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When the ships do eventually set sail this year, Havila faces uncertain demand. And on your own balcony awaits your own jacuzzi where you can hottub under the starry sky, the northern lights or the midnight sun. We specialise regionally, as we believe it is not possible to be good at everything. Amanda Eyre Ward Joins the World Navigator for The Jetsetters Cruise, Dancers on deck: Ponant launches its first artists in residence this summer, with three internationally renowned classical dancers embarking aboard Le Bougainville, Le Commandant Charcot teams up with the RV Kronprins Haakon in the Arctic, 2022 Cruiseline.com and Shipmate Member Survey Results, New Entertainment Attraction: Virtual Reality Now on AIDAcosma AIDA Cruises brings YULLBE GO on board in cooperation with Europa-Park, American Queen Voyages Expands to Include Free Roundtrip Air Service on Select 2023 Voyages. Here, you will meet the soft grey of the rain, the crackling green of the Northern Lights or the golden glow of the midnight sun. This article is adapted from one first published on Forbes.com in February 2021. Ship List | Havila Castor will start sailing the coastal route Bergen Kirkenes on Tuesday 10th of May. Picture: Havila Voyages. (more), Havila Voyages has given a photo update of one of its first two ships designated for Norwegian coastal service, the Havila Capela. (more), Posted in: Event / Convention / Exhibition / News, Havila Voyages has announced that its second ship, Havila Castor, will start operating from Bergen on 10th May, a month later than planned. We want to show the best Norway has to offer also when it comes to furniture and interior, said CEO Arild Myrvoll. Four additional Royal Caribbean cruise ships scheduled to sail in 2023 has been moved elsewhere, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) Expects Record Earnings, Carnival Cruise Line Announces Adjusted Protocols to Reflect Changes to CDC Guidelines for U.S. Cruise Industry, Carnival Cruise Line Welcomes Grand Bahama Business Community to Cruise Port Development Information Sessions. The powder blue of the vast polar sky is fading into a rose-tinged hue as the sun gently slides towards the horizon. From fishing and herring fishing, Havila is now a group operating in shipping technology, offshore, transportation and tourism.

Home Cybercruises.com | Tea and coffee included. The batteries are charged with clean hydropower at shore, and when the batteries are low, they will switch to natural gas which cuts CO2 by around 25%. Havila Voyages is the coastal cruise line that has nothing but environmental friendly ships in its fleet.

Sign up to receive 50 Degrees North's latest news and destination options directly to your inbox. As we arrive, our antlered steeds are tethered up and ready to go, steadily clip-clopping in a long line as we sit back and relish views of the suns rays bouncing off the snowy sweep of land. There is a small play area level six. Havila is a family owned Norwegian shipping company that will sail the classic coastal voyage between Bergen and Kirkenes with the Norwegian coast most environmentally friendly ships from December 2021. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. So when I board Havila Voyages shiny new ship, Havila Capellain the Norwegian city of Trondheim, ready to sail to Kirkenes on the countrys far northern tip, my hopes are high that this time the journey will bear fruit. A voyage with Havila Voyages is a voyage of discovery in Norways culinary traditions. The battery packsclaimed by the company as the worlds biggestwill be charged at shore with electricity generated from hydropower.

But I dont spend much time here, preferring to relax in the comfy chairs of the observation lounge, where the 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows give a perfect vantage point. (more), On Friday 22nd of April, Havila Voyages took delivery of its second ship, Havila Castor, at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey. (more), At the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo this week, the worlds most environmentally friendly coastal ship, Havila Capella, received the Next Generation Ship Award. See our Havila Norwegian coastal cruises for 2022. Nature is clearly putting on a show, but it hasnt quite finished yet. Cruising in Norway must be an absolutely mesmerising experience. Picture: Getty Images/iStockPhoto/Evgeniy Biletskiy. Havila are building new ships and a new organization so from start they have been able to adapt to the new situation with the Covid-19. For example, Havila is equipping all the new ships with washbasins at the entrance to the main restaurant and have closed caf counters so that only the staff can touch the food served there.

There are only two presidential suites on each ship (45 m) with private balcony (15 m). The comfortably stylish Nordic interior design makes extensive use of wood and textiles that reflect the landscape through which you will be sailing. Orderbook | Two brand new vessels fromHavila Kystrutenwill set sail on the historic route later this year, with two more under construction.

Suddenly they all want to be friends; in fact, I feel rather too popular as several plod over in unison, barging each other out of the way as they try to stick their noses into the bucket. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. There is a TV, fridge and hairdryer in addition to making coffee in the cabin. Christmas Cruise package, 8 nights Havila are already exceeding the authorities requirements for cutting emission, and they will be setting sail with zero emissions as the target. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Words of Norway tells the stories of Norway to the world, and helps Norwegian companies do the same. Cruise International is the UKs highest-selling newsstand travel magazine dedicated to cruise holidays. Im very excited to be doing this, but also very nervous.. (more), Havila Capella was temporarily taken out of service on Thursday April 14th after conditions in the companys financing meant that the ships insurance was affected by sanctions against Russia. The Havila Voyages is part of the Havila group that dates back to the 1950s. We take you out into nature with locally known guides, offer real experiences and tastings of short-distance food, states the Havila website. Thats especially true in the international market, for which the name Hurtigruten remains synonymous with the Norwegian coastal serviceand is likely to do so for many years to come. The cabins in the Accessible category have a universal design and thus have a larger bathroom. Heres a thought, now that they are diversifying and having to share the coastal route could they use some of the spare capacity to take over and reopen the Bergen to Newcastle ferry route that DFDS purchased and then scrapped after a couple of years, as they clearly do not want it, effectively cutting off the UK from Norway (as well as Sweden and Denmark). Hurtigruten AS was awarded two contracts with the other going to the newly-formed Havila Kystruten AS. Picture: Mattias Fredriksson/fjordnorway.com. Havila Capella is now fully insured and can restart operations along the Norwegian coast, Right to forced use of Havila Capella.

(more), As reported in an earlier press release, the last one on 9th of May 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected a dispensation application concerning insurance of the ship, even though Havila Kystruten had been granted a dispensation to operate the ship for a period of 6 months. The marketing of round-trip cruise packages to international tourists is a more recent change.

The reason is that there is still uncertainty associated with the ships insurance. Round-trip passengers are certainly in the sights of Havila if their marketing is anything to go by.

Havila Capella to resume operations. (more), Unfortunately, Havila Kystruten will cancel the next round trip with Havila Capella. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The company has spent that time diversifying its offering.

The economic shock of 2020 compoundedprior shipyard issuesmeaning the company missed its contractual start date of January 2021.

These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Scotland has started to house Ukrainian refugees who fled the Russian invasion on a cruise ferry docked off Edinburgh, the devolved Scottish government has said. The first departure available to book on the Havila website is on theHavila Castor, departing Bergen on July 6.

After more feasting in the fine-dining Hildring Restaurant (from 26), I balance my gluttony by taking advantage of the plethora of onshore adventures to burn off some calories.

It costs from 1,495 per person, including flights and transfers, for departures in January 2023. Identical sister ship Havila Castor launched in May and is also sailing along the Norwegian coast. Advertise | Some of these can also accommodate four people. Retired Ships |

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. A place that is just yours, where you can have a coffee or read a book, feel the fresh air and just be completely at peace. As a final-night finale, Mother Nature really did save the very best until last. You can choose between different bed solutions; double bed, two separate beds or single bed with fold-down bunk in addition. The food reflects Norways history, and Norways culinary traditions handpicked by the chefs on board, using the best raw ingredients from local Norwegian producers to create traditional and modern dishes. Links | call us on+47 (55) 131-310(Mon-Fri 09:00 to 15:30 local time), Training with a view onboard Havila Voyages, Reindeer sledding under the Northern Lights.

Norwegian people are passionate about preserving the coast, so that we can pass it on to future generations as it was, in turn, passed on to us.

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A few minutes later, against darkening indigo skies, slim wispy streaks appear directly above us.

The Havila Capella looking sharp with a splash of paint! the cruise line wrote in a July 9 Facebook post accompanying new photos of the 468-passenger vessel. You can also decline the tracking, so you can continue to visit our website without any data sent to third party services. Bathrobe and slippers, welcome pack and breakfast in main dining or la carte included.

Two separate beds as well as a sofa or sofa bed.

Life aboard Havila Capella is also something of a hybrid experience, as cruise guests mingle with locals who hop on and off between ports, sometimes not even requiring a cabin. I race outside and am blown away by the maelstrom in the sky above me as pulsating greenish streaks dance through the heavens, continuously ebbing and flowing through the darkness. While accommodating as many as 640 passengers, there are just 179 cabins, including some rather swanky suites full of Scandi chic touches and even an imitation log fire, promising that cosy hygge (or koselig in Norwegian) feeling while you admire the frozen landscape. Forum | Up to 4 people (22-25 m) with private balcony (6-9 m) and window from floor to celing. A good, innovative way to make cruising more eco-sustainable.

This kind of offer will be familiar to those who have previously travelled with Hurtigruten. eases standstill voluntarily I neednt have worried; both are delicious and taste just like scampi. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Here is a thought, now they have started to diversify their offering and presumably have some spare capacity how about Hurtigruten taking over and reopening the Bergen to Newcastle ferry service that DFDS clearly do not want as they purchased it and then scrapped after a couple of years, effectively cutting off the UK from Norway. For instance, as part of their training, staff will get H&S training with good infection control knowledge. The four new shipsHavila Capella,Havila Castor,Havila Polaris andHavila Polluxwill be able to sail for up to four hours on battery power. Passengers and crew will sleep on mattresses from the Norwegian company Recticel, he added.

Scuffles break out and as I duck out of range, a disgruntled female butts me in the backside with her antlers. In a few weeks, 5,000 reindeer will flood onto these ivory slopes when they move from their winter grazing grounds to spend the milder summer months here as the snow melts away to reveal the grasslands beneath. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the application for a exemption in order to insure Havila Capella, Havila Voyages second ship, Havila Castor, docked in Bergen early Thursday morning, Next round trip with Havila Capella canceled, Havila Capella has been granted a dispensation to sail. There is a TV, fridge and hairdryer in addition to making coffee in the cabin. They are the ultimate prize during this voyage, which hugs Norways craggy coastline to delve deep into the Arctic Circle and the promised land of the Aurora Borealis that teases and tantalises with the promise of mesmerising atmospheric displays.

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Higher grade linen and wider bed.

The Sami people live in nature and respect it, while others just see it as a way to make money, she asserts.

While cargoan important element of the coastal routeand local passengers are likely to return, it may take more time before international tourists feel comfortable setting sail on a cruise ship. Under the silvery glow of the pale moon, suspended like a gleaming disc above us, we crunch across a crisp layer of deep snow to where our chariots await a shiny line of snowmobiles poised to speed us into this icy wilderness. The daily service had been suspended and reduced for large parts of the last 12 months. Hutigruten has had four years to prepare for the transition on the coastal route.

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In 1908 the coastal ferry was extended to run between Bergen and Kirkenes, as it does today. Packed with inspirational reviews, the hottest destination advice, celebrity interviews and the very latest ocean and river cruise news, it helps both new and experienced cruisers alike plan their next trip and is first choice for Britains 1.75 million annual cruise holidaymakers. Natural materials and Nordic designs create an authentic, informal and cosy atmosphere in which you are sure to feel at ease.

(more), Yesterday Havila Capella embarks on the maiden voyage and becomes the first new ship on the classic Bergen-Kirkenes route in eighteen years. Cruise Ports | We offer a selection of amazingChristmas tours as well as Christmas cruises to Arctic Norway ideally located in the middle of the Northern Lights zone, with dog sledding, Northern Lights adventure trips & overnight stays in an amazing ice hotel. (more), Havila Kystruten has taken legal action to become the owner of Havila Capella and to secure its interest in the ships under construction. A few minutes later, Im tucking into a warming bowl of reindeer stew in a traditional Sami Lavu tent, listening to 21-year-old herder Inga Margrethe talk about the lives and traditions of these nomads who follow their reindeer through the mountains between their grazing areas. Picture: Tom Haga. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cruise line recently announced anexpansion of the Dover servicesfor the 2022-23 season following strong interest from British customers.

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Discover specialities and local recipes and experience a panoply of tastes you will not find anywhere else.

We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. It does not store any personal data. The route is the classic coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, calling at many ports along the way. US/Canada & International: +1888 880 0286, Norway Tours with Norwegian Coast Cruises. How about having your very own balcony? Seaview superior accessible has a double bed in addition to a sofa.

The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Hordaland District Court granted Havila Kystruten arrest in Havila Capella, and the right to forced use for a period of up to 2 years, Havila Kystruten takes legal action to become owner of Havila Capella, Another round trip with Havila Capella cancelled.

Theres everything from walking tours to dog-sledding and fishing adventures, though they come at a hefty price with the cheapest being a whistle-stop beer-tasting at approximately 40, while our snowmobiling jaunt tops the league at a cool 263. Up to 4 people (30 m) with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed, coffee table, work table w / chair and cooling tray. Find out more and book at best-served.co.uk. With Deluxe seaview, you live completely aft of the ship with large windows facing backwards so that you see the landscape pass and disappear far behind.

A premium Havila Gold menu, which carries a supplement, further opens up the choice and I throw caution to the wind, opting for the rather outlandish deep-fried cod tongue and cod cheek. Havila Norwegian coastal cruises for 2022. Panoramic Deluxe with panoramic view suites: These cabins are at the very front of the ship and have floor-to-ceiling windows. That is also why Havila Voyages ships are ultra-modern newbuilds, which leave behind the smallest environmental footprint it is possible to make with todays technology. The cabin has a large wardrobe, desk and private bathroom with shower. In Bodo, we admire spectacular mountainous vistas while scrambling along rocky paths and across sandy bays on a Taste the Arctic walk (83), and in Honningsvag I opt for a King Crab experience (136) to get close and personal with these spindly giants of the Barents Sea before tucking into one of them for lunch. From 2021, Havila Voyages will sail the most environmentally friendly ships on the Norwegian coast between Bergen and Kirkenes. Despite the expansion, the company faced a rocky 2020 due to the drop in demand caused by thetravel restrictionsand the negative publicity of anonboard outbreak.

50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company that aims to give you a little more than just a holiday. Suddenly, the ship bridge announces that the Aurora is overhead. (more), Tags: Havila Kystruten, Swan Hellenic (2020), In a decision made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 26 April 2022, it became known that they had granted Havila Kystruten a exemption from the sanctions regulations to operate Havila Capella for 6 months. Several measures are being taken in to account with the design of the ships.

This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. (more), Havila Voyages newest ship, Havila Castor, is the worlds most environmentally friendly passenger ship, and will operate the classic coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes. Specials |

It takes in some of the most beautiful stretches of Norwegian scenery where roughly hewn mountains rise up like jagged teeth, their slopes dusted with icing-sugar snow. It returns to Bergen on the afternoon of July 17. Its a different story for the rest of the 300-strong herd as I walk among them with a bucket of feed pellets. The ships were due to commence operations early in 2021. These cabins in the Accessible category have a universal design and thus have a larger bathroom. But change is ahead! Lines |

Coastal Interior Accessible rooms for 2-4 people (16-18 m). They expanded expedition cruises to destinations such as the Arctic and Antarctica, and launching cruises to Norway and Svalbarddirectly from Doverin southeast England. And now their way of life is threatened by wind farms that are planned for the reindeers summer grazing grounds. The internal design of the ships is inspired by the Norwegian landscapes: the sea, the sky, mountains and glaciers. The cabins cabins are intended to be pleasant places to relax during the day and sleep well at night. (more), The first two of Havila Voyages four new coastal ships are now in the water at Tersan shipyard in Turkey as the Castor and Capella were floated out on Saturday in front of Arild Myrvoll, CEO of Havila Kystruten.

Reindeer herding has now become a mans job rather than a family one as it used to be, because more people are getting other jobs. Please confirm, if you accept our tracking cookies. (cruiseindustrynews.com), Havila Voyages has confirmed that the first two ships in its fleet, Havila Castor and Havila Capella, have been delayed and will be setting sail in Summer 2021. Admirers of Scandinavian design will be pleased.

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When we finally come to a halt, I try to engage our four-legged friend, but she remains aloof, twisting her head away as I try to pat her. Our Christmas cruises with Havila Voyages:

Sunset in Bergen, Norway. In addition, they are taking their own special measures to strengthen infection control and make sailing safer. Its a magical moment as we fire up the engines and slowly pull away across the milky white expanse into the Norwegian hinterland, revelling in the realisation that theres nothing else around us just snow, space and miles of sky. Every single nautical mile along the coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes and back is filled with new experiences. I gorge myself on delicious velvety forest mushroom soup and lightly grilled reindeer fillet, and dip into a line-up of veggie temptations with crunchy salads and crispy pea schnitzel. Since launching our Dover departure sailings, weve seen an increased demand and appetite for no-fly cruises that venture closer to home, said Anthony Daniels, Hurtigruten U.K. general manager. Travelling with Children? Ships sailing on powered batteriesThats something new!

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Mealtimes become the ultimate dilemma with so many classic and Nordic favourites, but tasting-type menus at breakfast and lunch mean we can choose as many dishes as we want. Read about services and itinerary on the Havila ships here.

The hull is specially designed for maximum energy efficiency, and excess heat from cooling water and sea used for heating on board.

Dining on board with Havila Voyages. The ships on this route are subsidised by Norways government to ensure that the tiny remote communities dotted along the sweep of coast have a year-round freight and passenger service. Even my own mother now works in an office, she explains. The cabins have a sofa or sofa bed. Havila Voyages calls at 34 ports most never visited by commercial cruise liners, the ships deliver freight, post and passengers to remote communities, some of which are home to just a few hundred people. Ive been here before, both literally and metaphorically, as a previous Arctic visit failed to deliver the wondrous natural spectacle Id hoped for. This is the largest of the exterior standard cabins, and the cabins are on average twenty square metres. However, Im most excited about meeting Rudolph and friends on a reindeer sledding adventure at a Sami herders settlement near Tromso (158). This means Havilas fleet isnt only quieter, but emissions will be significantly reduced too a vital requirement of sailing through the Unesco World Heritage-designated areas on the Norwegian coastline.

With forecasts of clear night skies and pronounced solar activity, the outlook is promising and, sure enough, after a night or two, the Aurora Borealis appears but they are just whitish streaks across the sky, only attaining a greenish tinge in mobile phone pictures that are then edited to accentuate them even more. But for now, the terrain is ours an immense snowy Sahara stretching as far as the eye can see, where we glide along in single file revelling in the breathtaking views across this polar moonscape as the magical twilight of the Arctic night descends. Havila may not be a cruise line in the usual sense, but that doesnt mean we miss out on one of cruisings most mouth-watering draws. Best small ship and specialist cruises to take in 2022, Northern Lights cruises to book now for 2022 and 2023, Win a Norwegian fjords cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. (more), We are of course very pleased with this decision from Hordaland District Court, which gives us the opportunity to put Havila Capella back into operation along the Norwegian coast as soon as insurance of the ship is finally clarified, says CEO Bent Martini.

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When the ships do eventually set