02/10/2026
Day 4 Tracy's Norway Adventure 🇳🇴
Another early start , breakfast at 8am as a full ship visit from 8:30 .. very interesting & can be booked on board for guests to'The Havila Insider Tour ' approx £55
Here goes :
Havila voyages are 4 years old, there are 4 impressive ships, all identical & a gross tonnage of 15,000 and can accommodate up to 640 passengers if every berth in every cabin is occupied. However, they generally sail with around 350 passengers, which means there is so much space on board! Plenty of room to find a seat, whether inside or out on deck, even on a sailing day through the stunning Norwegian fjords.
Our tour started with an introductory video about the history of the company before we headed off to explore some fascinating areas of the ship. ( as we left the conference hall we passed the marker saying we were leaving the arctic circle ..
⚙️ The Engine Room & Control Systems
This was fascinating! We got to see the controls that monitor pretty much everything on board, from battery levels and temperatures throughout the ship, including the cabins, to fire sensors and safety systems.
One of the most impressive features is that the ship can sail for up to 4 hours emission-free using battery power alone, gliding silently through the fjords, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, with just the sound of nature.
Next, we had a peek inside the dry stores and the w**e store (always an interesting stop! 😉🍷).
♻️ Sustainability Matters
Havila takes recycling very seriously, with over 95% of waste recycled.
Even food waste gets special treatment. It's processed in a machine that turns it into a slurry, which is then discharged into the sea in a controlled way as fish food!
🛳️ The Bridge
Seeing how everything works on the bridge, with its impressive radar systems and navigation equipment, was fascinating.
For those who like to keep active while travelling, there's a gym on board with separate cardio and weights areas. So you can fit in a workout while enjoying some of the most incredible scenery in the world.
What a brilliant insight into life behind the scenes on this beautiful ship. It's amazing to see just how much goes on to make a voyage through Norway's spectacular coastline so special. 🇳🇴❤️
Then the rest of day was free time, which was spent spending time with my fellow colleagues , and our 3 hosts of the trip , Havila voyages, Regent Holidays & ITC travel , learning hints & tips from each other improving product knowledge & making new and lasting friendships along the way 😍 , we went ashore at a short stop for a quick look & for an ice cream , back on the ship , it's drizzly & wet so had a visit to the sauna & outdoor hot-tub ( of which there are 2 of each , one male & one female sauna but can be mixed in the jacuzzis ..
Then our last meal together on the ship , which as every night has been to such a lovely standard .. a couple of drinks & the lights have made a very light showing .. so far .. might get a call in the night if they come out later ( you can set the cabin phone to take the announcement 📢)
Will be Up and out of the cabin @ 8am, disembark by 9am .. so one last breakfast then off for our last full days adventures ..
The more I am spending time on here and learning about the ethos and ship , the more I know it's just the very best way to experience the Norwegian Fjords in a sustainable future 🥰
If you read to the end .. thank you lol ..
Happy me..
Tracy 💜🇳🇴
