Lofoten Islands cruise

• Period: upon request
• Guests: 12 max.
• Supervision: depending on what’s scheduled for the expedition.
• Length: one week, Sat-Sat, or more upon request.
• Departures/arrival point: Svolvaer
• More information/dates/prices: upon request

Overview

Explore the Lofoten islands with this cruise across an archipelago located 200 km north of the Polar Circle, land of the Vikings and where some of the most beautiful islands in the world are. We have organized a calm and peaceful navigation in the fjords for a week, putting in many times to discover the remarkable fishermen’s villages and breathtaking sceneries which made famous these islands where the mountains seem to soar from the sea. In autumn, we will watch the killer whales hunting herring schools and admire the northern lights. In spring, we will enjoy the midnight sun.

Details of the expedition

Lofoten Islands

Lofoten is a Norwegian archipelago located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. It is the ancestral land of the Vikings and remains one of the most beautiful and wild areas in the world. Its steep alpine ridges directly overlook the crystal-clear and at times turquoise sea. There we find, amidst the beautiful and wild landscapes, some charming fishermen’s villages, stunning beaches of white sand and large prairies in flowers. The Lofoten archipelago enjoys a comparatively warm microclimate courtesy of the Gulf Stream, resulting in rather mild summers and winters. The temperature can reach over 20°C in the summer, and the snow covers the islands in the winter, while the sky is ablaze with northern lights. The archipelago’s wildlife is remarkably preserved and abundant, including inside a unique bird sanctuary of which the sea eagle is the most famous representative.

The expedition

Day 1: landing in the airport of Svolvaer, the main town of the archipelago, and boarding.

Day 2 to 6: coastal navigation with several visits to the most gorgeous natural sites and the stunning villages with colored wooden house. We will cruise along the eastern seaboard of the archipelago, sheltered from the wind and the swell and enjoying still waters. You will be able to appreciate the comfort of our ship and admire the breathtaking landscapes of these extraordinary islands. You will also get the opportunity to watch the multitude of bird species in the archipelago. We will make a stop in the following places (and many others!): the famous Trollfjord and its steep-sided mountains, Henningsvær, aka the Norwegian Venice, Ballstad, Kabelvåg (and the Lofoten Museum), Nusfjord (listed as World Heritage by the UNESCO), Hamnøy, Reine, … You will explore the villages, visit the historical point of interests, go on short-distance treks, fish from the ship or go on a zodiac trek. The operative words of this expedition are complete and total freedom.

Day 7: Back to Svolvaer and its airport.

More information

• Physical condition: no specific age requirement or physical conditions restrictions.
• Climate: The Lofoten archipelago enjoys a comparatively warm microclimate courtesy of the Gulf Stream. The temperature can reach over 20°C in the summer, and the snow covers the islands in the winter, while the sky is ablaze with northern lights. Regardless of the season and the weather, you will be sheltered and warm inside the ship, where you can watch the scenery inside the panoramic lounge.
• Currency in Norway: Norwegian krone, 8 NOK = 1 €.
• No time difference

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