The interior is bright, its colorful decor is inspired by the warm sunny climate, a motif also reflected in the many pieces of norwegian modern art on display. Vessel midnight sun vehicle carrier imo 9232278, mmsi 36970. Capitalize on this by enjoying a nighttime sightseeing cruise more than 3,000 reindeer make their way here to. Marvel at the northern lights, filling the sky with green, yellow, red and violet above the horizon. Then follow the path of vikings from nordic splendor to scottish wonder. The book club organized on our roll call had a couple of meetings. Towards the end of the cruise we saw people getting around that.
Embarkation and disembarkation went well, although the. Refurbished in the spring of 2018 as part of the norwegian edge program, norwegian sun is shining bright. Coral princess 7night gulf of alaska island princess 7night gulf of alaska. Set mostly at a research station in antarctica, sun at midnight paints a picture of human determination in a most hostile environment, allows us to witness a diverse group of people in their attempts to get along in the name of science, and at the central core is a love story of self discovery.
We were very lucky with the weather and the views were spectacular. A cruise is an easy way to experience sunshine all day long while exploring the lands north of the arctic circle. We saved money by booking our flight to amsterdam and then purchasing. Take a look at the top five places to witness the midnight sun in the summer. Midnatsol cruise ship information the name midnatsol midnight sun is something to live up to, and this ship, dedicated to the norwegian summer, does just that. The vessel is en route to anchorage ak, and expected to arrive there on may 5, 09. Norwegian sun was built specifically for freestyle cruising, so whether you want to rejuvenate at the body waves spa, hang with friends at the sun club casino or simply do nothing at all ncl has you covered. They have substituted one port call for another minor issue, deleted 2 norway ports on a cruise that is centered on norway, adding an atsea day why. Cruise see norways fjords, the northern lights and midnight sun. If your cruise travels as far as the north cape, youre likely to experience 24hour sunlight as the midnight sun shines from midmay to late july. The interior is bright, its colorful decor is inspired by the warm sunny climate, a motif also reflected. Midnight sun is an unreleased companion novel to the book twilight by author stephenie meyer. The interior is bright, its colorful decor is inspired by the warm sunny. Midnight sun entering commencement bay to the port of tacoma reflecting the new paint on her side.
She dreams of being on the amazing race, but the closest she ever came was getting to the final round of casting for i survived a japanese game show and unfortunately did not survive that last casting cut. Hurtigruten coastal voyages are not like conventional cruises. Vessel midnight sun vehicle carrier imo 9232278, mmsi. Midnight sun, roro cargo ship details and current position. Voyage north of the arctic circle with hurtigruten during the midnight sun period and experience 24hour. Your cruise will take you to the most northern point in europe, the north cape which lies approximately 1,306. Narvik and tromso lie deep in the arctic circle, while honningsvag on the north cape marks europes most northerly point. Freestyle dining is just the beginning of freestyle cruising, and features a host of options ranging from casual to upscale, ethnic to traditional, fourcourse to onthego. Jan 01, 2004 sun at midnight is a one of a kind story. We have been on many viking river cruises and greatly enjoyed all of them, and we always wanted to see the fjords, so this was a perfect fit. Towards the end of the cruise we saw people getting around that clearly werent handling the light coming into the cabin 247.
Midnite sun has 9 locations in grand haven, holland and grand rapids. Cruise into the midnight sun cruise the deepcut fjords along the fabled norwegian coast. Booking early with a knowledgeable travel agent is invaluable in order to have options, cabin availability and the ability to play around with what. Into the midnight sun is a cruise offered by viking which starts in london and ends in bergen, norway. Islands of northern norway with the midnight sun fred. What are cruise lines doing with their empty ships. In her spare time, shes a runner, rower and wannabe guitarist. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. Our small luxury cruise ships travel with fewer than 300 guest per sailing. Guests can choose from five stateroom categories, all with private verandas and.
Though a large ship, her careful design gives guests her an intimate feel. While the number of familyfriendly staterooms is rising, they are still limited in number and sell out very quickly. Of course, there will be time for short excursions while your ship is in port, depending on its sailing plan. We offer a wide variety of tanning and non tanning products. Meyer stated that twilight was to be the only book from the series that she planned to rewrite from. The fjords are often very deep, and the sognefjord is the deepest as it. She weighs approximately 116,000 tons, and accommodates about 2,700 passengers. Norwegian cruise line onboard dining dining options for. With three months of perpetual daylight, there are dozens of locations where voyagers on a hurtigruten voyage can embrace the lasting glow, but some spots rise above the rest. Norgesbooking book your perfect cabin stay in norway. Get a onetime position report, book satellite tracking for 14 days for this vessel, or upgrade to our unlimited sat plans to see all ships by satellite. One after comment viking has dumbed down this cruise for 2017. We just complete the tahitian princess june 19th land of the midnight sun cruise from dover to dover. Risk rating for midnight sun no risk assessment yet request a risk rating report.
The work retells the events of twilight from the perspective of edward cullen instead of that of the series usual narrating character bella swan. The full cruise is 15 days but i was only onboard for the tromso bergen portion of the cruise. Good into the midnight sun cruise with problems viking. Trish cook is the author of six young adult novels, including outward blonde, notes from the blender and a really awesome mess. Good into the midnight sun cruise with problems viking sea. Bergen to london ocean cruise overview viking ocean. A stunning five star hotel overlooking the river thames, the royal horseguards is steeped in both history and first class quality. During the summer, the north cape witnesses the natural phenomenon that is the midnight sun. Heres everything you need to know about seeing the midnight sun, including the best times to travel and which lines to book. We were there on june 19, 2019 and it was my favourite port on our land of the midnight sun cruise on sapphire princess. Day by day itineraries, when we cruise, the ports we call out and much more. The midnight sun is an orca class vessel owned by tote services sister company, tote maritime alaska.
Princess cruises and princess cruises cruise line ships on. Dress warmly and explore the remote region around the north pole. As with most cruise ships, there is no shortage of places on viking sky where guests can quench their thirst. Sneak peek at hurtigrutens new hybrid ships and 20192020 polar adventures worlds first explorership christening under the midnight sun hurtigruten adds new ships to its fleet. Midnatsol cruise ship hurtigruten cruise line midnatsol on. Cruises to arctic circle cruising, norway royal caribbean cruises. Beyond the endless shuffleboard and allyoucan eat buffets, theres another reason people book cruise vacations. The cruise aims to find the midnight sun no surprises there. Norwegian cruise line has made a serious impact on the cruising industry with their unique take on onboard dining. Jul 25, 2018 as with most cruise ships, there is no shortage of places on viking sky where guests can quench their thirst. Linger over a norwegian breakfast and a nautical history book. For three decades, the sun has risen on the beautiful ships. Hey cruisers, if you are on the fence about whether to book a balcony cabin on a cruise, then you are going to want to watch this video. Norwegian sun cruise ship norwegian sun deck plans.
Midnatsol cruise ship hurtigruten cruise line midnatsol. Welcome to the arctic circle, the most northern of the five major circles of latitude. With the largest cruise ship port in the caribbean, sometimes holding up to cruise ships at one time. Called into the midnight sun, our journey will follow the coastline north from bergen. Our into the midnight sun cruise experience viking sea. Midnight sun paperback february 6, 2018 by trish cook author. The series has sold 160 million copies worldwide and was made into five.
Find out all you need to know about norways midnight sun. Discover all you need to cruise to arctic circle cruising, norway. Five best places to experience the midnight sun above the arctic circle, the midnight sun shines throughout the night, casting a reddishyellow hue over the horizon. Awash in clean, elegant scandinavian detail, vikings ocean ships break the. Last cruise was 14 days of norway from southampton. Our 11 coastal ships sail the norwegian coast from bergen to kirkenes and return to bergen. Viking ocean cruises sails into the midnight sun in norway. These are just a few of the exciting changes on board. The current position of midnight sun is at north america west coast coordinates 47. Princess cruises and master bartender rob floyd recently unveiled a new drink menu mirroring the destinations of its 17 ships. Gaze below at wild surf, 307 meters below the north cape and watch the mist rolling in from the barents sea. We have 5 reasons to book a balcony cabin on a cruise. February 4, 2019 on our cruise aboard viking oceans viking sea, our into the midnight sun itinerary visited some of norways betterknown destinations.
Cruise ships redeploy following alaska cancellations. While our guests will always love umbrella drinks, theyre also expecting a. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item. It encompasses two iconic buildings on the embankment. Custom built for the alaska trade in 2003, the midnight sun is a rollonrolloff ship designed to easily accommodate larger highcube equipment including trailers in excess of 53feet in length. Princess was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when the pacific princess was cast on a new tv show called the love boat. Ports included stavenger, tromso, svalbard cruising magdalena fjord and stopping in ny. We deliberately chose an inside cabin, and declined an upgrade. If there was any way to atone for my sins, this ought to count toward the tally in some measure.
The best way to cruise alaska just got better with five ships now cruising alaska, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the onboard experience thats right for you. Entire fleet of five ships to offer princess medallionclass vacations, including cruise lines newest ships enchanted princess and sky princess santa clarita, calif. Cruise deals for into the midnight sun from london greenwich on 27 june 2020 with viking cruises on viking sun. Built in 2004 and refurbished in 2012, the sapphire princess is a member of princess grand class of cruise ships. Midnight sun is an upcoming companion novel to the book twilight by author stephenie meyer. The reality is that it really depends on the cruise. Read more island destination, dinner trip jan roessner november 8, 2019 usvi, 1015mins. When edward cullen and bella swan met in twilight, an iconic love sto. Cruise ships depart for norway from many different ports in europe, making it easy.
Jump onboard an arctic cruise and admire the colourful wooden houses, meet interesting people, experience the midnight sun or the polar night, and take a peek at the arctic wildlife. Five best places to experience the midnight sun hurtigruten. In the atrium decks 1, 2 and 3, you can enjoy your favorite beverage from the viking ba r while admiring the art displayed on the huge screen at the top of the grand staircase. This was the time of day when i wished i were able to sleep. The best advice for families of five looking to take a cruise is to book early. Sail across the arctic circle to the northernmost reaches of scandinavia where the midnight sun bathes the spectacular coastline in light 24 hours a day. We call at 34 ports and depart bergen everyday, providing a transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and unesco world heritage sites along the more than 1,000 miles of norways pristine coastline.
Thrill seekers will jump for joy at our twolevel race track and laser tag. Meyer stated that twilight was to be the only book from the series that she planned to rewrite from edwards perspective. Entire fleet of five ships to offer princess medallionclass vacations, including cruise lines newest ships enchanted princess and sky princess. But what really caught my eye, both in planning the trip and then again in experiencing it, was the smaller, more remote and offbeat places that the ship also visits. Jul 27, 2017 hey cruisers, if you are on the fence about whether to book a balcony cabin on a cruise, then you are going to want to watch this video.