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This was chosen for itinerary. Because the ship never tied up all going ashore was by RIBs sitting on the rubber edge which couldnt go if more than a ripple, hence we missed a lot of ports of call. The ship was noisy and not good in not all not that very rough sea. The cabin very Spartan with no drawers and bed so high my wife needed help to get in and out. The ship needed to make long convoluted journeys at night with much tossing about and clanking.We are seasoned sailors and not bothered but some were very anxious. When questioned it was to discharge “grey” water. Surely this didn’t need doing every single night. There were a lot of people on board for the itinerary element not the expedition. The food was good. When boat was tossing about buffet meals were put on. Great fun watching poor souls with crutches trying to get to their seats and then getting food. The waiters were willing to help but with a buffet you need to know what there is. One good point of the trip was we actually got to St Kilda but after that …………
The passengers seemed to be divided into Hurtigruten afficienados and those of us who couldn’t wait to disembark. This was the worst cruise we have ever been on
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This proved to be a really good adventure amongst outstanding scenery and fabulous wildlife. The crew and guides were outstanding at all times. The ship was always kept clean and its facilities well maintained. The food was very good with plenty of choice. The landings proved to be safe and interesting and of course weather dependent. The whole package was well put together at a time of air travel issues across Europe. Well done Hurtigruten. We have travelled with this company before and will do so again.
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This adventure was a fabulous experience at a time when much of Europe was experiencing a lot of flight chaos. Hurtigruten managed the travel changes well and ensured that health protocols were in place and carried out efficiently. The communication pre voyage was excellent and the options available for us to participate in clearly explained. The crew and Expedition team were excellent in all respects and the itinerary allowed us to see the range of wildlife, scenery and culture of Svalbard in all its glory. The food was so well presented and was both plentiful and of a fine quality. The ship had all that one required for an expedition voyage. The cabins were compact but always very clean and well presented with ample storage capacity. I felt as if my custom was valued and I would fully recommend this voyage to anyone keen to venture off the beaten track. Being away from the gloom and doom of the news and the heatwave was such a bonus.
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This Western Isles cruise was greatly disrupted by poor weather and heavy seas. Thankfully the captain and his crew made the decision based on the forecast to use the best day to land on St Kilda. Apart from that half the planned itinerary was lost to the weather and replaced by either 'cruising' in rough seas or landing at sheltered mainland ports which were not part of the plan. The expedition team worked hard to replace missed excursions but this failed to meet the original aim of visiting the Western Islands. The ship was clean, comfortable despite the weather, and well equipped. All the crew worked hard and were friendly, professional and hard working. I suspect the demographics of the passengers surprised the crew as many were at least as old as us and in some cases less agile especially as all landings were carried out by tendering using small inflatables!
The worst part was the embarkation and disembarkation through Port Glasgow. The cruise terminal is a marquee with a limited car park for taxis, coaches and drop-offs. This is poorly signposted and lacks any facilities. We arranged car parking at Morrisons Supermarket about 15 minutes walk from the terminal.
