The powerplant consists of 4x LNG-powered marine engines (per vessel) with combined output 7,76 MW. This route is served by a total of 11 ships (7x by Hurtigruten, 4x by Havila) and the ferry service is government-subsidized. This is because they are all small dishes. More info. Disabled cabins are also available. Even the two small gyms have floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can see the countryside, mountains and coastal communities. There is a hot tub on the outdoor deck, games and jigsaws in the lounge and talks and films about the area in the conference room. The shipowner pays a fixed charge per hour of operation per vessel. You can also buy non-alcoholic drinks packages at 154 per person for 30 units and an alcohol package for 618 per person for 70 glasses, 459 for 50 and 285 for 30. Reserved Seating Lounge offers comfortable reclining/Pullman seats and bar service. editorial@theluxereview.co.uk, Work with The Luxe Review: The ship sails year-round on the classic Bergen-Kerkenes-Bergen route along the Norwegian coastline with stops at 34 ports along the way. A dedicated vegetarian menu is also available. In order to avoid air pollution, don't start the engine until instructed. AddressMjlstadnesvegen6092 FosnavgNorway. Access to the cargo deck during the voyage is prohibited. The four newbuilds are LNG-powered hybrids (alternative battery power) and passenger capacity 640 (each). So the Pragerskinke breakfast ham, for instance, is a single slice and if you order the delicious scrambled eggs with butter and chives you have to order toast separately. LNG fuel systems are separate, custom-designed, and serving both machine rooms (front and aft). Its ships not only run as foot-passenger services and may be able to take up to five passengers cars if the hold isnt full of freight but theyre also cruise ships for people who dont want a traditional cruise. Havila Capella is a brand new ship on the Norwegian coastal route that provides caters for cruise passengers, local residents travelling as foot passengers and also transports freight. As facilities, the Havila Castor ship offers: The cruise ship has two Gyms (fitness areas with sea views) fitted with Cybex machines are arranged in front of the window so that travellers can train and watch the passing scenery at the same time. The ship additionally has 172 recliners (aircraft-type seats) in a Reserved Seating Lounge available for pre-booking. For anyone looking for an all-new ship experience in a contemporary environment Havila Capella is an exciting addition to the coastal route. Many spend their nights star-gazing and days just relaxing in a lounge or going to the occasional lecture. Its very peaceful and relaxed. The list of all ports along Havila's northbound "Norwegian Coastal Express" ferry route includes Bergen (turnaround port/homeport), Alesund, Floro, Geiranger (Stranda), Maloy (Vagsoy), Molde, Torvik (Heroy, Leinoya Island), Kristiansund, Rorvik (Vikna), Trondheim, Bodo, Bronnoysund (Bronnoy), Nesna, Ornes (Meloy), Sandnessjoen (Alstahaug), Stamsund (Vestvagoy Island), Svolvaer (Vagan, Austvagoya Island), Trollfjorden (Hadsel), Finnsnes (Lenvik), Harstad (Hinnoya Island), Risoyhamn (Andoy Island), Skjervoy, Sortland (Langoya Island), Stokmarknes (Hadseloya Island), Tromso, Berlevag, Hammerfest, Honningsvag (Mageroya Island, Nordkapp / North Cape), Kjollefjord (Lebesby), Mehamn (Gamvik), Oksfjord (Loppa), Batsfjord, Vardo (Vardoya Island), Kirkenes (turnaround port/homeport). promotions@theluxereview.co.uk, Follow us on Facebook Instagram and Twitter. Most of those were in Norwegian and German when I was onboard, although there were a few English options and these will increase with the number of English-speaking passengers. In late-February 2019, the Candian stock-listed company Corvus Energy was contracted by NES (Norwegian Electric Systems) for delivery and installation of world's largest ship battery-package ESS (Energy Storage System / air-cooled system with patented single-cell thermal isolation). We cover the travel expenses to the ship*. The cruise ship Havila Castor (IMO number 9865582) was launched/floated out from drydock on September 6, 2020, at Tersan Shipyard (in Yalova, Turkey, approx 90 km / 55 mi south of Istanbul). Ship's propulsion is also Rolls-Royce manufactured and includes 2x Azipull thrusters (with Permanent Magnet drive motors), stabilizers (Neptune 200), tunnel thrusters (allowing slimmer hull shape, better energy efficiency low noise-vibration levels). 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The main restaurant has sinks for hand-washing and a screen for taking your temperature before entry. Havila has also shunned the traditional buffet set up for breakfast and lunch and all meals are served to the tables. A standout feature is the focus on fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients and a menu that changes every three days (aside from always available dishes). Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers and people with reduced mobility). Passengers can expect a taste of Norway on both lines, with Havili focusing on a wide range of smaller plates and Hurtigruten offering a more conventional dining experience. This will take you to our service which will walk you through the order. This Kongsberg service was introduced in 2017 with NorLines (Norwegian coastal shipping and logistics company). The colour scheme in public areas and cabins is inspired by the sea, sky, mountains and glaciers, with a predominantly blue and cream colour palette. The same technology is being used in the sister ships and the batteries are recharged in ports. Virtually all public spaces and lounges have floor-to-ceiling windows with more than enough seating for those who just want to watch the world go by between ports. Your Sunday supplement served daily. With Scandi-style public spaces and cruise ship-sized cabins, Havila Capella is pleasing and unfussy rather than flashy and frenetic and its one of the most eco-friendly at sea with the worlds largest battery pack to enable zero-emission sailing in fjords. Lock the vehicle. The vessels were designed by "Havyard Ship Technology" (subsidiary of Havyard Group - Norwegian maritime company established in 2000, owns Loland Verft in Leirvik Norway). Although the cabins shower rooms are small, unless youre in a suite, they all have large non-removable containers of very nice body wash/shampoo and conditioner. In late-December 2018 was announced that Enova (Norwegian government agency) will provide NOK 88 million (USD 10,1M) as financial support for Havila Kystruten's newbuilds (or NOK 22 million per vessel). There are wave-like patterns on the walls and carpets and even shower screens resemble snow and water. Entertainment is low-key to the point of being non-existent, as is the norm with this type of voyage. What all the cabins have in common is a large flat-screen TV, free wifi, USB ports, good storage for clothes, tea or coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and most have a fridge but youll need a plug adaptor if youre taking your own laptop or tablet. Passenger-accessible Sun Decks offer plenty of open-air spaces, including a sunbathing area (bow location) with loungers. Our quiet and unspoilt nature, clean water and fresh air - are worth taking care of. Discover the best holidays and latest news with our. A La Carte Restaurant serves complimentary meals to passengers booked in Junior Suites (Breakfast-only) and Presidential Suites (Breakfast-Lunch-Diner). Most have a large window but Deluxe and Panoramic View cabins have balconies, as do the Junior Suites. Kongsberg monitors in real-time the equipment from land-based control centers (collecting data from shipboard sensors) where engineers can remotely access the equipment and carry out services or send out service staff to assist. Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle. Many of the ports are just brief stops, to allow local foot passengers on and off, and at larger towns, including Bergen, Alesund, Trondheim, Lofoten, Tromso, Honningsvag, and Kerkenes, there are stops of several hours with optional shore excursions or the opportunity for passengers to explore independently. Large parts of the ship's top-deck are covered by solar panels generating some of the onboard used electricity. Click on the button to order. Main Dining Room (MDR) Restaurant with menus featuring traditional Norwegian food specialties prepared with locally sourced ingredients. It is a hybrid gas-electric powered vessel and incorporates high-tech features to uphold Havila Voyages' sustainable and eco-friendly philosophy. Usually snow falls from September or October, although it may not settle properly until late December and stays until March to May, with snow on the mountains year-round in the north. All delicious. All passenger cabins are air-conditioned, with carpet flooring, ensuite bathrooms (washbasin, WC-toilet, glass shower, mirrored cabinets, hairdryer), HDTV (wall-mounted), multiple USB ports, free WiFi, bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lamps, wardrobe, writing table with chair, 2-seater couch, electronic safe box (in the closet). In 2018 the Norwegian government split the coastal into three contracts, to run from 2021 to 2030, in order to introduce competition. 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It makes for a leisurely meal, which works well as long as you dont have to get off the ship. The line will appeal to traditionalists and lovers of nostalgia as next year it commemorates its 130th anniversary since the first sailing in July 1893. While the Havila name is new, the family-owned line was founded by long-standing parent company Havila Holding which has subsidiaries in fisheries, offshore shipping and hotels. Since 2021, the shipowner Havila Kystruten (subsidiary of the 2002-founded Havila Shipping ASA, headquartered in Fosnavag, Norway) together with Hurtigruten provides regularly-scheduled and government-subsidized Norwegian Coastal ferry service between homeports Bergen and Kirkenes. At the same time it offers a scenic journey through the beautiful scenery of the fjords with the chance to experience the spectacle of the northern lights and midnight sun. 2021 The Luxe Review The majority of cabins are Seaview Superior, in a twin or double bed configuration with a sofa bed that can accommodate two children or adults. Havila Castor's Maiden Voyage (Bergen roundtrip) was scheduled to depart from Bergen on May 10th. Sometimes you can spot graceful bridges looping over the water to connect up the low-lying land and there are lighthouses along the way, many quaintly picturesque with a New England feel. The Luxe Review is a premium lifestyle recommendation, review and news magazine, showcasing the best in travel, technology, culture, dining and style. Battery power is combined with hybrid gas-electric propulsion. Alternatively, you can eat at the Hildring Fine Dining Restaurant, where the five-course evening meal is an elaborate salute to the cold, clean seas along the Norwegian coast and the best Norway has to offer. The AIS position was reported 39 seconds ago. Flavours that reflects the bold, cold and clean nature. Because the ship docks three or four times during the day (and several times in the dead of night) you can sometimes disembark for a very quick look at towns well off the tourist track. Reach out! Divided into four parts -- flavours of the fjords, polar region, Arctic and archipelago -- the menu is also unusual in featuring a wide range of small tasting plates as opposed to main meal portions. There is also the 32-seat speciality restaurant, Hildring, which serves the same five-course tasting menu for the duration of the cruise, and changes with the seasons. 19952022, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. In the main restaurant passengers are allocated tables at the beginning of the cruise and sit as couples or in groups they are travelling with. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The liveliest thing that happens during the sailing is the ceremony that is held when Havila Capella crosses the Arctic Circle and Njord, the god of the sea and wind, "christens" passengers with ice cold water. On top deck are located the Navigation Bridge and Helideck (aft-located helipad / helicopter landing area used in cases of emergency). Havila ships are from the Havyard-923 series and designed specifically for the "Norwegian Coastal Express" service. The boat has 9 decks, of which 6 are passenger-accessible and 4 with cabins. The top deck observation lounge and bar has reclining chairs and a glass roof to observe the star-studded night sky or the midnight sun during summer months. There are hundreds of fjords along the Norwegian coast, and many of the ones we sail through are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. In a decision made by Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 26th, it became known they had granted Havila Voyagesan exemption from the Norwegian shipping company Havila Kystruten took delivery of its 2nd eco-friendly hybrid-powered ferry Havila Castor at Tersan shipyard (Turkey On Friday, April 22, Havila Voyages took delivery of its 2nd ship, Havila Castor, at Turkey's Tersan shipyard. Be first, share your experience! The cruise ship also offers "pet-friendly" cabins (with linoleum flooring). The mix of nationalities onboard Havila Capella was mostly Scandinavian and German when I was onboard, although more Brits are expected now that flight and accommodation packages are available with selected travel agents. This summer you can book the classic round voyage and get NOK 5000 per cabin to spend on board and on excursions. The Norwegian cruiseferry company Havila Voyages made history on June 2, 2022, becoming the first to operate 100% emissions-free while navigating in DNV reported it had awarded the Norwegian technology provider HAV Group preliminary approval for a hydrogen-based energy system. Apart from that theres the Havly Caf, also on deck six, where you can buy hot drinks and pastries any time of the day or room service, which is only free for suites. Havila Capella is a small ship, with 179 cabins for 640 passengers and its nimble enough to sail through inter-connecting fjords almost within touching distance of the islands, islets and rocks that make Norways coastline so picturesque. Youll be able to sail on the first two, Havila Castor and Havila Capella, from 2021, with sister ships Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux following in 2022. Conference Hall is a venue where is provided information about the cruise ship's itinerary, ports, Norwegian culture and history. Best Served Scandinavia currently offers Havilas 11-night round trip (Bergen to Bergen) departing January 1, 4, 7, 9 & 12 2023 from 1,495 per person including return flights from Heathrow, overseas transfers, inside cabin on full board basis andone pre and one post-cruise night at Thon Hotel Orion, Bergen on a B&B basis (0207 664 2241; best-served.co.uk). In cases of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is forbidden. The vessel IMO number 9865582) is currently Norway-flagged (MMSI 257752000) and registered in Bergen. We welcome editorial enquiries: Seeking Succession: The Logan Roy location travel guide to Tuscany, Italy, David Lloyd Clubs add luxury spa, plus 5 expert tips to get you gym ready, When Concorde flew to Mallorca and bikinis shocked the world, classic Spain revisited. The most exciting thing about the design, though, has got to be the unrivalled views on offer. Guests sailing on any Carnival Cruise Line ship can now enjoy a new Funderstruck Nacho Burger created Carnival Cruise Line proudly known as Americas cruise line is teaming up with Costa Cruises Italys favorite cruise line creating Havila Kystruten takes legal action to become owner of Havila Capella, Cruise Line Forced To Cancel Another Voyage Aboard Havila Capella. The standard outside cabins are described as Seaview Superior and are 15-20 square metres with a double bed or two singles plus sofa bed, although there are some Seaview Plus cabins for just two people. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The twelve-day Havila Voyage takes in 34 different ports and sails through narrow fjords and open seas, past sheer cliffs and weather beaten islets. Prices start from 241 per person for a two-day trip from Trondheim to Bergen on cabin only basis, through to 4737 per person for the full 12 day round trip in the lavish Presidential Suite on a full board basis, based on departures from 15-31 December 2021. There also discounts on some excursions and items from the onboard shop, plus a sparkling wine welcome pack in your cabin. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served here with dishes freshly cooked to order from the open kitchen in the centre of the room. Other cabins with fixed windows are the Panoramic staterooms. This venue carries a supplementary fee, apart from suite passengers where it is one of the complimentary perks. The cabins have the edge on Hurtigruten in terms of size -- the Havila Superior cabins are 161 square feet and the largest Arctic Superior cabins on Hurtigruten's MS Richard are 139 square feet. The Cloakroom area (with a Sauna Room) is attached to two jacuzzis. ATM / cash machine is located next to the Information Desk (Lobby Reception). The bar menu also features local spirits, beer and cider. If you just want a tea and coffee package, this costs 108 per person for Round Voyages and 60 for North or South a single cup of cappuchino costs around 5 without a package. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. Kongsberg's equipment package includes propulsion system (Azipull thrusters with Permanent Magnet drive motor), tunnel thrusters, stabilizers, and LNG systems (including four Rolls Royce-made Bergen C26-33L gas engines). An Outdoor Deck has 2 Jacuzzis. Laidback lounges with panoramic views will give guests the best possible views of Norways ever-changing coastline. The 2022-built MS Havila Castor cruise ship is a Norwegian coastal cruiseferry operated by the Norwegian travel brand Havila Voyages (fully-owned subsidiary of HAVILA KYSTRUTEN). Are Cruise Ship Brawls Happening More Often? Other initiatives include keycards made from reinforced biodegradable paper rather than plastic. There are also interior cabins that are 10 square metres and mostly used by ferry passengers, although theyre great for budget travelers. All rights reserved. There are no user reviews for this ship. There are also accessible Seaview cabins that are adapted for wheelchairs, plus cabins for those traveling with a guide dog. The interior decor of Havila Capella has been designed to bring passengers as close as possible to the passing scenery, and as the ship always hugs the coastline there is always something to see. In early-April 2019, Havila Kystruten and Kongsberg Maritime (ferry equipment's supplier) signed a 10-year contract (NOK 150 million / USD 17,6M) for "Power-by-the-Hour" service for the new cruiseferries. This includes kingcrab from Varanger, scallops from Hitra, pan-fried turbot and rack of lamb from Dovrefjell with cloudberries and herb crumble to finish. Similarly the lunchtime reindeer, although delicious, is a dish of four finger-sized slices so youll need perhaps a forest mushroom soup, Havrands green salad and potato of the day to go with it. Every day is a scenic cruising day but with multiple stops some just for 10 minutes, others for several hours and theres always beautiful scenery. By proceeding, you agree to Cruise Critics, Help Ukrainian Families in Need: World Central Kitchen Donation Match. The Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen route is operated by Hurtigruten since 1893. Express. The ship has max capacity 680 passengers (plus 76 staff/crew) and cargo capacity 9 cars and 190 pallets (40 of which can be transported by freezing or cooling). The head-to-head competition has seen Hurtigruten announce a new partnership with award-winning Norwegian coastal chefs Astrid Nasslander and Halvar Ellingsen to enhance the menus and it also has a dedicated vegan menu. The line estimates this will cut food waste by more than 60 tons per year. Luxury cabins are oceanview, larger-sized, with lower fixed beds (a double convertible to twins), double sofabed (or 2-seater sofa), larger wardrobe (slide-opening), bonus amenities (mini-refrigerator, tea-coffee machine). Balcony cabins and Junior Suites have verandas. The world's most beautiful coastline now has the world's most environmentally friendly coastal ship. Elsewhere, energy saving features include recycling excess heat from the engine room provide heating onboard the ship and to heat the hot tub. The first two of the new coastal ships currently being built for Havila Kystruten - Havila Castor and Havila Capella, were launched at Turkey's Two of Havila Kystrutens newbuilds - Havila Castor and Havila Capellas compressors are expected to contribute to energy efficiency On March 23, 2018, Norway's Ministry of Transportation and Communications split the "Norwegian Coastal Express" ferry service between Hurtigruten and the Norwegian company Havila Shipping (Havila Kystruten Ltd). Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. The special ceremony was attended by Arild Myrvoll (Havila Kystruten's CEO). You can choose a round voyage or a half voyage going north or south. The main dining room, Havrand, sits at the back of the ship on deck six, with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide wraparound views as the ship hugs the coast. Beefeater Gin Master Distiller reveals how to craft the perfect G&T. Sister ship Havila Castor will make similar journeys from May 2022 with Havila Polaris and Havila Pollux launching later in the year. The vessel will be inaugurated in May 2022 (May 10th/Maiden Voyage/due to construction delays postponed from September 2021 and April 7, 2022) and will operate year-round on Norway's coastal ferry route Bergen-Kirkenes (crossing time 7 days) stopping at 34 ports along the itinerary. In the main lounge there are cosy "fireplaces" that make a crackling sound and comfortable chairs and other fixtures in Scandinavian blonde oak wood.
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