Christmas and New Year 2009

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Come join Hurtigruten on the voyage of a lifetime through the Norwegian fjords during the most festive time of year. Enjoy a traditional Norwegian Christmas celebration including traditional carols, Norwegian glogg (mulled wine), the decorating of the tree, a visit from Santa Claus with presents, and a special Christmas brunch. A lovely New Year's Eve banquet sets the stage for a festive New Year's Eve midnight celebration and fireworks.

Take part in our special shore excursions and various onboard activities throughout the voyage. Who knows, a surprise or two might appear along the way!



Ports where Christmas and New Years Eve is celebrated:

Christmas Eve 2009
Departure Bergen Ship North/South Date Arrival Port Date Departure
13-Dec
Richard With
Southbound
24-Dec
4:30pm
Kristiansund
25-Dec
5:00pm
26-Dec
2:30pm
Bergen
26-Dec
10:30pm
14-Dec
Nordstjernen
Southbound
24-Dec
12:15am
Sandnessjoen
25-Dec
1:30pm
Dec 26
6:30am
Trondheim
26-Dec
10:00am
16-Dec
Trollfjord
Southbound
24-Dec
2:15pm
Stokmarknes
25-Dec
3:15pm
Dec 26
1:30am
Bodo
26-Dec
4:00am
17-Dec
Kong Harald
Southbound
24-Dec
11:15am
Hammerfest
25-Dec
12:45pm
Dec 25
11:45pm
Tromso
26-Dec
1:30am
18-Dec
Lofoten
Southbound
24-Dec
4:00pm
Vardo
25-Dec
5:00pm
Dec 26
11:15am
Hammerfest
26-Dec
12:45pm
19-Dec
Midnatsol
Northbound
24-Dec
11:45am
Honningsvag
25-Dec
3:15pm
Dec26 
10:00am
Kirkenes
26-Dec
12:45pm
20-Dec
Vesteralen
Northbound
24-Dec
2:30pm
Tromso
25-Dec
6:30pm
Dec 26
5:15am
Hammerfest
26-Dec
6:45am
21-Dec
Nordkapp
Northbound
24-Dec
12:30pm
Bodo
25-Dec
3:00pm
Dec 26
6:45am
Harstad
26-Dec
8:00am
22-Dec
Finnmarken
Northbound
24-Dec
6:00am
Trondheim
25-Dec
12:00pm
Dec 25
8:45pm
Rorvik
25-Dec
9:15pm
23-Dec
Polarlys
Northbound
24-Dec
12.00pm
Alesund
25-Dec
3:00pm
26-Dec
6:00am
Trondheim
26-Dec
12:00pm

MS Nordlys is out of schedule

New Years Eve 2009
Departure Bergen Ship North/South Date Arrival Port Date Departure
20-Dec
Vesteralen
Southbound
31-Dec
Alesund
8:30pm
1:30am
1-Jan
21-Dec
Nordkapp
Southbound
31-Dec
Rorvik
9:30pm
1:00am
1-Jan
22-Dec
Finnmarken
Southbound
31-Dec
Svolvaer
6:15pm
1:00am
1-Jan
23-Dec
Polarlys
Southbound
31-Dec
Tromso
7:15pm
1:30am
1-Jan
24-Dec
Cancelled
25-Dec
Cancelled
Dec 26*
Richard With
Northbound
31-Dec
Honningsvag
11:45am
6:00am
1-Jan
27-Dec
Nordstjernen
Northbound
31-Dec
Skjervoy
TBC
TBC
1-Jan
28-Dec
Trollfjord
Northbound
31-Dec
Svolvaer
7:00pm
1:30am
1-Jan
29-Dec
Kong Harald
Northbound
31-Dec
Rorvik
8:45pm
1:30am
1-Jan
30-Dec
Lofoten
Northbound
31-Dec
Kristiansund
7:30pm
1:30am
1-Jan
31-Dec
Midnatsol
Northbound
31-Dec
Bergen
2:30pm
1:30am
1-Jan

* Special departure and New Year's program (Cancelled Honningsvag - Kirkenes - Hammerfest)


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