Itinerary 2011
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Dates and times ok.
Excursion to be updated autumn 2010 |
Start from Stavanger 15.august 2011
Ends in Stavanger the 27.August 2011 |
Woodturning Cruise 2011 Itinerary
Dep. Stavanger Mon. 15. 2230 day 0
Arr. Sandane Tue. 16. 1600 day 1
Excursion - to be updated.
Dep. Sandane Tue. 16. 2230
Arr. Geiranger Wed. 17. 0900 day 2
Early in the morning we will enter one of the Vestlandets most beautiful and dramatic fjords – the Geirangerfjord. The mountains rise steeply up to 1800 meters (5,905 feet) and you can see small farms and beautiful waterfalls approximately 700-800 meters (2,300-2,625 feet) up the mountainsides. We will drop anchor at the end of the fjord and passengers will be set ashore for a fantastic bus ride over the mountains, up the Trollstigen and on to Molde.
Dep. Geiranger Wed. 17. 0930 day 2
Arr. Molde Wed. 17. 1630 day 2
Molde - the town of Roses and Norway’s Jazz City! It’s an exciting place on the Romsdalsfjord. Here we meet the buses again.
Dep. Molde Wed. 17. 2200 day 2
Arr. Namsos Thu. 18. 1300 day 3
Excursion - to follow!
Dep. Namsos Thu. 18. 2000 day 3
Arr. Bodø Fri. 19. 1200 day 4
EXCURSIONS - to be updated.
In Bodø you can join the bus and take a boat trip to the small fishing village of Kjerringøy. It’s one of Norway’s richest trading communities, dating back to the 18th century – before the steamships. This place is also well known as the location for several movies. It has kept its original architecture, maintaining its timeless and amazing uniqueness.
Dep. Bodø Fri. 19. 2000
Arr. Tromsø Sat. 20. 1100 day 5
EXCURSION - to be updated!
Tromsø is a beautiful, vibrant and picturesque city. It is known as the Nordic answer to another famous place, often being called The Paris of Norway. Tromsø is the capitol of Northern Norway and boasts a major university, The Polarinstitutt, Northern Light Observatory and several other important institutions. Join the bus trip and visit the Ishavscathedral (breath taking!) then stop at Tromsø museum with its famous lapp-exhibition. There’s much more to see on this great excursion! For the adventurous, take a ride on a gondola to the top of Citymountain and get an absolutely fantastic view over Tromsø and its spectacular surroundings. Let’s not forget shopping in Tromsø - it’s really great.
Dep. Tromsø Sat. 20. 2300
Arr. Hammerfest Sun 21. 0800 day 6
EXCURSION - Will be updated!
Today we will visit the North Cape! You will travel by bus to the most northerly town on earth before reaching the North Pole. Travel any further north and you will find only ice… At the North Cape Point we’ll visit the North Cape Center - it’s a very special place. Bust trip from Hammerfest to the North Cape takes about 3 hours.
Dep. Hammerfest Sun. 21. 1800
Approximately 21.30 we will drop fishing lines (provided) at Lopphavet and passengers can fish for really BIG cod or any other denizens of the deep! Lots of exciting fun. And the chef will be ready to prepare a fabulous meal or soup.
Arr. Sortland Mon. 22. 1300 day 7
EXCURSION - will be updated.
Dep. Sortland Mon. 22. 1900
Monday at approximately 2100 we will visit the unique Trollfjorden! This is a very narrow fjord that MS Gann will very slowly sneak into and turn around – you can almost touch the steep mountainsides by hand! Unforgettable experience – definitely a MUST! If time permits we will also make a short visit to Svolvær - an unique fishing village. Due to timing we might not be able to go ashore but it will for sure be a nice photo oppertunity!
Arr. Mosjøen Tue. 23. 1400 day 8
EXCURSION - to be updated.
Dep. Mosjøen Tue. 23. 2000
Arr. Trondheim Wed. 24. 1300 day 9
EXCURSIONS - to be updated.
Trondheim is Norway’s second largest city, combining historical and modern architecture. Visit beautiful and majestic Nidarosdomen – the biggest cathedral in the country and Ringve Museum with Norway’s largest musical instrument collection. There’s much, much more in Trondheim including great shopping in unique stores.
Dep. Trondheim Wed. 24. 2300
Arr. Ålesund Thu. 24. 1200 day 10
EXCURSION - to be updated.
Travel by bus to Aksla and get a great view over the city. Continue to the Atlanterhavsparken and Northern Europe’s largest seaworld. 10 large tanks hold over 6.5 millions liters of seawater and close to 40,000 fish of many species.
Dep. Ålesund Thu. 25. 2000
Arr. Bergen Fri. 26. 1030 day 11
Bergen’s uniqueness makes it Norway’s top tourist attraction. Surrounded by seven mountains, it’s a beautiful, energetic and happy city. Go for a city sightseeing tour, enjoy magnificent city and harbor views from Fløyfjellet or amble downtown to the bustling markets and shops. There’s lots to see and visit.
Dep. Bergen Fri. 26. 2300
Arr. Stavanger Sat. 27. 0700 day 12
Arrival in Stavanger heralds the end of a successful, happy and one of a kind cruise you’ll share with people for years to come. The friendships you make will last a lifetime and the things you learn will make you a better artist.
National Geographic rates the Norwegian fjords as the world’s greatest unspoiled travel destinations and we will be travelling in these surroundings!
One last point! Everywhere we travel, there’ll be loads of magnificent photo opportunities so bring your cameras.
Sist oppdatert av Odd Erik Thjømøe,
23.08.2010
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