Havila Voyages
Havila Voyages offers the greenest-of-green ways to explore the Norwegian coast
New-to-cruising Havila Voyages will be offering a more environmentally responsible way to explore the Norwegian coast from December 2021.
Its four newbuild ships have been designed to be the most environmentally friendly vessels to operate along the iconic coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes.
The first two ships – Havila Castor and Havila Capella, pictured top of page – will launch operations in December, with two more – Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux – following in 2022.
The ships are operating as part of a ten-year Norwegian Government-funded contract to sail the historic route, with Havila operating four of the 11 ships departing daily from Bergen.
The new ships will showcase a modern and stylish Nordic design and offer the most spacious cabins on the coastal route.
All 179 cabins feature free WIFI, USB outlets & a television. Comfortable lounges with panoramic views will give guests the best possible views of Norway’s ever-changing coastline.
Guests looking for something extra special can book the more exclusive A La Carte restaurant, above
The on-board culinary experience will reflect Norway’s heritage and culinary traditions using the highest quality Norwegian produce, prepared by first-class chefs and served in restaurants and spaces that reflect the landscape the ships are passing.
Guests will be served a choice of dishes in the main dining room while those looking for something extra special can book the more exclusive A La Carte restaurant. Hot and cold food will also be available for purchase in the café.
The 12-day Havila Voyage takes in 34 different ports and sails through narrow fjords and open seas, past sheer cliffs and weather beaten islets. Along the way, the ships pass through four UNESCO Heritage sites, cross the Arctic circle twice and offers the ideal setting in which to experience the Northern lights in Winter or Midnight Sun in Summer.
Guests can choose to join the round trip, complete just the Northern or Southern journey or even spend two or three days on-board to get a flavour of coastal Norway.
A wide range of organised excursions are offered such as a whale safari, king crab fishing in a frozen fjord, dog-sledding in the Arctic wilderness or snowmobiling across the North Cape Plateau.
