sørejser
Sørejser is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to denote sea voyages or journeys by ship. The word combines sor/sea-related roots with rejse, meaning travel or journey, and is used to describe both historical maritime expeditions and contemporary sea travel.
Historically, sørejser referred to long-distance voyages undertaken for purposes such as trade, exploration, or military activity.
In modern usage, sørejser also encompasses passenger shipping and leisure cruising. Today the concept is applied
See also: maritime history, cruise tourism, navigation, shipping and trade routes.