The 2022 No-Fly Southern Scandinavia Expedition

Embark MS Maud and depart Dover for your 14 night No-Fly Southern Scandinavian Expedition

Meet your Expedition Team who will prepare you for exciting adventures ahead

Experience nature in a landscape of vast sand dunes, wide sandy beaches, majestic cliffs and flowering heathlands. Enjoy a walk over the grass-covered sand dunes heading to one of the lighthouses in the area. Or, enjoy the island’s culinary specialty, oysters – farmed here since the 16th century

Enjoy a scenic passage during the 61-mile transit, overlooking lush countryside; there are bridges to admire, quaint villages and magnificent landscapes en-route

Enjoy a short stop in Kiel allowing you time to stretch your legs and visit the maritime city

The region’s beauty and light has long-attracted artists and painters, desperate to capture its characteristic natural essence and wide, white, sandy beaches. Discover the town centre with a bustling marina, museums, galleries and shops, or venture outside of town to explore endless beaches

Today explore the scenic archipelago of Bohuslän. One of the world’s finest coastlines to explore by boat, the archipelago covers almost 280 kilometres of Sweden’s western coast. Sail through the “inside passage” before arriving at the Kosterhavet National Park. Sailing close to many islands, see small piers, towns and picturesque summer houses, before cruising to the Koster islands

With lush green scenery as well as barren rocks, you will find one of Bohuslän’s largest seal colonies in the area, together with numerous sea birds. Join the Expedition team as you spend the day exploring this nature lover’s paradise on foot, by kayak or by small boat cruising

A full day of exploration begins starting in Käringön, where, should conditions allow, you will be able to join the optional excursion of small boat cruising to Grundsund. After lunch, continue your scenic voyage along the coastline of Sweden and head to Smögen to enjoy the evening

Explore a fortress, a sculpture park or the botanical garden; or perhaps visit one of the many excellent local museums such as the Fram Museum, the Viking Ship Museum or the Kon-Tiki Museum

Kragerø boasts a long history of art and culture. Amble through the towns charming narrow streets and alleyways to discover the assortment of art galleries or venture further afield for a longer walk or more adventurous hike or join the expedition team for an optional excursion

Farsund has a fascinating history, which includes hosting pirates in the early 1800’s. Take a walk along the old railway line for spectacular views of the fjord, crossing a 100-year old swing bridge and passing a protected oak forest

Rosendal sits snugly between high mountains and beautiful valleys and is located on the Hardangerfjord, the second largest fjord in Norway. The surrounding areas have magnificent waterfalls, lakes and glaciers, such as the Bondhus Lake and Folgefonna Glacier, along with historic villages all set in a spectacular landscape

Lysefjord is 40 kilometres long and 422 metres deep at its deepest. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), the most famous tourist attraction in Ryfylke, towers an impressive 604 metres over the fjord. Enjoy a fine view of Preikestolen before heading back out of the fjord

Today you can spend time in the ship’s lounge, soaking in a hot tub, or out on deck

Disembark the ship