Tomorrow we are planning on taking a coastal cruise from Ålesund to Geiranger to see the famous Geirangerfjord, and the Brudesloret, Friaren, and Seven Sisters waterfalls. The town of Geiranger, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the most visited sights in all of Norway, and we’ll be sailing on Norway’s own Hurtigruten cruise line.
Although the majority of the sightseeing excursions operate in the summer months only, we were lucky to learn about this round trip journey (starting tomorrow!!) from the tourist information office in downtown Ålesund. The ship leaves Ålesund at 9:30 and sails to Geiranger and back for a full day aboard the MS Polarlys. We’ve been lucky enough to go aboard two other Hurtigruten ships when they were docked in Ålesund harbor, and unlike the cruise ships we’ve been on in the Bahamas or the Caribbean, these ships allow guests to visit during their time at port. We’ll actually be joining a 7 day cruise already in progress, Bergen to Kirkenes. On day 2 of this cruise the ship arrives in Ålesund and regular customers can go ashore or stay on board for the trip to Geirangerfjord. We’re not going to have a cabin or anything, but we chose a day with the best forecast and we hope to find a couple of comfy outdoor chairs. Cross your fingers for a sunny day with not much wind – we’ll post pictures when we get back.
photo 1: elegantvoyages.net, photo2: hurtigruten.com
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