Overview
Arctic Circle Cruise Norway
Havila Cruises - offer four new identical ships, loaded with the world's largest battery pack which will sail noiselessly without emissions through the endangered and vulnerable fjords for 4 hours, caring for nature and topping up the visitor experience.
The batteries will recharge with clean hydropower when low and will switch to LNG natural gas cutting CO2 levels by 25% or so. Sail the classic coastal voyage from South to North and back between Bergen and Kirkenes with the most environmentally friendly ships on the
Norwegian coast all year round, stopping at 34 ports along the way. Nature’s elements have inspired the ship's internal décor - mountains, sea, glaciers and sky. Watch the Midnight Sun & Northern Lights from under a glass roof, a heated jacuzzi or just seated in a comfortable lounge.
About Havila Cruise Ships
Havila is a Norwegian shipping company that operates eco-friendly hybrid ships offering exciting and wonderful experiences where one can see the world's amazing phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights), midnight sun, crossing the Arctic Circle, The North Cape and much more.
Havila has four cruises, the 'Havila Polaris', 'Havila Capella', 'Havila Castor' and the 'Havila Pollux' all cruise alike, 122.7 m long, 22 m wide and capable of carrying 640 passengers. Havila Group has built new ships, which have been made keeping in mind the covid 19 from the beginning. The design of these cruises is completely new, the ships have been equipped with washbasins, and all cafe counters have been closed, so only the staff can touch the food served there.
About Havila Norway Cruise Experiences
The Arctic circle - About half of Norway lies north of the Arctic Circle with the total area being ca. 96,225 km2. Get ready to some amazing experiences such as
- Up-close wildlife encounters.
- Dream-like landscape views.
- Magical and astounding Northern Lights.
- Exploring icebergs.
The North Cape - the northernmost point in Europe is far above the Arctic Circle, with months of never-ending daylight in the summer. Watch thousands of puffins, gannets, and cormorants congregate on the plateau. The North cape 307-metre-high cliff (1,007 ft) is a large flat plateau that offers the midnight sun and great views of the Barents Sea. North Cape Hall visitor centre is a must-visit built in 1988 on the plateau.
The Midnight Sun - Watch 76 days of midnight sun between May and July! Sounds unbelievable but yes it’s true. The sun never goes down! And as you keep on going further north, you get more nights of midnight sun. During these summer months, experience up to 24 hours of sunlight above the Arctic Circle, which means more time to enjoy the sights and make new discoveries. Summer months offer Midnight Sun experience above the Arctic Circle which showcases bright nights and pastel-coloured skies with the sky retaining a golden, lavender-blue colour. When is the midnight sun?
- North Cape: 13 May 31 July
- Hammerfest: 16 May 28 July
- Vardø: 16 May 28 July
- Tromsø: 20 May 25 July
- Harstad: 24 May 20 July
- Svolvær: 28 May 17 July
- Bodø: 3 June 11 July
On the journey with Havila Voyages, you will pass the Arctic Circle on the stretch between Nesna and Ørnes.
The Magical Northern Lights - hold a great fascination for one and all, simply surrendering to the enchanting and stunning colourful fireworks in the dark night. There are a lot of mythical explanations that they represent the Viking god Odin's female warriors riding wildly across the sky.
There are few places in the world better for seeing the Northern Lights than northern Norway. Our planet has a Northern Lights halo that stretches like a shimmering band across the autumn to winter sailings of the Havila Voyages, looking like a sky dance. It is more commonly seen in autumn and early spring.
Best Time to Visit Norway Cruise
There is always a season to visit Norway on a cruise -
Summer - Visiting the Arctic in the high summer of June to August, one can experience temperatures between 37°F and 45°F, the sun remains above the horizon for 24 hours a day, and seabirds are in abundance.
Autumn - Norway's weather changes completely from September to November. In this season the whole of Norway becomes colourful. The autumn season is favourable for Norwegian cruises. The temperature here in the autumn is around 45.5°F and 59.2°F. If you are looking for a quieter environment, then this is the best time of the year, you also get to see a lesser number of tourists.
Winters - The winter season in Norway is magical. However, in the months of December to March, Norway is very cold. In winter the temperature here is around 20-30°F. But it gives you a very beautiful charm and alot of adventure activity experiences. If you want to visit a snowy wonderland, then this season is ideal for you. In winter all around the fjords, snowfields can be found around.
Spring - Spring season is ideal for travelling to Norway. In the months of April, the temperature here remains around 25°F to 54°F. During this season the snow starts melting, due to which the springs of getting fresh water start flowing, water comes in the rivers. The snow-capped mountains turn into a lush green valley. This season gives you greenery. You are surrounded by the colours of nature.
Havila Cruise Departures Dates -
Havila Cruise Departures Dates - to see the month-wise departure dates, please check the "Additional Info" Departure Dates tab.
Highlights
Havila ships offer these 11 fantastic features enhancing the Norwegian cruise experience like no other cruise liner -
- World's largest battery packs with four hours' sailing with zero emissions
- Charging current from hydropower at the quay
- Uses Liquid natural gas that cuts Co2 emissions by 25 %
- NOx emissions reduced by 90%
- Free wifi for all guests
- Free USB ports for charging
- Personal TV in all staterooms
- Unique Panoramic View staterooms (size 30 m²) & Lighthouse suites (size 45 m²)
- Experience Northern lights, Midnight Sun, Arctic Circle, North Cape, Wildlife Encounters & Explore Icebergs
- Choice of 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, & 11 nights sailings
- Sailings throughout the year
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