Depending on your departure date, you will enjoy one of two experiences below.

First Departure – Kristiansund

Arrive in Kristiansund and set out by coach towards the Atlantic Road, travelling via a sub-sea tunnel to Averøy Island. Continue along one of Norway’s most iconic coastal routes and pause at Hustadvika for a photo stop. Continue through the village of Eide to Bergtatt, a remarkable marble quarry. Be met by a mine guide and venture deep into the mountain by coach, entering a vast underground network that extends for kilometres across multiple levels. Inside, immense caverns open onto a still, glassy lake illuminated by chandeliers. During your guided visit, learn about the mine’s history and geology, watch a short film, and glide across the subterranean lake by boat, venturing further into this extraordinary space. Enjoy some free time to explore and savour coffee and traditional Norwegian svele.

Second Departure – Eidfjord

Arrive in Eidfjord, gateway to Hardangervidda National Park. Follow the river Eio, known for its salmon and trout fishing, to the Norwegian Nature Centre. Here, exhibitions and interactive displays explain the region’s climate and environment, and a film offers a glimpse of the surrounding mountains, waterfalls and fjord. You can also visit the aquarium showcasing native fish from the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. As your ship sails inland through Hardangerfjord — the fourth-longest fjord in the world — take in ever-changing scenery of waterfalls, islands and small shoreline villages framed by rising mountains. Within the wider region lies the famous Trolltunga (troll tongue) rock formation, perched high above Ringedalsvatnet. The fjord and surrounding highlands support abundant wildlife, including wild salmon, brown trout and reindeer. Enjoy time at leisure in port or join one of the optional shore excursions available (additional expense).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner