10-Day Northern Lights Festival of Music

BERGEN, NORTHBOUND NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE, TROMSO, OSLO - Enjoy a 10-day adventure with a northbound Norwegian coastal cruise and Northern Lights Festival of music celebration starting at $2,899.

Arctic cultural capital Tromso hails the eagerly awaited first dawn of the year with the annual, acclaimed Northern Lights Festival of music. Set sail on a northbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage from Bergen, arriving just in time to revel in spectacular performances celebrating the Northern Lights Festival in stunning settings, such as the Arctic Cathedral and Tromso Concert Hall.

Depart the U.S. for your transatlantic flight to Norway.

Arrive in Bergen and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Bergen. [B]

Transfer to the MS Trollfjord and embark on your northbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage on your journey to the Northern Lights Festival. [B/L/D]

When you awake, the ship will be crossing the stretch of open sea known as Stadthavet, heading for Torvik. Farther on, you'll stop in the beautiful Art Nouveau town of Alesund. After a call at Molde-its magnificent view of the Romsdal Alps made it a favorite vacation spot of famous Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen-the ship will carefully navigate the Hustadvika, a belt of islets and skerries, before docking at Kristiansund. Optional shore excursions are available. [B/L/D]

The ship arrives early this morning in historical Trondheim, Norway's first capital. Walk the charming streets; sit by the peaceful harbor or cross the old city bridge to see the restored wooden buildings in Bakklandet and the great Gothic cathedral of Nidaros, where the kings of ancient Norway once received their official blessings. From Trondheim, the ship sails on to Rorvik, where the southbound and northbound coastal ships meet. Optional shore excursions available. [B/L/D]

Today you'll cross the Arctic Circle. Of course, you can't actually see this imaginary cartographic line, but on our portside, a globe on the island of Vikingen serves as a helpful marker. Ahead lie spectacular sights, such as islands and skerries of majestic rock formations, their origins the stuff of legend. After Bodo, the ship heads out to open sea, bound for the Lofoten Islands, with their picturesque cabins on stilts and weathered wooden racks of drying cod. In the evening, you'll navigate the narrow Raftsund Strait, passing the looming crags of the Trollfjord. Optional shore excursions are available. [B/L/D]

This morning, you'll pass the medieval Trondenes church before calling at Harstad for breakfast. Afterward, you'll sail across the Vagsfjord, past the great island of Senja with its diverse countryside of farmland, pine trees, and plunging peaks. Arrive in Tromso. Transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy free time to join in local events. The animated program of the Northern Lights Festival caters to a wide range of musical tastes-from symphonic to soul-in the Tromso Concert Hall and the Arctic Cathedral. [B]

Enjoy free time to join local events and excursions. The spectacular Northern Lights could be nature's own contribution to the festivities, providing inspiration to painters, poets, musicians, choreographers, and dancers. Stay overnight in Tromso. [B]

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Oslo. Arrive and transfer to downtown Oslo. Enjoy an overnight stay in this charming, compact, and chic capital. Tour sights such as Oslo City Hall, Akershus Fortress, or the Nobel Peace Center. You can also opt to attend a performance at the new, ultramodern harbor side national opera house. Stay overnight in Oslo. [B]

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the U.S. [B]

*USD per person, double occupancy, based on category I interior stateroom accommodations for January 18, 2009 departure; other departures priced higher. Prices reflect early booking cruise savings, which vary by ship and sailing date and are not available on all departures. Prices valid for North American residents, capacity controlled, and subject to change without notice. Prices include air from New York (JFK)/Newark. Cruise fuel and air fuel surcharges, air taxes, and ticketing fees are additional.

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