place wher...

Kristiansund, Norway

Located across four islands, the city of Kristiansund is one of the most surreal – and visually spectacular – places on earth. Criss-crossing the waters by ferry, you can take in everything it has to offer, including the famous delicacy of split and salted cod.

Tromso, Norway

Lying almost 220 miles north of the Arctic Circle, this enchanting city is Norway’s gateway to the Arctic. Notoriously lively, it’s one of the better places to catch the mesmerising Northern Lights.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	18th18	JunJun	202323	Dundee, Scotland, embark on the Ambition		15:00
	19th19	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	20th20	JunJun	202323	Kristiansund, Norway	12:00	20:00
	21st21	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	22nd22	JunJun	202323	Sortland, Vesteralen Islands, Norway	07:00	13:00
Sortland is a town in Norway's Nordland county, in the region of Vesterålen. The Norwegian Coastguard has a base here, and it is also a popular place for observing the Northern Lights. The town is the location of the Sortland Bridge, which provides a road connection between Langøya and Hinnøya by road. Sortland is sometimes nicknamed the Blue City, as many of its houses are painted in that colour.
	23rd23	JunJun	202323	Honningsvåg, Norway	14:00	01:00
Searching in 1553 for a northeast passage to India, British navigator Richard Chancellor came upon a crag 307 yards above the Barents Sea. He named the jut of rock North Cape, or Nordkapp. Today Europe's northernmost point is a rite-of-passage journey for nearly all Scandinavians and many others. Most cruise passengers visit Nordkapp from Honningsvåg, a fishing village on Magerøya Island. The journey from Honningsvåg to Nordkapp covers about 35 km (22 miles) across a landscape characterized by rocky tundra and grazing reindeer, which are rounded up each spring by Sami herdsmen in boats. The herdsmen herd the reindeer across a mile-wide channel from their winter home on the mainland. Honningvåg's northerly location makes for long, dark winter nights and perpetually sun-filled summer days. The village serves as the gateway to Arctic exploration and the beautiful Nordkapp Plateau, a destination that calls to all visitors of this region. Most of those who journey to Nordkapp (North Cape), the northernmost tip of Europe, are in it for a taste of this unique, otherworldly, rugged yet delicate landscape. You'll see an incredible treeless tundra, with crumbling mountains and sparse dwarf plants. The subarctic environment is very vulnerable, so don't disturb the plants. Walk only on marked trails and don't remove stones, leave car marks, or make campfires. Because the roads are closed in winter, the only access is from the tiny fishing village of Skarsvåg via Sno-Cat, a thump-and-bump ride that's as unforgettable as the desolate view.
	24th24	JunJun	202323	Hammerfest, Norway	07:00	16:00
More than 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the world's northernmost town is also one of the most widely visited and oldest places in northern Norway. "Hammerfest" means "mooring place" and refers to the natural harbor (remarkably free of ice year-round thanks to the Gulf Stream) that is formed by the crags in the mountain. Hammerfest is the gateway to the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, a jumping-off point for Arctic expeditions. Once a hunting town, Hammerfest's town emblem features the polar bear. In 1891 the residents of Hammerfest, tired of the months of darkness that winter always brought, decided to brighten their nights: they purchased a generator from Thomas Edison, and Hammerfest thus ecame the first city in Europe to have electric street lamps. In addition to two museums, there are several shops within Hammerfest's small city center. There is also a market selling souvenirs and other goods outside the town hall.
	25th25	JunJun	202323	Tromsø, Norway	07:00	17:00
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
	26th26	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	27th27	JunJun	202323	Molde, Norway	08:00	17:00
Molde, the 'Town of Roses', is a city and municipality in Romsdal in Møre og Romsdal County, Norway. The municipality is located on the Romsdal Peninsula, surrounding the Fannefjord and Moldefjord. The city is located on the northern shore of the Romsdalsfjord. The city of Molde is the administrative centre of Møre og Romsdal County, administrative center of the municipality of Molde, commercial hub of the Romsdal region and seat of the Diocese of Møre. Molde proper consists of a 6.2-mile (10-kilometre) long and 0.62-1.24 mile (1-2-kilometre) wide strip of urban land running east-west along the north shore of the Moldefjord, an arm of the Romsdalsfjord, on the Romsdal Peninsula. The city is sheltered by Bolsøya and the Molde Archipelago, a chain of low-lying islands and islets, to the south and the wood-clad hills of Moldemarka to the north. The city centre is located just west of the River Moldeelva, which runs into the city from the north, originating in the Lake Moldevatnet and running through the Valley Moldedalen.
	28th28	JunJun	202323	At Sea
	29th29	JunJun	202323	Newcastle upon Tyne, England	08:00	18:00
An urban city mixing culture, sophistication and heritage, Newcatle-upon-Tyne offers a range of activities and attractions. With more theatres per person than anywhere else in the UK, Newcastle has a wide range of arts and cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy, from the Theatre Royal – regional home to the Royal Shakespeare Company – to the famous Angel of the North.
	30th30	JunJun	202323	Dundee, Scotland, disembark the Ambition	11:30

Ambition

Launch Year

2022

Tonnage

48,123

Capacity

1,200

Cabins

714

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Holiday Summary

	12 nights aboard the Ambition
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£399pp
1	Standard Twin	£699pp
2	Standard Plus Twin	£729pp
3	Superior Twin	£759pp
4	Premium Twin	£789pp
IN	Inside Guarantee	£399pp

Oceanview staterooms
6	Standard Twin
7	Standard Twin
8	Standard Plus Twin
9	Superior Twin
11	Superior Plus Twin
12	Premium Twin
OS	Ocean View Guarantee

Balcony staterooms
16	Premium Balcony

Suite staterooms
JS	Junior Suite
SJS	Superior Junior Suite
DS	De Luxe Suite
PS	Premium Suite