Cruise - Sojourn, Majestic Fjords & North Cape ex Copenhagen Return

Journey

14 Night cruise departing from Copenhagen roundtrip onboard Seabourn Sojourn.

Ship

Seabourn Sojourn   (More about the ship)

Departure Date

29-Jun-2012

• Itinerary

  Cruise Itinerary

  Day	Date	Port		Arrive	Depart
  Day 1	29 Jun 12		Copenhagen, Denmark		4.00pm
  Day 3	1 Jul 12		Flam, Norway	9.00am	6.00pm
  Day 4	2 Jul 12		Alesund, Norway	10.00am	8.00pm
  Day 6	4 Jul 12		Leknes, Lofoten Islands, Norway	8.00am	5.00pm
  Day 7	5 Jul 12		Tromso, Norway	10.00am	6.00pm
  Day 8	6 Jul 12		Honningsvag, Norway	10.00am	10.00pm
  Day 8	6 Jul 12		North Cape, Norway
  Day 11	9 Jul 12		Olden, Norway	9.00am	6.00pm
  Day 12	10 Jul 12		Bergen, Norway	8.00am	6.00pm
  Day 13	11 Jul 12		Stavanger, Norway	8.00am	5.00pm
  Day 15	13 Jul 12		Copenhagen, Denmark	7.00am

  
  ** Itinerary may vary by sailing date

• Your cruise in detail

  14 Night cruise departing from Copenhagen roundtrip onboard Seabourn Sojourn.
  
  The second of Seabourn's new class of ships, Seabourn Sojourn, debuted on June 6, 2010 in the middle of the River Thames in London. Seabourn Sojourn's godmother was the English fashion icon and actress Twiggy.
  
  Like her sisters, Seabourn Sojourn enchants her guests with an array of public areas scaled to encourage a relaxed sociability. One of the most unusual features of Seabourn Sojourn and her sisters is Seabourn Square, an ingenious "living room" that replaces the traditional cruise ship lobby with a welcoming lounge filled with easy chairs, sofas and cocktail tables. An enclave in its center houses knowledgeable concierges discreetly seated at individual desks, ready to handle all sorts of business or give advice and information.
  
  The ship's shops are conveniently located just off the Square and it has its own open terrace aft. The Spa at Seabourn is the largest on any ultra-luxury ship, 11,400 square feet encompassing indoor and outdoor space over two decks. A variety of open terraces are scattered over seven decks, offering places to gather with a few friends or spend an isolated hour with a book.
  
  Seabourn Sojourn offers six whirlpools and two swimming pools, including the Pool Patio, with a pair of large whirlpool spas and a "beach" style pool, a casual Patio Grill and the Patio Bar. On the sun deck above sits Seabourn's popular open-air Sky Bar. High atop Deck 11 is a Sun Terrace with 36 tiered double sun beds. Just aft of that is The Retreat, with shuffleboard courts and a nine-hole putting green. The panoramic Observation Bar on Deck 10 offers 270? forward views over the sea. The Club is a lively spot for dancing before and after dinner, while the larger Grand Salon is used for dancing as well as lectures, production vocal shows, cabaret performances and classical recitals.
  
  Highlights of this cruise :
  
  Copenhagen, Denmark
  Denmark's capital is arguably one of the world's best-loved cities, and certainly the liveliest of all the Scandinavian capitals. It is a gracious and comfortable place, with a decidedly friendly, hospitable and fun-loving atmosphere. If there is such a thing as a cozy city, Copenhagen is it. From the lingering memory of the tales of Hans Christian Andersen to the colored lights of Tivoli Gardens, there is a delightful ambience that surrounds the visitor everywhere. Tidy, narrow streets are lined with tempting restaurants and cafes, and the pedestrian-only Stroget abounds with stylish shops. The spirited Copenhageners are imaginative and unconventional and exude a "do-what-you-want" philosophy that embraces and respects almost all aspects of life. Every friendly Dane you meet further illustrates the city's motto "Wonderful, wonderful, Copenhagen."
  
  Alesund
  Stretching into the Borgundfjord and backed by the Sunnmoere Alps, Aalesund abounds with natural beauty. The town itself dates from the 9th century, when it was a Viking base for establishing settlements in France. Following a great fire in 1904, Aalesund was rebuilt in the popular Art Nouveau style of the time. Today, the towers, turrets and romantic facades make this one of the loveliest towns in all of Norway. The city is also the world's largest supplier of "klippfisk," or dried cod, but the main attraction by far is the scenic beauty of Aalesund's fjords and surrounding peaks, including 550-foot Mt. Aksla.
  
  Tromso
  Many a polar expedition has begun from Tromso. The town was founded in 1794, but its roots go back to Hanseatic and, even earlier to Viking times. Situated inside the Arctic Circle on the forest-clad island of Troms, this spirited city is linked to the mainland by the spectacular Tromsobrua Bridge, built in 1960. During WWII, Tromso was one of the few places in northern Norway to escape bombing, and a number of old wood buildings still remain. At the Tromso Museum, the exhibits include an extensive display on the people of Lapland. The town also boasts both the world's northernmost university and brewery.
  
  Olden
  The village of Olden is situated on the southernmost of three short branches at the end of Nordfjord. As far back as the turn of the last century, cruise ships have been coming here to offer their passengers excursions to the Kjenndal and Briksdal glaciers. The scenery along the fjord is varied and quite beautiful. The peaceful valleys and well-kept farms stand in utter contrast to the stark whiteness of the glaciers and the towering mountains. Olden was for many years home to American landscape artist William H. Singer, scion of a Pittsburgh steel family. A philanthropist, Singer paid to have a road and the regional hospital built here in Olden.
  
  Bergen
  With its mountain backdrop and painted wood houses, Norway's second-largest city is one of the country's most appealing places. In the 14th century, the port of Bergen was a Hanseatic trading center and for a time, the country's capital. The buildings on Bryggen, as the Hanseatic Wharf is called, are collectively a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. The harbor-side market, the lovely parks and the shopping district are all best suited to explore on foot. Take a ride on a funicular up to the 1,050-foot-high Floeien lookout, or head to 13th-century Bergenhus Fortress and 16th-century Rosenkrantz Tower to feel transported back in time.
  
  Stavanger
  A Romanesque cathedral and old medieval lanes blend beautifully with Stavanger's modern city and spectacular countryside. In 872, when Harald Fairhair won the Battle of Hafrsfjord near Stavanger, he united Norway for the first time. Huge harvests of brisling, herring and sardines have made the key of a sardine can the city symbol. Today, the town is the center of Norway's oil industry, and has become one of the country's most cosmopolitan cities.

• Travel dates

  Departure date	Departs from	Price from
  30-Jul-2013	Copenhagen, Denmark	Ask