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VIKING CRUISE 2016
Popular one-week North Atlantic cruise
bound for Iceland and the Faroe Islands
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TRAVEL LIKE
THE VIKINGS
Dear reader
Our unique Viking Cruise gives you the possibility to see what the
Vikings saw just with your own eyes. You will have a one week
round trip to the past exploring the North Atlantic ocean, Iceland
and the Faroe Islands.
You arrive by sea the way they did, the Vikings. Watching the cliffs
rise out of the rolling waves. The only difference is that on board
Norröna you have all the things they did not have: good food, comfortable beds, entertainment and time to enjoy a leisurely crossing.
All you have to do is take it all in, at your own pace, or ours, depending on whether you prefer an organized tour or taking the reins
yourself.
On the following pages you will find more information about the
Viking Cruise including programme, excursions, prices and sailing
schedule. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact
us. Our travel consultants are well travelled in Iceland and the
Faroes and would be very happy to assist with any information or
guidance you may need.
Best regards
Henny á Líknargøtu
Sales and Marketing Director, Smyril Line
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CRUISE SEASON
SPRING, EARLY SUMMER AND AUTUMN
During the Viking cruise season, Norröna departs from Hirtshals,
Denmark, every Saturday at 15:00 in the period 2nd of April until 4th
of June, and again from 27th of August until 22nd of October. The
duration of the Viking Cruise is one week, meaning that you arrive
back in Hirtshals the following Saturday at 10:00.
Viking Cruise Programme
SATURDAY – departure Hirtshals
14.00
16.30
17.30-21.00
Departure from Hirtshals (15.00 local time)
Welcome and information meeting
with appertizer
Norröna’s restaurants are open
SUNDAY – at sea
07.00-10.00
10.00
15.00
17.30-21.00
Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet
Film about the Faroe Islands in Saga Café
Bingo in Saga Café
Norröna’s restaurants are open
MONDAY – arrival Tórshavn
05.00
06.30-10.00
08.00
14.00
14.30
17.00
17.30-21.00
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Arrival in Tórshavn
(You have the opportunity to go ashore)
Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet
Excursion in the Faroe Islands begins*
Departure from Tórshavn (14.00 local time)
Coffee/tea and Icelandic cake
Film about Iceland in Saga Café
Norröna’s restaurants are open
TUESDAY – arrival Seyðisfjörður
07.00-10.00
10.00
10.30
19.00-22.00
Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet
Arrival in Seyðisfjörður (09.00 local time)
Excursion in Iceland begins*
Passengers spending the night on board
have the option to dine on the ship
(Opening hours depend on the number of guests)
WEDNESDAY – departure Seyðisfjörður
07.00-10.00
10.00
17.30-21.00
21.00
time)
21.00
Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet
Excursion in Iceland begins*
Norröna’s restaurants are open
Departure from Seyðisfjörður (20.00 local
Viking punch in Sky Bar
THURSDAY – arrival Tórshavn
07.00-10.00
10.00
15.00
15.00
18.30-22.00
21.00
Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet
Film about the Faroe Islands in Saga Café
Arrival in Tórshavn (15.00 local time)
Excursion in the Faroe Islands begins*
Norröna’s restaurants are open
Departure from Tórshavn (21.00 local time)
*ADD ON. EXCURSIONS CAN BE PRE-BOOKED OR BOOKED ON BOARD. ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
ALL TIMES ARE SHIP TIMES, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
FRIDAY – at sea
07.00-10.00
15.00
17.30-21.00
Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet
Bingo in Saga Café
Viking Buffet
SATURDAY – departure Hirtshals
Please leave your cabin 2 hours before arrival
06.00-09.00
09.00
Breakfast in the Norröna Buffet
Arrival in Hirtshals (10.00 local time)
CAPTAINS: PETUR AV VOLLANUM AND HENDRIK HAMMER
ICELAND
FAROE ISLANDS
THE FAROE
ISLANDS
DENMARK
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ONE-WEEK CRUISE
VIKING CRUISE
BASIC
VIKING CRUISE
VIKING CRUISE
ALL
PLUS
INCLUSIVE
ALL INCLUSIVE
VIKING CRUISE BASIC
CHOOSE THE PACKAGE
THAT SUITS YOU BEST
VIKING CRUISE
BASIC
BASIC
standard package
If you want to go on a cruise, but you have not really decided
what you want to experience and eat onboard, we offer our
BASIC cruise, which gives you the opportunity to compose
your trip as it suits you.
Price per. person, from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €
349
• 1-week cruise from Denmark to Iceland
and return with two stops in the Faroe
Islands
• Cabin on board
• 7 x breakfast on board
• Welcome coctail
• Coffee/tea and Icelandic cake
• 1 x large Viking Buffet Friday evening
incl. coffee/tea
• 1 x Viking punch
• 1 x Viking certificate
• 1 x Viking souvenir
Beverages are not included.
PRE-BOOK ALL
4 EXCURSIONS
VIKING CRUISE BASIC
All prices in €
295
€
SAVE 5%
Price per person when
2 persons travel together
or 1 person in single cabin
Departure from Denmark
02.04-30.04 & 01.10-22.10
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SUPPLEMENTS
Cabin with
2 lower berths
without window
Cabin with 2 bunk
berths with a
window
Cabin with 2
lower berths with a
window
Cabin with
double bed and
with a window
Lux Cabin with
double bed and
with a window
Single cabin
with a window
349
349
389
419
539
609
07.05-28.05 & 10.09-24.09
419
539
629
699
909
1,079
04.06, 27.08 & 03.09
489
599
689
769
989
1,139
Excursions
Price per person
Car
(up to 1.9 m H
& max. 5 m L
& 2 m W)
Monday
Faroes
Tuesday
Iceland
Wednesday
Iceland
Thursday
Faroes
199
54
121
67
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON SMYRILLINE.COM/VIKINGCRUISE. FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF THE EXCURSIONS, PLEASE SEE PAGE 10-13.
VIKING CRUISE ALL INCLUSIVE
in addition to the BASIC package you get:
• 3 x lunch in The Diner
• 6 x dinner buffet incl. coffee/tea
• 4 excursions - 2 in Iceland and 2 in the Faroe Islands
VIKING CRUISE
INCLUSIVE
ALL ALL
just relax and enjoy
Beverages are not included.
INCLUSIVE
Book All Inclusive when you want it to be easy. When you
choose our All Inclusive, you (almost) do not have to think
about anything else than look forward to the cruise.
Price per. person, from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €
799
VIKING CRUISE
INCLUSIVE PLUS
PLUS ALL
spoil yourself a little bit more
ALL INCLUSIVE
If you book the All Inclusive Plus package your cruise will get
that little extra plus, which makes the experience on board
even better.
Price per. person, from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €
please visit smyrilline.com for other prices
855
VIKING CRUISE ALL
INCLUSIVE PLUS
in addition to the BASIC package you get:
• 3 x lunch in The Diner
• 5 x dinner buffet incl. coffee/tea
• 3-course menu in Simmer Dim Steakhouse
• Cocktail
• 1 hour in the Hot Tub
• Bridge visit
• 4 excursions - 2 in Iceland and 2 in the Faroe Islands
Beverages are not included.
VIKING CRUISE ALL INCLUSIVE
Price per person when
2 persons travel together
or 1 person in single cabin
All prices in €
SUPPLEMENTS
Pre-book and save money
Cabin with
2 lower berths
without window
Cabin with 2 bunk
berths with a
window
Cabin with 2
lower berths with a
window
Cabin with
double bed and
with a window
Lux Cabin with
double bed and
with a window
Single cabin
with a window
02.04-30.04 & 01.10-22.10
799
799
849
879
979
1,049
07.05-28.05 & 10.09-24.09
879
999
1,069
1,139
1,329
1,459
04.06, 27.08 & 03.09
949
1,059
1,129
1,189
1,379
1,519
Departure from Denmark
NEW
Price per person
Lunch
Monday
*Mini Bar
13
30
Red wine & Bottle of red wine
Fruit Basket
for the buffet
27
40
* Only bookable for cabins with window
BOOK YOUR VIKING CRUISE ONLINE AT WWW.SMYRILLINE.COM,
SEND AN EMAIL TO [email protected] OR CALL US ON +298 345900
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ICELAND AND THE FAROE
ISLANDS IN ONE JOURNEY
ICELAND
Geologically speaking, Iceland is a very
young country; its creation began less
than 20 million years ago and is still
progressing today. Volcanic eruptions in
the Mid Atlantic Ridge, on the bottom of
the Atlantic Ocean, created a mountain
which grew above sea level, resulting in
an island. So Iceland truly has a volcanic origin. This is illustrated by the presence of picturesque lava fields, craters,
volcanoes, table mountains, mountains
of pumice and fields of volcanic ash.
During the Viking cruise, you get to experience a part of East Iceland. Fantastic
sceneries await you and if you join our
excursions in Iceland, you get a guided
tour to Mývatn and lake Lögurinn.
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ON THE WAY TO MÝVATN
SEYÐISFJØRÐUR
THE FAROE
ISLANDS
The history of the Faroe Islands begins in approximately 625 AD when
the first inhabitants, Irish monks,
settled the islands. The monks were
later evicted by Norwegian Vikings
on expedition in the North Atlantic.
Around the year 825, the first Norwegian Vikings settled on the islands
where, by 900, these first Faroese had
formed their own parliament which
is now one of the oldest in the world.
This parliament (Tingið) was situated
at Tinganes where the Faroese parliament still stands today.
GJÓGV
TINGANES
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UNTAMED NATURE
EXCURSIONS IN ICELAND INCL. BUS AND GUIDE
TUESDAY – ICELAND
Unique daytrip to Lake Mývatn
(duration approx. 10 hours)
The road from Seyðisfjörður to the town of Egilsstaðir passes through the 620-metre-high Fjarðarheiði mountain pass,
from there it leads down into Jökuldalur valley, before meandering through hilly Jökuldalsheiði heath and cutting across
Mývatnsöræfi’s desert-scape. We will make our first stop by
Námaskarð to experience its awe-inspiring geothermal activity – pits of bubbling mud and a dark lunar landscape.
As we make our way around the lake, we will first pass
through the city Reykjahlíð on its north bank, then, on the
south bank near Skútustaðir, we will have the chance to take
in craters created by old volcanic eruptions. There will also
be an opportunity to explore the landscape on foot when we
make a stop amongst the looming lava formations known as
Dimmuborgir, meaning dark castles. Before heading back,
we will make a final stop at Jarðböðin, the lake Mývatn
Nature Baths, where a light meal will be served. Entry to the
baths is an optional extra.
NÁMAFJELL
JARÐBÖÐIN
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WEDNESDAY – ICELAND
Bustrip to Lake Lögurinn
(duration approx. 5 hours)
To reach Lögurinn we must first cross the Fjarðarheiði
mountain pass, which at 620 metres above sea level offers
a panoramic snapshot of the Fjótsdalshérað area. From
there, the route continues along the southeast bank of Lake
Lögurinn to our first stop, the Hallormsstaður arboretum,
which tells the story of Iceland’s reforestation. Fittingly,
we then head through the beautiful Hallormsstaðarskógur,
Iceland’s largest forested area, and follow along the lake past
the tumbling 120-metre-high waterfall Hengifoss.
SNÆFELLSSTOFA
Our next stop is Skriðuklaustur – Cultural Centre East Iceland – a near millennium-old manor, turned cloister and finally cultural institute, Gunnarstofnun, dedicated to Gunnar
Gunnarsson, one of Iceland’s most renowned 20th century
authors. During our stay, a lunch buffet will be served in
the charming manor café, Klausturkaffi. This location also
boasts a second attraction. Right next to the cultural institute lies Snæfellsstofa, the new Visitors’ Centre built for the
Vatnajökull National Park, which is Europe’s largest. Finally,
on our way back, we will have about an half hour’s stopover for relaxing or strolling in Egilsstaðir before we head to
Seyðisfjörður.
SKRIÐUKLAUSTUR
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NATURAL BEAUTY
EXCURSIONS IN THE FAROES INCL. BUS AND GUIDE
MONDAY – FAROE ISLANDS
Bus tour to historical Kirkjuböur
(duration approx. 4 hours)
Kirkjuböur is the historical heart of the Faroes. The little
village is located on the south west coast of Streymoy and
offers a stunning view of the islands Hestur and Koltur. In
the Middle Ages it was the Faroese Episcopal See, which
made it the country’s spiritual and cultural hub. On this
unique excursion we will drive through Tórshavn, quite
possibly the world’s smallest capital, and then up across
beautiful mountains, past the village Velbastaður clinging to
the steep slopes.
MAGNUS CATHEDRAL
The bus trip will be both scenic and informative. We will
visit the enigmatic Magnus Cathedral, built around the year
1300 by Bishop Erlendur, the St. Olaf’s Church and the Kirkjuböargarður estate farmhouse (Roykstovan), a stave house
dating back to the turn of the first millennium, said to be
the world’s oldest inhabited wooden house. To round off the
visit, there will be hot drinks and pastries in the atmospheric
Roykstovan.
Included in the bus tour is also a guided walk in the old part
of Tórshavn.
KIRKJUBØARGARÐUR
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THURSDAY – FAROE ISLANDS
Bustrip to romantic Gjógv
(duration approx. 4 hours)
The village Gjógv is nestled on the outermost north-eastern
tip of Eysturoy, the second largest island in the Faroes. On
our way East we will cross the bridge connecting the islands
Streymoy and Eysturoy, pass the imposing summits of Slættaratindur (882 metres) and Gráfelli (857 metres), the tallest
mountains in the archipelago, located between the villages
of Eiði and Gjógv.
GJÓGV
Gjógv is best known for its picturesque scenery dotted
with multi-coloured old house built around its vital natural
harbour, which lies protected in the gorge that has given
the village its name, gjógv means gorge in Faroese. It is a
fitting name; the harbour carved by the sea was the village’s
lifeline before the arrival of modern roads. This is a very
small village – approx. 30 people live in Gjógv nowadays,
but it attracts many visitors, both foreigners and locals, who
are seduced by its romantic tranquillity. Gjógv is the perfect
spot for a leisurly stroll, and we will explore the little village
before heading to its charming guesthouse, Gjáargarður, for
hot drinks and home-baked pastries.
THE GIANT AND THE WITCH
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VIKING CRUISE BUFFET
VIKING
CRUISE BUFFET
Friday evening, when Viking Cruise is nearing its
end, we celebrate our adventures with a Viking
Buffet offering original dishes from the Viking Age
(800-1150). The Vikings were more than fearsome
warriors, they were also culinary explorers, who
discovered and disseminated new raw materials, food
preparation techniques and storage methods.
VIKING CRUISE BUFFET
After an exhaustive search for authentic recipes and
ingredients, such as fish, meat, poultry and spices
from Viking times, we have put an enticing buffet
together with a plethora of original dishes from the
Viking Age.
VIKING CRUISE BUFFET
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ENJOY LIFE ON BOARD
We want sailing on the Norröna to be a great and
memorable experience. Therefore our cruise host and
staff will do their utmost to ensure that you have a
pleasant cruise. Our programme is put together with
films about the Faroe Islands and Iceland, bingo and
other entertainment. But there is also time just to
relax. Take a walk on the sundeck, soak up the fresh
sea breeze, listen to the waves and enjoy a stunning
view, get culinary adventures and enjoy a cup of coffee in Saga Cafe or a delicious cocktail in the Naust
Bar, while listening to live music.
SUNDECK
EXPLORER SHOP
Norröna has a very contemporary and well-assorted tax
free shop - Explorer Shop. We offer a wide selection of
customary tax-free goods, as well as a broad spectrum of
Faroese and Icelandic design. Several Faroese clothing
brands proudly adorn the shelves. We also offer handicraft and designer living products from the Faroe Islands,
Iceland and Denmark. Visit our Explorer shop. Maybe you
will find a souvenir to take back home as mementos of the
cruise.
EXPLORER SHOP
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ENJOY LIFE AND
THE COMPANY
ON BOARD MS NORRÖNA
RELAX IN
A DECKCHAIR
A GASTRONOMIC
EXPERIENCE
AWAITS YOU
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ON BOARD MS NORRÖNA
UNLIMITED OCEAN
BREEZE
FIT FOR
EXPLORING
CREATE SHARED
MEMORIES
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NOW THE CATALOGUE ENDS
AND YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
HOW TO GET TO MS NORRÖNA
It is easy to drive to the ferry in Hirtshals harbour, which is located only 2 km from the end of the motorway.
We recommend to take E45 and then E39.
PARKING FACILITIES
If you come by car to Hirtshals, and you do not want to take the car with you on board MS Norröna, it is possible to park
at the Montra Skaga Hotel. It takes approx. 15 min. to walk from the hotel to the ferry terminal. Please contact the hotel for
reservation of parking space. You have to pay directly to the hotel.
Montra Skaga Hotel · Willemoesvej 1 · DK-9850 Hirtshals · Tel.: +45 98 94 55 00 · E-mail: [email protected]
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WE ARE HAPPY TO ADVICE YOU
Because the North Atlantic is home to us, we know it better
than anyone else; we know Iceland and the Faroe Islands
like the backs of our hands. We believe this qualifies us to
call ourselves experts.If we can be of assistance, please do
not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to advise you and
answer all questions you might have.
RANDI V. HANSEN
Travel Consultant
Tel. +298 345900
[email protected]
VIKING CRUISE TRAVELOGUES
You can read interesting travelogues here:
www.smyrilline.com/the-journey/travelogues
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P.O. Box 370 · FO-110 Tórshavn
Tel +298 345900
[email protected]
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