• Norway offers a scenic paradise for cruise vacationers.Norway 3 image by Marko Grgin from Fotolia.com
  
  "Vertrek haven" is a Dutch phrase translated "departure port." It conveys to travelers the idea that the place of departure becomes a part of the overall impact of the journey. Costa Cruise line offers several unique departure ports for exploring the Norwegian Fjords, including the port cities of Amsterdam; Holland; Copenhagen; Denmark; and Kiel, Germany.
  
  

Costa Luminosa

• The Costa Luminosa features 11-day, 12-day and 13-day round trip sailings from Amsterdam, Holland, during May, June and July. The 11-day trip features eight ports of call along the coast of Norway. The 12-day cruise adds an additional port in Norway and the 13-day journey adds two stops in Iceland and one in Scotland. This 4.5 star-rated ship is a new addition to the Costa fleet and was built in 2009, with a passenger capacity of more than 2,800. The ship is decorated with a contemporary style and modern lighting and features a theater show with 4D-LED lights. Vacationers can try the golf or racing simulators, or the ice skating rink. Pricing begins at $1,639 per person, based on double occupancy of an interior cabin.
  
  Costa Cruises
  200 S Park Road
  Suite 200,
  Hollywood FL 33021
  877 88 COSTA
  costacruise.com
  
  

Costa Atlantica

• The Costa Atlantica features seven-day round trip sailings from Copenhagen, Denmark, from May through August. The seven-day trip features six ports of call, including five in Norway and a port stop in Berlin, Germany. This 4.0 star-rated ship was built in 2000, with a passenger capacity of more than 2,600. It features a glass-enclosed club on the top deck or dancing in Dante's disco. Pricing begins at $1,489, based on double occupancy of an interior cabin.
  
  Costa Cruises
  200 S Park Road
  Suite 200,
  Hollywood FL 33021
  877 88 COSTA
  costacruise.com
  
  

Costa Magica

• The Costa Magica features six-day round trip sailings from Kiel, Germany, during August. This six-day trip features four ports of call in Norway, including the ancient Viking port of Bergen. This 4.0 star-rated ship was built in 2004, with a passenger capacity of more than 3,300. The decor reflects an Italian theme and includes a private "Splash club" children's pool. Pricing begins at $999, based on double occupancy of an interior cabin.
  
  Costa Cruises
  200 S Park Road
  Suite 200,
  Hollywood FL 33021
  877 88 COSTA
  costacruise.com