The BEST scenic cruise on the Norway coast is with Havila Voyages

[@annmcg9781]

We’ll be on this same ship in a month going from Bergen to Kirkenes. Thanks for this great review. Looking forward to this more than ever now.

[@MarkusTravels]

I hope you will love the views and the food!

[@gorannilsson8319]

Thanks for a nice video

[@MarkusTravels]

Thanks for watching, Göran! Always appreciated!

[@allencar5212]

Thank you an informative video. Your observations and comments match what I hope to be true because we will be taking the Capella from Bergen to Kirkenes in Sept. 2025. I did find some differences in the booking experience than you. First, I found that when I used a VPN server located in Oslo and priced the cruise in NOK (using my VISA exchange rate); the cruise was ~$400 less expensive than without the VPN and priced in Dollars. I also fould it irritating that on just a Northbound voyage, we could not select even the deck of the Seaview Superior Double cabin nor able to ask for a cabin near midship (on a round trip the cabin # selection is available). I understand that round trip should be given priority but not being able to select anything about the cabin location was irritating almost to the point that we were not going to make the reservation. Our trip will also include 8 days exploring the fjords and waterfalls in the area between Bergen, Flam and south east of Bergen. Then we hope to see Auroras in the 6 nights we spend around Ivalo Finland; finishing up with severals days in Oslo.

[@MarkusTravels]

That sounds like a wonderful trip. Have fun!

[@martynlucas2691]

I understand the cafe items are no longer included, and you have to pay for all items.

[@MarkusTravels]

Thanks for the update!

[@pietrosarcinelli8922]

Is coffee on board included in the package?

[@MarkusTravels]

Yes, coffee is included. They have the self-service machines in that lounge area, and I think you can also get it at the coffee shop if you have the package. Coffee is very important in the Nordic countries!

[@vivianzhu8319]

Enjoyed the thorough commentary. However, your camera shaked so much, it's hard to watch.

[@MarkusTravels]

Thanks for the feedback! I was using a different stabilization solution here compared to other videos. It didn't work as well as I had hoped.

[@wotan5665]

Markus - nice video! - at 7:06 you showed a conference room where they give talks - when do they give talks, how many per voyage, and did you attend any? Thanks!

[@MarkusTravels]

Since this was the end of the voyage and i was only on board for two days, I didn't attend any on this sailing. But in the other direction, on Hurtiguren, they had one every day, and i imagine Havila does the same. They were quite educational!

[@ruthhogg6423]

It’s not a cruise, it’s a voyage. They tell you this often enough, please get it right.

[@MarkusTravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@JeffVanDerford]

Very informative, but you might want to think about shaving before you film. Alternatively, don't mug so much for the camera; you aren't that good looking. Sorry 'bout that.

[@MarkusTravels]

Such a great comment! Thank you Jeff!