Develop your creative skills whilst sailing along the beautiful Norwegian coast.
Find time to relax, enjoy your favourite pastime, discover new interests and develop new skills on a voyage through the fjords with on board experts. Travel on the Hurtigruten ships along the beautiful Norwegian coast for the perfect opportunity to indulge yourself. Time is set aside to enjoy the leisure pursuit of your choice while experiencing the soothing effects of life on board.
Inside the warm and pleasant comfort of the Hurtigruten ships we offer a range of interesting theme departures. These ensure your time, both on and off the ship, is as full and rewarding as you would like it to be. Remember, when you sail during the winter months you benefit from a more tranquil atmosphere as there are fewer travellers and the magic twilight sets the scene for a very relaxing voyage.
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BRIDGE
29 January 2009
8 days / 7 nights
MS Richard With
Practice and perfect your Bridge playing skills whilst the ship glides along the coast towards Kirkenes. Beginning in Bergen on the Voyage North, you gently sail through the wonders of winter Norway. An experienced Bridge director will run duplicate Bridge sessions for players of all standards and while the rules of the game will be followed the emphasis is on the enjoyment of the play rather than a highly competitive event. The programme will be adapted to allow time for excursions when the ship calls at Ålesund, Trondheim, Tromsø and Honningsvåg.
We plan to play supervised Bridge every evening with sessions lasting between two and three hours depending on the numbers taking part and the general speed of play. A number of seminars will also be held on a range of related subjects in the mornings.
By the time the ship arrives in Kirkenes you will have honed your skills and made new friends amongst your fellow players.
This voyage is suitable for players with previous experience, equipment will be provided.
Bridge Voyage - Prices 2009
No single supplement
Departure from London Heathrow
| Date | Ship | Price per person |
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| 29 Jan - 4 Feb |  |
MS Richard With | £995 |
| Outside Cabin Supplement | £80 | ||
Tour Manager included
WINTER DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
27 February 2009
7 days / 6 nights
MS Nordkapp
The opportunity to capture the Northern Lights is a photographer's dream but even if this celestial display should not appear, winter in Norway has much to offer the amateur photographer. With a specific focus on digital photography, this voyage allows you to learn how to realise the full potential of our digital cameras.
Our experienced lecturer in photography joins you as you travel on the Voyage North. Sailing among the islands and fjords, you will discover how to get the best results from digital cameras and maximise the potential of related photographic software. The changing Arctic light will challenge our skills whether you zoom in on aspects of life on board or try to reproduce the silent beauty of snow-draped settlements fringing the shore.
Additionally each excursion offers a diverse range of subject matter - cathedral grandeur, Art Nouveau Ålesund, wheeling sea eagles, rugged North Cape, brightly painted fishermens' cabins reflected in the deep waters, soaring bridges and breathtaking views - will put you in the right frame of mind.
No previous experience necessary.
Winter Digital Photography - Prices 2009
No single supplement
Departure from London Heathrow
| Date | Ship | Price per person |
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| 27 Feb - 5 Mar | |
MS Nordkapp | £995 |
| Outside Cabin Supplement | £80 | ||
Tour Manager included
HARMONY AT SEA
23 January 2009
7 days / 6 nights
MS Midnatsol
Sing your way along the dramatic shoreline of the Norwegian coast, or enjoy being witness to a group of people coming together with a shared love for song, forming a choral group, singing light-hearted favourites and culminating in a concert for all the guests on the final day of our journey.
This voyage offers a unique opportunity to join an experienced choir-master who will mould music enthusiasts into a choir. While enjoying the dramatic scenery along the way you spend some time each day in choral groups and at the end of the voyage you will perform for our fellow passengers. If you prefer not to sing you may enjoy encouraging our singers as they prepare for their big day - a perfect way to make new friends.
Joining the Voyage North, you set sail from Bergen, daily practice sessions will still leave plenty of time to take part in the Hurtigruten shore excursions, sit back and enjoy the scenery passing by and watch out for the magical Northern Lights.
No previous experience necessary.
Harmony at Sea - Prices 2009
No single supplement
Departure from London Heathrow
| Date | Ship | Price per person |
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| 23 Jan - 29 Jan | |
MS Midnatsol | £995 |
| Outside Cabin Supplement | £80 | ||
Tour Manager included
WATER COLOURS AND ART
1 March 2009
7 days / 6 nights
MS Polarlys
The winter polar light creates an inspiring setting for a trip which combines practical guidance for water colour painting with more general talks on artists and their influences.
This stimulating voyage will appeal to those who wish to learn to paint, people with a general interest in art and also to accomplished water colour artists. Beginning in Bergen on the Voyage North, you gently sail through the wonders of winter Norway. An experienced art teacher will give you guidance as you try to recreate the winter landscapes or still-life scenes. A second lecturer will give informal talks on art and painting.
The ever-changing scenery and the changes of light during the day will provide ample material to try to capture on paper. Your journey will be enhanced by regular lessons on painting techniques and lectures on art. If you have an interest in art or wish to discover or develop your skills, make the most of this wonderful opportunity. In addition to many happy memories you will be taking home a truly individual memento of your voyage.
No previous experience is necessary, basic painting equipment will be provided.
Water Colours and Art - Prices 2009
No single supplement
Departure from London Heathrow
| Date | Ship | Price per person |
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| 1 mar - 7 Mar | |
MS Richard With | £1,095 |
| Outside Cabin Supplement | £80 | ||
Tour Manager included
Kirkenes Snow Hotel Extension - £235Entirely constructed from snow each year, the Snow Hotel opened in December 2006 for the first time. For the unique experience of spending a night in the igloo-style snow suites, you can extend your trip by a night and take advantage of extra time for some exiting excursions in Kirkenes.
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All prices are per person.
Prices Include :
- Return Economy class flights from London Heathrow as applicable incl. applicable taxes and surcharges
- Expert tuition and talks as described
- A tour manager will accompany the group from Bergen to Tromsø
- Voyage as described in itinerary
- Hotels as described in itinerary
- Transfers as applicable
- Meals as per itinerary
