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Topic: Cruise ships in Olden and Geiranger 2009

Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 08-31-2009 03:59 PM

Galaxy your pictures are amazing!

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 09-02-2009 07:11 PM

Oceana leave Olden for a last time ....

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Cam J
First Class Passenger
Member # 24617

posted 09-02-2009 07:53 PM

Absolutely beutiful1

Cam J

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 09-02-2009 08:00 PM

WOW!

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buddhaJoe
First Class Passenger
Member # 4356

posted 09-03-2009 05:03 AM

hi there

one week ago the question came up why
the tourist season ends in Norway cruising

the answers i read today were not satisfactory to my mind and partly wrong

it is correct that there is very little daylight in wintertime nevertheless the cold people speak about is a kind of paradox

at this point of earth the waters remain open and don't freeze
it's relatively warm with temperatures above
0 celsius
this all caused by the warm golfstream passing
along the coast
so the ports remain open, and Hurtigruten continues
all winter

actually there is more and more interest for winter cruising

and you cannot compare the Baltic to North Sea, Aker builder will tell you that the Baltic sea will
freeze, so all Baltic trips are indeed off limits

best regards
b. Joe

ps questions are never stupid, some answers are...

[ 09-03-2009: Message edited by: buddhaJoe ]

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-03-2009 08:46 AM

quote:
Originally posted by buddhaJoe:
[...]
and you cannot compare the Baltic to North Sea, Aker builder will tell you that the Baltic sea will
freeze, so all Baltic trips are indeed off limits[...]

Yes, but there are cruise ships which can handle these ice conditions. (like the ferries can handle it)

quote:
Originally posted by buddhaJoe:
[...]
ps questions are never stupid, some answers are...
[...]

Well, there are stupid questions but in doubt it's still better to ask than not to ask.

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AKer builder
First Class Passenger
Member # 6412

posted 09-03-2009 02:57 PM

Hi!

I had to comment this. Actually baltic see have not freezed completely for meny years, but still we have ice near land, so in baltic see you have to have a ships with 1A Super ice clssification. All ferries in baltic have it. For example Oasis can't come to icey waters cause the propulsion system is not designed for this (you remember FOTS leavindg turku 2006).
Color Magic / Fantasy have 1A super and the are allmoust cruse ships with promenade, spa, and meny shops, restaurants and discos.
And capitals around baltic see are pretty amazing in winter to, you might feel real "white" christmas.

PS! Thanks for the pictures Galaxy, they are beautiful. I was this year in norway but i didn't make to geiranger this time, i hope next year.
You have a beautiful country.

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 09-03-2009 05:38 PM

I guess the next question to ask is which cruise ships DO have a 1A Super Ice Classification? The question asked by Cam J was why is there an off season, not why does the tourist season end. Not the same thing.

By the way, that last picture of Oceana is stunning. P&O could use that in a brochure.

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Cam J
First Class Passenger
Member # 24617

posted 09-03-2009 06:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by buddhaJoe:
hi there
one week ago the question came up why
the tourist season ends in Norway cruising
the answers i read today were not satisfactory to my mind and partly wrong
it is correct that there is very little daylight in wintertime nevertheless the cold people speak about is a kind of paradox
at this point of earth the waters remain open and don't freeze
it's relatively warm with temperatures above
0 celsius
this all caused by the warm golfstream passing
along the coast
so the ports remain open, and Hurtigruten continues
all winter
actually there is more and more interest for winter cruising
and you cannot compare the Baltic to North Sea, Aker builder will tell you that the Baltic sea will
freeze, so all Baltic trips are indeed off limits
best regards
b. Joe
ps questions are never stupid, some answers are...
[ 09-03-2009: Message edited by: buddhaJoe ]
[ 09-03-2009: Message edited by: buddhaJoe ]

Thank you for that satisfying yet respectful non-sarcatic answer.

Cam J

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dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 09-03-2009 11:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
I guess the next question to ask is which cruise ships DO have a 1A Super Ice Classification?

BREMEN and HANSEATIC come to mind.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-03-2009 11:53 PM

I am not sure whether the 1A Super (or equivalent) is a requirement for a short cruise to some cities in the Baltic region at favorable ice conditions. One would not have to go to places with extreme ice conditions at the worst time of the year and an itinerary for a cruise to the Baltic during the 'winter' would have to be different (shorter?) anyhow than a cruise during the summer so a lower ice class could be sufficient.

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Tim Agg
First Class Passenger
Member # 3185

posted 09-07-2009 10:45 PM

As the season closes, thanks again for your great photographs - I look forward to all of them.

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Libralass
First Class Passenger
Member # 27472

posted 09-08-2009 03:02 PM

I was on there! In the morning did the land train to Olden Lake -15OK/ £15, a nice trip. In the afternoon I walked up to the Briksdal Glacier and back down again, a great day, will never forget it.

The guide said we were the last but one ship to visit Olden this year!

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Libralass
First Class Passenger
Member # 27472

posted 09-08-2009 03:08 PM

...Ummm.. perhaps another reason could be the North sea is just too damn rough to sail to the Fjords.!
Two days after that photo was taken Oceana was caught in a Force 10 end of hurricane Danny, a storm so bad we lost our satellite dome from the top of the ship.
I have posted photos today on my first post.

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 09-10-2009 10:12 PM

the season is not yet over.....tuesday is Boudicca the last one and 29.09 is Albatros the last one in Geiranger....so is not over yet

and thanks to all coments to my pics this year

i will see if i can go on next year if you like....

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 09-10-2009 11:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Galaxy:
the season is not yet over.....tuesday is Boudicca the last one and 29.09 is Albatros the last one in Geiranger....so is not over yet and thanks to all coments to my pics this year i will see if i can go on next year if you like....

It is always nice to see your photos. Your efforts for taking all these pictures are highly appreciated and I am looking forward to see more next year.

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rem-dk
First Class Passenger
Member # 5121

posted 09-11-2009 11:37 AM

Hi Galaxy!
Ernst just said the words, and I do agree.
I think many of us here are looking forward to see your photos every year.

Best regards
René.

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 09-16-2009 07:15 PM

Thanks Ernst and rem-dk,i think there will come pictures next year too who at this time looks to be record long in Olden ( March - September )....So far there is booked 65 calls 2010 and they waiting for confirm for 4 ships.

Tuesday 15 was the end of the season in Olden and this year it was Fred Olsen's * Boudicca * who end cruise season 2009 in Olden....

Boudicca leave Olden :

In Geiranger Athena was on a last visit this year and a last visit in Phoenix Seereisen colors...Next year she will sail for Page & Moy.....

Last visit in Geiranger is 29.09 by Albatros....

[ 09-16-2009: Message edited by: Galaxy ]

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 09-29-2009 06:48 PM

And then....whit this picture is cruise season 2009 also over in Geiranger......

Albatros was the last one this year in Geiranger...

And up on the mountain it looks like this whit Djupvasshytta :

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 09-29-2009 09:38 PM

Your extraordinary efforts and wonderful photography are most greatly appreciated!!! I look forward to 2010 when we can see more from you. THANK YOU for your outstanding contributions.

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OceanVoyager
First Class Passenger
Member # 5585

posted 09-30-2009 04:42 AM

Indeed, your pictures are absolutely wonderful, we all really enjoy seeing them.
Thanks again, and look forward to seeing photos next year.
Brgds,
Andrew

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 09-30-2009 06:10 AM

Yes, many thanks from me too for all your wonderful photos throughout the season. I love seeing them and your time is much appreciated.

Pam - looking forward to next year's

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 09-30-2009 06:29 AM

Enjoy them very much. You're pictures where time and time again little gifts.

Thank you so much fore sharing
Greetings Ben.

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 11-21-2009 02:19 PM

Here is a little picture of Saga Ruby when she leave Olden april 2009...

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