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Norwegian Cruise: plying the waters between Bergen and Kirkenes aboard the Finnmarken. Here the Finnmarken is anchored at Tromse. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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A fishing vessal heads out to sea along the way. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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The Artic Cathedral in Tromse, Norway. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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Beautiful scenery along the route between Bergen and Kirkenes in Norway aboard the Finnmarken. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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Classic Norwegian winter hats. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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The dining room aboard the Finnmarken. (Beverly Beyette/LAT)

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A striking view of the Svartisen Glacier in Norway. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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Aboard the Finnmarken, passengers enjoy the Panorama Lounge. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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A cabin on the Finnmarken. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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The language abilities of the Bergen Fish Market are displayed. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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Passengers enjoy the view above Geiranger Fjord. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

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The Norwegian coast provides stunning views. (Beverly Beyette / LAT)

July 2, 2006 12 AM PT

GETTING THERE:

From LAX, KLM and United offer connecting service (change of plane) to Bergen, Norway. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $980.

ABOUT THE TRIP:

The Finnmarken
makes the coastal voyage year-round. Cabin prices for double occupancy range from $1,149 to $4,173 per person for the six-night voyage, depending on the season. A single supplement is in effect from April through September, ranging from 25% to 75% of the double-occupancy fare, depending on season and cabin category.

The ship will sail northbound from Bergen to Kirkenes on July 10 and 21; Aug. 1, 12 and 23; Sept. 3, 14 and 25; Oct. 6, 17 and 29; Nov. 9 and 20; and Dec. 1, 12 and 23. The southbound sailings, from Kirkenes to Bergen, will be July 5, 16 and 27; Aug. 7, 18 and 29; Sept. 9 and 20; Oct. 1, 12 and 23; Nov. 4, 15 and 26; and Dec. 7, 18 and 29.

TO LEARN MORE:

Norwegian Coastal Voyage, 405 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022 ; (212) 319-1300, vwww.norwegiancoastalvoyage.us.

-- Beverly Beyette

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