By Tom Bernstein
The first Norwegian Cruise took place in 1882, and since nowadays it is one of the most famous in the world.
Norwegian cruise journeys are unique along the 1.300 nautical miles long coastline and very interesting that gives each visitor a filing of a dreaming vacation like in heaven. Every year more than 30 harbors are visited.
The most admired areas for cruising are The Fjords, North- Cape, Spitsbergen and the Artic, Coastal cruises including the Lofoten isles as well as Southern Norway including Oslo, which is often included in routes with other Scandinavian capitals and destinations in the Baltic region.
The Norwegian coastline consists of more than 67.000 islands. The longest Fjord is 200 kilometers long which with its little isles creates a unique landscape with beautiful villages and amazing relief.
A norwegian cruise journeys is perhaps the best way to see Norway. In the many harbors along the shoreline it is possible to organize a great diversity of shore tours. The percentage of cruise passengers participating on shore excursions in Norway are very high compared to other destinations or regions.
Norway has a lot of attractions and beautiful places to show visitors, especially in the field of famous composers, painters, polar expeditions as well as traditional art. New and modern attractions are being developed and new niche products are developed to meet the needs of younger cruise passengers.
Norway is a modern Western European democratic country with a very old history. The Vikings are well known. The oldest towns have a history stretching back more than 1000 years.
Norway have a lot to offer in terms of cultural heritage like the famous Stave Churches, many museums, well preserved wooden buildings and the many picturesque villages by the fjords and in the mountains. The Norwegians are friendly and well educated and most Norwegians speak foreign languages.
The climate is very mild. That is because the Gulf Stream warms the Norwegian coast. Also Norwegian Cruise line is a safe tourist destination. The cruise tour is sailing through a calm corner of the world.
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