A splash of Arctic ice down my back and a hug from a hairy Norse sea god confirmed my initiation into the Arctic Explorer’s Club after my Havila Voyages cruise ship crossed the Arctic Circle.

 

For seasoned sailors, the crossing is a milestone. For my fellow passengers aboard the Havila Pollux off Norway’s northern coast, it was a lively deck party. We celebrated our crossing with a sailor’s rum drink known as black magic, a concoction that warms the soul and energizes the spirit.

 

The Arctic Circle crossing was just one highlight of my seven-day June voyage on a Norway fjord cruise, from Bergen to Kirkenes near the Russian border. Other memorable moments included feasting on local seafood, gliding silently on battery power and savoring the spectacular scenery beneath the glow of the midnight sun. Also, several adventurous ship tours introduced us to puffins, reindeer and Norway’s Indigenous Sami people.

 

To read the full story about my Norwegian cruise with Havila Voyages, please go to Travel Weekly.

 

You can also read another article about my Norway fjord cruise on SheBuysTravel.