GLP offers special Hurtigruten discounts

GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours, which represents Hurtigruten in Canada, is offering those who book a Hurtigruten trip by Sept. 30 a special 25% early booking discount. Agents are also advised that prices are expected to go up for 2013 cruises making this a good time to book. Discounted 2013 Winter Classic Voyages (six-day Southbound Voyage) start at $1,286 p.p., cruise only, based on Category I cabin. There are also seven-day Northbound Voyages, as well as 11-day Norwegian Discovery Voyage and a 12-day Classic Round Voyage. Highlights of the Winter Classic Cruise Southbound Voyage travels from Kirkenes in the north part of Norway to Bergen along the south coast. The six-day cruise visits a variety of ports and seaside villages, including Skjervey. Guests get to enjoy the stunning scenery of the island groups of Lofoten and Veseralen, cross the Arctic Circle and then make port in the historic city of Trondheim. The voyage is completed in the town of Bergen, Norway. (http://www.hurtigruten.ca , http://www.glpworldwide.com)