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hurtigruten ThemeTake time to enjoyTHE VOYAGE YOU ALWAYSDREAMED OF2 WELCOMEWelcome to HurtigrutenHurtigruten is renowned for its comprehensive and adventurous voyages to some of themost beautiful, remote and dramatic coastlines on the planet. With 117 years of maritimeexperience and a fleet of thirteen comfortable ships, we offer voyages that go beyondthe realms of other cruise companies, providing an opportunity to encounter incredibleenvironments, wildlife and people.Our ships have been an integral part of Norwegian coastal life for generations, with dailydepartures from Bergen crossing the Arctic Circle to sail deep into the heart of thisspectacular landscape. Beneath the dazzling brilliance of the Midnight Sun or NorthernLights, these regular sailings call into remote ports almost never visited by commercialliners, delivering goods and passengers to isolated communities lying amidst a backdropof breathtaking scenery.CONTENTS2 Welcome to HurtigrutenNORWAY4 – 5 Ports of call6 – 23 The Classic Collection6 – 9 The Classic Round Voyage10 – 13 Norwegian Discovery14 – 15 The Classic Voyage North16 – 17 The Classic Voyage South18 – 19 Lofoten Discovery20 – 21 Norwegian Dream Routes22 – 23 Beautiful Norwegian Fjords24 – 33 Theme VOYAGES26 The Lords of the Fjords27 The Ice-Breakers28 Hall of the Mountain King29 The Rhythm & Fabric of Life30 Birds of the Nordic Coast31 Tastes & Sounds of the Fjords32 Norway’s Big Day Out33 Celebrations in the Arcticgeneral Information34 Life On Board35 – 46 Cabin Accommodation& Deck Plans47 Daily Timetable48 – 51 Essential & General Information50 – 51 Booking ConditionsJourney through truly remarkable sceneryFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 3

hurtigruten Theme12 Day Voyage Bergen – Kirkenes – BergenCLASSIC ROUND VOYAGEPhoto: Bjørn Eideclassic round voyage NORWAYA spectacular voyage examining theinseparable links between Norway’s richheritage and the sea, the Classic RoundVoyage is the ultimate way to experience thefull majesty and culture of Norway’s coastline.Highlights• See the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord(departures between 15 April and 14 September 2010)• Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund• Visit Norway’s former capital, Trondheim• Cross the Arctic Circle twice• Send a postcard from the world’s northernmosttown, Hammerfest• Pose for a photo at Europe’s northernmost point, North Cape• Sail through the incredible Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands• Explore the Capital of the Arctic, Tromsø• Buy souvenirs from the beautiful harbour town of Bergen• Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting andinteresting excursions including snowmobiling, dog-sledging,bird watching safari and much, much moreFor full details of the day to day itinerary see pages 8 – 9.MS Nordlys heading for TrollfjordenNORWAYKristiansundÅlesundTorvikMåløyFlorøBergenSandnessjøenBrønnøysundRørvikGeirangerfjordNORWAYOsloV ESTERÅLENRisøyhamnSortlandStokmarknesSvolværLOFOTENNesnaØrnesTrondheimMoldeBodøSWEDENNORTH CAPEHammerfestStamsundMehamnHonningsvåg BerlevågHavøysundBåtsfjordKjøllefjord VardøØksfjord VadsøSkjervøyHarstadTromsøFinnsnesA R C T I C6 6 ° 3 3 ' NKirkenesF I N L A N DC I R C L ER U S S I A6 classic round voyage norwayTrondheim NidarosdomenRomsdalsalpen near MoldeTranquil setting across the fjordsFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 7

hurtigruten Theme11 Day Voyage Bergen – Kirkenes – TrondheimNORWEGIAN DISCOVERYPhoto: Reiner Harschernorwegian discovery NORWAYThe Classic Norwegian Discovery voyagecombines many highlights of the ClassicRound Voyage with freedom to add anextension to your voyage in Trondheim orOslo including the unforgettable scenic railjourney between these two fascinatingNorwegian cities.Highlights• See the beautiful UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord(departures between 15 April and 14 September 2010)• Sightsee in the colourful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund• Cross the Arctic Circle twice• Send a postcard from the world’s northernmosttown, Hammerfest• Pose for a photo at Europe’s northernmost point,North Cape (optional excursion)• Sail through the incredible Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands.• Explore the Capital of the Arctic, Tromsø• Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting andinteresting excursions including snowmobiling,dog-sledging, bird watching safari and much, much more• Add the 3 day Trondheim – Oslo extension to enjoy astunning rail journey and time to explore Trondheimand Oslo, see next page for detailsSkerry Islands between Fedjefjord and FensfjordPhoto: Manfred HorenderNORWAYKristiansundÅlesundTorvikMåløyFlorøBergenSandnessjøenBrønnøysundRørvikGeirangerfjordNORWAYOsloVESTERÅLENRisøyhamnSortlandStokmarknesSvolværLOFOTENNesnaØrnesTrondheimMoldeBodøSWEDENMehamnHonningsvåg BerlevågHavøysundBåtsfjordVardøØksfjord VadsøSkjervøyNORTH CAPEHammerfestStamsundHarstadTromsøFinnsnesA R C T I C6 6 ° 3 3 ' NKirkenesF I N L A N DC I R C L ER U S S I A10 norwegian discovery norwayBryggen (quays) in TrondheimSun setting after another adventurous dayMS Trollfjord on the way to Svolvær, passing MolldøraFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 11

hurtigruten ThemeCLASSic voyage south NORWAY6 Day Voyage Kirkenes – BergenCLASSIC VOYAGE SOUTHSail from the sparse northern landscapes tothe lush southern regions. Leaving Kirkeneshigh above the Arctic circle your 6 day voyagesouth calls at over 30 ports. Clinging close tothe coast you weave through the legendaryLofoten Islands, which for many is the mostbeautiful part of the Norwegian coast.Highlights• Visit Norway’s former capital, Trondheim• Pose for a photo at Europe’s northernmost point, North Cape• Sail through the incredible Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands• Buy souvenirs from the beautiful harbour town of Bergen• Enjoy a wide selection of pre-bookable, exciting and interestingexcursions including snowmobiling, dog-sledging, a king crabsafari and much, much morevoyage ITINERARYSee days 7 to 12 of Classic Round Voyage on page 9.Excursion Recommendations• North Cape (summer) – Enjoy breakfast at the top of the world• Tromsø (summer) – Midnight concert, a magical experience inthe Arctic Cathedral• A taste of Vesterålen (all year) – experience this fantasticarchipelago on an overland tour• Svolvær (summer) – Sea Eagle Safari, experience thesemagnificent birds• Kristiansund (summer) – The Atlantic Road, one of the mostscenic routes in Norway• Bergen (all year) – Enjoy this short sightseeing trip introducingyou to this picturesque harbour cityNORWAYKristiansundÅlesundTorvikMåløyFlorøBergenSandnessjøenBrønnøysundRørvikGeirangerfjordNORWAYSvolværOsloV ESTERÅLENRisøyhamnSortlandStokmarknesLOFOTENNesnaØrnesTrondheimMoldeBodøSWEDENMehamnHonningsvåg BerlevågHavøysundBåtsfjordKjøllefjord VardøØksfjord VadsøSkjervøyNORTH CAPEHammerfestStamsundHarstadTromsøFinnsnesA R C T I C6 6 ° 3 3 ' NKirkenesF I N L A N DC I R C L ER U S S I APhoto: F.Fure/Innovation Norwaypricesfrom€766ppSail close to the coast through magnificent fjord scenery16 CLASSIC VOYAGE SOUTH norwaySeven Sisters mountain rangePassengers enjoying the views on board MS Trollfjord in RaftsundetLofoten is known for its traditional fishermen’s cabins (Rorbu)FOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 17

hurtigruten ThemeLofoten discovery NORWAY8 Day Tour Kirkenes – Svolvœr – BergenLofoten discoveryA voyage from Kirkenes in the north toBergen in the south combined with two daysexploring the dramatic Lofoten Islands. Thisexceptional itinerary gives you additional timeto explore this exquisite corner of Norway.Sail from Kirkenes to Svolvær and spend time on shore in thispicturesque and friendly island community to get a real feel forcoastal living in this part of Norway. In Svolvær you will be stayingin a rorbu – a cottage accommodation based on the traditionalfishermen cabins. These comfortable cabins have been refurbishedand equipped with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities toensure you feel totally at home for your two night stay. Svolværis a charming little town with fashionable shops and attractionswhich include the incredible ‘Magic Ice’ gallery and the fascinatingWar Museum.mountain range in the afternoon before a chance to enjoy theaward-winning maritime museum at Rørvik.Day 7An early arrival in the medieval city gives you an opportunity toexplore Trondheim and visit the Nidaros Cathedral. The voyage thencontinues out of the Trondheimsfjord and past Hitra Islands, makingbrief calls at Kristiansund and Molde before a midnight call at Ålesund.Day 8Your arrival in Bergen sees the end of this magnificent journey andit’s time to say goodbye to the ship and “på gjensyn”(until we meetagain) to friends, fellow passengers and our crew.Excursion Recommendations• Breakfast at the North Cape• Midnight concert in Tromsø• Taste of Vesterålen• UNESCO Islands Vegavoyage ItineraryDay 1Embark in Kirkenes and set sail south in early afternoon.The ship hugs the coast and visits the remote settlements as ithas done for more than a century, continuing to provide a vitallink with the rest of the country.Day 2The first major stop of the day is Hammerfest, the world’s mostnortherly town, before continuing towards Tromsø.Day 3Today the ship negotiates a stunning network of inlets and islesand the first stage of your voyage ends in Svolvær, the ‘capital’of the Lofoten Islands, where you will have a two nights stay atNORWAYKristiansundÅlesundTorvikMåløyFlorøSandnessjøenBrønnøysundRørvikGeirangerfjordV ESTERÅLENRisøyhamnSortlandStokmarknesSvolværLOFOTENNesnaØrnesTrondheimMoldeSWEDENNORTH CAPEHammerfestStamsundBodøMehamnHonningsvåg BerlevågHavøysundBåtsfjordKjøllefjord VardøØksfjord VadsøSkjervøyHarstadTromsøFinnsnesA R C T I C6 6 ° 3 3 ' NKirkenesF I N L A N DC I R C L ER U S S I AReine on the dramatic Lofoten Islandsthe charming fishermen’s cabins at Svinøya Rorbuer.Day 4Free time to explore Svolvær and the surrounding areas, and maybeeven a visit to Kabelvåg, the oldest village on the islands. ExcursionsBergenNORWAYOsloand activities, available locally, include Sea Eagle Safaris, fishingand boat trips, including excursions to the famous Trollfjord.Day 5You will have more time to explore the islands before embarking inthe evening and your first stop will be Stamsund before continuingsouth towards the mainland.Day 6There is further excitement today as the ship crosses theFisherman’s cabinsMS Polarlys in the port of KirkenesArctic Circle. Sailing past the famed peaks of the Seven Sisters18 LOFOTEN DISCOVERY norwayFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 19

hurtigruten ThemePhoto: Tomomi Wakiya9 Day Car Tour including Voyagenorwegian dream route hurtigrutenDay 6 Bergen – Flåm (approx. 295km drive)Oslo • Vinstra • Geiranger • Ålesund – by carToday’s highlight, “Stalheimskleiva”, the steepest road in Norway,Ålesund • Bergen – by shipwhich twists and turns up through hairpin bends offering magnificentBergen • Flåm • Oslo – by carviews of the Sivlefossen and the Stalheimsfossen waterfalls.Afterwards take the ferry via the Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord andCombine a dramatic car journey from Oslo viaGeiranger to Ålesund with a relaxing overnightsailing to Bergen before completing your dreamroute along spectacular mountain roads to Oslo.continue your drive through a remarkable 24km long tunnel toFlåm, where you stay overnight.Day 7 Flåm – Geilo (approx. 130km drive)Drive through the Flåm tunnel back to Gudvangen and Voss andenjoy the mountain road via Ulvik to Bruravik before taking the ferryto Brimnes. Arrive in Geilo passing the beautiful Måbødal valleyand continue to Geilo where you stay overnight.9 Day Car Tour including VoyageNORWEGIANDREAM ROUTEsvoyage ITINERARYDay 1 OsloArrive in Oslo and stay overnight in Norway’s largest city andcapital since 1814. Offering some 50 museums and many artgalleries, Oslo is also home to internationally known attractionsincluding the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum,the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen.Day 2 Oslo – Ringebu – Vinstra (approx. 260km drive)From Oslo begin your dream route driving via Lillehammer andDay 8 Geilo – Oslo (approx. 250km drive)Return to Oslo and enjoy your last night in Norway’s capital.Day 9Depending on the time of your flight home there may be a lastchance to explore Oslo’s bustling streets.RisøyhamnSortlandStokmarknesSvolværStamsundHØSkjeNTromsøFVESTERÅLENHarstthrough the Gulbrandsdal, a 160km long river valley to Ringebu.In Ringebu visit the medieval stave church, before continuingNORWAYyour journey to Vinstra where you will stay overnight.Day 3 Vinstra – Geiranger (approx. 220km drive)Drive through the Gulbrandsdal to Åndalsnes and via theTrollstigen mountain road. With deep mountain sides this is oneof the most renowned roads in Norway. On the Trollstigen(The Trolls’ Path), navigate hairpin bends as you climb to Stigørathen continue to Geiranger along the spectacular Eagle Road.Stay overnight in Geiranger.Day 4 Geiranger – Ålesund (approx. 110km drive)Drive-up to the Dalsnibba Mountain Plateau, 1,500 metresabove sea level with stunning views of the surrounding mountainarea and the Geiranger fjord. Continue to the architectural jewelÅlesund, burned to the ground in 1904, the timber buildings wereÅlesundTorvikMåløyFlorøGeirangerfjordVinstraRingebuFlåmGeiloBergenNORWAYOsloSWEDENreplaced in an attractive Art Nouveau style. At midnight join yourThe deep Nærøydalen valleyHurtigruten ship, settle into your cabin and begin your shortvoyage to Bergen.Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic LifeDay 5 Ålesund – Bergen (overnight voyage)During the night, the ship will call at Torvik, Måløy, and Florø. Nextmorning enjoy some of the spectacular scenery of west Norwayincluding the mouth of Sognefjord, and the beautiful archipelagoon the approach to Bergen. Bergen is a UNESCO Cultural HeritageSite and has a delightful natural setting, with seven imposingmountains surrounding it on three sides forming a dramatic backdropfor the rainbow-painted houses that cling all the way down to theThe dramatic TrollstigenWelcome on boardwaterfront. Leave the ship and stay overnight at a local hotel.20 DREAM ROUTE norwayFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 21

hurtigruten Theme11 Day Car Tour including VoyagebeautifulNORWEGIAN fjordsPhoto: John Myrstad11 Day Car Tour including VoyageBergen • Balestrand • Flåm • Utne • Bergen – by carBergen • Kirkenes – by shipStarting in Bergen this 11 day spectacularroad and sea journey takes you throughdramatic mountain scenery along a circularroute between Bergen, Balestrand, Flåm andUtne before joining your Hurtigruten voyagesailing north across the Arctic Circle to theremote and fascinating port of Kirkenes.norwegian dream route hurtigrutenpeninsula, where the Hardangerfjord splits into theGransvinsfjord, Eidfjord and Sørfjord.Day 5 Utne – Bergen (140km drive)Cross the Hardangerfjord and drive via Norheimsund to Bergen.‘Steindalsfossen’ a waterfall west of Norheimsund is unique and youcan actually pass behind it! After arriving in Bergen you have therest of the day to explore the city before boarding your Hurtigrutenship to settle into your cabin. Relax as you weave through manysmall picturesque islands and fjords on the way to Kirkenes.Day 6–10 Bergen – Kirkenes (Hurtigruten Voyage North)For the full day to day itinerary see Classic Voyage North detailson pages 14 – 15.Day 11Arrive in Kirkenes and disembark.The beautiful Hardangerfjordvoyage ITINERARYDay 1 BergenArrive in UNESCO-listed Bergen, surrounded on three sides bymountains forming a dramatic backdrop for the rainbow-paintedhouses that cling all the way down to the waterfront.Day 2 Bergen – Balestrand (190km drive)You will start your journey by driving through the Vikafjell to theamazing Sognefjord, the longest fjord in the world, before arrivingin Balestrand where you will stay overnight. Make sure you takesome time to visit Vik and don’t miss the stave church there.Day 3 Balestrand – Flåm (100km drive)Head for Kaupanger where you board the ferry which will takeyou across the Sognefjord to Lærdal. From here drive directlyto Flåm, located at the end of the narrow Aurlandsfjord andsurrounded by steep cliffs. In Flåm take the opportunity to enjoythe unique and impressive rail journey high up in the mountainsfrom Flåm to Myrdal. Stay overnight in Flåm.Day 4 Flåm – Utne (110km drive)On your way to Utne in Stalheim you will pass the impressive“Stalheimsfossen” waterfall with its 126m free fall, anda stop in Voss is also worthwhile. Utne, where you stayovernight is located at the northern tip of the FolgefonnaNORWAYÅlesundBergennGeirangerfjordBalestrandFlåmUtneOsloNORWAYSvolværVESTERÅLENLOFOTENØrnesTrondheimMoldeBodøSWEDENNORTH CAPEMehamnHonningsvåg BerlevågHavøysundBåtsfjordKjøllefjord VardøØksfjord VadsøSkjervøyRisøyhamnSortland FinnsnesStokmarknesStamsundSandnessjøenNesnaBrønnøysundRørvikKristiansundTorvikFlorø MåløyHammerfestHarstadTromsøA R C T I C6 6 ° 3 3 ' NKirkenesF I N L A N DC I R C L ER U S S I A22 DREAM ROUTE norwayBergen street sceneFlåm in Aurlandsfjord The Art Nouveau town of Ålesund SognefjordFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 23

hurtigruten ThemeTheme hurtigrutenTheme Voyagesgive the journey anextra dimensionA voyage with Hurtigruten is an amazingvoyage of discovery amongst magnificentscenery, only one thing surpasses it– a themed voyage. We are pleased tointroduce an attractive programme withvarious themes to suit every taste.Many people believe that our Theme Voyages offer the very bestof holiday experiences. You can enjoy everything that Hurtigrutenis renowned for: the ever-changing landscape, the fascinatinganimal life and the myriad of local communities that we pass onthe way. And in addition, you can immerse yourself in a subjectthat is of particular interest to you.We have selected themes that are rooted in Norwegian culture.You will find Theme Voyages that focus on subjects as diverseas music, history, the culinary arts and traditional arts and crafts.The programme comprises numerous interesting activities andinformative talks, and you will be with others who share the sameinterests as you. We offer a wide selection of Theme Voyages.Common to them all is that they offer a rewarding programmecombined with the unforgettable grandeur of the dramatic naturalbeauty found along the entire length of the Norwegian coastline.And if you wish, you can also join some of the exciting excursionsorganised by Hurtigruten. You won’t miss out on a thing!In the following pages, you are sure to find a Theme Voyage tosuit your taste. A Theme Voyage with Hurtigruten is as well suitedto those who are travelling alone, as those travelling with familyand friends, or as members of associations or clubs. Please notethat the number of Theme Voyages is limited and therefore werecommend that you book early to be sure of a place on one ofthese sailings.Folk dancePhoto: FrammuseetPhoto: NTREdvard Griegs villa TroldhaugenAmundsenJoin the celebration on the 17th MayCulinary tour24 Theme voyagesFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 25

KKKhurtigruten ThemePhoto: IconotecPhoto: IconotecPhoto: Sir Wally Herbert from The Polar World150°60°160°170°180°The Framand Nansen1893–6Amundsen North–WestPassage route in Gjoa 1903–05Peary 1909–Pole & back (disputed)Nobile 1926 (airship Norge)U.S.S. Nautilus (submarine) 1958Arctic Circleroutes of the MS FramHerbert1968–69KolymaSiE a s tW rangelIslandHadow 2003Plaisted 1968The Arktika 1977(Soviet icebreaker)Uemura 1978Ousland 1994Polar Stereographic Projection Scale 1:20,000,000statute0 100 200 300 400 km 500 0 100 200 300 400 miles 500beNorthern Sea RouteS i b e r i a n S e aA lLenaR UrL a p t e v SKiyengUr asaNewSiberianIslandsp h a CSeptember 1894Fram frozen in iceS S Ie ao r d iM a kil l ea r o vr aAB a sai nKhatangaNorthLandN a n s enCape ArkticheskiyN a n sMarch 1895Nansen leavesFram towards PoleF r a m B a s i nL o m o n o s oA R C T I CPole of Relative InaccessibilitySummer extent of sea ice cover4005mvC o r dDicksone n Bi l l eNorth Geographic Pole4345mK a r a S e aBukhtaTikhayaFranz JosefLandr aa s i nKharbarovaNovayaZemlyaStolbovoyNordaustlandet SvalbardLongyearbyenSpitsbergenLena TroughI O NB a r e n t sS e aMurmanskN o r w e gT romsøArkhangel’skTheme hurtigrutenNorthern Sea RouteF IN LS W EN Oi a n S e3300mA NR WaDD E NA Y0°60°30°20°10°Viking jewellery7 day voyage07–13 apr 2010 MS Kong Harald14–20 apr 2010 MS NordlysBergen – KirkenesThe lords ofthe fjordsAn Exploration ofViking History & MythViking woodcarvingFram in 1893UelenBering StraitC h u k c h i170°7 day voyageW ales11–17 oct 2010 MS Kong Harald18–24 oct 2010 MS NordlysBergen – Kirkenes 160°A L(U.S.A.)A S KFairbanksPoint BarrowTHE ICE-BREAKERS02505001000Y U K O NT E R R I T O R Y20003000400060°A History of Polar Explorerswww.jpmapgraphics.co.uk © Hu rtigruten Ltd140°and Explorations60°150°metres below sea levelDenali6194m130°AS e aArctic CirclePrudhoe BayCB e a u f oHerschel IslandO C E A NNor thw ind RidgeC a n ar t Se aN O R T H W E S TT E R R I T O R I E S65°120°4006md a B aSummer extent of sea ice coverBanksIslands i nNorth Magnetic Pole(estimated position 2005)North Magnetic Pole(surveyed 2001)A N A110°W a rd HuntIslandEurekaAxelEllef HeibergRingnes IslandIslandNorth MagneticPole (1995)SiorapalukQaanaaq (Thule)NorwegianDundasBayGrise FordMelville BathurstIsland IslandCornwallis DevonIsland IslandResoluteNorth Magnetic Pole(1948)ArcticSomersetIslandBayPrinceVictoriaof W a lesIslandIslandN U N A V U TNorth MagneticPole (1904)BoothiaPeninsulaCambridge BayIgloolikR i dQ u e e n E l i z a b e t h I s l a n d sP a rr y Ch a n ne lg eCape ColumbiaChallengerMtns.l a n dE l l e s m e r e I sD AOodaaq Island(Northernmost pointof land on Earth)Lincoln SeaB a f f i n I s l a n dMelvillePeninsulaF o x eB a s i n90°W100° 80°88°85°80°B a f fG R E E N L A NKullorsuaqi n B70°Up ernavika y75°(DENMARK)G r e e n l a n d S e aSummer extent of sea ice coverUkkusissatUummannaqEqip SermiaIlulissatQeqertarsuaqThe exploration of the Arctic OceanSisimiut60°7065°Winter extent of sea ice coverDArctic CircleKangerlussuaqNuukGunnbjørn Fjeld3700m65°T asiilaqJan Mayen(Norway)SkjoldungenReykjavíkPatreksfjordQassiarsuk60°QaqortoqIvittuut50°HöfnICEL AND10°20°30°60°40°As you journey from Bergen in the South to Kirkenes in the far north through dramaticcoastal scenery this educational journey will immerse you in Viking history, presenting afascinating insight into these infamous Norsemen.Sail in the wake of the great Norwegian polar heroes, Nansen and Amundsen to discoverhow these great pioneers confronted the elements, pushing the boundaries of humanendurance to achieve incredible feats of exploration.Around 800 A.D. a new power entered theEuropean stage, an all-encompassing stormthat swept down from the icy northernlands of Scandinavia. The Vikings. For some200 years these feared Norsemen broughtpanic and terror to the coastal regions ofEurope, raiding into France and Spain,conquering much of Ireland and large partsof England, and extending their reach eastto the Caspian Sea. Even today the veryname is evocative of a dark and violentperiod in Europe’s history. But the Vikinglegacy shows that they were more than justraiders. Their influence spread from Icelandin the west to Kiev in the east and they leftbehind a rich legacy of tradition that stillcontinues today.Klaus Kiesewetter and other experts willentertain and educate with a series of talks.Your itinerary is designed to ensure that youhave an opportunity to enjoy not only thehistory programme, but also Hurtigruten’sfascinating selection of shore excursions, aswell as the exceptional regional food in thecompany of like-minded passengers.Your lecturer on board – Klaus KiesewetterFor many years Klaus Kiesewetter has beenworking as a polar history and wildlife tourleader/lecturer on board expedition cruiseships in the high Arctic and Antarctic. Bornin Germany, Klaus moved to Denmarkbefore studying Nordic history, language26 Theme voyagesand old literature in Reykjavik. He currentlyworks as a free-lance journalist and hasbeen producing TV documentaries andwriting for newspapers and magazinesabout the Polar Regions.Traditional Viking dressVoyage itinerary – as the ClassicRound Voyage days 1 to 7, see pages 8 – 9.Voyage highlights – as theClassic Voyage North, see page 15.pricesfrom€974ppAs well as breathtaking nature during yourvoyage you will have the chance to listento a number of interesting lecturers onboard. Possibly the most famous one,Arne Kertelhein, will deliver a number offascinating sessions about the polar heroesand their voyages, as well as the cultureand the inhabitants of the polar region.On board lecturer – Arne KertelheinArne studied history at the University ofHamburg. For many years he has beenPhoto: FrammuseetAmundsen at the South Poleinterested in the history of the Polar Regionsand in the life of the great explorers – boththe noted and the unsung. Arne has longbeen working in different museums andsince 2003 has worked as a lecturer onexpedition ships and ice-breakers in theboth the Arctic and Antarctic. He lives onan old farm in Southern Germany.Your lecture programme will include:• An introduction to the Polar areas – thegeography and nature of the Arctic andpricesfrom€974ppAntarctic – lands and seas, glaciers andice, wildlife and people.• 3 Norwegian heroes – De Long,Sverdrups and of course Amundsen.Their voyages, exploration, and lives.There will also be other lecturesconnected to Norwegian Polar History.• Flying to the Pole – Andrees firstattempt; Wellman; Amundsen with flyingships and the story of the Italian disasterplus Russians at the Pole?• The food of polar explorers – the ships;the galley; food for years; Christmas menus;light weight for sledge-journeys, hunting,scurvy; alcohol and tobacco; cannibalism!• The Cartography of the North Atlantic– maps in the middle ages, old beliefsabout the north; the golden age ofDutch map-making, phantom-islands;the maps of the Arctic explorers.• Arctic hunters: the culture of the Inuit– their society, adaption to the Arctic;hunting; living; myths and art.• Shortcut to China: The NortheasternPassage – reasons for the search,Bering’s great northern expedition, andthe northern seaway in Soviet times.Voyage itinerary – as the ClassicRound Voyage days 1 to 7, see pages 8 – 9.Voyage highlights – as theClassic Voyage North, see page 15.FOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 27

hurtigruten ThemeTheme hurtigrutenPhoto: Asgeir HelgestadBird coloniesDelicious desserts6 day voyage20–25 may 2010 MS NordkappKirkenes – Bergen6 day voyage15–20 apr 2010 MS MidnatsolKirkenes – BergenBirds of thenordic coastNorway’s stunning birdlifeSea Eagletastes & soundsOF THE FJORDSCulinary and rhythmictraditions of NorwayLearn how to cook from our talented chefsNorway can justly be called Nature’s Wonderland, with a landscape as rich as it is diverse.Your voyage south from Kirkenes to Bergen offers the rare opportunity to take part in aunique land and sea experience in search of northern Europe’s distinctive and varied birdlife.Travelling through a landscape of toweringmountain peaks and breathtaking fjordsthis is a fantastic opportunity to combineHurtigruten and bird watching on one ofour voyages in May when millions of raremigrating birds return to the Arctic coastduring their nesting period. Species likepuffins, kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills,cormorants, Arctic skuas, northernfulmars, northern gannets and sea eaglesare numerous in this area. Enjoy the fullHurtigruten experience together with fieldtrips, excursions, on board sighting sessionsand lectures amidst the stunning backdropof this beautiful coastline.We hope to cover the followingduring the voyage, some of which areoptional excursions:• Boat trip from the harbour of Vardø toHornøya Nature Reserve to get close-upviews of the seabirds in this easternmostpoint of Norway.• Bird watching Safari in the NorthCape Area where Gannets and tens ofthousands of seabirds create a fantasticspectacle for this excursion.• Birdlife in Tromsø area through thephotographic lens.• Experience Sea Eagles close up nearSvolvær on the Sea Eagle Safari.• See the southernmost major seabird colonyin Norway, where you could walk close to30 Theme voyagesPuffins and other seabirds including thePeregrine Falcon hunting in the cliffs.• Short visit to Trondenes church and LakeLaugen where pairs of Slavoninan Grebesbreed, here also Tufted Ducks andWarblers thrive in historic Viking grounds.• Midnight sun excursion to viewRed-throated Divers and thousands ofbirds on migration.• Visit to Lake Kalandsvatnet listening forAcrocehalus Warblers and waterbirds.PuffinsVoyage itinerary – as the ClassicRound Voyage days 7 to 12, see page 9.Voyage highlights – as theClassic Voyage South, see page 17.pricesfrom€766ppThe magnificent Norwegian coast provides a multitude of rare ingredients that combine on thisvoyage with a special choice of music to create a quite unique culinary and musical experience.In recent years Norway has establisheda reputation for exquisite and awardwinningcuisine and is now proud to beable to offer culinary experiences on alevel that matches France and Italy. IndeedNorway hosted the prestigious Bocuse d’Orcompetition in 2008, the first time it has beenheld outside France. The choice of musicwhich includes classical, folk, jazz and joik (atraditional Sami singing style) has all beencarefully chosen to fit the Norwegian theme.Starting in Kirkenes your voyage includesa special programme of concerts andculinary presentations, a chance to observethe chef at work as well as wine tastingsessions all of which combine perfectlywith the captivating natural beauty of theNorwegian coast. Don’t forget that eachday you will be entertained with an array ofmusical performances.Places are limited, please book early toavoid disappointment.For your on board programme we hopeto include:• Presentations on methods of foodpresentation and garnishing featuring aspecial local ingredients of the day thatwill include king crab, shellfish, salmon,cod and Lofoten lamb.• Wine, Akvavit (the Nordic ‘nationalliquor’) and beer tasting sessions.• Local food and fruit sampling.• Music of Edvard Grieg and the virtuosoviolinist Ole Bull.• Performance by the acclaimed BerlevågMale Choir.• Talk on brewery traditions in northernNorway including an introduction to anassortment of beers from Norway’s MackBrewery, the northernmost brewery inthe world.• Jazz concerts, the ship calls at Molde thejazz capital of Norway.• Chance to hear the Sami singing style,‘joik’, followed by a talk on Sami history,culture and food.Famous stockfishVoyage itinerary – as the ClassicRound Voyage days 7 to 12, see page 9.Voyage highlights – as theClassic Voyage South, see page 17.pricesfrom€766ppFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 31

hurtigruten ThemeTheme hurtigrutenPhoto: visitosloCelebrateChristmas& New Yearon BoardgoDj ulParade torwards the Royal Palaceextended programme on 6 shipsMS Richard with, MS Trollfjord,MS Kong Harald, MS Midnatsol,MS VesterÅlen, MS NordkappNORWAY’S BIGDAY OUTJoin the parties and paradesof National DayNorwegian National Day 17 MayCELEBRATIONSIN THE ARCTICChristmas & New YearTravelling on board Hurtigruten over the Christmas and New Year period is a specialexperience. Norwegian festive traditions are celebrated on board and this is reflected in thedelicious food, atmosphere and activities.Enjoy Norwegian specialities like Christmasporridge and mulled wine, learn NorwegianChristmas Carols and decorate the ship’stree together with the crew. All ships stay inport for 24 hrs on Christmas Eve and churchservices are offered where possible. SpecialChristmas celebration on board our comfortable shipsbuffets are served during the Christmasperiod whilst a New Years banquet will helpyou prepare to toast to the New Year aftersome dancing and of course accompaniedby fire works. In addition to the regularpre-bookable shore excursions the tourleader will arrange special excursions aroundthe Christmas period and also host informallectures on board.For price details please refer to theClassic Round Voyage price on page 9.Hurtigruten has been an integral part of Norway’s coastal life for over 100 years, so make sureyou plan your holiday to be on board over this period to sample the atmosphere andunderstand what this special day really means to the locals.Photo: NTR Photo: NTR32 Theme voyagesCelebrationsOverlooking Oslo harbour17 May is Norway’s Constitution Day andis celebrated with children’s parades andfestivities throughout the country. It is thecolourful processions of children with theirbanners, flags and bands that play themain role and take centre stage on thisfun day. Sailing through the magnificentcoastal waters along the ‘heart’ of Norwayyou will enjoy a wide array of educationallectures about the history of the nationalday, the Norwegian Royal family andthe national costumes as well as beingentertained with folk music and singing.Not forgetting the special recipes andcream cakes! This truly is a unique chanceto gain at first-hand a real understandingof Norway and its people through itscultural heritage, joining with locals andguests to celebrate Norway’s big day.The History of Norway DayNorway adopted its constitution in 1814,and it is this event that is celebrated onthe 17 May each year. The Storting, theNorwegian parliament, held the first 17May celebration in 1836, and from thenthis day was regarded as the national day.The first children’s processions werearranged in 1870 and since 1906, the RoyalFamily have gathered on the balcony of theRoyal Palace in Oslo to wave to the childrenmarching by.Voyage itinerary – as the ClassicRound Voyage, see pages 8 – 9.Voyage highlights – as the ClassicRound Voyage, see page 7.For price details please refer to theClassic Round Voyage price on page 9.Departures7 May – MS Richard With9 May – MS Trollfjord10 May – MS Kong Harald12 May – MS Midnatsol13 May – MS Vesterålen14 May – MS NordkappNew year12 day voyage27 dec 2010–07 jan 2011MS TrollfjordNew Year 2010/11special itinerarySpend New Years Day on topof the world27 Dec 2010 – 7 January 2011The MS Trollfjord, one of our newestships will depart Bergen on 27December and travel to Tromsøwhere you greet the New Year aftera festive dinner before continuing toHonningsvåg, the gateway to the NorthCape. Join an exclusive excursion to thiswindswept outpost and send postcards,take pictures and watch an amazing 180°film about this area of Northern Norway.The ship will then turn into the Altafjordand sail all the way to Alta, a port notnormally visited by Hurtigruten ships.Alta offers excursion opportunities suchas dog sledging and snow mobiling andit is home to the Alta museum displayingUNESCO listed rock carvings which areover 6000 years old. You stay overnightand depart early the following morningtowards Hammerfest and continuesouthbound back to Bergen.Photo: Teodor Bjerrang:New Years Eve in TromsøIf you would like to celebrate the dawn of 2011 in style why not join our unique New Year departure.Voyage itineraryDay 1 Depart Bergen.Day 1–5 Sail to Tromsø on the regular schedule.Day 5 Arrive Tromsø in the afternoon,optional excursions including dog sledgingare available during your stay. In the eveninga special New Years dinner will be servedfollowed by celebrations & dancing. The shipleaves Tromsø at night.Celebrating the New YearDay 6 Stop at Honningsvåg early afternoon,optional North Cape excursion.Day 7 Arrive at Alta, optional excursionsincluding snow mobiling are available.Day 8 Depart Alta and sail to Hammerfest.Day 8–12 Southbound to Bergen as per theregular Hurtigruten schedule.Arrival and departure packages are available,please call us for details or visit our website.FOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 33

hurtigruten ThemePhoto: Frank BarthLIFE ON BOARDcabinsCABIN ACCOMMODATIONChoose from our wide range of comfortable cabins. They vary in size andlocation, sometimes within the same grade. As a general rule, outsideaccommodation on the higher decks have a picture window while lowerdecks have portholes.MS Midnatsol MX suiteSUITESSuites are graded QJ, Q, M, MG, and MX and have a seating area withTV. They have a shower/wc and most have a double bed (this may betwo single mattresses set in a double frame which cannot be separated).Our sales consultants will be pleased to give advice if you would prefera bath/Jacuzzi.STANDARD AND SUPERIOR CABINSCabins grades I, L, J, N, P and U all have private facilities and twin beds,one of which can be turned into a sofa. Grades A, D and some I, J andN have upper and lower berths and D grades on MS Lofoten and MSNordstjernen have a wash basin only.SPECIAL CABINSWith the exception of MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen, all our shipshave at least one specially equipped cabin for disabled passengers.Please contact our reservations department for further information.Prices for cabins which can accommodate three or four people are availableon request and inter-connecting cabins are available on some of our ships.GENERAL INFORMATIONFor your guidance we have indicated those outside cabins wherelifeboats or safety equipment may obstruct the view or portholes maybe small or ‘tunnelled’. Please note that for safety reasons, cabins onthe two lower decks of MS Lofoten and MS Nordstjernen may haveclosed portholes during the winter period.MS Trollfjord I grade cabinMXMGMOwners suite, two rooms, seating area and dining table, TV, stereo, internetaccess, mini-bar, private balcony.Grand suite, one or two rooms, seating area, TV, stereo, internet access,mini-bar, some with Jacuzzi, most with private balcony or bay window.Suite, one or two rooms, seating area, TV, mini-bar, some with private balcony.QMini suite, seating area, TV, mini-bar.QJMini suite with limited view / no view, seating area, TV, mini-bar.Enjoy a panoramic view of ever-changing, breathtaking sceneryUOutside, separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa, table. Upper decks.POutside, separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Upper and middle decks.NOutside cabin, separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa (some withupper / lower berths). Middle / lower decks.JOutside cabin with limited / no view, separate beds, one bed can be turned in toa sofa. Some with upper / lower berths.LOutside cabins with portholes, separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa.AOutside cabin, upper and lower berths.IInside cabin, separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Some with upper/ lower berths.Comfortable ships with a uniquely intimate atmosphereTake a dip in our Jacuzzi whilst we sail along the Norwegian coastMS Trollfjord N grade cabinDInside or outside cabin, upper and lower berths, wash basin only.34 LIFE ON BOARD AND CABINSFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 35

hurtigruten ThemeDECK 9DECK 9DECK 8DECK 8DECK 7DECK 7DECK 6DECK 6ms midnatsolDECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1DECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1ms trollfjordMS Midnatsol is one of our newest ships andhas been sailing since 2003. Together withher sister ship, MS Trollfjord, MS Midnatsolis among the three largest in the fleet.What characterises both ships is the large,two-story panoramic lounge above thebow and the large glass expanses thatallow the outside light to enter, along withextraordinary views. There are 23 beautifullyappointed suites, some with a balcony.Deck 9Deck 8Deck 9Deck 8MS Trollfjord´s maiden voyage was in 2002and she is among the three largest shipsin the Hurtigruten fleet. The comfortableinterior, with an extensive use of Norwegianwood and stone, takes Hurtigruten intothe next millenium. Being MS Midnatsol´ssister ship they share many of the samecharacteristics, such as the beautifulpanorama lounge and suites.Deck 7Deck 7Deck 6Deck 6Flag:NorwegianFlag:NorwegianShip yard:Fosen Mek. Verk., (N)Ship yard:Fosen Mek. Verk., (N)Year of construction: 2003Gross tonnage: 16 151Deck 5Deck 5Year of construction: 2002Gross tonnage: 16 140Passengers: 1000Passengers: 822Beds: 644Beds: 646Overall length:135,75 mOverall length:135,75 mBeam:21,5 mBeam:21,5 mCar capacity: 45Service speed:15 knotsDeck 4Deck 4Car capacity: 45Service speed:15 knotsMX Owners suite P Outside cabinMX Owners suite P Outside cabinMG Grand suite N Outside cabinMG Grand suite N Outside cabinM Suite J Outside cabinM Suite J Outside cabinQ Mini suite L Outside cabinDeck 3Deck 3Q Mini suite L Outside cabinQJ Mini suite I Inside cabinQJ Mini suite I Inside cabinU Outside cabin H Outside cabin*U Outside cabin H Outside cabin** Cabin 614, 616, 619 and 625 are for disabled use.Subject to change.* Cabin 614, 616, 619 and 625 are for disabled use.Subject to change.Panoramic loungeLibrary, deck 9Grand Suite MGLounge Glass atrium Grand Suite MG36 deck plansFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 37

hurtigruten Themems NordnorgeDECK 7DECK 6DECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1DECK 7DECK 6DECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1ms nordkappThe name of this beautiful ship is takenfrom the most northerly area of Norwayand artists responsible for the décor areassociated with this region. Modern facilitiesare balanced by a style which is influencedby Art Nouveau and Art Deco ensuringadherence to true Hurtigruten tradition,while producing a light and airy atmosphere.To complete the relaxing on boardexperience two outdoor Jacuzzis wereadded in 2005.Deck 7Deck 6Deck 7Deck 6MS Nordkapp, which means North Cape,is named after the majestic rock formationon the outpost of the European continent.On board you are surrounded by artworksfrom the renowned Norwegian artist, KarlErik Harr. MS Nordkapp is part of the shipclass built in the 1990s, and features severalsuites and Jacuzzis.Deck 5Deck 5Deck 4Flag:NorwegianShip yard:Kværner Kleven, (N)Year of construction: 1997Gross tonnage: 11 386Passengers: 691Beds: 457Overall length:123,3 mBeam:19,5 mCar capacity: 45Service speed:15 knotsDeck 3Deck 4Deck 3Flag:NorwegianShip yard:Kværner Kleven, (N)Year of construction: 1996Gross tonnage: 11 386Passengers: 691Beds: 464Overall length:123,3 mBeam:19,5 mCar capacity: 45Service speed:15 knotsM Suite N Outside cabinQ Mini suite J Outside cabinDeck 2M Suite J Outside cabinQ Mini suite L Outside cabinQJ Mini suite L Outside cabinU Outside cabin I Inside cabinDeck 2U Outside cabin I Inside cabinP Outside cabin H Outside cabin*P Outside cabin H Outside cabin*NOutside cabin* Cabin 333, 335 and 337 are for disabled use.Subject to change.* Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use.Subject to change.Vestfjorden Lounge on deck 7Restaurant on deck 4grade cabinThe Arcade Cabin category L Suite, category M38 deck plansFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 39

DECK 7DECK 7DECK 6DECK 6ms polarlysDECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1DECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1ms nordlysPolarlys is the Norwegian word forpolar light, and the name is a tributeto the special, Arctic light. MS Polarlysis a stylish ship, furnished with mahoganypanelling, polished brass and a choiceselection of Norwegian contemporaryart. Together with the extensive use ofwood in the public areas, this hascreated a unique maritime atmosphere.Deck 7Deck 6Deck 7Deck 6It is only natural that art, decor andcolours inspired by the Northern Lights(“Nordlys”) should characterise this ship.With her light and delicate interior,Norwegian artists have created a uniqueand distinct environment on board.The public areas and lounges inviterelaxation with their maritime eleganceand comfortable seating areas.Deck 5Deck 5Deck 4Deck 4Flag:NorwegianFlag:NorwegianShip yard:Ulstein Mek. Verk., (N)Ship yard:Volkswerft (D)Year of construction: 1996Year of construction: 1994Gross tonnage: 11 341Gross tonnage: 11 204Passengers: 737Passengers: 691Beds: 479Beds: 475Overall length:Beam:123 m19,5 mDeck 3Deck 3Overall length:Beam:121,8 m19,2 mCar capacity: 35Car capacity: 45Service speed:15 knotsService speed:15 knotsM Suite J Outside cabinM Suite J Outside cabinQ Mini suite L Outside cabinQ Mini suite L Outside cabinU Outside cabin I Inside cabinDeck 2Deck 2U Outside cabin I Inside cabinP Outside cabin H Outside cabin*P Outside cabin H Outside cabin*NOutside cabinNOutside cabin* Cabin 321, 323, and 325 are for disabled use.Subject to change.* Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use.Subject to change.Suite category MArt on deck 4Panoramic loungeCabin category PThe Arcade on deck 4Panoramic lounge40 deck plansFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 41

DECK 7DECK 7DECK 6DECK 6ms richard withDECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1DECK 5DECK 4DECK 3DECK 2DECK 1ms kong haraldThis ship is named after the founder ofHurtigruten, Captain Richard With.On board there is beautiful art by thefamous Harr family, and the ship is almostlike an art exhibition at sea. The panoramiclounges, Horisont and Syvstjernen, treatyou to an unforgettable experience of thesurrounding scenery. There are Jacuzzisand eight junior suites on board.Deck 7Deck 6Deck 7Deck 6Although this ship is formally namedafter the King of Norway, you will findother famous Norwegians on board:The bar is named after the Nobel PeaceLaurate, Fridtjof Nansen, the café afterthe explorer Roald Amundsen. MS KongHarald was launched in 1993 to markHurtigruten´s 100 years anniversary.In the ship´s interior you will seedecorative details of the King´s Crownemblem.Deck 5Deck 5Deck 4Deck 4Flag:NorwegianShip yard:Volkswerft (D)Year of construction: 1993Gross tonnage: 11 205Passengers: 691Beds: 466Overall length:121,8 mBeam:19,2 mCar capacity: 45Service speed:15 knotsDeck 3Deck 3Flag:NorwegianShip yard:Volkswerft (D)Year of construction: 1993Gross tonnage: 11 204Passengers: 691Beds: 483Overall length:121,8 mBeam:19,2 mCar capacity: 45M Suite J Outside cabinService speed:15 knotsQ Mini suite L Outside cabinDeck 2M Suite J Outside cabinU Outside cabin I Inside cabinDeck 2U Outside cabin L Outside cabinP Outside cabin H Outside cabin*P Outside cabin I Inside cabinNOutside cabinN Outside cabin H Outside cabin** Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use.Subject to change.* Cabin 331, 333 and 335 are for disabled use.Subject to change.Draugen bar on deck 4 Cabin category L RestaurantSuite category MRestaurantPanoramic lounge42 deck plansFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 43

travel and booking informationMS NORDSTJERNENBuilt for the Coastal Voyage fleet, theMS Nordstjernen was extensively modernisedin 2000 for exclusive Arctic sailing, yet stillretains the aura of an old Atlantic cruiser.She is equipped with a dining room andbar, a café, a panoramic lounge and library.She features cosy inside and outsidestaterooms, the majority with upper/lowerberths. Every room and the deck surfaceshave old, beautiful wood, which creates anextraordinary atmosphere.Saloon deckDeck CSALOON DECKDECK CDECK BDECK Aday by day timetable 2010Northbound15 APR – 14 SEP01 JAN – 14 APR15 SEP – 31 DECArrive Depart Arrive DepartDAY 1 Bergen – 20.00 – 22.30DAY 2 Florø 02:15 – 04:45 –Måløy 04:30 – 07:30 –Southbound15 APR – 14 SEP01 JAN – 14 APR15 SEP – 31 DECArrive Depart Arrive DepartDAY 7 Kirkenes – 12:45 – 12:45Vadsø – – – –Vardø 16:00 17:00 16:00 17:00Deck BDeck ATorvik 07:30 – 10:45 –Ålesund 08:45 09:30 12:00 15:00Geiranger* 13:30 – n/a n/aÅlesund 18:45 – n/a n/aMolde 22:00 – 18:30 –DAY 3 Kristiansund 01:45 – 23:00 –Trondheim 08:15 12:00 06:00 12:00Rørvik 21:15 – 21:15 –DAY 4 Brønnøysund 01:00 – 01:00 –Sandnessjøen 04:15 – 04:15 –Nesna 05:30 – 05:30 –Ørnes 09:30 – 09:30 –Bodø 12:30 15:00 12:30 15:00Stamsund 19:30 – 19:30 –Svolvær 21:00 22:00 21:00 22:00DAY 5 Stokmarknes 01:00 – 01:00 –Båtsfjord 20:30 – 20:30 –Berlevåg 22:30 – 22:30 –DAY 8 Mehamn 01:15 – 01:15 –Kjøllefjord 03:30 – 03:30 –Honningsvåg 06:15 – 06:15 –Havøysund 08:30 – 08:30 –Hammerfest 11:15 12:45 11:15 12:45Øksfjord 15:45 – 15:45 –Skjervøy 19:45 – 19:45 –Tromsø 23:45 – 23:45 –DAY 9 Tromsø – 01:30 – 01:30Finnsnes 04:45 – 04:45 –Harstad 08:00 08:30 08:00 08:30Risøyhamn 11:00 – 11:00 –Sortland 13:00 – 13:00 –Stokmarknes 15:15 – 15:15 –Flag:Ship yard:N Outside cabin I Inside cabinJ Outside cabin DAOutside cabinNorwegianBloom og Voss, (D)Year of construction: 1956 (Mod. 2000)Gross tonnage: 2 191Passengers: 400Beds: 149Overall length:Beam:Car capacity: 0Service speed:80,77 m12,6 m15 knotsOutside/insidecabinSortland 03:00 – 03:00 –Risøyhamn 04:30 – 04:30 –Harstad 06:45 08:00 06:45 08:00Finnsnes 11:45 – 11:45 –Tromsø 14:30 18:30 14:30 18:30Skjervøy 22:45 – 22:45 –DAY 6 Øksfjord 02:15 – 02:15 –Hammerfest 05:15 06:45 05:15 06:45Havøysund 09:45 – 09:45 –Honningsvåg 11:45 15:15 11:45 15:15Kjøllefjord 17:45 – 17:45 –Mehamn 20:00 – 20:00 –Berlevåg 22:45 – 22:45 –DAY 7 Båtsfjord 01:00 – 01:00 –Vardø 04:00 04:15 04:00 04:15Vadsø 08:00 – – 08:00Kirkenes 09:45 – – 09:45Svolvær 18:30 20:00 18:30 20:00Stamsund – 22:00 – 22:00DAY 10 Bodø 02:00 04:00 02:00 04:00Ørnes 07:15 – 07:15 –Nesna 11:15 – 11:15 –Sandnessjøen 13:30 – 13:30 –Brønnøysund 17:00 – 17:00 –Rørvik 21:30 – 21:30 –DAY 11 Trondheim 06:30 10:00 06:30 10:00Kristiansund 17:00 – 17:00 –Molde 21:30 – 21:30 –Ålesund 24:00 – 24:00 –DAY 12 Ålesund – 00:45 – 00:45Torvik 02:15 – 02:15 –Måløy 05:45 – 05:45 –Florø 08:15 – 08:15 –Bergen 14:30 – 14:30 –46 deck plansRestaurant Cabin category N LoungeThe coastal ships make stops at all the ports mentioned in our itineraries. In the larger towns and cities you may have several hours to spend ashore,or maybe take part in one of the excursions. At the smaller ports, the stops are brief, though you’ll usually have a chance to go ashore. Please checkon board to ensure that you return to the ship in time for departure. Hurtigruten reserves the right to make alterations to this timetable withoutprior notice. *At Geiranger embarkation/disembarkation is by small tender.FOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 47

WELCOME hurtigruten ON Theme BOARDtravel and booking informationNot all excursions have been adaptedspecifically for passengers with walkingdifficulties. Please check at the time ofbooking. It is essential you advise us ofspecial requirements at the time ofbooking to enable us to make thenecessary arrangements to ensure atrouble-free holiday.CHANGES TO THE ITINERARYAND EXCURSIONSAll routes and excursions are provisionaland subject to change – weather, seaand ice conditions may affect the itinerary.Photo: Trym Ivar BergsmoExcursions may also be subject to minimum/maximum numbers. The operator reservesthe right to change the content ofexcursions without prior notice.MINIMUM NUMBERSSome holidays are subject to a minimumnumber of participants to enable themto take place. Should the minimum notbe reached we will advise you at least 8weeks prior to your departure, when wereserve the right to cancel the holidayand refund all monies paid to us.Alternatively, you may choose anotherholiday with us but if the alternativearrangement is at an additional cost, thedifference will be payable by you.BEFORE YOU GOPassport and visasAll passengers must have a passport validfor at least three months after the dateof return. It is essential that the familyand first names on the passport matchthose on your travel documents exactly.For visas required check with relevantembassy or consulate.HealthAt the time of printing no compulsoryvaccinations or health precautions wererequired. Passengers suffering from anyknown or suspected medical condition,or women more than 28 weeks pregnant,are required to notify us at least 14 daysbefore departure and produce a medicalcertificate confirming fitness to travel.We reserve the right to refuse or cancela booking if the relevant certificate is notproduced and will not be liable for therefusal by any operator to carry any personwho has failed to notify us as above.If in doubt about health precautions,please consult your doctor.There is no doctor or pharmacy on board,however, Officers are trained in first aidand can provide emergency medicalassistance. The ships are also close toland. If you have any concerns regardingreports that long periods of immobility,such as remaining seated during flights,may be a contributory factor of Deep VeinThrombosis (DVT) we recommend youcontact your GP for advice. We reservethe right to refuse boarding and to restrictthe movement on board of any passengerdisplaying symptoms of any contagiousor infectious illness.It is a condition of booking that you adviseus of any circumstances which may affectyour ability to participate in any holiday orexcursion.The above information is correct atthe time of going to press but it is theresponsibility of all passengers to ensurethey comply with health, passport andvisa requirements applicable at timeof travel.GENERALBrochure AccuracyThe information and descriptionscontained in this brochure have beenchecked by our staff and/or localagents to ensure they are correct.However, changes may occur after thedate of publication and there may beoccasions when Hurtigruten or localsuppliers may withdraw some facilities.Should we become aware of anysignificant change which may beconsidered to have an effect on theenjoyment of your holiday we willdo our utmost to advise you.Public holidays and religious festivalsmay also affect the availability of resortand hotel facilities. Tourist offices canprovide details of such events.Some areas we visit are very remote,affected by prolonged cold weatheror difficult terrain. Provision of facilitieswill be subject to local conditions,and customs and lifestyles maydiffer from those to which you areaccustomed.WildlifeThe brochure includes pictures anddescriptions of wildlife which may be seenfrom the ships and during excursions,but there is no guarantee of sightings.BOOKING CONDITIONSThese are the terms and conditions which apply to your holiday and/or sea passage; please read them and the information pages carefully as you will be bound by them.1. YOUR CONTRACTYour contract is with Hurtigruten Ltd. on the basis ofthese conditions and the information contained inthe brochure, and shall be governed by English lawand the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You mayhowever choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotlandor Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. When youbook a holiday or sailing with us the contractbetween us will exist as soon as you or your travelagent asks us to confirm your booking. We thenbecome responsible to provide you with thearrangements you have booked and you becomeresponsible to pay for them, in each case subject tothese terms and conditions.When you make a booking you guarantee you havethe authority to accept and do accept on behalf ofyour party the terms of these booking conditionsand accept responsibility for making all payments tous for all members of the party. We are unable toaccept provisional or conditional bookings. We willsend all documents and other information to youand you will be responsible for ensuring that allother members of the party are kept fully informed.A confirmation invoice should be checked as soon asyou receive it. If you wish to change or cancel anyarrangements later you may have to pay anamendment or cancellation charge and additionalcosts (see below) which may be as much as thewhole of the original price of your arrangements.Only one invoice and one set of documents will beissued. No verbal amendments may be made byeither party to these written booking conditions;any change must be in writing signed by the ChiefExecutive of Hurtigruten Ltd.If you book your holiday through a travel agentall communication must be through that agent.Please quote your booking reference number in allcommunications. All monies you pay to the travelagent are held by the travel agent on our behalf atall times.2. PAYMENTOnce you have asked us to confirm your bookingthe total price of the arrangements you havebooked is payable 30 days before your scheduleddeparture date. No second invoice will be sent.Any travel documents required will be issued 7 to 14days prior to departure.If you book less than 30 days before your scheduleddeparture date the full price is payable when youbook. Balance payment may be made by banktransfer or credit card.Credit Card ChargesNo charge will be made for deposits paid by Creditor Debit Card/Switch/Delta and no charge will bemade for balances paid by Debit Card/Switch/Delta.Your booking may be cancelled if you do not makepayment on time (we will not normally sendreminders) and cancellation charges as set out under“If You Cancel” (see below) will be payable by you.3. PRICESAll prices shown in this brochure are in Euro and areper person unless otherwise stated. The price ofyour arrangements was calculated using exchangerates quoted in the Financial Times Guide to WorldCurrencies on 4. September 2009, NorwegianKroner (NOK) 9.86320; €1.14440. We reserve theright to change any of the prices quoted in thisbrochure although there will be no change within 30days of your departure date. You will be advised ofthe current price of the holiday you wish to bookbefore your contract is confirmed. We reserve theright to increase or decrease prices in line with anychange in VAT, local and UK taxes, embarkation/disembarkation fees, fuel surcharges, exchangerates, security charges or any fees chargeable forthe services included in the cost of your holiday.Should it be necessary to make any surcharges wewill notify you of the relevant adjustments by issuinga new invoice. In any event we will absorb all suchincreases where they form less than 2% of the totalcost of your holiday (excluding any cancellationor amendment charges). Only amounts in excessof 2% will be invoiced to you, together with anadministration charge of €1.00 per person togetherwith an amount to cover agent’s commission.In the event that any surcharge means you payingin excess of 10% more on the original cost of yourholiday, you will be entitled to cancel your trip witha full refund of all monies paid (except amendmentfees). Should you wish to cancel under thesecircumstances you must exercise your right to do sowithin 14 days from the date of the invoice we sendyou showing the increase.Should the price of your holiday go down due tochanges above by more than 2% of your holidaycost then any refund due will be paid to you.Please note that travel arrangements are not alwayspurchased in local currency and some apparentchanges have no impact on the price of your traveldue to contractual or other protection in place.4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKINGIf you wish to change your travel arrangements afterthey have been confirmed we will do our utmost tohelp but it may not always be possible. Any requestfor changes to be made must be in writing by theperson who made the booking or your travel agent.You will be asked to pay an administration charge of€50 per person and any further cost we incur inmaking this alteration. Costs may increase the closerto the departure date that changes are made.If you change the number of people in your party,the price of the arrangements will be recalculatedfor the new party size e.g. this may mean thataccommodation is under-occupied and each memberof the party may have to pay an increased price.Any increase in price caused by changes you haverequested is not a cancellation charge even thoughit may arise because a member of your party hascancelled. Any change by you to your confirmedarrangements after departure is in all cases subjectto availability and any relevant costs.5. IF YOU CANCEL - see you agent fordetailsYou, or any member of your party, may cancel yourtravel arrangements at any time. Written notificationfrom the person who made the booking or yourtravel agent must be received at our offices.We recommend ‘Recorded Delivery’. Cancellationtakes effect the day we receive your letter or email.Since we incur costs in relation to your arrangementsfrom the time we confirm your booking you will haveto pay the applicable cancellation charges as shownin the table below (which also applies if we cancelbecause you have failed to make payments on time- see “Payment” section) together with the cost ofany air fare for which we have had to pay at the timeof the booking and will be payable immediately oncancellation.6. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKINGWe reserve the right to change any of the details,and correct any errors in this brochure or invoices atany time. If changes are made before you havemade your booking we will advise you before weconfirm your arrangements. We reserve the rightin any circumstances to cancel your travelarrangements (for example if a minimum number ofparticipants for a particular travel arrangement is notreached, we may have to cancel it) and to changevessels and itineraries without liability for anysubsequent loss. Even after we have confirmed yourbooking we may have to make alterations but wewill not cancel your travel arrangements less than 8weeks before your departure except for reasons offorce majeure or failure by you to pay the finalbalance in full.Most alterations will be minor and while we will doour best to notify you or your travel agent of anychanges as soon as reasonably possible if there istime before your departure, we will have no otherliability to you.Occasionally we may have to make a significantchange to your confirmed arrangements.If we have to make a significant change we will notifyyou as soon as possible and you may either:(a) accept the change and the contract between uswill then be varied to incorporate the change; or(b) take alternative arrangements altogether (subjectto availability). If the alternative arrangementsselected are a lower price than those originallyconfirmed the difference will (if already paid) berefunded to you.(c) withdraw from the booking completely in whichcase we will as soon as possible, refund all moneypaid to us.Passengers must give notice of their decision assoon as reasonably possible and not later than 7days of being informed of the alteration.If you choose (a) or (b) above, you will receive ascompensation a credit towards the cost of yourarrangements, or any alternative selected. If youchoose (c) we will pay you compensation. In all caseswe will have no liability for any other or greatercompensation or for expenses or losses incurred.Compensation will not apply when we are forced tomake changes which cause you to withdraw orcancel your arrangements, by reason of unusual andunforeseeable circumstances beyond our controland which we could not have avoided by theexercise of all due care and our only liability will beto refund, as soon as possible, all money paid to usby you. We are unable to accept liability or paycompensation where the performance or promptperformance of our contractual obligation isprevented or affected by reason of circumstancesamounting to “force majeure” i.e. any event whichwe or the supplier(s) of the service(s) could not, evenwith due care foresee or avoid. Such events mayinclude, but are not limited to, war, threat of war orcivil commotions, riots, terrorist activity, industrialdispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather,fire, flood, drought, government action, portregulations and closures, technical transportationproblems, maintenance to vessels, scheduling oftransport and similar events outside our control.A ship delay does not constitute a change to holidayarrangements.7. OUR LIABILITY TO YOUWe accept liability for any damage caused to you orany person in your party by the failure to perform, orthe improper performance of, the contract madewhen your booking is confirmed (subject to anychanges subsequently agreed between us) unless:(a) the failures which occur in the performance of thecontract are attributable to you or some otherperson in your party;(b) such failures in performance are attributable to athird party unconnected with the provision of theservices contracted for and are unforeseeable andunavoidable or;(c) such failures are due to:(i) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyondour control, the consequences of which could nothave been avoided even if all due care had beenexercised; or(ii) an event which we, or the supplier of the servicescould not foresee or forestall even with all due care.Our liability, except in cases of death, injury orillness, shall be limited to the lesser of:i) the maximum of twice the cost of your travelarrangements.ii) the minimum amount payable in accordance withand/or in an identical manner to:(a) the contractual terms of the companies thatprovide the transportation and accommodation foryour travel arrangements, which are expresslyincorporated into the contract and also form theterms and conditions of separate contracts betweenyou and the carrier.(b) any relevant international conventions, includingthe Warsaw Convention 1929, whether as amendedby the Hague Protocol 1955 or the MontrealProtocol 1999, or otherwise, or the MontrealConvention 1999. Carriage of passengers and theirluggage by sea is governed by the AthensConvention 1974, and in respect of carriage by railby the Berne Convention and in respect of provisionof accommodation by the Paris Convention.Any action arising out of carriage by air or sea mustbe commenced within the two year time limitprescribed by the Warsaw and Montreal Conventionsor the Athens Convention as applicable. Legalproceedings for all claims for which time bars arenot stated in international conventions or are statedin the Norwegian Maritime Code must be madewithin one year from the date on whichdisembarkation did, or should have, taken place.The transport of passengers, baggage and vehiclesis subject to the provisions of the Act. no. 39 of 24June 1994 Norwegian Maritime Code, as amended,(“Norwegian Maritime Code”) and package toursare subject to the provisions of the Act no. 57 of 25August 1995 Relating to Package Tours (“ThePackage Tours Act”).We are to be regarded as having all benefit of anylimitation of compensation contained in these, orany other conventions, including claims for death,injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage anddelay to luggage. You may ask for copies of thetransport companies’ contractual terms or theinternational conventions from our offices at3, Shortlands, London, W6 8NE.Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you haverights in some circumstances to refunds and/orcompensation from your airline in cases of deniedboarding, cancellation or delay to flights, for whichyou must pursue the airline. Reimbursement in suchcases will not automatically entitle you to a refund ofany part of your holiday cost from us. Also, where adelay may result in entitlement to cancel a flight thisdoes not automatically entitle you to cancel orreceive a refund for any other arrangements, eventhough they may have been made in conjunctionwith your flight. If your airline does not complywith the Regulation you should complain to theAir Transport User’s Council on 020 7240 6061/www.auc.org.uk.8. INDEMNITYWhen you book arrangements with us you acceptresponsibility for the proper conduct of yourself andyour party. If your actions or omissions causedamage to any property in the provision of thecontracted arrangements, or cause delay ordiversion to any means of transportation, you agreeto fully indemnify us against any claim (includingprofessional fees and legal costs) made against usby or on behalf of the owner of such property orthe operator of other means of transportation.The Master of a ship has authority over the ship andpassengers at all times when they are boarding oron board. There will be no liability on our part, orthat of any supplier, for any refund, compensation,or costs thus incurred. Additionally, we will have theright to recover full costs resulting from the incidentfrom the passenger.At any port or place we may refuse to embark ormay disembark any passenger who, in the opinion ofthe ship’s authorized personnel, might be excludedfrom landing at further destinations by localauthorities or who may be suffering from anycontagious or infectious disease, or whose presencemay be detrimental to the wellbeing of passengersor crew. In cases of quarantine of the ship, orindividual passengers (passengers may be requiredto remain in their cabin or as instructed byauthorised personnel on board if they or any otheroccupant of the accommodation presents anysymptoms or may be considered to put otherpassengers at risk) we will not be liable for expensesthus caused and in such cases as above there will beno entitlement to any refund or compensation andwe will have no liability for costs incurred as a result.Each passenger warrants that they are fit to travel.Hurtigruten reserves the right to require anypassenger to produce evidence of the same andcannot accept liability for any situation arising out ofa failure to disclose any pre-existing condition ordisability. Passengers with physical or mentaldisabilities or other conditions which may requirespecial assistance, e.g. use of a wheelchair orscooter, or service animal, must advise us in writingbefore a booking is made. Passengers who usewheelchairs or who may require special assistancemust be accompanied by someone who is able toassist them on shore and at sea.Your specific passport and visa requirements andother immigration requirements are your responsibilityand you should confirm these with the relevantEmbassies and/or Consulates. We do not acceptresponsibility if you cannot travel because you havenot complied with the latest requirements. If youhave made independent travel arrangements youaccept responsibility for joining the ship in goodtime, regardless of any change to the sailing time ordate, or to the itinerary. We are not able to refundmonies paid to us, or any third party acting on ouror your behalf, or make compensation or otherpayments where, for whatever reason, you fail tojoin the ship. Passengers going ashore areresponsible for re-boarding the ship prior todeparture from port.9. COMPLAINT PROCEDUREIf you have a problem during your holidayconcerning any service we have confirmed you must,in compliance with EC legislation, inform the localsupplier, e.g. our local representative or agentimmediately to enable them to try to resolve thematter. You are also obliged to act in a way so as tominimise any loss. If the issue is not resolved locallyit is essential you notify our head office in writing,quoting the booking reference number, at theearliest opportunity and no later than 28 days afteryour return, to enable any complaint to beinvestigated. It is strongly recommended that youcommunicate any complaint to the supplier of theservices in question without delay and obtain awritten report. If you fail to follow this procedure wewill have been deprived of the opportunity toinvestigate and rectify your complaint at the timeand this may affect your rights under this contract.Any accident resulting in personal injury, loss of, ordamage to luggage must be reported to a ship’sofficer immediately and written confirmationobtained. We are unable to accept liability for thecontents of literature, DVDs, videos or websitesproduced by our suppliers. In the unlikely event thatany complaint cannot be settled between us youmay if you wish be referred to Arbitration. Thisspecial scheme, devised by arrangement with ABTAis administered by the IDRS. It applies if your claim isfor not more than €7,000 per person or €36,000 perbooking and does not involve physical injury orillness. The scheme provides for a simple andinexpensive method of arbitration on documentsalone with limited customer liability on costs. Fulldetails are available on request or from ABTA Ltd,30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ/www.abta.com.10. BROCHURE VALIDITYThis brochure was published in December 2009 andthe details and prices contained in it are valid fromDecember 2009 to March 2011 but may besuperseded by subsequent brochures.12. DATA PROTECTIONIn order to process your booking and ensure yourtravel arrangements run smoothly and meet yourrequirements we, Hurtigruten Ltd, need to use theinformation you provide such as name, address, anyspecial needs/dietary requirements etc. We take fullresponsibility for ensuring that proper securitymeasures are in place to protect your information.We must pass the information on to the relevantsuppliers of your travel arrangements such as ourships. The information may also be provided tosecurity or credit checking companies, publicauthorities such as customs/immigration if requiredby them, or as required by law.Hurtigruten is not responsible for the privacypractices of any other companies.If you wish to obtain a copy of the personalinformation held about you, please write to theabove address. Hurtigruten Ltd may make a smallcharge for supplying this information as permittedby law.Hurtigruten Ltd. may wish to contact you by post,e-mail and/or telephone with news, information andoffers on its voyages and other holidays we mayhave available and for market research purposes. Ifyou prefer not to be contacted for the purposes setout above please contact the Customer DataController, Marketing Department, Hurtigruten Ltd,3 Shortlands, London, W6 8NE.50 BOOKING CONDITIONSFOR RESERVATION ASK your local travel agent 51

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