Cruise itinerary
10-Night Arctic Cruise from Tromsø, Norway
10 nights · Arctic · 9 ports of call
10-night Arctic cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Tromsø, Norway and calling at Svolvaer, Trondheim, Ålesund, Olden, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and Isle of Skye and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Arctic
- Departs
- Tromsø, Norway
- Returns
- Greenock
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Tromsø, Norway
Depart 18:00
- Day2
Svolvaer
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Trondheim
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
A historic Norwegian city at the head of a long fjord, once the country's Viking-age capital. The medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful warehouses along the Nidelva river define its centre, with the old Bakklandet quarter and its wooden bridge close by.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet
- Old Town Bridge
- Day5
Ålesund
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day6
Olden
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
A village in western Norway set at the inner end of the Nordfjord, surrounded by glacier-fed valleys. It serves as the base for excursions to the Briksdal and Kjenndal arms of the vast Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier.
- Briksdal glacier
- Jostedalsbreen
- Nordfjord scenery
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The main town of the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland, set around a sheltered bay. The red-stone St Magnus Cathedral towers over the centre, with Neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar across the islands.
- St Magnus Cathedral
- Skara Brae
- Ring of Brodgar
- Day9
Isle of Skye
- Day10
Oban
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day11
Greenock
Arrive 07:00
A port on the Firth of Clyde in western Scotland, set below green hills downriver from Glasgow. Long a shipbuilding centre, it is the main cruise gateway to Glasgow, Loch Lomond and the Highlands, with the Victorian Custom House on its waterfront.
- gateway to Glasgow
- Loch Lomond
- Firth of Clyde
Upcoming departures
- 3 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Arctic Cruise from Tromsø, Norway FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Arctic cruise calls at Tromsø, Norway, Svolvaer, Trondheim, Ålesund, Olden, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Isle of Skye, Oban and Greenock.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Tromsø, Norway and ends in Greenock.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.