We spent the darkest and most northerly part of our Norwegian winter cruise, from early December to early January, in the the More Og Romsdal region directly north of the headland Stad.
This area encompasses several major centers, including Alesund, Kristiansund, Andalsnes and Molde, plus spectacular scenic destinations such as UNESCO World Heritage site Geriangerfjord , pictured above, and the 1, coastal islands in the Heroy district. The days got shorter and colder as we proceeded further north, and in early December we had the excitement of breaking ice for a mile or so on the way out of an anchorage.
In this stage of our detailed exploration of the Norwegian coast, we cruised north along the coast from the Sognefjord to the dangerous headland Stad , where Norway plans to build a ship tunnel through the peninsula. We also made a brief trip to Trondheim, the most northerly stop on this current cruise of Norway.
Over the full period we made 48 stops and traveled 1, miles, but covering only miles point-to-point. Below are highlights from November 12th, through January 9th, Click any image for a larger view, or click the position to view the location on a map. And a live map of our current route and most recent log entries always is available at mvdirona. If your comment doesn't show up right away, send us email and we'll dredge it out of the spam filter.
How well do the living quarters maintain comfortable temps when it is so cold outside? Is the Nordhavn insulated enough to keep it pleasant?
