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Cruising on Hurtigruten

Discover the Norwegian west coast with Hurtigruten. The ships of Hurtigruten have daily departures from Bergen to Kirkenes. Sailing through magical fjords and 34 ports you can experience the beautiful coastline of Norway all year around. During winter you can discover the Northern Lights (September to April). Most of the ports have never been visited by any commercial cruise companies which creates a unique and personal experience. A round trip takes 11 days but shorter trips are also available. To get to Kirkenes or Bergen you can travel by plane or train from Oslo.Find more info at www.hurtigruten.com

Go on a cruise around scenic Lofoten, Northern Norway

The Best of the Arctic offers you an unforgettable cruise through the legendary Troll Fjord in Northern Norway, where the Lofoten’s dramatic scenery can be seen at its very best. You start off by spending a night in an authentic “rorbu”, which is a traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cabin.  Then you will be picked up by a traditional ferry.

Website: www.thebestofthearctic.com/leisure/orcalofoten_4e.htm

Royal Canal Tour

The Royal Canal Tour is a tour along the canals of Djurgården Island, Vaasa Museum, Sodermalm and through Slussen.

Website: www.stockholmsightseeing.com

Tour to a Deserted Eskimo Village

This boat trip takes you to Stephensen Harbour and the closed village of Niaqornat. Here you will be guided through an Eskimo village in Tuttutooq which is located on an island near Narsaq (southern part of Greenland) and learn the history and architecture of the Eskimos. Lunch and a guided tour is included in the prize.

Duration: 3 to 5 hours

Fee: 500kr

Reservations and inquiries: Narsaq Tourist Office

Website: www.2narsaq.gl

Drottningholm Palace Boat

Drottningsholm’s palace boat is a commuter boat used for water transportation to the palace.

Website: www.strommakanalbolaget.com

The Oslo Fjord

The Oslo Fjord cruise is recommended to take when you are in Oslo. It is a relaxing tour whilst viewing Oslo by water. Reserve the tours at your hotel or at the Tourist Information Centre

Website: www.visitoslo.no

Strömma Kanalbolaget

With 13% of the city's territory covered with water, it is little wonder that both tour buses and tour boats are extremely popular in Stockholm for sightseeing in one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Tel +46 8-587 140 70

Fax +46 8-587 140 44

Website: www.strommakanalbolaget.com

Fjordtur

This is a fantastic boat tour of the Sognefjorden and Naroyfjorden You will both experience speedboat and ferry.

Operation time: June 10 to September 12 Monday to Friday/Sundays 8am September 13th to September 20th Monday to Friday 8am Fee: 75kr

Reservations and inquiries: Fylkesbaatane i Sogn og Fjordane

Tel: +47 55 55 20 00

Website: www.fylkesbaatane.no

Fjord Cruise

Why not view Oslo by the water? This is a highly recommended tour that snakes leisurely around islands and bays over a period of two hours.

Operation time: April 28 to September 30, daily from 10.30am 1pm, 3.30pm & 5.45pm

Duration: 2 hours

Fee: 195kr

Reservations/inquiries: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

Under the Bridges of Stockholm

Under the bridges of Stockholm is a tour designed to provide an appreciation for Stockholm's scenery view from the sea and Lake Malaren. Whilst enjoying the boat ride you will pass 15 bridges and 2 rock faces.

Website: www.stockholmsightseeing.com

Waterbus-Hop-on, Hop-off

A round trip tour along the canal from the statue of "The Little Mermaid" to Fisketorvet Shopping Center, making 14-15 stops along the way. One-day tickets and two-day tickets are available. Operates daily, everyday every 30 minutes between 9.45 and 5.55pm

Duration: 1 hour

Fee: 30kr (1 tour)

Ilulissat

Ilulissat is the third largest settlement in Greenland and situate about 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Illulisat also means "The Icebergs” and is Greenland's most popular tourist destination. At its eastern end is the Jakobshavn Isbræ glacier which is the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. The glacier flows at a rate of 20-35 metres per day, resulting in around 20 billion tonnes of icebergs calved off and passing out of the fjord every year. The Ilulissat Icefjord was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. In the summer, you can catch the "Midnight Cruise" under the midnight sun (end of May - end of July). You can also enjoy activates such ice hiking to the "Ice Fjord," dog sledding and glacier cruises.

Website: www.greenland.com

Canal Tours

Operation time: March 24th to June 17th, August 21st to October 23rd, operates dailt every 30 minutes between 10am and 5pm June 18th to August 20th, operates every 30 minutes between 10am and 7pm October 24th to December 18th, operates daily, every hour between 10.15am and 3.15pm Duration: 50 minutes

Fee: 50kr

Place of arrival and departure Gammel strand, Nyhavn

Historical Canal Tour

The historical canal tour will guide you through the city's finest views from Fjällgatan in the south of Stockholm, to Kungsholmen and Djurgården to explore the Vaasa Museum.

Website: www.stockholmsightseeing.com

Hop-On Hop-Off Boat

This is a boat tour of the royal palace, Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan and other sightseeing spots. The ticket is valid for 24 hours and you can jump off and on from anywhere.

Website: www.stockholmsightseeing.com