On our VASCO DA GAMA, which was named Ship of the Year in April 2023, you can travel to your personal places of longing all over the world. Whether you are dreaming of the North Cape, the Mediterranean or even a trip around the world: You will indulge in pure cruise feeling on a comparatively small ship with a manageable number of guests of maximum 1,000 passengers. Enjoy the family atmosphere on board our charming ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA and indulge in culinary delights in our five restaurants. Our attentive, German-speaking service staff will serve you top-class drinks in the seven bars and cafés on board, which have been furnished with great attention to detail. The heated swimming pool on the Lido Deck can be used all year round, regardless of the weather, thanks to the flexible sliding glass roof. Our on-board program is rounded off by first-class entertainment with on-board shows, varied live music and lectures on local history.
Unforgettable experiences in the Arctic Circle
16 days | Kiel - Bergen - Geiranger - Kristiansund - Lofoten - North Cape - Hammerfest - Harstad - Trondheim - Ålesund - Haugesund - KielWhy this trip?
- In Hammerfest, you can become a member of the Isbjørn- klubben, or the Polar Bear Society! At the Polar Bear Society, members will receive numerous lovely souvenirs from their time in Hammerfest: a certifi cate signed by the city’s mayor, a sticker, a membership card and a polar bear pin!
- Visit the Sverresborg Trløndelag open-air museum in Trondheim and see Norway's national shrine: Nidaros Cathedral.
- Ålesund differs from other Norwegian cities in that it is not built out of wood but rather stone. This is due to a fi re that broke out in 1904. Stroll along the Keiser Wilhelms Gate boulevard, which serves as a tribute to the king who sent help after the fire.
Early booking discount
The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.
10% discount per person on bookings before 06.01.2025
Itinerary
Kiel
The picturesque port city is best known for the Kiel Canal and the unique sailing event "Kiel Week". However, Kiel has much more to offer: Stroll through the pretty port city and enjoy the maritime flair!
Embarkation 15:00 to 17:00.
Day 2
Recreation at sea.
Bergen (Norway)
Bergen combines 900 years of history with the youthful ambience of a student city. With its seven mountains, bays and peninsulas, Bergen was once a center of the Hanseatic League. Traces of this past can still be found today - most clearly in the old merchants' quarter of Bryggen, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you walk on planks through the labyrinth of narrowly built counting houses and warehouses with their beams and cornices.
Geiranger
The way to the enchanting Norwegian town of Geiranger leads you through the 15-kilometer-long, legendary Geirangerfjord. Cascades of water cascade down from vertically sloping walls, billowing veils of mist form on the cliffs and mighty mountains tower up on both shores - you will never forget this unique natural experience!
Kristiansund (Norway)
Colorful houses exude Norwegian flair in Kristiansund! The historically significant harbor town stretches over four islands and was rebuilt after a devastating bombing raid in 1941, so that today it shines again in full splendor.
Svolvær (Lofoten)
The charming town of Svolvaer is the gateway to Lofoten. The town is surrounded by spectacular mountain formations and peaks, of which "Svolværgeita" is one of the most famous. The town itself is characterized by traditional fishermen's huts and beautiful beach promenades.
Day 7
Cruising at the North Cape.
Honningsvåg (Nordkap)
Welcome to the gateway to the North Cape! The North Cape Road takes you from Honningsvåg through a barren, incomparably impressive tundra landscape to the famous slate plateau. Enjoy the unforgettable views and keep an eye out for wild reindeer.
Hammerfest
Welcome to the northernmost city in the world! Become a member of the Polar Bear Club in Hammerfest, Norway, and learn a lot of interesting facts about the Nordic culture in the associated exhibition. And maybe you will even meet a real polar bear?
Harstad (Norway)
Idyllically situated on the island of Hinnøya, surrounded by a mighty mountain range, you will visit the cultural center of northern Norway today. The beautiful archipelago invites you to take a RIB boat tour, and just outside the town you will find the church of Trondenes, the northernmost medieval church. And culinary enthusiasts are sure to find something to suit them, with a wide range of fish and seafood on offer.
Day 11
Recreation at sea.
Trondheim
In Trondheim, the imposing Nidaros Cathedral commemorates the Viking King Olav Tryggvason, who founded the picturesque port city thousands of years ago. Stroll through Bakklandet, the cozy old town of the Norwegian city, and enjoy culinary delights in the charming cafés.
Ålesund
After a great fire at the beginning of the 20th century, the city center had to be almost completely restored. This reconstruction created a beautiful city center, which is fully characterized by Art Nouveau.
Haugesund (Norway)
Haugesund - the home of the Viking kings. It is the former center of power of King Harald Schönhaar, who united Norway into one kingdom. His burial place, Haraldshaugen, is also located here. But the surrounding area also has a lot to offer - chalk-white beaches like in the Caribbean, the mighty Langfoss waterfall with a height of 612 meters or a hike to the "Little Troll Tongue" - there are many ways to spend a wonderful day in the province of Rogaland.
Day 15
Recreation at sea.
Kiel
The picturesque port city is best known for the Kiel Canal and the unique sailing event "Kiel Week". However, Kiel has much more to offer: Stroll through the pretty port city and enjoy the maritime flair!
Disembarkation until 09:00.
Services
- Cruise in the booked cabin category
- nicko cruises full board
- nicko cruises cruise management German-speaking
- German-speaking local tour guide during the excursions (this cannot be guaranteed in all destinations, in these cases English-speaking guide)
- English-speaking service on board
- Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board
- Loving, age-appropriate childcare and large children's area
- Convenient Whisper audio system for a variety of excursions
- Use of the fitness area, swimming pools, outdoor sports area and spa area with sauna
- Travel documents
- Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
- All port and passenger fees
The services provided during your trip
- Arrival and departure
- Classic beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €495 p. P.
- Premium beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €795 p. P.
- Non-alcoholic beverage package for kids & teens on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €210 p. P.
- Insurance
- Complete insurance
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Travel health insurance
Additional services
Your ship: VASCO DA GAMA
On our VASCO DA GAMA, which was named Ship of the Year in April 2023, you can travel to your personal places of longing all over the world. Whether you are dreaming of the North Cape, the Mediterranean or even a trip around the world: You will indulge in pure cruise feeling on a comparatively small ship with a manageable number of guests of maximum 1,000 passengers. Enjoy the family atmosphere on board our charming ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA and indulge in culinary delights in our five restaurants. Our attentive, German-speaking service staff will serve you top-class drinks in the seven bars and cafés on board, which have been furnished with great attention to detail. The heated swimming pool on the Lido Deck can be used all year round, regardless of the weather, thanks to the flexible sliding glass roof. Our on-board program is rounded off by first-class entertainment with on-board shows, varied live music and lectures on local history.