{"id":14223,"date":"2026-02-09T23:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hweb.uk\/?p=14223"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:10:33","slug":"hurtigruten-coastal-explorer-day-4-bodo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hweb.uk\/?p=14223","title":{"rendered":"Hurtigruten Coastal Explorer – Day 4 (Bod\u00f8)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Up early this morning to be out on deck as we crossed the Arctic Circle at 66\u00b033’N. It was barely light when we first stepped out on the deck. The scenery was just stunning, especially with the light as the sun tries to rise above the hills and mountains. Before we reached the Arctic Circle, we passed MS Trollfjord <\/strong>heading back to Oslo.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We beat the rush so managed to get a spot on the right side of the rails as we pass the Arctic Circle. We had all entered a competition to guess the exact time Nordnorge would cross the line. Jon guessed 7.33am and I guessed 7.55am – the actual time was 7.4? and 33 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Arctic Circle marker was globe on Vikingen Island<\/strong> in R\u00f8d\u00f8y. The sun was only just rising, so were lucky with the light for photos. The Horseman Mountain made a stunning backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The scenery all around was amazing. Being further north, the lower grounds were covered in snow as well as the mountains. Water running down the mountains had frozen into icicles. No sight yet of any frozen waterfalls – fingers crossed we’ll see one at some point on our voyage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We let the rush die down before heading down for breakfast. Next stop was \u00d8rnes – and the expedition team said this was a very picturesque sail in. It did not disappoint. Hurtigruten ships were a bit like buses today – we passed a second ship, Nordlys, on her way back to Bergen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part was spotting a fish boat with loads of bird circling, waiting for any scraps thrown overboard. A couple were bigger than the rest and thanks to Jon and his trusty binoculars, he confirmed these were white tailed Eagles. A little too far away for decent photos but so glad we got see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00d8rnes was a small port but one of the more pretty ports. Surrounded by mountains and hills. House spread out from the town but further away, there was the odd isolated cabin seemingly miles from anywhere else. We were here for just 10 minutes. No people or cars boarding, just some pallets being taken off. Lines were cast off and we were heading towards Bod\u00f8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At 10.30am everyone gathered on Deck 7 for the Arctic Circle Celebration. It was packed and until the ceremony started, we took in the scenery as we passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n

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