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Should You Cruise Norway with Havila in Winter?

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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Winter · 12 nightsFrom BergenFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We were guests of Havila on this cruise.

Would you recommend doing this Voyage during winter? Yes, I absolutely loved doing the route at this time of year.

The Northern Lights was something we really hoped we would get to see on this Cruise so we were running around as excited as everybody else.

The reindeer feeding was it was just Divine, highlight and then we had a fascinating Sami cultural experience afterwards.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Dress appropriately for the cold and dark conditions.
Book ship-organized excursions as the ship waits for you.
Take advantage of the free guest laundry on board.
Plan for limited daylight and potential weather disruptions.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Apprehension about darkness and coldDress appropriately; the cold was manageable and the experience was a privilege.
Seeing the Northern LightsBe hopeful and patient; they saw the lights twice and it was a highlight.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you cruise Norway with Havila in winter?
QWhat is the Norwegian Coastal Express Voyage?
QWhat are the highlights and challenges of a winter cruise to Norway?

Topics Covered

Excursions3½ Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bergen3½ Happy Bacon
Bodø2½ Happy Bacon
Honningsvåg4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Ship-based ATV expedition
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YouTube Video Description

This is an in depth review of the classic 12 Day Norwegian Coastal Express taken with Havila in November 2024. Follow what Andrew and Leonie did each day on this trip. Explore the highlights and challenges and get their overall recommendation about whether you should consider a cruise to Norway in Winter. *We were guests of Havila on this cruise. #havila #havilapollux #cruiseshipreview #destinationcruise #cruiseadventure #cruisetips #travelguide #luxurytravel #cruisingstyle #cruiselover #cruise #oceantravel #exploringnorway#cruisetravel #travelenthusiast #travel #havila #hurtigruten #cruising #cruiseship #cruise #cruiselife #cruising #norway #norwegian #norwegiancruises #arctic #visitnorway @HavilavoyagesYT