Anyone who has always wanted to see whales in their natural habitat
can now do so as part of a voyage on the Norwegian Fjords with Hurtigruten. A
brand new land excursion is being introduced between June and August that
allows guests to enjoy this special experience whilst taking one of its classic
voyages along the coast of Norway - the first time this has ever been possible.
The excursion is available on day five of the Voyage North and travels
to the whale spotting area outside Andenes in Nordland County. Guests will
disembark early in the morning at Risoyhamn and head to Andenes by coach to
join the sturdy whale-watching vessel MS Reine. The ship will then travel out to the
edge of the continental shelf, where Sperm whales feed on the nutrients such as
octopus welling up from the abyss.
Andenes
is one of the few places in the world, let alone Norway, where the continental
shelf is so close to the mainland. Using hydrophones, the ship’s crew can
locate the whales underwater and, in 90% of sailings, it is hoped to catch a
glimpse of these giants of the deep.
After a few hours at sea, it’s
back to land and onward towards Finnsnes to rejoin the ship, just before lunch.
En route, there is a ferry journey across Andsfjord to enjoy a different
perspective of the northern coastal scenery and see how these communities are
connected by the ocean. The
entire trip is approximately 7 hours and costs £205pp.
Classic Voyage North – from £1143pp
(June 1 to July 31) A seven-day Classic Voyage North from Bergen in the south to
Kirkenes by the Russian border costs from £1,143pp and includes half-board on
the ship in an unspecified inside cabin (outside cabins from £1,386pp). Flights are extra.
For bookings, be sure to look up this link with our sponsors The Cruise Line, the UK's leading adventure cruise specialists.
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