Your vacation begins as you fly from America to your destination.

Touch down in Norway’s capital and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. The afternoon is yours to settle in, perhaps strolling along the waterfront or simply soaking up the relaxed Scandinavian atmosphere of this compact, walkable city.

Spend a full day discovering Oslo at your own pace. Admire the gleaming marble roof of the Oslo Opera House, wander among the sculptures of Vigeland Park or step back in time at the Viking Ship Museum.

From Oslo to Flåm, embark on one of Norway’s most scenic train journeys. As the train winds through lush valleys and dramatic landscapes, towering mountains and cascading waterfalls unfold around you, creating a truly breathtaking approach to the charming village of Flåm.

Set off by boat from Flåm on a fjord cruise to Gudvangen, as sheer mountainsides plunge to the water’s edge and waterfalls spill down the rock. Continue to Bergen by coach and train, then check in for a two-night stay.

Few places in Norway rival the beauty of Bergen, with its iconic colorful wooden houses lining the bustling harbor. One of the highlights is riding the funicular to the summit, where you can take in a sweeping panorama of the city, the harbor, and the surrounding mountains.

After a final breakfast ashore, transfer to the port and embark MS Polarlys. As evening approaches, your ship slips out of Bergen and turns north, beginning an 11-night voyage along Norway’s spectacular western seaboard.

Begin at Florø, Norway’s westernmost town, surrounded by a scattering of islands and steeped in fishing heritage. Sail on to Molde, nicknamed the Town of Roses, where a panorama of snowcapped peaks rises across the fjord.

Spread across several islands, Kristiansund grew prosperous on the trade in salted, dried cod. By the time you reach Rørvik, the ship has entered the wilder reaches of the Trøndelag coast, where countless islets and skerries line the route.

Leaving Brønnøysund, the ship crosses the Arctic Circle and continues north across the open Vestfjord toward the Lofoten Islands. Svolvær awaits, its harbor framed by jagged peaks rising straight from the sea.

Stokmarknes holds a special place in coastal history as the birthplace of Hurtigruten, celebrated in a museum beside the quay. Farther north, the small island town of Skjervøy sits among sheltered waters, a reminder of how closely life here is tied to the sea.

Tucked beneath a glacier-topped plateau, the tiny village of Øksfjord marks your arrival in Norway’s far north. Next comes Berlevåg, a hardy fishing community facing the open Barents Sea. On clear nights, step out on deck in case the aurora appears overhead.

Call at Båtsfjord, then Kirkenes, the turning point of your voyage, just a few miles from the Russian border. Heading south once more, the ship returns to Berlevåg as the Arctic landscape takes on a softer, more muted palette.

Mehamn lies close to the northernmost point of mainland Europe, a remote outpost on the Nordkinn Peninsula. Later, the ship reaches Tromsø, often called the Gateway to the Arctic and home to the striking Arctic Cathedral.

After leaving Tromsø, the ship threads through narrow sounds toward Lofoten, a stretch best enjoyed from the outer decks. Stamsund, a traditional fishing village with red fishermen’s cabins lining the shore, offers a glimpse of island life.

Just outside Bodø, Saltstraumen ranks among the world’s strongest tidal currents. Crossing back over the Arctic Circle, the ship continues south toward Rørvik and the gentler waters of central Norway.

Trondheim, Norway’s first capital, is crowned by the soaring Nidaros Cathedral, the country’s great medieval landmark. Later, return to Molde, perhaps watching the light fade over the mountains that frame its fjord.

Ålesund, famed for its pastel Art Nouveau architecture, is your last call before the ship returns to Bergen. Disembark and transfer to your hotel for a one-night stay, with the evening free to enjoy a farewell dinner in the city.

Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Copenhagen, where two nights await. Your first evening is free to begin exploring the elegant Danish capital at your own pace.

Enjoy a final full day in Copenhagen. Admire the colorful townhouses lining Nyhavn, explore the pedestrian streets of the old town or settle into a cozy café for a taste of Danish hygge. If you fancy something else, you could visit the iconic Little Mermaid statue on the shore.

Your package complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.