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Monday, August 5, 2024 |
Tromsoe, Norway |
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6:00 PM |
Tromsoe, the home of the famous Northern Lights, is situated a mere 2000 km from the North Pole, on the same latitude as Northern Siberia and Alaska. Most visitors are surprised by the prominence and sophistication of this fascinating port. On offer are high-quality theatre, arts and music, which contrast with the boundless and vast wilderness surrounding the city. Read more about Tromsoe, Norway
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 |
Cruising The Norwegian Sea |
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 |
Longyearbyen, Norway |
8:00 AM |
12:00 AM |
Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway
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Thursday, August 8, 2024 |
Longyearbyen, Norway |
12:00 AM |
2:00 AM |
Longyearbyen lies on the river Longyearelva on the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen high in the Arctic. It is the world’s northern-most town, as all settlements further north are research or meteorological outposts. The modern town, fringed by abandoned mining detritus, enjoys a superb backdrop including two glacier tongues, Longyearbreen and Lars Hjertabreen. Read more about Longyearbyen, Norway
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Friday, August 9, 2024 |
Cruising The Norwegian Sea |
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 |
Husavik, Iceland |
9:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Husavik is a town in Norourþing municipality on the north coast of Iceland on the shores of Skjalfandi bay, that is about 15 km across. The town of around 2000 inhabitants depends mainly on fishing and tourism. It has become the centre of whale-watching in Iceland. Read more about Husavik, Iceland
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Sunday, August 11, 2024 |
Siglufjordur, Iceland |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Siglufjordur (Siglufjörður) is a small fishing town situated on the shoreline of the 7 km long fjord of the same name. On both sides of the fjord snow topped mountains rise 600 – 800 m. The 2.3 km of colourful homes and buildings lie on the road that runs the periphery of the northern part of Iceland. Read more about Siglufjordur, Iceland
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Monday, August 12, 2024 |
Cruising The Labrador Sea |
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 |
Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland |
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
Paamiut, Greenland |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Paamiut is a town in SW Greenland located on the coast of the Labrador Sea. The town’s name means "the people who live at the mouth”, a reference to its location at the mouth of the Kuannersooq Fjord. Paamiut naturally attracts travellers who want to go off the beaten path and gain a different perspective. Read more about Paamiut, Greenland
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 |
Nuuk, Greenland |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland, as well as being the northernmost capital in the world, though 2 degrees south of the Arctic Circle. It’s a place where the old and the new are united in a unique and dynamic way. The missionary Hans Egede founded Nuuk in 1728 as the very first town in Greenland. Read more about Nuuk, Greenland
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Friday, August 16, 2024 |
Qaqortoq, Greenland |
11:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
Qaqortoq is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. It is the most populous town in the region and the fourth largest town in the country. The oldest standing building of Qaqortoq is a black-tarred log building from 1797. Read more about Qaqortoq, Greenland
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Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
Cruising The Labrador Sea |
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Sunday, August 18, 2024 |
Cruising The Norwegian Sea |
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Monday, August 19, 2024 |
Grundarfjordur, Iceland |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Grundarfjordur is a growing community on the Breidafjordur fjord in Iceland. The town is considered unusually beautiful and well-kept, and has received several awards for its neat appearance. The region also has a reputation for a unique climate and unusually beautiful surroundings, as it is situated in front of an impressive mountain range with an alpine look. Read more about Grundarfjordur, Iceland
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
Reykjavik, Iceland |
5:00 AM |
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Reykjavik, the capital and largest city of Iceland, is the gateway to Iceland's stunning natural wonders, which range from ice fields to boiling thermal pools. The landscape on the island seems to be in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology. On the waterfront see the open-air history of shipping disasters. Read more about Reykjavik, Iceland
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