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Originally Posted by SRQ Guy
(Post 2649763)
I am looking way ahead to next summer here. My wife and I are taking a Scandinavia vacation in 2004. I want to do the Hurtigruten coastal voyage. The southbound trip is a day shorter and somewhat less expensive than the northbound trip. Is there any particular disadvantage to southbound vs. northbound? Of course this will depend somewhat on which ships are leaving when, but I won't know that until next year. Also I will need one-way airfare between OSL and KKN regardless of which direction I go, so that's not a factor. If you could give me any advice I'd really appreciate it!
Hi. Northbound is to prefer for the reasons that are mentioned above. I have been traveling more than 20 times on shorter trips on hutigruten for transport prupoes. All the ships generations considered, and I prefer the ship MS Finnmarken. It is not really a ship that is in one generation.. It stand out, like MS Fram I would say(without been on MS Fram). IMHO it is the ship that are a looker, except the really old one. http://www.hurtigruten.us/MSFinnmarken.asp If you have some questions, I would be happy to answer. Have a nice trip. |
Originally Posted by AHN
(Post 12765718)
One thing to add is that you will often be able to bring a car for free on a southbound trip, while you will have to pay go north, since that is much more popular.
If you are going to have a car onboard, remeber that they take your key, and maybe drive it on shore or move it. I don't like that, so I tell them to not do it. They do not know how your car is operated, so if you are like me, tell them to call you if it is a problem on the car deck. |
Originally Posted by Clipper801
(Post 12453359)
I am contemplating the Hurtigruten Norway northbound cruise to chase the Northern Lights. Appreciate hearing from anyone who sailed recently with Hurtigruten to share their experience.
Many thanks! The northen light is best seen in the winter months up north. If you really are a chaser, I would have put in some days at a hotel in a city up there.. Wich city comes to preference thing.. I would choose Tromsø. Great nightlife and it has also the best "city"experience up there. Alta is also a good option, it have more things to choose from, when it comes to wildlife. If you don't care about citylife, then you are on the best place. Numerous of places to choose from. Just pick a place on the stop's on the hurtigruten. |
Originally Posted by Dans6362
(Post 12749813)
SNIP
Hurtigruten is not a internationally cruise per se. They are not making a profit, as far as i know.. so the government are chipping in. The service is typical Norwegian: Don't think you are something.. I have had some bad experiences, and some good. If you are paying for premium, don't expect better service than the cheapskate.. If you like some bad weather, the season jan-feb should be on your list. In norwegian, but it should give you a good idea http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/indeks/58144 This clip is extreme, because the stabilizers didn't apply. Sorry for my poor english. |
MODS, Can I please ask how to see how recent/active a member is? I sent Dans6362 a genuine PM several weeks ago ABOUT THIS EXACT THREAD/TOPIC (as we are planing to visit the area) and there has been no reply. Is there a point at which you auto-notify posters that an account may no longer be "used". I would think an auto dormant/archive feature (notification) would be handy and functional! For example after six or twelve months of inactivity you check if they are still "interested" in flyertalk, and if not you notify with a symbol or some such and block quotes and replies to any of their inputs and/or PMs!?
Just as a courtesy/efficiency tool? I can imagine a LOT of threads would be streamlined by this! |
Originally Posted by pilotsh
(Post 29452869)
MODS, Can I please ask how to see how recent/active a member is?
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Originally Posted by pilotsh
(Post 29452869)
MODS, Can I please ask how to see how recent/active a member is? I sent Dans6362 a genuine PM several weeks ago ABOUT THIS EXACT THREAD/TOPIC (as we are planing to visit the area) and there has been no reply. Is there a point at which you auto-notify posters that an account may no longer be "used". I would think an auto dormant/archive feature (notification) would be handy and functional! For example after six or twelve months of inactivity you check if they are still "interested" in flyertalk, and if not you notify with a symbol or some such and block quotes and replies to any of their inputs and/or PMs!?
Just as a courtesy/efficiency tool? I can imagine a LOT of threads would be streamlined by this! https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=821 And also ask questions there, too, of course. We are heading there next week, to do the RT Coastal Cruise, one that also has an "Astronomy Package" option available. Similarly, there is the "cruise" section right here on FlyerTalk: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cruises-179/ GC |
You should definitely ask your questions here. I did 3 segments on the Hurtigruten in the July of 2016.
I came south on Hurtigruten from Kirkenes to Trondheim. Then after two nights in Trondheim, I took the train from Trondheim to Dombås and on to Åndalsnes on the Rauma Railway. Then after one night in Åndalsnes, I took the bus to Geiranger, and the bus journey included a ferry crossing. Then after two nights in Geiranger, I went north on Hurtigruten to Ålesund. Then after spending two nights in Ålesund, I went south again on Hurtigruten to Bergen. It seems like a convoluted way to get from Kirkenes to Bergen. However, it was carefully planned because I wanted to see specific things along the way, like:
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Originally Posted by sooge_sj
(Post 29455821)
You should definitely ask your questions here. I did 3 segments on the Hurtigruten in the July of 2016.
I came south on Hurtigruten from Kirkenes to Trondheim. Then after two nights in Trondheim, I took the train from Trondheim to Dombås and on to Åndalsnes on the Rauma Railway. Then after one night in Åndalsnes, I took the bus to Geiranger, and the bus journey included a ferry crossing. Then after two nights in Geiranger, I went north on Hurtigruten to Ålesund. Then after spending two nights in Ålesund, I went south again on Hurtigruten to Bergen. It seems like a convoluted way to get from Kirkenes to Bergen. However, it was carefully planned because I wanted to see specific things along the way, like:
But there are other resources *also*, including one that is specifically related to cruises, with a sub-forum specifically about "Hurtigruten" cruises. There are good resources here on FlyerTalk, but that doesn't mean one might not benefit from other resources, too. Similarly, there is the "cruise" section right here on FlyerTalk: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cruises-179/ There have been some recent discussions of Hurtigruten cruises. GC |
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