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Costa Cruises, Norway and North Cape from Kiel, September 7, 2023

Costa Cruises North Cape 12-day route

Cruising from: Kiel, Germany;

Departure Date: 7 September, 2023;

Cruise Line: Costa Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa;

Duration: 12-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Kiel, Alesund, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Trondheim, Olden, Bergen, Kiel;



12-day cruise to Kiel, Alesund, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Trondheim, Olden, Bergen, Kiel on board Costa Fascinosa.

Day 0 Kiel, Germany

Kiel is a port on both sides of the Kiel Fjord, an inlet of the western Baltic Sea, and lies at the eastern end of the Kiel Canal. Kiel has a long shipbuilding and naval tradition but today it is characterised by its vibrant student scene, laid-back lifestyle and urban flair. The city features shipping and ethnography museums, and the Institute of Marine Biology contains an aquarium. The main tourist attraction is the Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) at the end of June, an international regatta and cultural festival.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 Alesund, Norway

Alesund is adventure capital of the Fjords, named Norway's most beautiful city. Some of the most spectacular buildings are located around the area Brosundet, in Kongens Gate, Brunholmen and Kirkegata. After devastating fire a new town rose phoenix-like from the ashes - in the distinctive Art Nouveau style.

Day 3 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 4 Honningsvag, Norway

The Port of Honningsvag is a very small port, the most northernmost city in Norway and gateway to Nordkapp (North Cape). All cruise docks are just a few minutes walk from the main street of Honningsvag, near shopping, restaurants and activities. Tunneled into the rock behind the cliffs sits Nordkapphallen, a visitor center with a souvenir shop, a post office, and a restaurant/cafe.

Day 5 Honningsvag, Norway

The Port of Honningsvag is a very small port, the most northernmost city in Norway and gateway to Nordkapp (North Cape). All cruise docks are just a few minutes walk from the main street of Honningsvag, near shopping, restaurants and activities. Tunneled into the rock behind the cliffs sits Nordkapphallen, a visitor center with a souvenir shop, a post office, and a restaurant/cafe.

Day 6 Tromso, Norway

Tromso, a city in Norway, is a major cultural hub 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It's famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights, with a season that last from September throughout March. The city's historic center, on the island of Tromso, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. Here you find art, history, sophistication, good food and an infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city.

Day 7 Leknes, Norway

Located in the Lofoten Islands, Leknes is known as the trading and shopping center of the islands and can cater to a variety of interests. The natural surroundings of the town are regarded to be among the most stunning in Norway, with mountains, peaks, cliffs and white sandy beaches.

Day 8 Trondheim, Norway

Trondheim was Norway's first capital city, beautifully located by the wide Trondheim fjord in mid Norway. Trondheim is popular as both a cultural and shopping destination, the city's downtown core is scattered with quaint specialty shops as well as larger retailers around the pedestrian-only Nordre and Olav Tryggvasons gates.

Day 9 Olden, Norway

Olden is located at the mouth of the Oldeelva river at the northern end of the Oldedalen valley on the southern shore of the Nordfjorden. Olden is the gateway to the Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalsbreen), which has made it a popular cruise ship destination. Olden also has easy access to several other arms of this glacier, including Kjenndal and the Boyabreen.

Day 10 Bergen, Norway

Bergen, situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord and the beautiful Hardangerfjord is a popular cruise destination and the leading cruise port in Norway. This stunning destination is home to some of the country's top museums and galleries, so it's a fantastic place to learn more about the colourful characters that helped shape Norway's history and culture.

Day 11 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 12 Kiel, Germany

Kiel is a port on both sides of the Kiel Fjord, an inlet of the western Baltic Sea, and lies at the eastern end of the Kiel Canal. Kiel has a long shipbuilding and naval tradition but today it is characterised by its vibrant student scene, laid-back lifestyle and urban flair. The city features shipping and ethnography museums, and the Institute of Marine Biology contains an aquarium. The main tourist attraction is the Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) at the end of June, an international regatta and cultural festival.

Sail with Costa Cruises from Kiel to North Cape on board Costa Fascinosa cruise ship. Discover the best of Germany, Norway on this North Cape cruise and discover amazing Kiel, Alesund, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Trondheim, Olden, Bergen, Kiel. Costa Fascinosa leaving Kiel, Germany for 12 days from September 7, 2023.


North Cape cruise September 2023

North Cape cruise from Kiel September 2023


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