{"id":19487,"date":"2016-11-04T13:50:07","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T13:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=19487"},"modified":"2017-10-24T03:33:43","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T03:33:43","slug":"norwegian-fjords-cruising-explorers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/norwegian-fjords-cruising-explorers\/","title":{"rendered":"Norwegian Fjords: Cruising for Explorers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Cross the Arctic Circle, chase the northern lights, dog-sled the tundra, and discover a new way to cruise. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.HoneyTrek.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HoneyTrek<\/a> travel experts Mike &amp; Anne Howard share their top destinations and adventures for exploring Norway&#8217;s jaw-dropping coast.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/190234375\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With 15,000 miles of coastline and 1,190 fjords, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/g\/pt\/ms-dest-scandin-sas-coop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norway&#8217;s<\/a> coastline is said to offer the most beautiful sea voyage in the world &#8230; and we&#8217;ll back them up on that. Beginning our journey from Bergen, we passed medieval cities to timeless fishing villages, glaciated mountains to wildlife-rich archipelagos. Making over a dozen stops on our seven days north to the Russian border, we explored by hiking, dog-sledding, zodiac cruising, and of course the classic Norwegian cruise liner, the <em>Hurtigruten<\/em>. This trip would be stunning any time of year, though late fall hits the sweet spot for sunny days and electrified nights, swirling with the Aurora Borealis.<\/p>\n<p>Arctic cruising is about the element of surprise, and every expedition is a little different. For a taste of what\u2019s to come, here are our top adventures and must-see stops in the Norwegian fjords&#8230;<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/00_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/00_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/00_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/00_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n<h2><strong>Begin in Medieval Bergen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/1_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/1_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/1_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/1_Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>A city founded in 1070, Norway&#8217;s former capital is full of charm and history. Stroll the narrow streets of the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic Bryggen quarter, the Hanseatic Museum, and the arctic fish market. Build extra excitement for your sea voyage with a funicular ride up Bergen&#8217;s 1,000-foot-tall Mount Fl\u00f8yen for an incredible view over the medieval city and its majestic fjords.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hj\u00f8rundfjord and Norway&#8217;s Narrowest Valley<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2_HjC3B8rundfjord-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2_HjC3B8rundfjord-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2_HjC3B8rundfjord-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2_HjC3B8rundfjord-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>Disembark at this remote fjord and follow the road tucked between steep summits and past storybook stone houses. Reach a dazzling viewpoint of Lyngst\u00f8l Lake, the mountain gauntlet, and the sea. On your return, stop at the 19th-century Hotel Union \u00d8ye for reindeer stew and a wander around the whimsical rooms &#8230; a favorite hideaway of European royals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Zodiac the Lofoten Archipelago<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3_Zodiac-Loeften-Archipelago_courtesy-Hurtigruten1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3_Zodiac-Loeften-Archipelago_courtesy-Hurtigruten1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3_Zodiac-Loeften-Archipelago_courtesy-Hurtigruten1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3_Zodiac-Loeften-Archipelago_courtesy-Hurtigruten1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>Cross the Arctic Circle and reach the Lofoten Wall: a 3,300-foot-tall mountain range shooting up from the sea. Zip between the granite-peak islands and white sand beaches, keeping an eye out for Atlantic puffins and sea eagles, then stroll the fishing villages lost in time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Troms\u00f8 City Walking Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4_Tromso-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4_Tromso-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4_Tromso-HoneyTrek.com_-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/4_Tromso-HoneyTrek.com_-768x446.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>The Northernmost City in the World, The Gateway to the Arctic, The Paris of the North \u2026 Troms\u00f8 has many impressive titles. As an island inside the Arctic Circle, with rugged roots as a frontier town, it\u2019s a surprisingly sophisticated place. Explore the cityscape, an intriguing mix of 18th-century wooden houses, modern ice-inspired architecture, and cozy cafes. Visit the Polar History Museum, pop into the Arctic Cathedral, tour the historic Mack brewery, dine at the trendy Hildr gastropub, and catch live music at the legendary Bl\u00e5 Rock.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dog-Sledding Lapland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5_DogSled-Lapland-HoneyTrek.com_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5_DogSled-Lapland-HoneyTrek.com_1.jpg 816w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5_DogSled-Lapland-HoneyTrek.com_1-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5_DogSled-Lapland-HoneyTrek.com_1-768x602.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/>Mush a team of huskies through the tundra and land of the native Sami people, dipping through snowy forests and over frozen streams. Take turns driving the sled, and whatever you do \u2014 hang on! Many cruise lines can arrange this activity from one of your northernmost ports.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chase the Auroras<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Norway-To-NG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Norway-To-NG.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Norway-To-NG-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Norway-To-NG-768x594.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/>Sailing farther north and away from the cities, the solar winds grow stronger and create a northern lights spectacular. Your captain will announce when the Auroras are strongest, though to maximize your sightings, spend a couple hours each night on deck with some cocoa or soaking in the outdoor hot tub.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Humpback and Killer Whale Watching<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/7_WhaleWatching-courtesy-hurtigruten1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/7_WhaleWatching-courtesy-hurtigruten1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/7_WhaleWatching-courtesy-hurtigruten1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/7_WhaleWatching-courtesy-hurtigruten1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>Each November-February, hundreds of whales migrate to northern Norway for their winter feast. Keep an eye out for pods of orca whales and massive humpbacks (weighing up to 40 tons!) hunting the herring shoals, flashing their tails, and breaching with a big splash.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>North Cape Cliffs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/8_North-Cape-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/8_North-Cape-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/8_North-Cape-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/8_North-Cape-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>Dock at Honningsv\u00e5g, just 1,306 miles shy of the North Pole, and drive towards the sky-high North Cape Museum. Observe a quarter-million seabirds nested in the cliffs, including many endemic high Arctic species. Watch the museum&#8217;s fantastic documentary and snap a photo at the massive globe at the top of the world.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Peek into Russia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Russian-Border-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"958\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Russian-Border-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg 958w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Russian-Border-HoneyTrek.com_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Russian-Border-HoneyTrek.com_-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/>At a longitude of 30\u00ba east, the town of Kirkenes is further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. Take an excursion to the border between Norway and Russia and get a peek into the world&#8217;s largest country.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Same Route, New Scenery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10_SameRouteDifferScenery-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10_SameRouteDifferScenery-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10_SameRouteDifferScenery-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/10_SameRouteDifferScenery-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>When you begin your journey back south, you may be traveling along the same route, but the scenery will be brand-new. Your savvy captain will ensure most of the destinations you missed during nights heading north will be revealed during your days sailing south.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Norwegian Fjord Mini-Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/11_mini-guide-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/11_mini-guide-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/11_mini-guide-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/11_mini-guide-Norwegian-Fjords-HoneyTrek.com_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Who to Cruise:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hurtigruten.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hurtigruten:<\/a> The 125-year old national ferry doubles as an excellent expedition ship with year-round departures, numerous embarkation points, and a wide range of prices and adventures.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadventures.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">G Adventures:<\/a> A small-group expedition ship offering 8-15-day all-inclusive trips with an active focus.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>When to Go:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Being along the gulf stream, Norway\u2019s coastline isn&#8217;t nearly as cold as you&#8217;d think and rarely gets below freezing. October-March are incredible for northern lights, with November offering the sweet spot for Auroras, warmer weather, discounts, and ample daylight for exploring.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What to Pack:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Pack your winter clothes (heavy coat, beanie, gloves, long johns, boots, etc.), but don\u2019t worry too much about specialized gear. For the more extensive adventures, like dog-sledding, good outfitters will provide the necessary Arctic accessories. And don\u2019t forget to pack a solid tripod for the best northern lights photography!<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo Credits<\/em>: Humpback Whales &amp; Lofoten Zodiac photographs courtesy of Hurtigruten; all other photography by HoneyTrek.<\/p>\n<p>M<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cross the Arctic Circle, chase the northern lights, dog-sled the tundra, and discover a new way to cruise. 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With 15,000 miles of coastline and 1,190 fjords, Norway&#8217;s coastline is said to offer the most beautiful sea voyage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":19488,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[789,285,87,255],"class_list":["post-19487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise","tag-adventure-cruise","tag-cruise","tag-northern-lights","tag-norway"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Norwegian Fjords: Cruising for Explorers - Inspire | Travelocity.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/norwegian-fjords-cruising-explorers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Norwegian Fjords: Cruising for Explorers - Inspire | Travelocity.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Cross the Arctic Circle, chase the northern lights, dog-sled the tundra, and discover a new way to cruise. 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