Late afternoon boarding in Bergen on Hurtigruten’s Richard With. Named after the Ferry Line founder who started the original Coastal Express in 1893: provided regular shipping service along with Postal delivery along Norway’s long coast.Leaving Bergen as the sun was setting. We feel like we are following the Hansiatic on our own voyage.Enjoying one of the nearby harbor bridges at sunset.We woke to a perfect morning to cruise the fjords. The Coastal Express is still a Post service as this is the easiest way to reach some of the rural areas along the rugged coast.Geirangerfjord – UNESCO world heritage site. Our port stop was only for passengers disembarking for a land excursion tour while the rest continued enjoying the fjord cruise back towards Alesund.Luckily we spent 2 nights here in 2023. We have the same picture of the road into town!Seven Sister Waterfalls (fussens) was spectacular in full sunshine.Really a gorgeous day to be on deck and watch the world cruise by……Or hang out in the lounge in some nice Ekornes Stressless chairs! The coveted seats in the lounge and bar at the bow of the ship. We passed this way also in 2023 and saw where the chairs were manufactured.An evening walk on shore at Alesund while the boat waited for us. More of Alesund from our visit in 2023.
