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Chance to enjoy a Fjord fiesta

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Hurtigruten launches Dover 2022-23 season

BY JENNIFER MORRIS

Guests will travel onboard the refurbished MS Maud to destinations such as the Norwegian fjords

FANCY a trip to see the midnight sun when we finally come out of lockdown, or even a chance to see the spectacular aurora borealis, the Northern Lights?

Scandinavian cruise operator Hurtigruten has launched its Dover 2022/23 season, extending its existing programme to include nine new itineraries to the Norwegian coastline and the fjords.

Sailings will take place throughout the year, offering guests the chance to chase the Midnight Sun and witness the aurora borealis.

The 10- to 21-night itineraries will see guests travel onboard the refurbished MS Maud to destinations such as the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, which are notable for their distinctive dramatic peaks, North Cape, one of the northernmost points in Europe, and the tranquil Unesco designated Fjords Norway area.

Hurtigruten’s showcase voyage for the 22/23 season is a journey along the Norwegian coast to the Svalbard archipelago, The Norwegian Coast and Svalbard Autumn Cruise, home to arctic wilderness.

With 11-days above the Arctic Circle, guests can expect to see the northern lights.

The nine new sailings will join the existing five expedition itineraries departing from Dover, exploring some of the most remote locations around the British Isles, Norway and for the first time in Hurtigruten’s 127-year history, southern Scandinavia. 

Anthony Daniels, UK general manager at Hurtigruten, said: “Since launching our Dover departure sailings, we’ve seen an increased demand and appetite for no-fly cruises that venture closer to home.

“We’re delighted to be expanding on our inaugural Dover season with a series of new and unique itineraries offering our guests the opportunity to experience the Norwegian coastline and beyond like never before.”

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Exotic Seychelles opens to tourists with with vaccination

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Pictures courtesy of www.seychelles.travel/en

With the first glimmers of hope starting to get brighter as the UK’s mass vaccination Covid-19 gathers pace, thoughts are once again turning to holidays abroad, writes Bill McCarthy.

The Seychelles has updated its entry requirements to allow vaccinated visitors “from any part of the world”.

To be recognised as ‘vaccinated’, travellers must be able to show that they have received a second dose of an approved Covid-19 vaccine.

It is great news for those wishing to visit the exotic destination in the Indian Ocean, 300 miles off the coast of Africa, but travellers should check about getting a negative PCR test before their return to the UK.

The new measures have been announced following the start of a national immunisation drive – with the country aiming to became the first in the world to vaccinate more than 70 per cent of its population over the age of 18.

To be recognised as “vaccinated”, visitors must be able to show that they have received a second dose of an approved Covid-19 vaccine, the Seychelles Tourist Office explained in a statement.

Visitors must submit an authentic certificate from their national health authority as proof of vaccination alongside a negative Covid-19 PCR certificate, obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel.

All non-vaccinated visitors currently permitted entry into the country must show a negative PCR test obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. 

For information, visit https://www.seychelles.travel/en/