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Columbus 2
19 Night Midsummer in Spitsbergen
Kiel Return

Ship: Columbus 2
Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Departures:  02 July 2012
Duration: 19 Nights
Ports: Kiel, Lerwick, Torshaven, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Ny Alesund, Longyearbyen, Skarsvag, Hammerfest, Leknes, Svartisen, Geiranger, Hellesylt, Bergen, Kiel
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Kiel
Airport gateway (Departure) : Kiel

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
02/07/2012 Kiel   18:00
03/07/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
04/07/2012 Lerwick 12:00 18:00
05/07/2012 Torshavn 12:00 19:00
06/07/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
07/07/2012 Reykjavik 08:00 18:00
08/07/2012 Isafjoerdur 08:00 17:00
09/07/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
10/07/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
11/07/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
12/07/2012 Ny-Alesund
Cruising in the Fjords of Spitsbergen
08:00 12:00
13/07/2012 Longyearbyen 08:00 13:00
14/07/2012 Skarsvag 21:00  
15/07/2012 Skarsvag   01:30
15/07/2012 Hammerfest 08:00 13:00
16/07/2012 Leknes 08:00 14:00
16/07/2012 Svartisen 21:30  
17/07/2012 Svartisen   02:00
18/07/2012 Geiranger 08:00 13:30
18/07/2012 Hellesylt 15:00 18:00
19/07/2012 Bergen 08:00 17:00
20/07/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
21/07/2012      

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Kiel

The sea reaches into the heart of the city- not only on the map but emotionally too. The largest slice of nature in Kiel is the firth. For residents of Kiel, the maritime view of the city with harbour facilities, the huge ferries and the giant portal cranes on the dock side is the best expression of their special feeling of living and belonging here.

Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Kiel Strande, Laboe Naval Memorial, Spirit Fighter Sculpture

Torshaven

The Faroe Islands is an archipelago of 18 islands halfway between Britain and Iceland. From the capital, Torshavn we can enjoy tours to outlying coastal villages, to the nearby island of Hestur or to the spectacular birdcliffs of Vestmanna. Fresh sea air, open spaces and beautiful woodland make one of the smallest capital cities in the world a delight to visit.

Country - Faroe Islands (Denmark)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 2kms
Currency - Danish Krone (DKK)

Places of Interest
Hestur, Vestmanna

Reykjavik

Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland's stunning natural wonders, which range from ice fields to boiling thermal pools. The landscape on the island seems to be in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.

Country - Iceland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 3kms
Currency - Icelandic Krona (ISK)

Places of Interest
Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park

Isafjordur

Iceland, the second largest island in Europe, is a natural wonder of active volcanoes, glaciers, fjords, desert plateaus, and a midnight sun. The air is startlingly clean, and ideal for communing with nature, Iceland style -- fjord fishing, river rafting and whale watching. On its northwestern peninsula, the rock formations that make up the fjords date back 14 million years. And some of the country's oldest and best-preserved buildings remain in this former trading post.

Country - Iceland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 250kms
Currency - Icelandic Krona (ISK)

Places of Interest
Varnajokull, Reykjavik

Longyearbyen



Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

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Skarsvag

 

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Hammerfest

 

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Leknes

This pristine environment is much as the ice age left it 10,000 years ago. But don't assume that because the Lofotens are north of the Arctic Circle that they are raw, wind-ravaged places: the season of fruitfulness may be short here, but from mid-May the ground bursts forth with wild flowers and berries, the skies are filled with cuckoos, curlews and eagles, and the water churns with migrating cod and salmon. When the sun shines there's a clarity in the air here which almost defies description, picking out beaches of clean white sand and piercing water so pure that you can watch the starfish grazing, 30ft down.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 4kms
Currency - Norwegian Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Borge Viking Settlement

Svartisen

 

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Geiranger

Geiranger is the jewel of Norway's fjord districtty. Majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, beautiful and wild waterfalls, lush, green vegetation and the deep blue waters make it an ideal stopover while cruising Norway's fjords

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 400kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Omesvingen, Flydaljuvet, the Fjords

Hellesylt

The small village of Hellesylt is an old Viking port located at the head of the Sunnylvenfjord on the northwest coast of Norway. Here, glacier-fed streams cascade over towering granite cliffs and descend to the calm waters of the fjord. The thundering waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, lakes and crystalline glaciers, inspired Henrik Ibsen's dramatic masterpiece, "Brand."

Country - Norway
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Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Lake Hornindal, Styrn Lake, Jostedal National Park Centre

Bergen

Bergen is called the "Gateway to the Fjords," as it is a great launching point for a tour of nature's Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. This city has a wonderful mix of architectural styles that add to its 18th-century charm. And as birthplace of virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and pianist Edvard Grieg, Bergen is considered the cultural capital of Norway.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Bergen Fish Markets, Hanseatic Merchant's Quarter, Cable Car to Ulriken

 

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She can accommodate up to 698 guests and offers plenty of scope for individual wishes - the COLUMBUS 2 is a small ship travelling the oceans of the world with a vast selection of facilities and opportunities as well as first-class furnishings. Elegant cabins and suites await you, most of which have their own balcony. Four restaurants boast tremendous culinary diversity – casual or sporty-elegant, indoors or outdoors. A spacious lounge, six atmospheric bars and a night club augur lots of multifaceted entertainment. Relax on the luxurious pool and sun decks with their pleasant teakwood ambiance, let yourself be pampered in the modern OCEAN SPA or get active in the large fitness centre with ocean view.

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