21 Port Stops in 4 Days: Cruising The Norwegian Coast

I’ve just disembarked a cruise on a battery powered ship that visited 21 different ports in 4 days. The journey took us from Tromso up in the arctic circle all the way down to Bergen and I took this cruise in the middle of winter. I saw and did things on the trip that have to be seen to be believed, from the ports that we visited to the surprisingly luxurious ship and the food, I’ll show you it all.
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Usually when you embark a cruise it’ll be lunchtime, maybe early afternoon. Our embarkation time was 11:45PM. I had a friend onboard who had already been on the ship for a week at this point and he had been sending me terrifying weather reports and footage of the ship travelling through rough seas and storms to come to pick me up. I was excited, but definitely a little nervous about getting onboard. I do get seasick and I don’t claim to know much about Norwegian weather but ‘high avalanche danger’ definitely didn’t seem good.
The ship that we were boarding was called the Havila Polaris and we walked through a deserted terminal and straight up the gangway to board. This felt like breaking every single cruise ship rule all at once. Normally you have to check in in the terminal, you have to go through security, they scan your bags, it usually takes a while but we walked up the walk way and we were in the ship. In the middle of the atrium.
We checked in at reception the same way as you would on a hotel on land and we were ready to start our cruise in under 5 minutes which was very exciting. To be honest I was very relieved that the ship really did turn up to pick us up at nearly midnight, I did double and triple check the paperwork I had to make sure I hadn’t misread it because it did seen different.
Some guests had already been onboard for a week at this point and some would only be on the ship for a couple of hours between ports, how they keep track of everybody coming and going I’ll never know but I did wonder how this would affect our cruise. It didn’t know if it would feel like a cruise at all.
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[@EmmaCruises]

Eeee I am SO excited to bring you this video, thank you for watching! What an incredible adventure this was. 🥰🥳 Check out these videos next: Cruising Into The Arctic Circle to Find The Northern Lights: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHmaiJSmi7ZrptEsi=hLu1aizQLn7_3RJ7 Singapore to Tokyo by Sea: 3772 Miles of INCREDIBLE Sights: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXyVlayLqrNnrpYsi=FZqlCzQ5NZmQ6RYi I Visited 27 of Britain's Best Sights by Cruise Ship: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqeki35rgMqDh5osi=twVPfxJGe4G3g1G2 David's Channel: @lifeinnorway1 My packing guide: EmmaCruises.com/NorwayPacking 😁😘

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

The older I get, the more colder weather does not appeal to me, at all.

[@Noronanian]

I waved to you and Hudson when you passed through Ålesund :)

[@tracytrebilcox]

My Britishism curiosity was "zeb-rah" because I was trying to figure out what a zebrah was until I saw the crosswalk and realized that it's the British version of my American pronunciation is "ZEE-bra".

[@sebastianohalloran9093]

Emma. You always do great videos. But both my partner and I find it really difficult to keep up with the speed of your speech (and we are southerners). Is there any chance you can speak a little slower or breathe between sentences?

[@firecat-dy9go]

Hi, Emma! This cruise looked awesome. And I loved the dress that you wore to dinner but I cannot find it on the shopping list. Please, could you provide a link? Thank you in advance! ❤

[@marcokeller3575]

Emma, you are so cute. "Little machines that clear the snow" those are fairly standard for many Canadian homes, we call them snowblowers. We use them to clear our driveway and sidewalks. Also, there are many here (not me) who do wear shorts in -10C and even -20C. We get to -30 C with no problem. The problem is the wind, the wind creates windchill which makes it feel like -40 or -50C. Great video!

[@roguered706]

😂 I was coming to make the same comment. I'm from Northeast Wisconsin and using a snowblower is such regular thing, but it's so charming to see her reaction.

[@beenaturalinc]

Made my day, Emma! Last time I was in Oslo, some guy I met on the train found out I was a sailor (as he turned out to be as well). He gave me the combination for the lock on his sailboat in the harbor to use as a base. I stayed for weeks. I was asked to speak in a high school there about life in the US. They paid me to do it and it was like I'd died and gone to a snowy heaven. I love your posts, but more than that I love your attitude and patience with others. Thanks!

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh wow, that's so cool! Thank you so much for your kind words. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@owensmith7530]

The people in Norway are lovely, it's such a safe place.

[@marieleelee]

This looks like the perfect cruise. I’m not a big fan of parties or loud entertainment. Doing puzzles while the snow is coming down and being able to see so many ports seems ideal.

[@jameshodgetts7541]

Absolutely this. Now I know this is actually a thing, cruising doesn't seem so daunting at all. Would much rather be doing this than spending a week on a floating nightclub with unlimited cookies and hangovers...

[@norascholar7749]

I want to try it too. The introvert’s dream cruise!

[@starkiller18]

there is something very relaxing about playing a board game or doing a puzzle while enjoying a hot cup of coffee/tea while watching the snow come down. I have a cabin that is only accessible by snow mobile in the winter and there is nothing as relaxing as heading up for a few days in the dead of winter and disconnecting from most of the outside world reading or watching a movie while it blizzards outside with aa wood burning fireplace heating the cabin.

[@yngveamundsen5184]

Friend, For us who grew up with these ships, we don't define it as a "cruise". It's more a way of transportation, dating back to the days when roads on the coast of (northern) Norway were few and far between, the days when people used boats instead of cars. The coastal steamer route as we know it started in 1893, covering ports from Trondheim to Tromsø and was essential for the communities along the coast, carrying passengers and freight. So for us, it was/is like taking a bus or an airplane is for others. During the years that has passed, the route has been extended, down to Bergen and up to Kirkenes and calls on 34 ports. Even today its role is very much the same, carrying passengers and cargo from A to B. But it's also called "the world's most beautiful sea journey", and I totally agree! A round trip from Bergen to Kirkenes and back takes 11 days and is a memory for life! It's a time to relax, without the stress of other cruises to always be participating in events and activities, it's a time of "calm experiences" so to speak. Go in summer and you'll see the midnight sun, go in winter and experience the snow blowing horizontally. :D But take that trip, you will be glad you did! Bon voyage! :)

[@rossfortini1856]

So adorable to hear your amazement at the snow throwers that the crew used to clear the decks...many of us northern US residents have one of them sitting in our garages every winter to clear our drives and sidewalks, so it's as common as a lawn mower! So cool to consider someone may have seen one for the first time as an adult!

[@michaelcole-hamer607]

In the UK, we very rarely get enough snow to warrant that kind of thing lol, so it's fascinating to see

[@taraoakes6674]

Yep, in the Midwest of the US, if you have a sizable driveway it’s imperative to have a snow blower. It’ll not only save your back, but for many older adults it could help prevent a heart attack. There is a reason we call the heavier, slushy snow “heart attack snow”.

[@pomme800]

You call it a snow thrower, not a snowblower?🇨🇦

[@jengstrm2]

I love cruising and Emma's perspective. Her hard work and sharing is truly amazing.. Having recently learned I have late stage cancer at 58yo and loving cruising, the knowledge on this channel has never seemed more important! Thanks again for all the craft and effort you put into the channel. Appreciated to the stars!

[@robburgess4556]

"They had these little machines that would fire the snow overboard" 🤣 They're called snowblowers and here in Canada pretty much every house house has one (unless they live in Vancouver or Victoria British Columbia).

[@sopjoplop23]

I was gonna comment this! I made my husband listen to that line! I'm from MN, yep we have one!

[@CCB249]

Yep, here in Maryland everyone but us has one too. I like the physical work of shoveling the driveway and sidewalk.

[@les_is_more88]

I am also here to make this comment 😂😂😂 her having to describe and not have a name for a snowblower caught me off guard 😅 they are pretty essential here in Michigan.

[@caffienatedcanuck4294]

I was just about to say something similar😂 It's cute how novel the concept is to people who don't live in places where it gets snowy😂😂

[@sherryleigh1966]

Same here in Vermont, and New York :)

[@kaclama]

Can't believe more people didn't use the hot tub! A hot tub in winter is the absolute best -- and with that scenery surrounding you??

[@pauloneufneufneuf]

This is amazing. In my weirdness, I watch endless cruise review videos, but always think “this isn’t for me” I love this. There’s a sense of adventure, travelling with the locals. I’ll do this one day, Thanks Emma

[@EmmaCruises]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@krisnorman6484]

We spent 9 nights on Havila, round trip from Trondheim to Kirkenes in September. Much more hospitable weather. Highly recommend going through the Lofoten islands. Breathtaking!

[@tiniselles]

I did the whole trip in the beginning of May 2016, Bergen to Kirkenes and back. One of my best vacations ever 😊. In 12 days we had just one afternoon with some drizzle, the rest was blue skies. Hardly any wind, so smooth sailing. And temperatures on land were in average 10 degrees Celsius.

[@maryb2587]

This is now my favorite video of yours, dethroning the other ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki. I live on an island in the US and am quite used to taking the ferry. I think that's why I find cruising fascinating, despite never having been on a cruise. Ferries are our lifeline here, fun to see a way to get from here to there elevated via cruising.

[@phil5743]

Fantastic to relive our 3 days on Polaris in January from Trondheim to Tromsø.

[@emman6941]

Emma, I love how you mix it up in your videos...its not just ocean cruises that you do and that is so refreshing

[@krysab6125]

That looks lovely- beautiful ship, very chilled, and coffee and cinnamon buns with a view! Also, YES, Team Two Duvets! No fighting with duvet-hogs! 😆

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha!! Sooo true!!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@stefanvegsund9584]

The real entertainment on a cruise like this is norway's coastline 😊

[@barbarajeffries]

Thank you! A whole new idea for cruising opened in my mind. 😻

[@rowaystarco]

The coastal route of Norway is a very traditional one. Norway has the second longest coastline in the world, so ships were naturally huge (and still is) for Norway. The competitor that used to have a monopoly on the routes actually still even use a ship from the 50ies for some cruises, I think mostly to Svalbard.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@beenaturalinc]

Ferry trips from Stockholm to Helsinki are similar- and the archipelagoes there is absolutely a make-believe world for lesser mortals like me, FYI.

[@Toobula]

Great fun! And a lovely new dress of stars - longer and more snugly. Good choice!

[@peakybean]

Brought back wonderful memories of our December BKB Hurtigruten journey, magical coastline, like sailing through a Christmas card

[@EmmaCruises]

YES!!! That's exactly it!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@BumbleBB]

What a beautiful way to put the feeling of this video into words.

[@SoxCat123]

For someone who lives in the southwest desert of the US, this video was so fascinating!! Thanks for taking us along.

[@zammich3649]

This looks amazing! I love the more understated and practical feel of the ship, while still being very aesthetically pleasing and comfortable looking. And these views are all BREATHTAKING.

[@leos0426]

Adding a winter Norway cruise to my bucket list!

[@christineE9301]

Awesome! I think this looks like the perfect way to visit Norway! Bucket list for me for sure!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@adamp2384]

Definitely something I would have never thought about doing but now that I have seen you do it, it looks very very interesting and neat

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, always fun to try something different! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@sbr1695]

Your video reminded me of my Hurtigruten trip from Bergen to Kirkenes and back. What a beautiful country. Thanks for your wonderful video!

[@EmmaCruises]

Ooo amazing! I'd like to try Hurtigruten too. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@Aliquis.frigus]

​@@EmmaCruises you should! And do seeing Bodø-Kirkenes in the summer would be fun.

[@erics607]

For taking pictures in cold like this, your best bet is to get gloves/mittens where you can remove the mitten part or remove the tips of certain fingers while the rest of your hand and fingers are still covered and warm.

[@chictown]

You always do a wonderful job, showing us your cruise adventures, Emma! Cheers!

[@EmmaCruises]

You're so kind, it's much appreciated! Thank you! 😁❤️

[@EfficientRVer]

It is extremely funny to see what Emma thinks is a huge amount of snow, and how she describes a snowblower after never needing to learn the word for it. Even growing up near NYC, we had one starting over 50 years ago. Having lived in New England for 48 years, I can't imagine not having one. But this year, in New Hampshire, I got mine ready to use this winter, and have not used it. We only had a snowfall approaching a foot deep one time this winter, and it was fluffy enough to just push with a big shovel. The ground is free of snow now, while some years at this time, there might still be snow 2 feet deep in the yard and snowbanks 5 feet high next to the road. Very interesting ship and cruise. In a way, very expensive per day for what it is. But in another way, maybe worth it for the different experience and the lack of crowds. Judging from how happy Emma looked, evaluating only objective measures of value for money, would be a mistake. What is the proper price for making someone happy and positively radiant?

[@yngveamundsen5184]

First of all, to make someone happy and positively radiant is PRICELESS! :) Second, ,I grew up on the island shown 3 seconds into the video, (the first port Emma sees after Tromsø) and I recall winters there in the 70s with over 11' (yes, eleven feet!) of snow. The communities would only shut down when the plowtrucks couldn't handle the snow anymore and the roads were closed, and that was a rare occasion.

[@pomme800]

Emma, you felt warmer at the same temperature on the ferry because of less humidity in the air...that's why I find sunny but much colder days in Canada more comfortable ( with a duvet coat) than the humid cold and dreary skies that freeze you to the bone...unfortunately , that's what we are getting more and more often now. Love your videos and this one was so different and very fun.... Cheers!

[@andyrawlins]

I love that route - I've done it 8 times on Hurtigruten: North, South and Round Trip, right up across the Northern coast to Kirkenes. I even met my wife on of of them! Havila does look a lot more plush than Hurtigruten who have hopefully upped their game since they have had competition. As you say, the scenery is the entertainment. Great video, thanks.

[@tdotaff]

That's great emma. I didn't realise that Havila did cruise ships! I used to work for Havila but on plat form supply vessels in the North Sea. Knowing the Norwegians, I imagine the vessel was very nice.

[@saintuk70]

Ok, now, this is a cruise I'd do.... this looks fantastic, and just imagine doing this in the summer too. A working ferry visiting many locations where it's a lifeline to those living there and those wanting to travel around Norway. Very similar to some of our excellent ferries off Scotland where they are multi-stops and are the form of connective travel.

[@geniushisfriends1260]

Thanks Emma. Nice cruise. Haven’t cruised in that part of the world. Beautiful scenery. Thank you.

[@ss_sailaway]

Such a unique trip filled with winters beauty! Thanks Emma👍🏽

[@carolfinnis6152]

Wow Emma, that was awesome, made me cold looking at it! Thank you for sharing.

[@chrish3305]

The intro alone is INCREDIBLE!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it. I tried something a little different which always makes me nervous, but I like it so am glad you do too! :)

[@AbigailOfficialVlogs]

I love it too ❤

[@paulhanson9960]

Looks so serene and peaceful. Magical views.

[@EmmaCruises]

Really was! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@avgeekguy]

This video is amazing as always, good job Emma!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@charlesjw2]

Spectacular views. No other entertainment needed. On my bucket list wow

[@Domo93968]

I took the Havila Polaris for a round voyage I like it ,everything was clean and the food was good . Most of the crew were lovely.....

[@37Raffaella]

I was born in NY, and we had snowblowers, but I have lived in Canarias for 30 yrs, and I am forever grateful for that!!! ☀️🏝️🌋

[@paulbrungardt9823]

Here in Utah, I don't need a snowblower---I just tell one of my wives to shovel walkway before she walks off to 10th grade school class.

[@yngveamundsen5184]

Hm, I thought there was something familiar with the first port pictures (3 secs into the video, and the first port you talk about after Tromsø), and behold! It's from Risøyhamn, Andøya, the island where I grew up! :) Yes, the trip from Bergen to Hammerfest is called the world's most beautiful sea journey, and I agree! Wether you sail in summer or winter, you will get memories for the rest of your life! At times violent seas in the winter, the midnight sun in the summer... I often traveled with what was then called Hurtigruten, the coastal steamer, with my mom when I was a kid, both during summer and winter, and the ships weren't as comfortable then as they are now. Many times during winter we had to brace ourselves in the bunk to prevent from falling out! But nevertheless, you could rely on the coastal steamer ships to always be on its way, and get you there. If you haven't done so already, I'd suggest you'd take a trip with "MS Nordstjernen" (North Star) around Svalbard. This ship was once a part of the coastal steamer fleet and I've travelled with her many times. And thank you very much for this video, it brought up fond memories from my childhood.

[@user-gr5tx6rd4h]

The port where the snow angel was made (17 minutes in) is Brønnøysund in the Helgeland area, my neighbouring town.

[@calumshaw]

A cruise that's quite different and loved those views at the start of the vlog!!. I wish the Med ferries offered this quality (Jadrolinija take note) she looks like a most beautiful, comfortable ship. Finally, loved your choice of boots with the frock you chose for dinner, no open toes for you in that weather.

[@garychristison763]

Your videos are always so interesting. Well done and thank you!

[@ultraviolettas]

YESSSSS!!!!! This one is so special!!! 😍😍🥰🥰🥲🥹💕❤️💕

[@andrewprice7373]

Great video. Very similar to the Hurtigruten one we did about 5 years ago, although that was an older ship. We went right at the start of January and it was amazing to see that amount of snow and that life just carried on, unlike it does in the UK after a couple of millimeters. You should have tried the hot-tubs, we did twice while in the Arctic circle, its amazing sitting there with snow falling on you watching the amazing views, only issue was having to get out of them onto the snow covered deck. Have another one booked for this winter with Hurtigruten doing Bergen - Kirkness - Bergen like we did last time. Did not know when we booked that there was a second company now doing the trip, so will compare them next time we go.

[@Dingdong3696oyvey]

Thank you! I now have something else to add to my bucket list.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, long list eh?! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@amyburl3826]

Emma this was wonderful, it was like a real cruise! Love the winter travel. Stunning Great ship! 🚢

[@monizdm]

I just did this in both directions. It was July. Much better than I expected. Loved it.

[@miclam1973]

I have only been on a cruise once and that was with Hurtigruten from Bergen to Kirkenes including a visit to the North Cape. We did an excursion every day to see as much as possible. It was so cool! I like the fact that these ships aren’t that big as normal cruise ships are. And such an interesting history this route has.

[@FraserAtSea]

This type of cruise is absolutely on my bucket list - it just looks incredible! The fact there was a high avalanche warning cracks me up - I’m not convinced I’d have been brave enough to still board… The quality of this ship is SO much better than I expected from this type of ship - it looks amazing!

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, I did say this to David and he found it funny that I would think that the Avalanche would affect us at all. Apparently the ship doesn't go up in the mountains.. who knew!? Thanks lost and lots for watching!!

[@FraserAtSea]

@@EmmaCruises Hahaha, this is such a valid point - of course the snow wouldn't hit the decks of the ship... *facepalm*

[@EmmaCruises]

@@FraserAtSea I did say it might make a big wave tho right 😇

[@FraserAtSea]

@@EmmaCruises ok, in which case you and I aren’t totally insane 😂

[@strogermjod]

Happy our fluff gave you a good snow angel. And, yes, we are very used to tourist bumbling aroung, snow or not.

[@dtrex392]

Funny that you haven’t seen snow blowers before! Looks like a typical North American winter there, icicles and all. 😊

[@notyourtypicalgranny]

I'm 60 and never seen snow. We do have snow in Australia but I haven't made it anywhere cold enough yet. Hopefully one day.

[@einarbolstad8150]

What is a North American winter? I'd think winters differ quite a bit from for example Mexico City to Manitoba.

[@puccipower]

This looks awesome. I would love to see them introduce a ship like this from Bellingham, WA to Alaska.

[@woolyimage]

This cruise has been on my bucket list for some time and I have friends who have done it multiple times and still keep going back !

[@CruiseWithAmber]

Aww love seeing the Havila ships again. Gorgeous food!

[@annekirkpatrick7197]

This video was sooo much fun to watch! I think I smiled through most of it. Thanks, Emma!

[@EmmaCruises]

This is the best comment to read, thank you so so much!!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I really like the sound of this trip! Thank you for the video.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@andreamorris3834]

I just opened KZbin and yelled “Yay! Emma uploaded a new video”. So excited to watch!

[@lisamerriman255]

I’ve been looking forward to a video about this unique cruise. It didn’t disappoint! Thank you 😊

[@nicholashall4625]

On my bucket list. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@DavidSnowe]

Emma: thank you so much for your informative and entertaining videos! We just booked this full 11 night cruise from Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen in November, 2024 + visits to Bergen, Oslo, and Sweden (to visit friends) - we cannot wait!

[@uisguexjack]

Every thing about this cruise is so cool. I'm gonna now look up schedules to see if you could just get off anywhere and get back on another one fairly soon. The food, the views.... great great fun.

[@claraf7279]

Never clicked so fast on a video! Always looking forward to new videos! Yours are just the most realistic and best structured ones!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@emilycromwell8640]

I’m so glad you had such a good time, I was a few days behind you but on a round-trip voyage! Now I can share your vid with friends and family to show them how great it was!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed! 😀👏🏼

[@marthagaluszka8888]

In the US we have small hard cookies called ginger snaps, and we have cake called gingerbread, both are different from Chistmas gingerbread men. My grandmother always gave us some when we had tummy aches, and we sometimes got "Coke syrup" from a pharmacy which was a bit thicker than the beverages, but great to sip on for a bad tummy.

[@portisleft6483]

What a cool idea to take a ferry to see 🇳🇴.

[@scotthagele3254]

Great video about a very interesting and fun cruise! I would take this cruise if I lived in the neighborhood. Thanks Emma for sharing your adventure with us.

[@EmmaCruises]

Woohoo! Thank you! 😁❤️

[@aimeerogers4542]

I love your adventurous spirit!

[@TVandManga]

This looked great! I appreciate seeing the accessible cabin!

[@tombrown8281]

thanks again Emma your video was just Breathtaking 👍⛄️

[@jaynieroberts494]

Best snow angel I’ve ever seen!

[@sistersontheseas]

Wow, this looks like it was an amazing experience. The snow on the ship would blow our minds 😅

[@Koekefant]

Lovely cruise! Terrible Pepsi Max.

[@GarethStringer]

I think I would quite like to do this! The scenery is fabulous and there is something quite tempting about cruising in the snow.

[@Sleepydwagonman]

After massively enjoying the MS Maud Northern Lights cruise from 11 Nov to 26 Nov last year, it's fantastic seeing how much you look like you enjoyed coming back down the Norway coast on this cruise. Hugely enjoyed watching today Thank you for bringing all those happy smiles, fun with snow, lots of excellent information and a renewed urge to do that route again and get on the ships. :-)

[@seegee8564]

I was meant to be going on the Northern Lights cruise on MS Maud in December (midwinter). Unfortunately, there was a freak wave in the North Sea when the ship was near Denmark (towards the end of its previous trip), which damaged the navigation systems, so our journey was cancelled.😢 Everyone on board was OK, though they had an unexpected visit to Bremen, where they were towed to after MS Maud was unable to continue to Tilbury. As I already had train tickets and a bed booked in London, I took an overnight bag & wandered through some of the Christmas lights. The following day I had a good walk around & visited an exhibition before leaving London late afternoon for home... making my cancelled holiday into a mini-break instead. Maybe this year if I'm lucky...

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! This cruise is absolutely gorgeous inside and out and the snow makes it likes a diamond 💕🛳️🛳️💕🌹🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🌹💕🛳️🛳️🛳️💕✨✨✨💕✨✨🛳️💕✨🛳️

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@laurenschenck5355]

@@EmmaCruisesof course ❤❤❤😊😊😊❤❤

[@cathyfrederick5073]

I love your videos and it has really opened my eyes to try these types of cruises! I would absolutely love it. Being from Northern Michigan in the USA, I am used to cold weather as we frequently get -25 F in the winter. This would be right up my alley!!!! Thank you again for all the hard work you put into making these videos to share with us!!!!!

[@marjiemadlena5871]

Great video Emma. What a beautiful ship and scenery. Norway is definitely on my list to visit. This would be an interesting option.

[@janethunt4037]

So interesting that you did this! You are good at living life to its fullest.

[@vannk73]

Love the videos, Emma. This ship looks so nice. I'm glad we got to experience it with you.

[@jeffpowell8308]

Ema your amazing, on the one hand you are a real adventurous traveler but also your afraid the most mundane of things.

[@sortasurvival5482]

Some time ago, you asked for any requests from the audience. I asked for more scenery shots. Thankyou. Thankyou. Thankyou. ❤

[@travisrevel3826]

A beautiful video and review!! I’m a huge snow ⛄️ lover and this was just amazing to watch!

[@Paul_Wetor]

A cruise ship that uses a snow blower on the deck - that's truly a unique sight. It wouldn't work on one of those staggered-balcony ships though.

[@kathyreston9933]

Having lived in north central BC (Canada) for over 20 years I can say you get used to driving on snow. If you don't, you would be house bound. I should make the point that snow in those climates is different than what you would find where you are from, Emma. It tends to be kind of sticky, unless you go through a thaw/freeze cycle when a skiff of snow covering the ice will be treacherous. I suspect locals even wear something to prevent falling on ice (penguin walk helps but is slow). By the way you would also get used to the -15c temperatures too, you just need to adjust your wardrobe (wool clothes help).

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

The views wauw stunning. That was quite a cruise in the Snow 😅 lot of fun Great video Emma 🥰

[@jphwife]

Ahhh! This is one on my bucket list! Thank you for posting! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-zs1yi1zm4l]

Beautiful “star” dress! Highly desired! Loved the video - thank you 🌷

[@Medsas]

15:17 the irony of using a gas-powered snowblower on an electric battery ship 🤣🤣🤣

[@alexshaw8167]

Ever used an electric snowblower though?

[@travelguy78]

@@alexshaw8167 I have. You can get good electric snowblowers, but the endurance are limited. They also cost significantly more than your gas powered equivalent.

[@thejamnasium6447]

wonder how many Congolese children were used to mine the lithium needed for this boat's battery

[@travelguy78]

@@thejamnasium6447 LFP. No Cobalt i used. Cobslt is used for cleaning up Diesel, so if you want to save the children in congo, go all electric

[@MM22966]

The ship is gas-powered LNG too, actually. The batteries are only good for about 4 hours sailing on their own.

[@Hail_To_The_King]

One of your best videos

[@johnlamers4762]

That looks absolutely amazing! Someday I hope to enjoy a cruise like that. You are so lucky!!!

[@jeannemara1600]

The Royal Navy keep ginger biscuits for seasick sailors. For me, the best thing to settle my stomach, sans medication, is ginger tea. Works like a charm. Like you, I would probably eat the biscuits (which we in the U.S. call ginger snaps) so that wouldn't help much. Sometimes mint gum clenched between my teeth helps, I don't know why. If I am traveling, I bring a medication called "Antivert," to take before or as soon as, I find myself struggling with motion sickness. If I have already gone past the point of that having an effect, I take "Phenergan," which settles even the worst stomach. These are both medications for which I have to have a prescription, and my doctor is good about prescribing them when I am going to travel.

[@matildadevere785]

Oh this is incredible! What a dream trip!

[@billbeyatte]

Thanks for the video. I'm thinking about taking this cruise.

[@EmmaCruises]

Have a great time if you do, my agents are here to help too if you don't already have a great agent: emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ ! 🥳🥳

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

Very insightful! I was just researching northern lights cruises. This trip sounds appealing albeit expensive for an American (Tromso & Bergen) arrival departure. I love chop at sea, the more the merrier. Retired sailor 😊

[@laurenschenck5355]

OUTSTANDING EXERCISES!!! ❤️🌹🌹🫶🏻💕💕❤️🌹🌹🌹🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🌹💕💕🫶🏻🫶🏻💕🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🌹🌹

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey Lauren!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

@@EmmaCruises Hey Emma! ❤😊❤😊😊

[@incurableromantic4006]

Definitely sounds like one for the more experienced cruiser.

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode. Love your star dress. I had a star T-shirt just like your dress that I purchased in the UK in 1970; very Mod of course.

[@normantremblay6462]

I love you, your videos are so much fun to watch. So much learned from you. Thank you.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️