Sheep farm , Orkney Islands , Scotland Bergen , Norway
DAY 10 • Vega • Begin Arctic Circle crossing Discover the Vega Archipelago , comprised of over 6,500 islands located just south of the Arctic Circle . This farflung region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique tradition of eider duck farming . Tonight , we ’ ll begin our journey across the Arctic Circle .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 11 • Svolvaer • Boat tour Awake this morning having crossed the Arctic Circle . Then , drive to Svolvaer , the capital of Lofoten . This port town supports a thriving cod fishing industry and its shores are dotted with traditional fish-drying racks . Next , discover the Lofoten Islands ’ beauty from the water aboard a scenic boat tour .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 12 • Henningsvaer Explore the small fishing village of Henningsvaer where we ’ ll find brightly-colored homes scattered across a tiny cluster of islands . More than just a fishing village , Henningsvaer is also a cultural capital with a burgeoning arts scene .
Meals : B , D | M / V Corinthian
DAY 13 • Disembark ship • Tromso • Fly to Oslo After we disembark , discover the city of Tromso . With more than 50,000 inhabitants , Tromso sprawls across three fjord-indented islands . We ’ ll take a walking tour and visit the Polar Museum . Later , we ’ ll fly to Oslo .
Meals : B , D | Scandic St . Olavs plass or similar
DAY 14 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or , begin your post-trip extension in Oslo : Norway ’ s Cultural Capital .
Meals : B
See the full deck plan for the M / V Corinthian on page 322 .
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On Day 10 , cruise to remote islands and far-flung archipelagos aboard your small ship , crossing the Arctic Circle
286 Norwegian Fjord Cruise and Scotland ’ s Orkney & Shetland Islands