The Coastal Steamer

This is one of the ships that traverses up and down the coast of Norway, from Bergen to the far North. These voyages have traditionally been essential ways of supplying myriad small towns and providing a "bus" service for coastal travellers, but over the years taking the whole voyage, one way or both, has become a hugely popular venture for visitors from abroad, hungry for arctic adventure, views of stunning coastal landscapes and magnificent glimpses of the Northern Lights. The sturdy ships have improved immensely as a consequence, providing wonderful meals, comfortable cabins and all manner of "necessary" luxury. I have yet to take this voyage myself, though occasionally, as here, one of the ships visits Oslo to give people a taste of what to expect. I liked the colouring of the ship and the graceful slope of the stern, and after taking a tour of the ship was very, very tempted to stay onboard... Location: Oslo, Norway