Distance steamed from Southampton: 607 NM
Weather: Dry, good visibility, 3/8ths cloud
Temperature: 5°C
Wind: North westerly, Force 2
After steaming through the North Sea overnight, Aurora was inside 12NM of Norway by 5.30am. At 7.00am Aurora altered her course to the north west, picking up her local Pilots on the starboard side and passing between the islands of Bragdoya and Odderoya. Aurora then took a sweeping turn to starboard before entering the narrow berth approach and coming alongside starboard side to the quay on Cruise Pier 13. All the lines were made fast, gangways rigged, and clearance was granted by the local authorities by 8.55am and guests could head ashore to explore this first Norwegian port. With all pre-departure checks completed and all guests and crew back on board Aurora was ready to set sail from her berth. The last line was let go at 4.30pm and Aurora was thrust gently off the berth to port. Coming astern on the engines the Captain swung Aurora’s bow to port once clear of the dock and proceeded out into Versterhavn. Once at a safe distance from the quay Aurora’s bow was swung to starboard, one Pilot disembarked and the remaining local Pilot took the Conn to bring her out safely through the islands into open water. With the final Pilot disembarked on the port side at 5.30pm, Aurora rang FAOP and set sea speed for her two day passage to Tromsa.
