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Norway's Fjord Country to The Off-Shore Islands | Ep. 170

20 September 2024 · 14 min · 1K views · Ålesund

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Tom and Karen, aboard their boat *Searose*, depart the Norwegian fjord town of Geiranger at 05:30 to transit toward Ålesund.0:06 During the departure, they encounter a 300-meter cruise ship in a narrow fjord passage where high walls block AIS signals, necessitating visual navigation to confirm the ship’s course.1:08 Upon reaching Ålesund, the crew finds that previously available laundry facilities for visiting boats have been removed, highlighting a recurring difficulty in finding such services along the coast.4:04 The journey continues through the Atlantic Ocean Road, where they navigate under a 23-meter-high bridge to reach the islands of Ona and Phinoya.8:39 The crew explores the region with guests, focusing on strenuous hikes to waterfalls and mountain overlooks, including a trek on the islands of Flatset and Frey.10:30 They conclude the passage by docking in Kristiansund, noting that the marina is nearly empty in September.13:06

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