Havila Voyages: Round-Trip Summer Voyage

Your Norwegian adventure begins in Bergen, a delightfully picturesque waterfront city surrounded by mountains and fjords. On arrival, make your way to your elegant city center hotel, set within a 19th-century former bank building just a short stroll away from the harbour. Spend the rest of the day discovering Bergen's colourful, UNESCO-listed waterfront (Bryggen), cobbled streets, lively fish market, and inviting array of bars, cafés and restaurants. A return journey on the iconic Fløibanen funicular is also included, offering superb views of the city and the surrounding landscapes. In the evening, nearby Frescohallen is a magnificent setting for dinner, serving delicious, modern local and international cuisine to a backdrop of vaulted ceilings and impressive frescoes painted by renowned Norwegian artist Alex Revold. 

With your ship departing in the evening, you have another day to enjoy Bergen at leisure. If you didn’t have time on your first day, be sure to ride the Fløibanen to one of the city's finest panoramic viewpoints. There are several short, easily accessible hiking trails here that wind between lakes and forests, offering a tranquil escape to nature within easy reach of the city. Later on, make your way to the port and board your Havila ship, which will be your home at sea for the next 11 nights.

Take some time to settle into your stylish sea view cabin and familiarise yourself with the ship’s common areas before enjoying your first delicious dinner at Havrand restaurant. Dining onboard is based on seasonal, locally sourced Norwegian ingredients, with menus that change regularly throughout the voyage. It's also possible to book a five-course fine dining experience at Hildring restaurant for an additional supplement. If you’d like to upgrade your onboard accommodation to a suite – which comes with either floor-to-ceiling windows or a private balcony, along with a complimentary welcome pack and premium dining options – please speak to one of our specialists.

Stay: Havila Voyages

Wake to your first full day at sea as the ship calls at Torvik, home to Havila's headquarters, before arriving in the elegant coastal town of Ålesund. Renowned for its striking Art Nouveau architecture, Ålesund is spread across a series of islands and serves as a gateway to some of Norway’s most spectacular fjords. Disembark to explore it independently or join an optional guided walking tour. If traveling between 1 April – 31 August, your cruise continues along Geirangerfjord, which forms part of the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s one of Norway’s most spectacular fjords, flanked by steep mountains and waterfalls that tumble down sheer cliffs. There’s also the option to embark on an excursion that’ll take you from the village of Geiranger up the meandering Trollstigen mountain road before a spectacular ride on the Romsdal Gondola. Alternatively, if traveling between 1 September – 31 October, you’ll visit the equally impressive Hjørundfjord, which cuts a 35-kilometre slash between the soaring peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps. Later on, your voyage continues north from Ålesund to Molde, a city on the northern shore of Romsdalsfjord. 

Stay: Havila Voyages

Arrive in historic Trondheim this morning, one of Norway's most important cultural centres and former capital during the Viking era. Optional excursions offer the chance to discover the city's rich heritage, whether on foot, by tram, by bike or on a kayaking adventure. Highlights include the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful wooden wharves lining the banks of the Nidelva River. Rejoin the ship and continue north through fjords and island-studded waterways towards Rørvik.

Stay: Havila Voyages

Today marks one of the voyage's most significant milestones as you cross the Arctic Circle, traditionally celebrated with a special onboard ceremony. North of this latitude (66°33'N), the sun never sets during the summer months, bathing the landscape in 24/7 daylight. Continue through some of Norway's most spectacular coastal scenery, passing several small settlements including Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen and Nesna en route to Bodø, the former European Capital of Culture in 2024. Here, you may set out on a coastal hike, a walking tour or a boat tour to Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current. Once back onboard later on, the next stretch of your voyage brings you to the town of Svolvær in the Lofoten Islands, an awe-inspiring archipelago of jagged granite peaks, remote beaches and colourful, timber-clad fishing villages. You may wish to join a RIB boat safari here, taking you along Lofoten’s dramatic coastline to the idyllic village of Henningsvær with the Midnight Sun as your backdrop. 

Stay: Havila Voyages

Sailing further north, you'll pass dramatic fjords, beguiling archipelagos and rugged mountain landscapes before arriving in Tromsø, Norway’s ‘Capital of the Arctic’. The city is spread across the island of Tromsøya, which is connected to the mainland by a couple of bridges. Its downtown area is compact and easy to explore on foot, which you’ll be able to do either independently or on a guided walking tour. There’s also the chance to ride the Fjellheisen cable car, which brings you to a viewpoint on Mount Storsteinen with fabulous views overlooking Tromsø and the surrounding Arctic landscape.

Stay: Havila Voyages

Today's highlight is North Cape, the legendary headland just a whisker away from mainland Europe's northernmost point. Towering cliffs plunge into the meeting point of the Atlantic and Barents Seas, creating one of Norway's most dramatic coastal landscapes. Optional excursions include an ATV safari to the North Cape plateau, bird watching at the sea cliffs of Gjesværstappan (including the chance to spot puffins, cormorants, guillemots and kittiwakes), and an authentic Sámi cultural experience on the Nordkyn Peninsula. Back onboard later on, your voyage reaches its northernmost point at Mehamn before continuing to Berlevåg. 

Stay: Havila Voyages

As you approach Kirkenes, the landscape becomes increasingly wild and remote. Situated further east than Istanbul, Kirkenes marks the turning point of your coastal voyage. Here, there’s the option to head out on a short mountain hike or a king crab fishing safari by RIB boat. Your ship will then turn back south, passing the villages of Vardø, Båtsfjord and Berlevåg.

Stay: Havila Voyages

Your voyage stops briefly in Mehamn and Kjøllefjord overnight before early morning stops in Honningsvåg and Havøysund. You’ll then reach Hammerfest, one of the world’s northernmost towns, where you may visit the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column, stop by the The Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society, or take a walk up Salen Hill for superb views overlooking the town, the sea and the surrounding mountains. Later on, take in terrific views of the Lyngen Alps before arriving back in Tromsø where you can step ashore amid the perpetually bright Arctic night. 

Stay: Havila Voyages

Continue south via Harstad and Sortland before sailing through the stirring coastal landscapes of the Vesterålen archipelago. For an in-depth introduction to Vesterålen, you can disembark in Harstad before visiting Trondenes Church, the Trondenes Historical Center and a reconstructed medieval farmstead. Then, a scenic drive offers plenty of photo opportunities of the mountains and fjords of Vesterålen before reboarding your Havila ship in Sortland. Your next stop is Svolvær in the Lofoten Islands, where optional excursions include the chance to go hiking at some of the archipelago’s most beautiful beaches, sea eagle safaris, a visit to Henningsvær and a local brewery tour. 

Stay: Havila Voyages

Having ventured deep into Northern Norway, you'll now cross the Arctic Circle once again as the ship continues south, taking you past countless islands, skerries and dramatic landscapes along the Helgeland coast. In Brønnøysund, there’s the opportunity to hike to Torghatten, a mountain famous for the natural hole that runs straight through its center. Later on, you’ll sail south towards the fishing village of Rørvik in the Vikna archipelago. 

Stay: Havila Voyages

Sail through the broad Trondheim Fjord before arriving back in Trondheim this morning, where you’ll have time to take in some of the sights you might have missed on the northbound voyage. You might be tempted to go kayaking on the Nidelva River, explore the charming Bakklandet neighbourhood, or visit the Nidaros Cathedral if you didn’t do so previously. Continuing south, your next stop is Kristiansund, where you can embark on a journey along the famous Atlantic Road and visit the mystical marble caves at Bergtatt. This penultimate leg of your voyage then passes through Molde and Ålesund. 

Stay: Havila Voyages

Your coastal voyage concludes in Bergen today. After disembarking, transfer to your hotel and enjoy one final evening in this beautiful waterfront city. Take the opportunity to revisit favorite sights, enjoy a leisurely dinner or simply reflect on the remarkable landscapes you've encountered over the past two weeks.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning in Bergen, depending on your flight schedule, before making your way to the airport.