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Hurtigruten / Norwegian Coastal Voyage. To stand on an outdoor viewing deck and watch sea eagles and reindeer against a backdrop of majestic fjords... To catch a glimpse of a whale cresting in front of snow-capped mountains... To become immersed in the art and culture of another land... This is the Norwegian Coastal Voyage experience. Formerly known as Bergen Line, Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers a unique coastal trip with daily sailings along the captivating west coast of Norway, stopping at 34 ports along the way. Passengers get a chance to feast their eyes on towering mountains, fjords, glaciers and an incredible variety of wildlife. They enjoy picturesque fishing villages, medieval churches and busy ports where they can observe the daily lives of Norwegians who welcome the coastal ships in every port, awaiting cargo and freight. The focus of a Norwegian Coastal Voyage trip is on experiencing the real Norway -- mingling with European passengers, dining on fresh-caught salmon and cloud berries, and tuning in to the rhythms of a variety of languages. Nature is the entertainment, and the ship's small size allows passengers to get in close the images that will last a lifetime: the fjords, the remote villages and sights that most people never see. The 11 ships vary from "traditional" to new -- more than half have been built since 1993. Carrying from 170 to 490 passengers, the stylish ships are "floating art galleries" with panorama lounges and convivial bars, a dining room, a 24-hour cafeteria, a shop and -- on the newer vessels -- a children's playroom, a fitness room, saunas, conference facilities, a laundromat, elevators and cabins for disabled passengers. The newer ships have a bright modern look, boasting two lower beds, a writing desk and closet, plus bathrooms with hair dryers and heated floors. The traditional ships are perfect for history lovers and romantics, who will enjoy the trip back in time to the era when these classic vessels were built. Norwegian Coastal Voyage also presents six value-packed, flexible air/sea packages whose itineraries include Finland and Iceland as well as Norway. Your Air/Sea Package includes: Roundtrip Economy Class transatlantic air from New York and air transportation within Scandinavia as specified in each itinerary. Upgrade to Business Class available. International and domestic air taxes. Train journey between Oslo and Bergen or vice versa. Transportation between Ivalo and Kirkenes for Tour 5. Accommodations, including breakfast, in first-class hotels. Accommodations in selected cabin category aboard a Norwegian Coastal vessel. Three meals daily shipboard: buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and set menu dinner. Air/Sea Packages do not include: Transfers between airport/hotel/ship/train or bus station. Add-on airfares for gateways other than New York. Shore excursions. Gratuities to ship personnel. Pre-Tour and Post-Tour Options Ask about the special "senior savings" program, in which passengers 67 and older earn a savings of $90 to $220 on the 1,250-mile trip along Norway's west coast. We can't say what you'll make of your 12 days aboard the Norwegian Coastal Voyage, but we can tell you a little about all the things you'll see and do on your voyage. The day-to-day overview gives a brief summary of the many ports you'll visit as well as the attractions you'll see along the different stretches of the voyage. So - welcome aboard for 12 unique days, and an unforgettable treasure trove of landscapes, scenery, sights and sounds. Go Back or Contact a Travel Agent