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Topic: Cruise ships in Norwegian fjords 2008

Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 04-17-2008 01:59 PM

Hello everyone

Then is it soon time for a new season..
This sunday i will take a trip to Geiranger for some hurtigrute ship photos. The first cruise ship will arrive Geiranger 11 may and in Olden 7 may

Here is some photos from last year :

QE II in Geiranger

Aurora in Olden

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 04-17-2008 02:20 PM

Beautiful photos! I'm sailing on QUEEN VICTORIA on June 10th to Norway for 12 days. I've never been to Norway (or on the QV) so I can't wait.

Thanks again!

Ernie

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 04-17-2008 03:12 PM

Ernie, I just cant imagine that you're going to come back with any less than 1000 pictures!

As for a NEW season of your pictures GALAXY...well bring it on! Yours was the highlight of 2007 on CruiseTalk. Cant wait for 2008 to roll out.

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:
Beautiful photos! I'm sailing on QUEEN VICTORIA on June 10th to Norway for 12 days. I've never been to Norway (or on the QV) so I can't wait.
Thanks again!
Ernie

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 04-20-2008 12:30 PM

Here is the first picture this year.....

Kong Harald in Geiranger today :

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cruiseshipluver
First Class Passenger
Member # 5104

posted 04-20-2008 01:19 PM

Oh, lovely Galaxy! I look forward to this thread again. Your 2007 coverage was most excellent.
cruiseshipluver

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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 04-20-2008 11:26 PM

hey galaxy...i'm also looking forward to your pics of your fjord visitors....thanks....jeff

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 04-21-2008 12:51 AM

Great picture!

Its already been said by others here but I might as well say it anyway, your thread last year was one of the best. I am glad you are doing it again!

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 04-24-2008 10:22 AM

Thanks everyone!
Glad to hear that you also want my pictures this year,and i will do my best to take good pictures for you

I hope others can make a topic like my...from Alaska,Canada or other places

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Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 04-30-2008 09:30 AM

Woo hoo! Time for Galaxy's annual ship-fest thread!

If you're in Geiranger on the 28th June I'll wave from the QE2!

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 05-01-2008 12:12 PM

Yes,tuesday 7 may the first cruise ship arrive Olden

It will be a very nice start of the season..

7 may : Albatros
8 may : MSC Armonia
10 may : Funchal
11 may : Funchal and Aidaaura in Geiranger

Yes,Patsy,28 june i will be in Geiranger to see QE II...

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OceanVoyager
First Class Passenger
Member # 5585

posted 05-01-2008 03:43 PM

Can't wait to see this year's selection!

To see the ships in such wonderful and dramatic scenery must be the best!

I'll always remember sailing in Hardangerfjord onboard Canberra in 1992 under azure blue skies followed by the trek up to North Cape.

We didn't visit Geraingerfjord due to Canberra's draft.

Andrew

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 05-02-2008 08:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by OceanVoyager:
Can't wait to see this year's selection!
To see the ships in such wonderful and dramatic scenery must be the best!
I'll always remember sailing in Hardangerfjord onboard Canberra in 1992 under azure blue skies followed by the trek up to North Cape.
We didn't visit Geraingerfjord due to Canberra's draft.
Andrew

I remember *Canberra* on her last visit in 1997,i saw her come in the fjord.....PLEASE if you have pictures from that time.....let us see them

Here is *Grand Victoria* In Geiranger 2006....i never forget that

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
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posted 05-02-2008 09:34 PM

Beautiful!

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 05-07-2008 01:45 PM

Then have the cruise season 2008 started

Like last year *Albatros* open the 2008 season....this was her last visit,i have found that no ships from Phoenix Seereisen visit Olden 2009......So here she is for a last time :

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 05-07-2008 01:49 PM

Beautiful ship and beautiful place!
Whats it must be like to wake up every day to that view!!

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Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 05-07-2008 01:50 PM

Beautiful pic of my favourite Royal Viking sister.

Rowan saw her in Plymouth on the 2nd but didn't even know. She sent me a photo by phone but it's so small you can't make anything out. Such a shame you won't see any Phoenix ships next year. Maybe they'll all go in 2010.

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Sutho
First Class Passenger
Member # 6234

posted 05-08-2008 12:44 AM

So how is the weather over there in Norway at the moment.

I am going to be there in June on the Oriana.

Cant wait, but only three weeks now to I join Oriana. I just hope it is as good weather as is in the photos.

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 05-08-2008 06:44 PM

I'm agree whit you Cunard Fan and Patsy, *Albatros* and her sisters are some very beautiful ships

Sutho : The weather is just great at the moment,we have almost had one week with sun and around 20 degrees,but ofcourse there can come some rain now and then.....Lets hope the sun is here in june

* MSC Armonia * today...first time in Norway and Olden,its also the first time MSC visit Olden :

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-08-2008 06:48 PM

Gorgeous Galaxy. There is still a fair amount of snow up there too, making it all the prettier

Are ther more ships overall this year calling at Olden itself?

Pam

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Galaxy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5160

posted 05-09-2008 08:26 AM

Thanks PamM

Yes there is 52 cruise calls to Olden this year..here is the list :

http://www.portofolden.com/Cruise%20list%202008.htm

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shipcafe
First Class Passenger
Member # 3959

posted 05-09-2008 10:41 AM

I can't wait to see Eurodam's inaugural call in the Fjords ... particularly because I will be aboard for the inaugural call!

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 05-09-2008 07:04 PM

Great new pics! A month from today I will be on my way to London and then QV up to Norway.

The scenery is just stunning. I have my fingers crossed for good weather. Any idea in mid-June how late it will stay light? My particular cruise will travel as far North as Honningsvag in the Arctic Circle.

Ernie

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greybeard
First Class Passenger
Member # 5284

posted 05-09-2008 07:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by eroller:
Any idea in mid-June how late it will stay light? My particular cruise will travel as far North as Honningsvag in the Arctic Circle.
Ernie

That far north at that time of year, you will well and truly be in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Make sure the curtains are drawn if you want some sleep. While you sail north to Honnigsvaeg, and then on the journey south again, you will probably have at least four days (and nights) of uninterrupted daylight.

This is North Cape at midnight in June 2005, seen from the Arcadia.

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jsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 3816

posted 05-09-2008 07:52 PM

So close to the summer solstice and that far north of the Arctic Circle you might not see the sun set. Today, for example, there was nearly 22.5 hours of daylight in Honningsvåg.

http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/01068.html

The Norwegian Fjords was one of my favorite trips. It's truly sublime, and better than an Inside Passage cruise in my opinion.

A bit peculiar, however, eating dessert at late seating dinner with sun streaming through the windows.

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 05-09-2008 08:16 PM

Great pictures Galaxy, thanks for sharing. The ALBATROS looks great and I love her classic lines. Also, the GRAND VICTORIA by no means is attractive looking, but good to know she is still sailing.

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