North Norway- Noorderlicht, November 2017

North Norway- Noorderlicht, November 2017

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Trip Summary

Dates: Nov 26, 2017 – Dec 3, 2017
Duration: 8 Days
Adventure Options: Mountaineering, Photography
Starting at $2,220.00View Prices

About the Norway Itinerary

The North Norway cruise follows the path of more than one kind of whale as it travels amongst the fjords of Troms. The long Norway nights offer travellers on this expedition an excellent chance to take in the beauty and wonder of the Northern Lights.

Itinerary Map

Pricing Information

$2,220 - Twin Shared

About the Norway Itinerary

The North Norway cruise follows the path of more than one kind of whale as it travels amongst the fjords of Troms. The long Norway nights offer travellers on this expedition an excellent chance to take in the beauty and wonder of the Northern Lights.

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1

The voyage starts in the town of Tromsø, also called ‘the Paris of the North’ because of its nice atmosphere. Here the 100 year old two mast schooner Noorderlicht will be waiting in the harbour. In the evening there is time to explore the town.


Days 2 - Hiking


Early in the morning we will depart from Tromsø and sail towards the north-east, into Langsundet. In this magnificent fjord we plan to land at the small village of Hansnes from where we will attempt to hike up a trail to the 306 metres high hill Storheia to admire the view across the fjord. We will spend the night in Dyrsfjorden at the northern tip of the island Ringvassøya.


Day 3-6 Wildlife watching

The next three days we will spend in Vengsøyfjorden and Kaldfjorden, the area where many whales have been seen in recent years. Besides Orca’s and Humpback Whales there are also good chances to see White-tailed Eagles, as they also want their share in the Herring frenzy. This eagle is one of the largest birds of Europe and a resident in northern Norway. In the afternoon, when the daylight is over, we plan to make small hikes in the area and hope for some clear sky in order to see the ‘Tricky Lady, as the Aurora is sometimes called.


Day 6 Northern Lights


Then we continue our circumnavigation of Kvaløya and sail to the small island of Sommarøy. Also here there are good opportunities to see the Northern Lights and the island offers good hiking possibilities. Therefore we spend the daytime of the last expedition day on this lovely island to explore the coastline with its small bays and white beaches and maybe even climb to the top of the 211 metre high Mount Hillesøya. From here there are excellent panoramic views of the rugged coastline.


Days 7-8 Tromsø

In the afternoon we sail back to Tromsø and complete our circumnavigation of Kvaløya. We spend the last night on board in Tromsø, where we disembark the vessel in the morning on day 8.


Welcome Aboard the Noorderlicht


The ‘Noorderlicht’, a well-balanced two-masted schooner rig is capable of sailing the seven seas, and is therefore well suited for expedition cruising among small islands and offers good open deck viewing areas, also when under sail.

The 2 inflatable rubber crafts (zodiacs) enable landing and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas. The qualified captains have a great experience of the oceans. Together with the rest of the crew, they will do everything possible to ensure that you have a wonderful and unforgettable journey. Willingness to compromise on comfort is a basic requirement on board of a historic traditional sailing vessel.

Technical Specs

  • Passengers : 20 in 10 cabins
  • Staff&Crew: 5
  • Length: 46meters (153feet)
  • Breadth: 6.5meters (22feet)
  • Draft: 3.2meters (11feet)
  • Ice class: strengthened bow
  • Displacement: 300 tonnes
  • Propulsion: 360 hp diesel
  • Speed: 6knots average cruising speed

Cabins & Amenities

The ‘Noorderlicht’ provides accommodation for 20 travellers in small twin cabins. All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5) facilities are conveniently located.

All cabins have a small hatch in the ceiling which vary in size, except cabin 6 which has a small, locked porthole in the ceiling but ventilation slots in the door.

On occasion and depending on weather situation those hatches will be opened by the crew to allow fresh air ventilation of the complete lower deck (including cabin 6) while passengers go ashore.

Notes

The ‘Noorderlicht’ was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence she served as a light-vessel on the Baltic. In 1991 the present owners purchased the hull and re-rigged and refitted her thoroughly, under the rules of “Register Holland”.

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