Red Summer 2028
RED SUMMER 2028
Editorial artwork of open northern Norwegian water, distant bare hills, and a small red sun. No aurora or ice fields.
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Red Summer 2028 · The Rare Opportunity

Arctic Circle & Norwegian Fjords

August 14 to 25, 2028 · 11 nights

Start Your Journey
Your sailingValiant Lady
Start & finishAmsterdam roundtrip
Your routeNorthern Europe
From $4,400USD per sailor · two sharingCentral Sea Terrace · Beyond Travel Preferred

Why Beyond Travel chose it

Follow your curiosity past the Arctic Circle.

The Rare Opportunity asks for eleven nights and rewards you with a journey that keeps reaching farther. Two Arctic Circle scenic-cruising days make the passage itself part of the experience, with Tromsø and Honningsvåg drawing you north before Trondheim, Åndalsnes, and Olden bring new perspectives on the return. We chose it for people ready to give a place their time. This is the Red Summer for lingering at the rail, following a changing coastline, and coming home with a different sense of distance.

  • An unusual itinerary
  • Scenic cruising
  • More time in the north
Editorial artwork of open northern Norwegian water, distant bare hills, and a small red sun. No aurora or ice fields.

11 nights · Northern Europe

Your route.

Amsterdam · Bergen · Arctic Circle (Cruising) · Tromso · Honningsvag · Arctic Circle (Cruising) · Trondheim · Andalsnes · Olden · Amsterdam

Eleven nights reaching north, with two days of Arctic Circle scenic cruising.

  1. Day 3BergenPort call
  2. Day 4Arctic Circle (Cruising)Scenic cruising
  3. Day 5TromsoPort call
  4. Day 6HonningsvagPort call
  5. Day 7Arctic Circle (Cruising)Scenic cruising
  6. Day 8TrondheimPort call
  7. Day 9AndalsnesPort call
  8. Day 10OldenTender call
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Day by day

Your itinerary

Times are local to each port. The itinerary remains subject to supplier changes.

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam, Netherlands (embark)

    Depart 5:00 PM

  2. Day 2

    Sailing (sea day)

    At sea
  3. Day 3

    Bergen, Norway

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Depart 5:00 PM

  4. Day 4

    Arctic Circle (Cruising), Norway

    Scenic cruising · no landing
  5. Day 5

    Tromso, Norway

    Arrive 9:30 AM

    Depart 6:00 PM

  6. Day 6

    Honningsvag, Norway

    Arrive 7:00 AM

    Depart 4:00 PM

  7. Day 7

    Arctic Circle (Cruising), Norway

    Scenic cruising · no landing
  8. Day 8

    Trondheim, Norway

    Arrive 9:00 AM

    Depart 5:00 PM

  9. Day 9

    Andalsnes, Norway

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    Depart 7:00 PM

  10. Day 10

    Olden, Norway

    Tender port

    Tender access is recorded as not wheelchair accessible. Confirm individual arrangements.

    Arrive 7:00 AM

    Depart 2:00 PM

  11. Day 11

    Sailing (sea day)

    At sea
  12. Day 12

    Amsterdam, Netherlands (disembark)

    Arrive 7:00 AM

Beyond Travel will help you plan for the tender transfers marked above, including any mobility needs.

Virgin Voyages, chosen by Beyond Travel

The ship is part
of the reason to go.

Long dinners. A show you talk about afterward. A slow morning that turns into an afternoon by the pool. We chose Virgin Voyages for its adults-only atmosphere, distinctive spaces, and freedom to spend the day your way.

With so much already in your fare, there is room to follow your appetite and your mood. Beyond Travel brings the personal planning that makes it all fit.

Already in your fare

  • All diningRestaurants to suit the occasion
  • WiFiStay connected at sea
  • Soda & waterPlus drip coffee and tea
  • Fitness classesMove when the mood takes you
  • EntertainmentMake an evening of it
Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace interior with a bed, seating, and doors opening onto the balcony.

Your space on board

Find your cabin.

Sea Terrace · Virgin Voyages

All prices are in USD for the whole cabin.

Insider

$7,1502 sailors · totalView details

A cool, cozy retreat for solo sailors, couples, and friends who plan to make the most of the ship. Rain showers and mood lighting make it easy to recharge between a day ashore and your next night out.

Sailing solo: $6,789

Red Summer guide

Insider

Play all night, sleep all day

Official Virgin Voyages Insider cabin interior
Virgin Voyages · Insider

A cool, cozy retreat for solo sailors, couples, and friends who plan to make the most of the ship. Rain showers and mood lighting make it easy to recharge between a day ashore and your next night out.

Insider category range: 105–177 sq ft

  • Roomy Rainshower
  • Mood lighting
  • Hairdryer
  • Large flat-screen HDTV
  • Interior cabin with no window or terrace

Beyond Travel Preferred

Central Sea Terrace

$8,8002 sailors · totalView details

Get ready at the glam area, rinse off in the rain shower, then step outside for a hammock break with the sea in front of you. Central Sea Terrace adds a location in the middle portion of the ship, a convenient base for days spent moving between its restaurants, decks, and venues.

Sailing solo: $8,438

Red Summer guide

Central Sea Terrace

That horizon won’t gaze at itself

Official Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace cabin with the bed made up beside the balcony
Virgin Voyages · Central Sea Terrace
Official Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace balcony and hammock
Virgin Voyages · Sea Terrace balcony example

Get ready at the glam area, rinse off in the rain shower, then step outside for a hammock break with the sea in front of you. Central Sea Terrace adds a location in the middle portion of the ship, a convenient base for days spent moving between its restaurants, decks, and venues.

Sea Terrace category range: 185–225 sq ft

  • Central location on the ship
  • Private terrace with a hammock in most cabins
  • Roomy Rainshower
  • Glam area
  • Mood lighting
  • Large flat-screen HDTV

Why Beyond Travel prefers it

The cabin we would choose for the moments between everything else.

A little of the sea, all to yourself

Morning coffee in the fresh air. A hammock break before dinner. With a private terrace, quiet time becomes part of the holiday. Insider keeps the fare lower, but cannot give you that outdoor space or horizon view.

A central place to come back to

A midship location puts you between venues toward the front and back, making the cabin a useful base when you come and go throughout the day. Your exact deck and room affect walking distances.

The balance that matters to us

Central Sea Terrace combines the outdoor space we love with a convenient position. XL is the better choice when a larger bathroom is your priority. We’ll help match the room to how you like to travel.

Most Sea Terraces have a hammock. Beyond Travel checks the specific layout when helping you choose your cabin.

XL Sea Terrace

Not OfferedView details

The Sea Terrace experience with a larger bathroom and more room to get ready. Choose XL when bathroom space matters to you, while keeping the sea views, private terrace, and easy indoor-outdoor feel.

Red Summer guide

XL Sea Terrace

The horizon, with a little more room

Official Virgin Voyages XL Sea Terrace cabin interior
Virgin Voyages · XL Sea Terrace
Official Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace balcony and hammock
Virgin Voyages · Sea Terrace balcony example

The Sea Terrace experience with a larger bathroom and more room to get ready. Choose XL when bathroom space matters to you, while keeping the sea views, private terrace, and easy indoor-outdoor feel.

Larger Sea Terrace layout

  • Larger bathroom than Central Sea Terrace
  • Roomy Rainshower
  • Private terrace with a hammock in most cabins
  • Glam area
  • Mood lighting
  • Large flat-screen HDTV

Layout and hammock availability depend on the specific cabin. Beyond Travel helps you choose the right fit.

Cheeky Corner Suite

$29,9182 sailors · totalView details

An aft-corner RockStar suite with a broad terrace and a view of the ship’s wake. Tom Dixon-designed interiors, a king bed, and room to settle in make the cabin part of the occasion. The terrace is the draw for long mornings outside and evenings watching the sea.

Sailing solo: $29,958

Red Summer guide

Cheeky Corner Suite

Suite dreams are made of this

Official Virgin Voyages Cheeky Corner Suite bedroom
Virgin Voyages · Cheeky Corner Suite
Official Virgin Voyages Cheeky Corner Suite terrace
Virgin Voyages · Cheeky Corner Suite

An aft-corner RockStar suite with a broad terrace and a view of the ship’s wake. Tom Dixon-designed interiors, a king bed, and room to settle in make the cabin part of the occasion. The terrace is the draw for long mornings outside and evenings watching the sea.

Cheeky Corner category range: 615–857 sq ft, including terrace

  • European king bed
  • Terrace hammock
  • Marble bathroom with premium amenities
  • Curated in-room bar, with the first round included
  • RockStar Agent support
  • Richard’s Rooftop access
  • Expansive corner terrace
  • Outdoor champagne table and sun loungers

Terrace sizes vary by Cheeky Corner category. Beyond Travel confirms your exact suite.

RockStar and Mega RockStar

Cheeky Corner and Seriously Suite are RockStar Quarters. The broader suite family spans 352–2,147 sq ft across several categories.

Mega RockStar is a separate tier with benefits such as a bottomless in-room bar and, in applicable layouts, an outdoor Peek-a-View shower. Those benefits are not included with these two RockStar categories. Beyond Travel can discuss Mega RockStar options with you separately.

Seriously Suite

$27,3882 sailors · totalView details

A RockStar retreat with a European king bed, a terrace hammock, and a marble bathroom with a Peek-a-Boo shower window. Tom Dixon-designed interiors and RockStar touches make it a place to linger before heading back out into the evening.

Sailing solo: $27,028

Red Summer guide

Seriously Suite

Suite dreams are made of this

Official Virgin Voyages Seriously Suite bedroom and terrace entrance
Virgin Voyages · Seriously Suite

A RockStar retreat with a European king bed, a terrace hammock, and a marble bathroom with a Peek-a-Boo shower window. Tom Dixon-designed interiors and RockStar touches make it a place to linger before heading back out into the evening.

RockStar Quarters

  • European king bed
  • Terrace hammock
  • Marble bathroom with premium amenities
  • Curated in-room bar, with the first round included
  • RockStar Agent support
  • Richard’s Rooftop access
  • Peek-a-Boo shower window
  • Outdoor champagne table

RockStar and Mega RockStar

Cheeky Corner and Seriously Suite are RockStar Quarters. The broader suite family spans 352–2,147 sq ft across several categories.

Mega RockStar is a separate tier with benefits such as a bottomless in-room bar and, in applicable layouts, an outdoor Peek-a-View shower. Those benefits are not included with these two RockStar categories. Beyond Travel can discuss Mega RockStar options with you separately.

Your sailing, clearly priced

Make it your Red Summer.

Arctic Circle & Norwegian Fjords

Virgin Voyages uses dynamic pricing. Fares and availability may change until your reservation is confirmed.

Red Summer guide

Central Sea Terrace

That horizon won’t gaze at itself

Official Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace cabin with the bed made up beside the balcony
Virgin Voyages · Central Sea Terrace
Official Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace balcony and hammock
Virgin Voyages · Sea Terrace balcony example

Get ready at the glam area, rinse off in the rain shower, then step outside for a hammock break with the sea in front of you. Central Sea Terrace adds a location in the middle portion of the ship, a convenient base for days spent moving between its restaurants, decks, and venues.

Sea Terrace category range: 185–225 sq ft

  • Central location on the ship
  • Private terrace with a hammock in most cabins
  • Roomy Rainshower
  • Glam area
  • Mood lighting
  • Large flat-screen HDTV

Why Beyond Travel prefers it

The cabin we would choose for the moments between everything else.

A little of the sea, all to yourself

Morning coffee in the fresh air. A hammock break before dinner. With a private terrace, quiet time becomes part of the holiday. Insider keeps the fare lower, but cannot give you that outdoor space or horizon view.

A central place to come back to

A midship location puts you between venues toward the front and back, making the cabin a useful base when you come and go throughout the day. Your exact deck and room affect walking distances.

The balance that matters to us

Central Sea Terrace combines the outdoor space we love with a convenient position. XL is the better choice when a larger bathroom is your priority. We’ll help match the room to how you like to travel.

Most Sea Terraces have a hammock. Beyond Travel checks the specific layout when helping you choose your cabin.

You choose the sailing. Beyond Travel carries the details, from your cabin and payment dates to the arrangements around your trip.

Central Sea Terrace · 2 sailors · USD

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Practical questions (FAQs)

The Arctic Circle days are scenic cruising. Enjoy the views from the ship rather than planning a landing.

Olden uses tender boats and has limited wheelchair access for this call. Discuss your access needs before choosing excursions.

This August sailing carries no Northern Lights promise. We’ll help you prepare for northern weather and the details of this longer journey.

Tender ports

Olden. These calls use a boat transfer between ship and shore. Share any mobility needs with us so we can help assess suitable arrangements before you book.

Destination & LGBTQ+ guidance

Beyond Travel can help you choose shore plans that suit your interests, comfort, and access needs.

Share any concerns with Beyond Travel. We’ll help you consider the destination guidance and plan time ashore with care.

We’ll help you work through documents, flights, transfers, and insurance for your itinerary. These arrangements are priced separately from your sailing.

Start Your Journey · Selected sailing

Arctic Circle & Norwegian Fjords

Valiant Lady · August 14, 2028 to August 25, 2028

Let’s make this the summer you keep talking about. Beyond Travel is here for the planning, the questions, and everything that gets you on board.

Central Sea Terrace · 2 sailors

This cabin is not available for booking.

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