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The royal ship “Norway” at Kvaløya in Tromsø

The royal ship “Norway” is on a Norwegian cruise. Friday night the ship is on its way into Kvalsundet between Kvaløya and Ringvassøy. Just before midnight it appears to have anchored at Rakknes on Kvaløya, a few kilometers from Kvaløyvågen.

Earlier Friday, the ship anchored in the Bergsfjord at Senja. According to Marine Traffic, the destination of the ship is now Alta.

In TROMSØ: KS Norway is heading into Kvalsundet on Friday evening, the shipping website Marine Traffic shows.

In TROMSØ: KS Norway is heading into Kvalsundet on Friday evening, the shipping website Marine Traffic shows. Photo:


The journey is not part of the royal house’s official program. However, the royal house has confirmed to Lofotposten that it is Queen Sonja who is now on board the ship.

– The royal ship is on a private cruise and I can confirm that HM Queen is on board, says assistant communications manager Sven Gj. Gjeruldsen.

Do you have pictures of the ship on a trip in Troms? Send us at [email protected].

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