ITINERARY 2023
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Woodturning Cruise June 2023 Itinerary
Dates for 2023: 19.June until 1.July
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| Departure: Stavanger | Monday 19.June | 22.30 | Day 0 * | |
| Arrival: Sandane | Tuesday 20.June | 16.15 | Day 1 | |
| Excursion in the Nordfjord area. Read more here: EXCURSIONS. |
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| Departure: Sandane | Tuesday20.June | 22.00 |
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| Due to new regulations our ship will not be allowed to sail into the Geirangerfjord as it is an evironmental area. Even though GANN has the possiblity to sail by electric motors we are not allowed into the fjord due to the type of main motor onboard. The ship will go Åndalsnes and we will arrange excursions to visit the famous Trollstigen and more. As this is new for us, we will need a bit of time to present a good alternative. Embarking will be in Molde later on the same day. Will be updated! |
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| Arrival: Åndalsnes | Wednesday 21.June | 13.00 | Day 2 | |
| Arriving Åndalsnes - excursions will start here and end up in Åndalsnes/Molde later on the same day. New stop! Excursions to Trollstigen and Atlanterhavsveien will be arranged. Read more here: EXCURSIONS |
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| Departure: Åndalsnes | Wednesday 21.June | 17.00 | Day 2 | |
Arrival: Molde |
Wednesday 21.June | 19.00 | Day 2 | |
| Molde - the town of Roses and Norway's Jazz City! It's an exciting place on the Romsdalsfjord. |
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| Departure: Molde | Wednesday 21.June | 21.30 | Day 2 | |
| Arrival: Namsos | Thursday 22.June | 13.15 | Day 3 | |
| We will visit the Norwegian Sawmill museum and get a guided tour, showing also the Spillum steamsaw from 1853. A visit to the local candlelight factory are included and we will be able to see the production of candlelights. Read more here: EXCURSIONS |
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| Departure: Namsos | Thursday 22.June | 20.00 | Day 3 | |
| Arrival: Bodø | Friday 23.June | 12.00 | Day 4 | |
| EXCURSIONS -In Bodø you can join the bus and take a boat trip to the small fishing village of Kjerringøy. It's one of Norway's richest trading communities, dating back to the 18th century - before the steamships. This place is also well known as the location for several movies. It has kept its original architecture, maintaining its timeless and amazing uniqueness. Or you can choose the excursion to Keiservarden, which is more of a hiking trip, 5 hours. 366meters above sea level. Good clothing needed. The third trip goes to Saltstraumen, the worlds strongest maelstrom and further on to the Norwegian Aviation museum. Read more here: EXCURSIONS |
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| Departure: Bodø | Friday 23.June | 20.00 | Day 4 | |
| Arrival: Tromsø | Saturday 24.June | 10.30 | Day 5 | |
| EXCURSION - Tromsø is a beautiful, vibrant and picturesque city. It is known as the Nordic answer to another famous place, often being called The Paris of Norway. Tromsø is the capital of Northern Norway and boasts a major university, The Polarinstitutt, Northern Light Observatory and several other important institutions. Join the bus trip and visit the Ishavscathedral (breathtaking!) then stop at Tromsø museum with its famous lapp-exhibition. There's much more to see on this great excursion! For the adventurous, take a ride on a gondola to the top of Citymountain and get an absolutely fantastic view over Tromsø and its spectacular surroundings. Let's not forget shopping in Tromsø - it's really great. If you would like to go for a hike and get a panoramic view of Tromsø? Take the Fjelltur -Tromsø trip. Comination of bus, cable car and the last bit walking to the top of Fløya, 650 meters above sea level. 4 km, 2 hours. Read more here: EXCURSIONS |
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| Departure: Tromsø | Saturday 24.June | 21.00 | Day 5 | |
| Arrival: Honningsvåg | Sunday 25.June | 10.00 | Day 6 | |
| EXCURSION - Today we will visit the North Cape! You will travel by bus to the worlds most northern town before reaching the North Pole. Travel any further north and you will find only ice... At the North Cape Point we'll visit the North Cape Center - it's a very special place. Bust trip from Honningsvag to the North Cape takes about 1 hour. (Changed from 2011, giving much more time at the North Cape). Read more here: EXCURSIONS |
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| Departure Honningsvåg | Sunday 25.June | 14.00 | Day 6 | |
| Approximately 21.30 we will drop fishing lines (provided) at Lopphavet and passengers can fish for really BIG cod or any other denizens of the deep! Lots of exciting fun. And the chef will be ready to prepare a fabulous meal. | ||||
| Arrival: Sortland | Monday 26.June | 13.30 | Day 7 | |
| Visit to Nyksund a genuine old fishing village. A must see! More information RRead more here: EXCURSIONS |
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| Departure: Sortland | Monday 26.June | 18.30 | Day 7 | |
| Monday at approximately 2100 we will visit the unique Trollfjorden! This is a very narrow fjord that MS Gann will very slowly sneak into and turn around - you can almost touch the steep mountainsides by hand! Unforgettable experience - definitely a MUST! If time permits we will also make a short visit to Svolvær - an unique fishing village. Due to timing we might not be able to go ashore but it will for sure be a nice photo oppertunity! | ||||
| Short stop in Svolvær | Monday 26.June | 22.30 | 23.55 | |
| Arrival: Sandnessjøen | Tuesday 27.June | 14.00 | Day | |
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Mosjøen has been cancelled. |
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| Departure: Sandnessjøen | Tuesday 27.June | 17.00 | Day 8 | |
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Arrival: Trondheim |
Wednesday 28.June | 15.00 | Day 9 | |
| EXCURSIONS - Trondheim is Norway's second largest city, combining historical and modern architecture. Visit beautiful and majestic Nidarosdomen - the biggest cathedral in the country and Ringve Museum with Norway's largest musical instrument collection. There's much, much more in Trondheim including great shopping in unique stores. Read more here: EXCURSIONS |
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Departure: Trondheim |
Wednesday 28.June | 23.00 | Day 9 | |
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Arrival: Ålesund |
Thursday 29.June | 11.00 | Day 10 | |
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| Departure: Ålesund | Thursday 29.June | 20.00 | Day 10 | |
| Arrival: Bergen | Friday 30.June | 09.30 | Day 11 | |
| Bergen's uniqueness makes it Norway's top tourist attraction. Surrounded by seven mountains, it's a beautiful, energetic and happy city. Go for a city sightseeing tour, enjoy magnificent city and harbor views from Fløyfjellet or amble downtown to the bustling markets and shops. There's lots to see and visit. Read more here: EXCURSIONS |
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Departure: Bergen |
Friday 30.June | 23.00 | Day 11 | |
| Arrival: Stavanger | Saturday 1.July | 07.30 | Day 12 | |
| Arrival in Stavanger heralds the end of a successful, happy and one of a kind cruise you'll share with people for years to come. The friendships you make will last a lifetime and the things you learn will make you a better artist. | ||||
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* NOTE: The numbering of the days does not match our excursion overview. This is due to how the system counts the days. The actual dates are correct. Sorry for any inconvinience. National Geographic rates the Norwegian fjords as the world's greatest unspoiled travel destinations and we will be travelling in these surroundings! One last point! Everywhere we travel, there'll be loads of magnificent photo opportunities so bring your cameras. |
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