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See the Northern Lights with Hurtigruten
Since humankind first experienced the natural
phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, their extraordinary
beauty has mesmerised all who witness them. To
further increase your chances of experiencing the
Northern Lights, experts recommend spending as
long as you can above the Arctic Circle, far away from
artificial light. And this winter NASA has forecast the
strongest Northern Lights activity in 50 years.
Our fleet of 11 ships sail through the calm
sheltered waters along the Norwegian coast beneath
the pitch black sky, the perfect setting to experience
the breathtaking Aurora Borealis. Whether you choose
to embark on our 12-day Classic Round Voyage, take
a shorter flight-inclusive break or sail in the company
of an Astronomy expert, Hurtigruten are sure to have
something to suit you.
As well as the sights provided by Mother Nature,
Hurtigruten also offer an exciting range of winter
activities and experiences: visit a snow hotel, lead a
team of Husky dogs on an unforgettable dog sledge
safari, or speed across the frozen landscape on a
snowmobile*. Whatever you choose, the spectacular
winter scenery creates an authentic and stunning back
drop to the Arctic adventure of your dreams.
* Subject to dates, weather conditions and availability
ARCTIC HIGHLIGHTS • 5 days from £949pp
Tromsø – Kirkenes – Tromsø • Including direct flights from Gatwick & Manchester
The Arctic Highlights voyage spends its entirety within the Arctic Circle giving you not only
the best opportunity to see the Northern Lights but also the chance to take part in some
fantastic winter excursions to areas of this frozen land that are seldom seen by tourists.
Fly directly into Tromsø, the Gateway to the Arctic, where your Hurtigruten ship will be
waiting to take you north. After an early morning call at Hammerfest, your next major
stop will be Honningsvåg, the gateway to the North Cape. Continuing around the
Varanger Peninsula, we will arrive at the Norway/Russia border town of Kirkenes, the
voyage’s turning point.
The return schedule is carefully planned to ensure that you pay daytime visits to the
ports that were shrouded in darkness on the way north
ITINERARY – 5 DAY
Departure Dates 2012 Occupancy Inside cabin from Outside cabin from
29 November and Twin 949 1049
06 December
10 December Single 1104 1234
Prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together sharing a
twin cabin/room.
Your holiday price includes: Return economy direct flights from Gatwick
or Manchester to Tromsø including current taxes and charges, voyage in an
unspecified twin cabin including half board, 1 or 2 nights at a centrally located
hotel in Tromsø including breakfast (depending on your itinerary), transfers as
applicable.
Not included: Travel insurance, luggage handling, optional excursions.
EXTENDED ITINERARY – 6 DAY
Departure Dates 2012 Occupancy Inside cabin from Outside cabin from
01 December* Twin 1095 1205
03 December †
08 December †Δ Single 1290 1440
* These departures have one night pre and one night post voyage in Tromsø
† This departure has two nights post voyage in Tromsø
Δ Departing from Manchester
CLASSIC ROUND VOYAGE • 12 days from £1299pp
Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen • Including direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol & Edinburgh
For 2012 we are pleased to introduce direct exclusive charter flights between Gatwick,
Bristol, Manchester & Edinburgh and Bergen on selected dates in November & December.
These flights enable you to experience our most popular itinerary, the Classic Round
Voyage with more connectivity and at reduced prices.
A Classic Round Voyage from the cultural centre of Bergen to Kirkenes and back again
is the ultimate voyage with Hurtigruten. The complete voyage takes 12 days giving you
the opportunity to see and experience the incredible nature and fascinating culture that
Norway has to offer. You visit 34 ports and cover over 2,500 nautical miles. After reaching
Kirkenes on the Russian border, you begin the voyage south and have a chance to see
the ports and experiences during the day that you sailed through during the night as you headed north
Classic round voyage on MS Finnmarken
Departures Dates 2012 Departure Airport Occupancy I grade J* L*grade N grade P grade U grade
8th November 2012 Manchester Twin 1299 1499 1489 1539 1636
19th Novenber 2012 Bristol Twin 1299 1499 1489 1539 1636
30th November 2012 Gatwick Single 1569 1685 1700 1790 1880
11th December 2012 Edinburgh Single 1569 1685 1700 1790 1880
Prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin.
Your holiday price includes: Return economy direct flights from London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester or Edinburgh to
Bergen including current taxes and charges, full board, transfers as applicable, and a £55 fuel surcharge. Suites and Mini
Suites are available only on request. *L and J cabins may have restricted views.
Not included: Travel insurance, luggage handling, optional excursions.
ASTRONOMY VOYAGE • 12 days from £1899pp
Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen • Including direct flights
Join this popular voyage to learn more about the Arctic night sky as well as the
greatest lightshow on Earth, the Aurora Borealis. Hurtigruten offer once again
their Astronomy Voyage in 2012 accompanied by Ian Ridpath, Editor of the Oxford
Dictionary of Astronomy and hopefully the Northern Lights. Through a series of
lectures and a guided tour of the night sky from the deck of the ship, your lecturer will
bring the world of stars, planets and meteors closer whilst also exploring the numerous
myths and legends linked to the constellations in our skies.
Your voyage will follow the path of Hurtigruten’s 12-day Classic Round Voyage allowing
you to enjoy charming towns and breath-taking scenery by day, before watching the
incredible colours of dusk on the coast and settling down for the excitement that
Norway’s night skies can bring.
Astronomy voyage on MS Finnmarken
Departure Date 2012 Occupancy Inside from I grade J* L* grade N grade P grade U grade
28 October Twin 1899 1999 2040 2110 2205
Single 2189 2310 2330 2440 2540
Prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin.
Your holiday price includes: Return economy direct flights from London Gatwick to Bergen including current
taxes and charges, voyage in a twin cabin including full board, transfers as applicable, and a £55 fuel surcharge.
Suites and Mini Suites are available only on request. *L and J cabins may have restricted views.
Not included: Travel insurance, luggage handling, optional excursions.
Your lecturer on board
Ian Ridpath
Ian Ridpath has been a full time writer and
broadcaster on Astronomy since 1972 and
has previously worked at the University of
London Observatory and in publishing. He is
a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
(Council Member 2004 – 07), as well as a
member of the Society of Authors and of the
Association of British Science Writers. He is
also the Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of
Astronomy and Norton’s Star Atlas, a publication
now in its twentieth edition since 1910.