MSC Cruises, North Cape from Hamburg, August 20, 2023

Cruising from: Hamburg, Germany;

Departure Date: 20 August, 2023;

Cruise Line: MSC Cruises;

Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa;

Duration: 12-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Hamburg, Alesund, Honningsvag, Alta, Alta, Trondheim, Molde, Maloy, Kristiansand, Hamburg;

Day 0 Hamburg, Germany

Straddling the Rive Elbe, Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and is affectionately known as the Gateway to the World, thanks to its rich maritime history and its privileged position as one of the premier sea ports in Europe. The best way to take in the Hamburg's culture and history is to hop aboard the Maritime Circle Line, a shuttle service which connects all of Hamburg's most important maritime attractions.

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 Alta, Norway

Alta is largest town in Norway's Finnmark offers winter adventures, northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer and World heritage rock carvings. The biggest attraction in town is a collection of Unesco protected rock carvings, dating from around 4200 to 500 BC. Sorrisniva has a 2,500m2 igloo hotel, located just outside the Northern Lights city of Alta, where you will be ideally positioned for seeing the Northern Lights.

Day 6 Alta, Norway

Alta is largest town in Norway's Finnmark offers winter adventures, northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer and World heritage rock carvings. The biggest attraction in town is a collection of Unesco protected rock carvings, dating from around 4200 to 500 BC. Sorrisniva has a 2,500m2 igloo hotel, located just outside the Northern Lights city of Alta, where you will be ideally positioned for seeing the Northern Lights.

Day 7 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 8 Molde, Norway

Molde is the administrative centre for the county of More and Romsda, Norway. Molde have various educational facilities as well as offering many cultural activities, including an international literature festival (Bjornson Festival) and the famous annual Molde International Jazz Festival.

Day 9 Maloy, Norway

Maloy is a town in the municipality of Kinn in Vestland county, Norway. Maloy is located on the southeastern side of the island of Vagsoy, about 3 kilometres northeast of the village of Holvika and about 6 kilometres south of the village of Raudeberg.

Day 10 Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand is the largest city in Southern Norway and attracts a lot of tourists every year. Kristiansand is a family destinations, focusing in activities and attractions for families, one of the largest if these being Dyreparken, a gigantic zoo and amusement park. Kristiansand Dyrepark is probably the favourite holiday destination for Norwegian kids.

Day 11 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 12 Hamburg, Germany

Straddling the Rive Elbe, Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and is affectionately known as the Gateway to the World, thanks to its rich maritime history and its privileged position as one of the premier sea ports in Europe. The best way to take in the Hamburg's culture and history is to hop aboard the Maritime Circle Line, a shuttle service which connects all of Hamburg's most important maritime attractions.