hallasm

Unfortunately the captain at Viking Sky didn't listen carefully enough to the weather forecast.

Every 30 minutes from 9:30 to 16:00 from May 24 to September 6 - schedule below.

Link to pdf with map.   See stops at the map - note that cruise ships does dock in two different locations.

1 hour ago, SarniaLo said:

Personnaly I would choose more time in Oslo rather than in Trondheim, but that is very much down to personal preferences.

Spend the time in Trondheim at the northbound journey and take an early train to Oslo. Train is 6h45m - departure 08:18, cost NOK 409 pp - tickets can be purchased 90 days in advance at nsb.no.

5 minutes ago, CruisingFox27 said:

will enquire about excursions to the above email address.

Maybe they know the reason - no ship excursions that day. You might want to check back again - tickets might suddenly be available.

Try to contact  office@molde-romsdalhavn.no   and ask for possible excursions - also try if you can book at https://shop.scandinavianrail.com/#/ptp/point___to_point_tickets/

 make sure to use correct spelling: Åndalsnes and Dombås

47 minutes ago, CruisingFox27 said:

We had hoped to experience the Rauma railway when we visited Andalsnes in June, however, the nsb website shows the morning journey to be unavailable to book

Which date - the only day I found 09:30 am sold out is June 18 - however I couldn't see any cruise ships in port that day.

Are you planning a round trip from Åndalsnes to Dombås?

9 hours ago, FLCruise7 said:

Are Ubers available or would we need to do a cab if we didn't want to walk (or if the weather isn't good)

Uber is Not available - taxi og bus (Midttraffik) - you can also find information on Rejseplanen.

You can buy a single ticket with cash in the bus, in Midttrafik app or as a print out ticket

9 hours ago, bfgood2 said:

There is also a lightrail train if you want to go to the Moesgaard Museum.

No light rail to Moesgaard - only bus service.

1 hour ago, FLCruise7 said:

I've looked at the maps of Aarhus, but can't figure out the walking route to get to Den Gamble By.  Would we be better off getting the HOHO bus?  Does it stop at Den Gamble By?  Thanks in advance!!

Yes - Bus stop 6 - walking is a little more than a mile - 20 minutes through the centre of Aarhus - address is Viborgvej 2, 8000 Aarhus.

1 Cruise terminal
2 Marselisborg Castle
3 Culture and market Square (Tangkrogen)
4 Aarhus City Hall
5 AROS Art Museum
6 The Old Town (Den Gamle By)
7 Møllestien / Aarhus River
8 Aarhus Cathedral /Shopping /Latin Quarter

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9 hours ago, okgals said:

it looks like a good bet regardless;

What is date and name - several MSC ships during July - but as I see it only MSC Poesia July 9 does tender

Only MSC Poesia July 9 does tender - 9 am should be fine for a tour start - tour does start very close to tender pier.

Regarding MSC tender procedures you might ask that question at the MSC board.

I never tip at airport or cruise terminals in Europe!

3 hours ago, zumbagold said:

I am looking for reviews of this service

Not quite sure what 'service' you're looking for. Regional train or Metro and to which station?

Taking the train is easy and safe.

I'm normally taking the train from CPH airport to my home - CPH station located in terminal 3 arrival. Just take escalator or lift from arrival level one level down to train or up to Metro. Need to purchase tickets before going down to the platform - accept credit card (pin).

How easy it is at the 'hotel station' depend on which hotel/station. Trains every 20 minutes.

2 hours ago, Kiwi Abroad said:

We are keen to do the hike to Kirkeporten but would like to know if it is easy to find the start and is the trail marked? Somewhere near Skarsvag

The path is starting at Kirkeporten Camping / Nordkapp Turisthotell located ar the left side of the road just before entering Skarsvåg.

6 minutes ago, Elka said:

Hurtigruten must have taken a hit financially also. Not only did they not sail that day but the freight and goods that the ships deliver to the ports were delayed. The passengers had to be accommodated, but they made the correct decision to remain where they were.

Hurtigruten certainly took a hit financial.

On 3/27/2019 at 4:23 AM, hallasm said:

Hurtigruten hired aircraft to transport the passengers to and from Bergen.

Can be very cold standing at the bow of the ship during night - remember to be properly dressed.

9 hours ago, gnome12 said:

really want to do the train, but it seems to me that I should be able to do both (I hope)

I would definitely do both tours myself - might be your only visit to Flåm?. No problem taking the 14.50 train.

M/V Aegean Odyssey only ship in port that day.

2 hours ago, Elka said:

Look at pictures of the Martha’s Vineyard Ferries that the Steam Ship Authority has and look at Hurtigruten’s ships.

Very interesting discussion Elka - but I strongly believe you're wrong and GeezerCouple right.

You cannot compare the ' Steam Ship Authority ' and 'Hurtigruten' vessels - correct that they both are considered ferries, but the Martha’s Vineyard Ferries are constructed as a ferry where cars are loaded at the front/end of the ship while the Hurtigruten vessels are constructed to sail in rough seas along the Norwegian West coast including Hustadvika.

The major differences are that cars/goods at Hurtigruten vessels are loaded into the side of the ships and all Hurtigruten vessels are equipped with stabilisers (except MS Vesterålen and MS Lofoten).

Look at the picture below where I have marked the ports for loading cars - the overall construction of the two type of ships are very, very different.

10 minutes ago, kas97 said:

do you think that is enough time for me to also get off the ship?

The answer might very well depend on cruise line and how they tender ship excursions versus individual guests. But with  a 7am arrival you should be ashore in time for a 9:45 train departure.

- anyway, my preference is a noon train departure - weather en route might be more pleasant. But might depend on your plans for the rest of the day.

Or you can check at the link below if 2o19 arrival - KAI is docked and ANKER is tendered

https://aurlandhavn.no/cruise-2/ship-arrivals-2019/

I have just been flying SQ and did pay for extra legroom (emergency exit) Paid SGD 120 from CPH to SIN (12 hours flight) and SGD 80 from SIN to DPS (2.5 hours flight). 

No problem with recline of my seats - normally it’s the seat before the exit having problem with recline and not the actipual Exit row (except two exit rows) - there might not be window at the exit row - have a look at SeatGuru.

5 hours ago, gretschwhtfalcon said:

Not sure when the next cruise was going to be...but ours was the last Northern Lights trip for the year. It started in January and ended with the 3/14 sailing. Went back and forth between Bergen and Tilbury. 

A total of six Viking Searching the Northern Lights cruises scheduled between January 10 and March 10, 2020. Hope they have ‘learned the lessons’

4 hours ago, gretschwhtfalcon said:

 

 

So WHY did Viking Sky (which I was on) decide it was ok to sail in such a dangerous area under such conditions?  Couldn't the Sky have also temporarily put in to Trondheim?  It seems much of what ensued could have been easily avoided. 

Good question- you might want to ask Viking directly - Viking Sky should have sailed either to Trondheim or Molde rather than doing the Hustadvika crossing. 

Someone might want to stay at the scheduled sailing rather delaying the following cruise?

I did a 7 day from Bergen to Kirkenes in January - I have never done the 12 day return - alway felt it was to much of the same. Then I combine the cruise with some additional days in Bergen and Kitprkenes - also consider some days in Oslo. However many people does like the 12 days - I have made a full review of my 7 days   Link to my review

On 3/22/2019 at 11:55 PM, Shoe King said:

What type of clothing would we need to bring at that time of year?

My suggestion for Dress for the cold - I did travel in my Loewe hiking  boots and used them for most of the trip except in cabin and evenings.

On 3/22/2019 at 11:55 PM, Shoe King said:

Are there any particular ships with the best suits, ideally with big windows or balconies?

Look at the bigger ships. A suite or mini suite is nice - primarily if you are going for a 12 night cruise

On 3/22/2019 at 11:55 PM, Shoe King said:

 

Also what excursions would you recommend along with duration of the cruise to make the most of our time.

I did the dog sledding in Tromø and North Cape from Honningsvåg - In Kirkenes King Crab and Snowmobile as well as the snow hotel.

Harpy planning - Will be a great experience.

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