Itinerary: Cruise from Dover – Rotterdam – Ålesund – Trondheim – Honningsvåg (North Cape) – Tromsø (Norway) – Leknes (Lofoten Islands) – Skjolden – Leirvik – Lerwick (Shetland Islands) – Dover – Return to Dover. [PARTIAL]
Ports of Call
Cruise from Dover
- Rotterdam: Striking modern skyline on the Maas. See the Cube Houses and Markthal, or take a harbour tour. Architecture and water set the tone.
- Ålesund: Art Nouveau streets on island ridges. Climb Aksla for views, visit the aquarium, or wander the waterfront—elegance with sea air.
- Trondheim: Cathedrals and river wharves. Explore Nidaros Cathedral, stroll Bakklandet’s wooden houses, or cross the Old Town Bridge—historic and human-scale.
- Honningsvåg (North Cape): Arctic outpost with wide horizons. Coach to the North Cape plateau, meet local birdlife, or browse small galleries. It’s about the far-north feel.
- Tromsø (Norway): Bridge, Arctic Cathedral and fjord light. Take the cable car, visit Polaria, or walk the waterfront—a lively northern hub.
- Leknes (Lofoten Islands): Dramatic peaks above sheltered bays. Drive to Haukland beach, visit fishing villages, or take a short hike. Scenery steals the show.
- Skjolden: Fjord-end calm and mountain walls. Trips reach glaciers and stave churches; shore paths are peaceful—a slow-breath stop.
- Leirvik: Coastal town on Stord island. Walk the marina, visit Sunnhordland Museum, or take an island drive. Quiet and local.
- Lerwick (Shetland Islands): Stone harbours and seabird cliffs nearby. Explore the Town Hall murals, take a boat to Bressay, or head to Jarlshof: wind, wildlife, and wide views.
Return to Dover