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Home    Cruise Holidays    Arctic Norway cruise views – portholes to panoramas

Arctic Norway cruise views – portholes to panoramas

Updated on December 20 by Sarah Lee

Arctic Norway cruiseArctic Norway – how to encapsulate this land shaped by water and ice in mere words?

Even before we approached the northerly reaches of the country, I was giddy with the visual feast before me.

A landscape edged by cliffs tumbled into lakes and fjords. Elsewhere unwavering waterways carved a lace-edged coast.

There’s subversiveness to the word erosion. But for that, the incessant freeze and thaw of thousands of years, and a level of inaccessibility to man, we must be thankful. They’ve combined to create scenery that makes the eyes widen with wonder.

Cruising the Arctic

Unfortunately for me my eyes started widening from behind the porthole in my cabin. I was enjoying a Hurtigruten cruise north from Tromsø, but it wasn’t long before the Arctic Ocean revealed its wild side. Seasickness took hold. My swirling head and stomach demanded I spend more time in my cabin than I might have liked.

Tromsø - the largest city in Arctic Norway

Photos of Arctic Norway

But who could miss all of that beautiful scenery? I took shots from my porthole to at least sample the views. Then when my curiosity could stand no more, and with the ship steady in its numerous ports I would head up on deck to take in full 180-degree views of Arctic Norway. Click the panorama images below to see them full size (as panoramas they’re pretty large files so give them a moment to load).

First view of the port of Kjøllefjord

Arriving into the port of Kjøllefjord in Arctic Norway, I’d been particularly unwell on the preceding stretch of the journey, but couldn’t resist going on deck to take in more of the scenery.

Husky ride across a frozen fjord

Taking a husky ride across a frozen fjord near Kirkenes was an unexpected highlight of Arctic Norway – a great excursion on my Hurtigruten cruise.

Vardø's changing weather

At Vardø I stayed on ship during our short stop – around 45 minutes. And though I missed out on its historic 13th century fortress I didn’t regret it. The views from the ship were spectacular. And when Arctic Norway’s weather turned on its heels – engulfing a beautifully bright day with a snow dome-like blizzard in minutes – I retreated to the warmth of the ship.

Melkøya LNG on the approach to Hammerfest the most northerly town in Arctic Norway

There’s little industry scarring Arctic Norway, and even Melkøya LNG, the gas plant outside of Hammerfest wasn’t enough to blot the landscape.

Hammerfest - the most northerly town in Europe

The town of Hammerfest is the largest in northern Norway and the final long stop on the Hurtigruten cruise before sailing for Tromsø.

Arctic Norway is strikingly beautiful

One more view from below deck, coaxing me upstairs to see Arctic Norway in all her glory.

Arctic Norway cruise views in Finnmark County

Hurtigruten’s Arctic Highlights package starts from £999 per person and includes: 

  • Flights from the UK (Bristol, London and Manchester packages)
  • Return transfers from the airport to the ship
  • Voyage from Tromsø to Tromsø in an inside twin cabin including half board (breakfast and dinner)*
  • One night in a Tromsø hotel post-voyage, including breakfast

*Lunch can be purchased on board for 350NOK per meal. 

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About Sarah Lee

I'm LiveShareTravel's founder and editor, and I've long been passionate about luxury travel and, with a nose for a deal, I've helped many friends book holidays as affordable as they are stylish. As a journalist and travel magazine editor (yes, good old print!) of more years than I like to admit to, and with expert knowledge of shared ownership holidays, starting LiveShareTravel felt like a natural step. I can't live without my smartphone, I love dancing (especially salsa), wine and massages; and I'm never happier than when I'm wandering the world. As an entrepreneur, I'm a regular speaker at travel conferences and events, and co-author of The Luxury Traveller's Handbook.

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  1. Andi says

    May 12 at 1:32 pm

    These photos are just phenomenal!!!

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    • Sarah Lee says

      May 14 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks Andi – it’s a very beautiful place. You’ll have to add it to your list!

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  2. Gary Bembridge says

    May 18 at 6:53 am

    Fab pictures! Wish I could have made that trip with you all as looks awesome. Sorry to hear you were seasick though. Guess they did not have the “magic jab” on board? Most cruise lines have an amazing jab you can have if the pills do not work. But glad you got to see the sights, I am very envious!

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    • Sarah Lee says

      May 25 at 10:32 pm

      I don’t think they did have the “magic jab”. It was pills or bands – I went the route of bands and was ok-ish in the end. So odd as I’ve never been seasick before. Fantastic trip though, and loved the views (even those from my porthole!).

      Reply

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