Dear Colorado College alumni, family, and friends,

Join Colorado College faculty leader Anthony Bull on this exploration of the magnificent landscapes, remote islands, ancient settlements, and idyllic villages from Inverness, Scotland, to the Orkney Islands and along the Norwegian coast above the Arctic Circle. Cruise during the peak of spring, with long days of bright green scenery speckled with blooming flowers and rushing waterfalls from snow melting in the mountains.

This varied and balanced itinerary combines the wonders of the natural world with the historical and cultural highlights of the area. Our cruise is bookended with time in some of the region’s most remote and inaccessible island groups—Scotland’s Orkney Islands and Norway’s Lofoten Islands—and offers rich opportunities for bird- and whale watching. Furthermore, this itinerary provides several days inside Norway's iconic fjords, including the awe-inspiring Sognefjord, Norway’s longest, as well as the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.

Step ashore at peaceful, picturesque fjord-side towns and fishing villages off the beaten track—splendid Art Nouveau Ålesund, set on myriad islands stretching out into the ocean; Brønnøysund, from which one can access Torghatten, a granite mountain that is a famed landmark of the Norwegian coast; and such tiny villages as Å, Reine, or Nusfjord in the Lofotens—all of which have inspired artists and photographers for over a century. A pre-cruise extension in Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands, and a post-cruise extension in Oslo are also available.

Professor Bull will be part of a team of onboard experts who together will offer a series of lectures and informal discussions. Along the way, you will delight in cruising for eight nights aboard the elegantly appointed and newly renovated Exploris One, designed to safely navigate demanding waters while offering the highest level of service and comfort. Each of her 72 suites and spacious staterooms offers breathtaking ocean views, some with private balconies.

The program is co-sponsored by other organizations, so I encourage you to contact Eos Study Tours today at (800) 856-8951 or tigertravel@studytours.org to reserve your preferred suite or stateroom.

Sincerely,

Cindy Hyman ’82
Associate Vice President for Engagement

Colorado College Faculty Leader

Anthony Bull is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Biology and Kinesiology and has been a faculty member at Colorado College since 2012. Prior to coming to Colorado College, he taught at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and earned his PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. In the classroom, Anthony is passionate about teaching how our bodies function and adapt as we participate in physical activities, dispelling the myths so often promoted by tradition and social media.

During this cruise, Anthony looks forward to exploring the concept of “friluftsliv,” a term first coined by Henrik Ibsen in 1859 that describes the feelings derived from being in nature and its wider physical and mental benefits. Anthony is certified as an Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He enjoys many of the outdoor activities available in Colorado, especially hiking and all types of cycling, and can often be found camping and hiking with his wife, Inger Bull, the former Director of Global Education at Colorado College. He is excited to be with you in the open air and beautiful fjords of Norway, to experience friluftsliv and benefit from all the trip has to offer.

Tour Prices

Tour Prices (9 nights)

Cabins start at $8,990 per person (Double occupany), $13,900 (Single occupancy)

Itinerary

Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31: Depart Home / Inverness, Scotland

Monday, June 1: Inverness / Embark Exploris One

Tuesday, June 2: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Wednesday, June 3: At Sea / Sognefjord, Norway

Thursday, June 4: Vik and Nærøyfjord

Friday, June 5: At Sea / Nordfjordeid

Saturday, June 6: Runde and Ålesund / At Sea

Sunday, June 7: At Sea / Torghatten and Brønnøysund

Monday, June 8: Reine (Lofoten Islands)

Tuesday, June 9: Disembark / Home

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
PRE-VOYAGE May 27-31, 2026: Edinburgh and The Scottish Highlands

POST-VOYAGE June 9-12, 2026: Art and Gardens of Oslo

For questions, and to reserve your space, contact Eos Study Tours: 800-856-8951 or email tigertravel@studytours.org.