Hurtigruten Expeditions is adding the White Sea in Russia's far north to its list of destinations.
A map of the 17-day Expedition Cruise to the White Sea - Norway and Russia Adventure itinerary. Photo Credit: Hurtigruten
The 17-day Expedition Cruise to the White Sea - Norway and Russia Adventure itinerary will launch Oct. 6, departing Bergen, Norway, and sailing north along the Norwegian coast.
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Highlights in Norway include scenic fjords, the Lofoten Islands, Sami settlements and the North Cape, the northernmost point of the European mainland.
The itinerary then follows seven days in Russia, from modern Russian cities to historical ports, with expedition landings and stops at rarely visited and isolated villages on the shores of the White Sea.