Package Duration: 7 nights
Cruise Starts: 8 June 2024 – from Bergen
Cruise Ends: 16 June 2024 – into Oslo
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NORWEGIAN FJORDS & SCOTTISH ISLES CRUISE DEAL
Description:
Cruise with PONANT on an exceptional itinerary and discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords.Come aboard the Le Champlain for an 8-day cruise and sail along the Norwegian coastline, whose vertiginous cliff faces have been sculpted by the wind and the sea, giving rise to many unspoiled fjords.From Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf which still carries a few traces of the rich historic past of the city founded by the Vikings, you will set sail for the small town of Alesund, where you will be able to admire magnificent examples of Art Nouveau architecture.Hellesylt will be an opportunity to discover the face of traditional Norway in an enchanting setting imbued with serenity.From the small and charming village of Olden, located a few kilometres from Jostedalsbreen National Park, which is home to one of the last ice caps in Europe, you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent Briksdal glacier.You will also visit Stavanger, a cosmopolitan and prosperous small town with a perfectly balanced blend of old and new. During your stopover, walk the paved streets and admire the wonderfully preserved fishermen's houses that date from the 18th century. During your cruise, you will have the privilege of sailing in the famous 'Lysefjord' (fjord of light), flanked by granite cliffs. Arendal, once known as the Venice of the North because of its canals, will be an utterly charming port of call.On the final leg of your trip you will call at Gothenburg, in Sweden. Your cruise will end in Oslo, the Norwegian capital, a city with a unique energy.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Bergen
Sat 6 Jul 2024 | Depart 8:00 PM
Day 2: Alesund
Sun 7 Jul 2024 | 12:30 PM To 7:00 PM
Day 3: Hellesylt
Mon 8 Jul 2024 | 7:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Day 4: Olden
Tue 9 Jul 2024 | 7:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Day 5: Stavanger
Wed 10 Jul 2024 | 11:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Day 5: Sailing in Lysefjorden
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Day 6: Arendal
Thu 11 Jul 2024 | 12:00 PM To 7:00 PM
Day 7: Göteborg (Gothenburg)
Fri 12 Jul 2024 | 8:00 AM To 2:45 PM
Day 8: Oslo
Sat 13 Jul 2024 | Arrive 8:00 AM
Your Ship:
Like the rest of the PONANT EXPLORERS series, Le Champlain successfully manages to subtly combine the desire to explore the remotest regions of the planet with the comfort and privacy of a cozily intimate ship. To the innovative and environmentally friendly equipment are added elegant design and a unique atmosphere in keeping with the whole PONANT universe. Your dream of a cruise onboard a cozily intimate ship is thus made possible through the combination of an authentically genuine voyage experience together with discreet luxury.