Arctic Capital to Norway's Capital - on the North Cape Line (2024-25)

6 nights from £1,597pp departing Saturday 28th Dec 2024

Join the North Cape Express in the beautiful city of Tromsø for an unforgettable autumn, winter, or spring voyage. See the stunning beauty of the Norwegian coast from Tromsø, above the Arctic Circle, to the southernmost point in Lindesnes, before reaching Norway’s cool capital, Oslo.

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					Arrive	Depart
	28th28	DecDec	202424	Tromsø, Norway, embark on the MS Trollfjord		21:00
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.
	29th29	DecDec	202424	Stokmarknes, Norway	09:00	12:00
	29th29	DecDec	202424	Svolvær, Norway	15:30	18:15
	30th30	DecDec	202424	Brønnøysund, Norway	10:00	14:00
Sitting just below the Arctic Circle, a visit to Bronnoysund guarantees a journey of culture and extraordinary scenery. Bronnoysund is quintessential Norway, and encompasses everything you'd expect from this stunning country - along with plenty of surprises along the way. Raking fjords, scattered islands, and roaring rivers provide a huge natural bounty - but it’s the Torghatten Mountain that’s Bronnoysund’s true crowning glory. Torghatten Mountain rises like a colossal castle of sheer granite, and is particularly striking because it’s punctured right through the centre by a giant hole. Line up the view just right, and you can see sunlight bursting through the hole, as if illuminated by a massive spotlight. It's hard to imagine how such a striking phenomenon would form naturally, and indeed the local folklore has a persuasive explanation – that it was created when an arrow ripped through the troll king's hat, which was thrown into the air to protect a fleeing girl. The hat turned to stone, and the arrow’s hole is preserved there to this day. If you care to climb Torghatten Mountain, you can walk through its cavernous interior, to look down over the red wooden barns and glistening lakes below.
	31st31	DecDec	202424	Ålesund, Norway	10:00	14:00
The coastal town of Ålesund is the commercial capital of the Møre og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Ålesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. This Art Nouveau style emerged when the town was completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904 destroyed nearly 800 buildings and left 10,000 residents homeless. It is said that the fire started by a tipped oil lamp. Rebuilding was carried out with the help of many young, foreign architects who added their own flourishes to the architectural blend of German Jugendstil and Viking roots. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Ålesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture.
	1st01	JanJan	202525	Hardangerfjord, Norway	09:00	10:00
	1st01	JanJan	202525	Haugesund, Norway	15:00	20:00
	2nd02	JanJan	202525	Kristiansand, Norway	10:00	18:00
Nicknamed "Sommerbyen" ("Summer City"), Norway's fifth-largest city has 78,000 inhabitants. Norwegians come here for its sun-soaked beaches and beautiful harbor. Kristiansand has also become known internationally for the outdoor Quart Festival, which hosts local and international rock bands every July. According to legend, in 1641 King Christian IV marked the four corners of Kristiansand with his walking stick, and within that framework the grid of wide streets was laid down. The center of town, called the Kvadraturen, still retains the grid, even after numerous fires. In the northeast corner is Posebyen, one of northern Europe's largest collections of low, connected wooden house settlements, and there's a market here every Saturday in summer. Kristiansand's Fisketorvet (fish market) is near the south corner of the town's grid, right on the sea.
	3rd03	JanJan	202525	Oslo, Norway, disembark the MS Trollfjord	08:00
Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.

MS Trollfjord

Launch Year

2002

Refit Year

2023

Tonnage

16,140

Capacity

500

Cabins

301

Accessible

Deck 9

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Library

The ship has a small selection of books on different topics that is available to guests while on board.

Shopping

In our on-board shop you can buy modern clothing suitable for your voyage. Our Coastal Team will be happy to give you expert advice on how to dress properly.

We offer a great range of both warm and practical clothing, and we focus on fabrics with natural fibres. We also offer souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards. In addition, we also stock a small selection of soap, toothpaste and other personal effects.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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	6 nights aboard the MS Trollfjord
	Full-board dining included
	No gratuities
	Engaging onboard activities and lectures
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£1,597pp
I2	Polar Inside Cabin (Middle deck)	£1,597pp
K2	Polar Inside	£1,725pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,189pp
N2	Middle deck for 2 travellers	£2,447pp
O2	Polar Outside (Middle deck)	£2,575pp
U2	Arctic Superior	£3,112pp
J3	Polar Outside Cabin (Triple)	£2,189pp
YA3	Arctic Superior (Triple, Accessible cabin)	£2,872pp
P2D	Arctic Superior Cabin (Double)	£2,872pp
U2D	Arctic Superior (Upper deck)	£3,112pp

Suite staterooms from		£6,284pp
MX	Expedition Suites: Owner's Suite (Upper Deck)	£10,070pp
MG	Expedition Suites: Grand Suite (Upper deck)	£7,546pp
Q2	Expedition Suite: Mini-Suite	£6,284pp

	Interior	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Tue 21st Jan 202521 Jan 25	1,597	1,772	5,618
Fri 14th Feb 202514 Feb 25	1,749	2,225	5,965
Mon 10th Mar 202510 Mar 25	1,749	2,022	6,042
Thu 3rd Apr 202503 Apr 25	1,691	2,241	5,655