If you get up early you’ll have a chance to take in the magnificent view of the idyllic Nordfjord. After sailing by West Cape we are out into open sea. And then we dock at Ålesund. The town is best known for its art nouveau architecture, which is characterised by an abundance of spires, towers and elaborate ornaments.

In summer, we sail into the Geirangerfjord, and on the way in we pass cliffs towering 800 metres high with impressive waterfalls. In the autumn, we explore the hidden natural wonder that is the Hjørundfjord, which is surrounded by the Sunnmørsalpene mountain range’s wild and majestic peaks. Here you’ll find unspoiled nature, steep mountain sides, green meadows, secluded mountain farms and tiny hamlets waiting to be discovered.

The next stop is “Rosenes by” [Town of Roses], Molde. The view over the Romsdal Fjord and Romsdal mountaintops has made the town famous. In winter and in spring, we dock long enough for you to explore the town on your own. In the evening, you can see Kvitholmen’s lighthouse to the west and the impressive Atlantic Road to the east.

If you’re an early bird you should be out on deck around 7 am. This is when we cross the Arctic Circle which is at 66°33’N and marks the invisible border of the Arctic. The waters north of the circle have 24-hour daylight in the summer.

In the winter you have a much greater chance of seeing the magical northern lights north of this latitude. When we pass the little island Vikingen, you’ll see the arctic circle globe. The crew will ensure the event is marked with an informal arctic circle christening out on deck later in the day. Before we arrive in Ørnes, you may see Norway’s second largest glacier, Svartisen, glittering to the east.

The view over Saltfjord, just south of Bodø, is nothing less than spectacular. Here you’ll also see Saltstraumen, the world’s most powerful tidal current. You’ll have some time to explore Bodø before we cross the sea to Lofoten. The voyage ends in Svolvær, Lofoten’s capital. We hope you’ll take some time to explore Lofoten’s beautiful coastal gems before the return journey.