Havila Voyages

Per Saevik bought his first fishing boat when he was 16 in 1957. With the passing of time, he slowly built an empire of shipping related businesses, operating in shipping technology, offshore, transport and tourism and now Havila Voyages, using the most sustainable cruise ships in the world. The ships can sail through vulnerable fjords for four hours using the world's largest battery pack ever installed on a passenger ship. The batteries are charged with clean onshore hydropower and when the batteries are not being used the ships run on liquid natural gas along with a general hybrid operation which cuts CO2 emissions by 40%.

But it does not stop there. The specially designed hull is used for onboard heating. The menus feature local produce and food waste is cut to a minimum. And the decor, on board and in the cabins is crisp, efficient, relaxing and typically Scandinavian.

The 124 metre long Capella had its maiden voyage in 2021 carrying 640 passengers in 179 cabins. The Castor, Polaris and Pollux have subsequently followed. These are coastal ships of the future.

WiFi is free and all cabins and suites, sleeping two to four persons, have USB ports, television and a wardrobe. Cabin size (most have sea view) varies from 10 to 45 square metres.“You can view the Northern Lights and the midnight sun while seated in a comfortable lounge chair under the glass roof. Or perhaps you’d prefer to enjoy the views from a jacuzzi that is heated from surplus heat.”

Havila is still family owned and at 80 years old, Per Saevik is still the chairman!

Voyages:

• Round Voyage: 11 nights from Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen
• Voyage North: 6 nights from Bergen - Kirkenes
• Voyage South: 5 nights from Kirkenes - Bergen
• The magical fjords of Norway: 2 nights from Bergen - Trondheim
• The northern Norwegian adventure: 2 nights from Trondheim - Tromso
• Northern tip of Europe: 2 nights from Tromso - Kirkenes
• The Arctic dream: 1 night from Kirkenes - Tromso
• The Arctic circle and Lofoten: 2 nights from Tromso - Trondheim
• Sea, fjords and the mountains: 1 night from Trondheim - Bergen 

Interior Cabin

Interior cabin (no window) with bathroom (shower and hairdryer), one lower single berth and one upper berth, sofa, TV, complimentary WiFI and tea and coffee making facilities. 10m2.

Superior Seaview Cabin

Superior Seaview Cabin with bathroom (shower and hairdryer), picture window, double or twin beds, sofa or sofa bed, TV, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities and fridge. 15m2.

Deluxe Seaview Cabin

Deluxe Seaview Cabin with bathroom (shower and hairdryer), picture windows, double bed, sofa or sofa bed, TV, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities and fridge. 30m2. Located at the front of the ship on Deck 7, or the stern of the ship on Deck 5.

Panoramic Superior or Deluxe Seaview Cabin

Panoramic Superior or Deluxe Seaview Cabin with bathroom (shower and hairdryer), floor to ceiling windows, double bed, designated seating area, TV, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities and fridge. 30m2. Located at the bow of the ship on Deck 7.

Junior Suite with balcony

Junior Suite Cabin with bathroom (shower and hairdryer), floor to ceiling windows, queensize bed, designated seating area with sofa bed, TV, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar and balcony. 22-25m2. Access to breakfast at the Hildring Fine Dining restaurant. Havila Gold Package included.