From the Northern Lights reflected in the
Norwegian Sea to the breath-taking sight of the Opera House when entering
Sydney Harbour, seeing a city or famous landmark from the water can be a magical
experience, offering a completely different perspective on a
destination.
To identify some of the most impressive
views from the ocean, CLIA (the Cruise Lines International Association) has surveyed
a selection of captains to find out their favourite port approaches
or cities best seen by sea.
Every day this week we'll be looking at some of them.
"I never tire of sailing into
the beautiful city of Tromso, with its wonderful blend of traditional wooden
buildings and more modern structures such as the beautiful Arctic Cathedral, all
surrounded by mountains to finish off the picturesque scene.
"However, when you approach 'The Gateway
to the Arctic' with the Northern Lights twinkling overhead, it is truly
spectacular. Tromso is directly beneath the Aurora Oval (the epicentre of
Northern Lights activity) so we regularly have an opportunity to watch this
fantastic show as it changes from light green to dark purple flickering across
the sky above the city."
New York, USA – Captain Hakan Svedung,
Norwegian Cruise Line
“My favourite city to approach by water
has to be New York. The Manhattan skyline is one of the best in the world. When
approaching New York early in the morning the light casts a special glow over
the city-scape and with the buildings still lit you can even see an almost
perfect reflection in the Hudson River – it’s just
stunning.”
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