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| There are so many magical discoveries to have on a voyage along the Norwegian coast in summer. Come along to sample a few of our favorites, shown below. | | | | | | |
| Midnight Sun |
| | It's 12:30 a.m. but the sun is still in the sky, guiding the ship through amazing scenery. Your clients can close the light-cancelling curtains and get a bit of shut-eye, but they may not want to. |
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| | Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands |
| | The storybook images of Norway can be found in these striking islands. Hurtigruten (meaning 'the fast route') began as the best way to weave in and out of these islands, through fjords that reach high into the sky. |
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| Kjeungskjær Lighthouse |
| | Since 1880, this 66-foot-high lighthouse has guided sailors through unpredictable seas at Ørlandet. Your clients can take a visit or stay a night or two in the lightkeeper's apartment (the lighthouse was automated in 1987). |
| | | | | Atlantic Puffin |
| | It's hard not to imagine these charming creatures turning to you to crack a joke as one passes their breeding grounds. Tell your clients to grab their telephoto to capture Puffin chicks before they take to the open sea. |
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| Trondheim |
| | If architecture and history are what draw your clients to travel, Trondheim's Nidaros Cathedral is a must-see. THey can stroll cobbled streets as old as the Middle Ages and wander the museum in the Archbishop's Palace. The university in town helps it keep a youthful energy. |
| | | | | Bryggen |
| | This UNESCO World Heritage Site is - and has been - the trading center of Norway. Archaeological research confirms it played an important role in Bergen's historical connection to the Hanseatic League (a merchant guild c. 1400-1800). |
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| Crossing the Arctic Circle |
| | Tell your clients about the symbolic baptism on deck as we cross the Arctic Circle (latitude 66° 33'). Suggest they watch for markers on land - though the exact point of crossing changes depending on the angle of the Earth's axis against the plane of the Earth's orbit. |
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| | Fishermen's Cabins (Rorbu) |
| | Of course fishing has featured prominantly in Norway's history. When the typical fishing boat was an open vessel, these small wooden huts provided much-needed protection from the elements. Many are now cafés or vacation homes. |
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*From prices and savings based on two people sharing an inside cabin on select sailings. Offers are valid on new bookings only, and are subject to change at anytime. Offers are not valid for port to port, group travel, or packages sold by a tour operator. Ships registry: Norway |
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