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Norwegian Odyssey: Cities, Fjords & Coastal Steamer
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Norwegian Coastal Voyages
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Norwegian Splendor: Fjords, Flam Railway & Coastal Voyage
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Norwegian Treasures: Coastal Voyage, Fjords & Flam Railway
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| Norwegian Sojourn: Finland, North Cape & Coastal Voyage |
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| Special Departure: From Vikings to Astronauts |
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| Norwegian Fjords & Denmark I |
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| Norwegian Fjords & Scandinavia II |
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Geiranger Fjord Discovery
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M/S Polar Star - Magic of Islands & Fjords
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Spitsbergen Grand Expedition
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| Spitsbergen Expedition Cruise |
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| Spitsbergen Adventure Cruise |
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| MS Nordstjernen Anniversary Cruise |
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Sweden
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The Göta Canal Cruises:
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Göta Canal
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Göta Canal Rates
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4-day Göteborg - Stockholm
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4-day Stockholm - Göteborg
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6-day Göteborg - Stockholm
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Göta Canal Steamers
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Göta Canal - Good to Know
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Scandinavia / Baltic / Russia
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DFDS Seaways Mini - Cruise
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| St. Petersburg & Baltic Sea |
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| Kristina Cruises |
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Mariehamn, Riga & Visby Cruise
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| Norwegian Fjords & Denmark I |
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Norwegian Fjords & Denmark II
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Iceland, Faroe Island, Shetlands & Scandinavia I
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| Iceland, Faroer, Shetlands, Scandinavia II |
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| Scandinavia, Scotland & Ireland |
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Greenland / Spitsbergen
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| Southwest Greenland |
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| Disko Bay - Umanak |
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| Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland |
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| East Greenland |
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| M/V Polar Star - East Greenland |
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| Iceland - Jan Mayen - Bear Island - Spitsbergen |
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| Faroe Islands - Jan Mayen - South Spitsbergen |
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| Around Spitsbergen |
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| North Spitsbergen |
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| Spitsbergen Grand Expeditions |
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| Spitsbergen Expedition Cruise |
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| Spitsbergen Adventure Cruise |
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Special offers
General Conditions
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FROM VIKINGS TO ASTRONAUTS
An unforgettable Journey on the
Norwegian Coastal Voyage
with Lectures about Outer Space
A 12-day Air-inclusive Program featuring
Northbound Voyage Bergen-Kirkenes
on board the MS Polarlys
Departure: June 29 - July 11, 2006
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Norwegian Coastal Voyage invites you to discover the cultural and natural treasures of Norway hosted by Dr. Kathy Sullivan, the first American woman walking in space. On this special 12-day themed program you’ll cruise along Norway’s breathtaking coast, visiting places such as the Geirangerfjord and the Lofoten Islands. On board Dr. Sullivan will share with you her experiences from space and knowledge of the sea.
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Kathy Sullivan is an explorer of sea and space, educator, leader. She earned her doctorate mapping the deep seafloor in the western North Atlantic. She joined NASA in 1978 as one of 35 astronauts in the first space shuttle class, the first group to include women and minorities. She is the veteran of three shuttle missions and is the first American woman to walk in space. Dr. Sullivan left NASA in 1992 to accept a Presidential appointment as Chief Scientist of NOAA, a position that let her reconnect with earth and oceanographic science. Her passion for education led her to Columbus in 1996 to serve as the President and CEO of Ohio's Center of Science & Industry (COSI), one of the United States' premiere centers of hands-on science learning. After a decade at the helm, Sullivan shifted to the role of Science Advisor at COSI, in order to focus her efforts on national policy and major change initiatives in science education. Dr. Sullivan has received innumerable honors and awards, among them induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (2004). She serves on the National Science Board and is active on many other corporate and non-profit boards. She is a passionate scuba diver, avid reader and very un-serious golfer. Kathy spent her third year of college studying at the University of Bergen, Norway, and still speaks fluent Norwegian.
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June 29 DEPARTURE USA
This evening depart from the U.S. on your transatlantic flight on SAS to Oslo.
June 30 OSLO (D)
Morning arrival at Oslo Airport. Transfer by private motorcoach to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore Oslo on your own. Welcome Drink and a short orientation before your "Welcome to Norway" Dinner. Overnight
July 1 OSLO (B, D)
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure from your hotel by private coach and local English-speaking city guide for a sightseeing tour of Oslo. The tour will include a stop at beautiful Vigeland Park with its renowned sculptures; the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump, and the impressive Viking Ships Museum. The afternoon is free in Oslo. Overnight.
July 2 OSLO - BERGEN (B)
Take the scenic journey on the Bergen Railway to Bergen. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Bergen.
July 3 BERGEN - EMBARKATION (B, D)
Tour the historic city that is the capital of Norway's fjord district. Transfer to the harbor and board the MS Polarlys this evening.
July 4 - 9 NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE (B, L, D)
Sail at a leisurely pace along the fjord-filled west coast. You will cross the Arctic Circle on your way to Kirkenes, near the Russian border. This journey's highlights include Ålesund's Art Nouveau architecture, the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, ancient Trondheim, and the magnificent Lofoten Islands.
Among ports of call are Bodø, Svolvær, Raftsund Strait, Trollfjord, Sortland, Harstad, Tromsø, Hammerfest, Honningsvåg, the North Cape and Kirkenes.
Lectures on board will include To Space and Back: An Astronaut's Tale; Looking Back: What We Learn About Earth from Space; Quo Vadis: The Who, What and Why or Spacefaring in the Early 21st Century.
July 10 DISEMBARKATION - KIRKENES - OSLO (B, L)
Fly to Oslo. Transfer to downtown. Overnight at your hotel.
July 11 OSLO DEPARTURE - USA (B)
Transfer to Oslo Airport for the return flight back to the USA on SAS
Back to Top Back to Norwegian Coastal Voyage
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Departure Dates
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From Vikings to Astronauts, 12 days
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June 29 - July 11
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Fares from New York, in USD
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Outside cabins,
per person,
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4,600 |
4,800 |
5,010 |
5,215 |
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Rates for other cabin categories available upon request.
AARP members receive $100 off per cabin.
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Included
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Roundtrip Economy Class transatlantic airfare from New York
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4 nights hotel accommodation
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily
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Welcome Dinner in Oslo
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Train journey from Oslo to Bergen
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Accommodations on Coastal Steamer in cabin category of choice
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Transfers as per itinerary
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Three meals daily shipboard: buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, and set menu dinner
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Port charges
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Not Included
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Airport taxes
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Add-on airfares for gateways other than New York
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Optional shore excursions
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An airline fuel surcharge of $180 per person and the cruise fuel surcharge of $36 per person
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Gratuities
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Personal insurance / personal items
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$ 25 Service fee
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Lectures on board will include:
To Space and Back: An Astronaut's Tale
Looking Back: What We Learn About Earth from Space;
Quo Vadis: The Who, What and Why or
Space faring in the Early 21st Century.
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Add-ons: Tour Options
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Night 2 & 3
Oslo
Oslo / Norway
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Night 4
Bergen
Bergen / Norway
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Night 5 - 10
On board the Coastal Steamer
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Night 11
Oslo
Oslo / Norway
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