<p><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_A8KVQ3xIXHg/SBS9XM6NHkI/AAAAAAAAAnc/ZctLBJJ1_-4/s1600-h/VOY080624.gif"></a>Regent just sent over this information about a summer voyage that sounds spectacular...<br /><br />&quot;Norway is a land of rich maritime history and natural beauty, from its inspiring mountain peaks and majestic waterfalls to the deep blue waters coursing through its towering fjords. Norway&rsquo;s Geirangerfjord region is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Oslo, the capital, features an intriguing mix of architectural styles and a history dating back 900 years. This summer, none other than Regent <span></span><span>Seven Seas Voyager</span> master and Norway resident Captain Knut Hanssen will host guests on a journey highlighting Norway&rsquo;s stunning natural landscape and rich seafaring culture.<br /><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_A8KVQ3xIXHg/SBS85M6NHiI/AAAAAAAAAnM/Uz7Nvme_iVI/s1600-h/knut_hanssen.jpg"><img src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_A8KVQ3xIXHg/SBS85M6NHiI/AAAAAAAAAnM/Uz7Nvme_iVI/s200/knut_hanssen.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Captain Hanssen&rsquo;s 15-night cruise from Dover to Copenhagen departs June 24, 2008 aboard <span>Seven Seas Voyager</span>. Familiar to many Regent Seven Seas guests as the past master of the iconic luxury ship <span>Song of Flower</span>, Captain Hanssen&rsquo;s experiences in Norway include service as a North Sea Captain in the Royal Navy. He currently resides in Alesund, Norway.<br /><br />During the cruise, Captain Hanssen will share his insider&rsquo;s views of the Norwegian fjords, which are the centerpiece of this itinerary. The itinerary features calls at Hellesylt, Geiranger, Longyearbyen (Spitzbergen), Honningsvag and Fl&aring;m, each home to towering fjords, monumental waterfalls, lush forests, snow-capped mountain peaks and abundant wildlife.<br /><br />The cruise will also feature a special guest: Bard Kolltveit, Director of Research at Oslo&rsquo;s Norwegian Maritime Museum. The museum features extensive collections and displays detailing Norway&rsquo;s history through its relationship with the sea. Kolltveit has authored more than one dozen scholarly and popular maritime books, as well as articles in various Norwegian and foreign publications.&quot;</p>