8 Day North Norway, Aurora Borealis & Whales

Start Point

Tromsø

End Point

Senja

Days

8 days & 7 nights

Price Per Person

USD 0.00 Twin/USD 0.00 Single


Tour Description

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All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. Willingness to compromise on comfort is a basic requirement on board a historic sailing vessel. Important information about the sailing program: The boat is equipped with sails to be used in good conditions (based on the open sea, water depth, wind, and time). This is not guaranteed. The captain decides whether to use the sails or the engine. There is no claim to one or the other propulsion method. If sails are used, the crew operates them. Guests must follow the safety instructions of the team. The average cruising speed for s/v Noorderlicht is 6 knots.

Day 1 Paris of the North

Place visiting
Enjoy exploring this sub-Arctic Norwegian town
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Your adventure begins in Tromsø, nicknamed the “Paris of the North,” located in an area rich with Norse and Sámi history.

Enjoy exploring this sub-Arctic Norwegian town, said to have been inhabited since the last ice age.

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Day 2 In search of Norway’s whales

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Location of the whales
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Early in the morning, you depart from Tromsø.

The itinerary depends largely on the weather conditions, the amount of daylight during the voyage, and the expected location of the whales.

You might sail clockwise or counter-clockwise around the island of Senja.

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Day 3 – 6 Whales of the shelf

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North coasts of Senja and Andfjorden
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You spend the next several days along the north coasts of Senja and Andfjorden, areas where many whales have been spotted in recent years.

 Keep a look out for sperm whales and other whale species here.

Near Andenes, along the edge of the continental shelf, whales dive particularly deep to feed on giant squid.

You may also see white-tailed eagles, one of the largest birds of prey in Europe, vying for their share of the herring.

In the afternoon, you find a place for the night in one of the scenic fishing villages nearby, such as Skrolsvik, Andenes, Gryllefjorden, or Sommarøy.

Once the sun has set, you can make small hikes along the coast – and maybe even catch sight of the aurora.

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Day 7 – 8 Under the northern lights

Place visiting
You sail to the small island of Sommarøy
Today's Highlights

Continuing your circumnavigation of Senja, you sail to the small island of Sommarøy.

Here there are good opportunities to see the northern lights as well as embark on pleasant hikes.

You spend the last morning of the cruise exploring the island’s small bays and white beaches.

You can even climb the 211-meter-high (692 feet) Mount Hillesøya, the summit of which affords panoramic views of the rugged coastline.

That afternoon you sail back to Tromsø.

After spending the night on board, you disembark the following day with memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies.

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What is all included

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In This voyage
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  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
  • AECO fees and governmental taxes.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure material.
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What is not included

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In This voyage
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  • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
  • Pre- and post- land arrangements.
  • Transfers to / from the vessel.
  • Passport and visa expenses.
  • Government arrival and departure taxes.
  • Meals ashore.
  • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory).
  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
  • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
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Map of North Norway, Aurora Borealis & Whales

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Find your way
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About this ship:s/v Noorderlicht

Place visiting
Enjoy the polar regions as much as possible with s/v Noorderlicht
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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, under the rules of “Register Holland”.

Passengers: 20 in 10 cabins
Staff & crew: 5
Length: 46 meters (153 feet)
Breadth: 6,5 meters (22 feet)
Draft: 3,2 meters (11 feet)
Ice class: Strengthened bow
Displacement: 300 tonnes
Propulsion: 360 hp diesel
Speed: 6 knots average cruising speed
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