It has become normal on this holiday that Sylvia wakes up first and takes some photos of the journey into port, often remarking how beautiful the approach was. Today was no exception!! By the time I woke up our ship … Read More
Day Eleven – At Sea.
On many cruises a sea day gives a perfect opportunity for laying on deck and topping up your suntan. Unfortunately this doesn’t apply when you are cruising in the North Sea!! Although it stayed dry all day there was a … Read More
Day Ten – Lofoten Islands.
Today’s port of call, the Lofoten Islands, is an archipelago made up of five large and five small islands. The port city of Gravdal sits on the second largest island, Vestvagoy.
Today is the first time this cruise that we … Read More
Day Nine – Tromso.
The city of Tromso is the largest settlement in Northern Norway and is known as the “Gateway to the Arctic” as it was from here that many of the expeditions to the North Pole commenced. The city is actually located … Read More
Day Eight – Honningsvag.
It’s difficult to know what time it is when you wake up as the sun is shining in through the window all night long. It looked a far brighter day as we sailed up into the harbour with the pretty … Read More