Arctic
Norway
Arctic
Arctic
Ålesund Art Nouveau | Lofoten Islands
Discover the best of Norway’s rugged coastline as you encounter natural wonders and have the opportunity to take part in exciting activities
This Classic Cruise North takes you on a seven-day exploration of Norway’s major coastal cities and remote villages, from Bergen and far beyond the Arctic Circle to Kirkenes.
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Bergen, Norway
Ends: Båstfjord, Kirkenes
Language: English speaking voyage
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Skiing More info about this activity
Skiing in Polar regions requires a reasonable level of fitness and previous skiing experience. The snow conditions will be varied and the terrain can be challenging at times. While you don’t need to be a back-country athlete to participate, and there are opportunities to develop skills during the expedition, please note it is recommended a minimum ability as follows:
* Advanced level of skiing or snowboarding ability (ability to ski blue or black resort runs is required).
* Off-piste experience in a variety of snow conditions.
* Previous ski touring experience is an advantage, but not essential (depending on your off-piste experience and overall ability).
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Day 1 - Bergen: All Aboard!
Your voyage starts in Bergen, the second-largest city in Norway and gateway to the fjords. Founded in 1070 AD, Bergen boasts architecture influenced by prosperous 14th-century German trading organisation, the Hanseatic League.
If you’ve time before your ship departs, visit the UNESCO-listed wharfs of the colourful Bryggen district, now an artisan quarter complete with cobblestone streets. Just across the street is the famous Fish Market which serves delicious seafood. There’s also the Fløibanen funicular which takes you up to the top of Mount Fløyen for views of the city.
To get the most out of your visit to Norway, don’t forget that we can also help you to arrange tours before or after your voyage, such as the Norway in a Nutshell programme.
Your voyage begins
Before boarding, you can relax in our comfortable guest lounge at the terminal. Once aboard, enjoy the first of many delicious meals made from fresh coastal produce as we depart Bergen and sail the old Viking route along Hjeltefjord.
You’ll also meet your ship’s Expedition Team who will be your guides as we cruise Norway’s coastline, organising lectures, onboard activities, and optional hikes.
As we follow our scenic route and cruise Norway’s coastline, most of the ports we visit by night northbound are revisited by day southbound, allowing you to discover majestic fjords, mountains, cosmopolitan cities, market towns, and isolated hamlets.
Day 2 - Ålesund: Iconic Architecture and Fantastic Fjords
Enjoy early morning in the Nordfjord near Torvik. We then sail past West Cape for our approach to Ålesund.
Art Nouveau city
Ålesund is renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and Atlanterhavsparken, one of Northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquariums. If you’re travelling with us in spring or winter, you’ll have most of the day to explore this picturesque town.
Into the fjords
In the summer, from June to August, we set course for UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord*. This is a protected and preserved piece of paradise with towering mountain cliffs and waterfalls like the famous Seven Sisters cascading into the fjord.
*Notes:
Geirangerfjord is replaced by Hjørundfjord for the following sailings: 2025: 1st June, 12th June, 23rd June, 4th July, 15th July, 26th July, 6th August, 17th August, 28th August
In spring, from April to May*, and in autumn, from September to October, your ship will sail to Hjørundfjord, hidden away in the Sunnmøre Alps. There’ll also be a call at the scenic village of Urke to gaze at the view of thousand-year-old farms, the fjord, and the lush mountainsides. *Only on voyages departing in 2025-26.
Mountains and roses
The last port of the day is Molde. In summer, there might just be enough daylight to see the amazing view of 222 mountain peaks across the fjord, called ‘the Molde Panorama’.
From mid-June to late August, the streets and gardens here will be adorned with the sight and scent of roses of all shades, living up to Molde’s nickname as ‘The City of Roses’.
Available Excursions
Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter) - Price from €105
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours
Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla - Price from €105
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours
Kayaking in Ålesund - Price from €139
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Alnes Lighthouse - Price from €169
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Hjørundfjord - tastes and traditions - Price from €269
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Geiranger With Trollstigen Pass - Price from €289
Available: Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 8 hours
Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Autumn) - Price from €69
Available: Sep - Oct + Apr - May
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
A Taste of Norway - Price from €149
Available: Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Mountain Hike in the Hjørundfjord - Price from €135
Available: Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Hike with a Visit to a Shieling - Price from €135
Available: Sep - Oct + Apr - May
Difficulty levelLevel 3: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Hjørundfjord, Geiranger, and Ålesund - Price from €299
Available: Sep - Oct
Difficulty levelLevel 3: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Day 3 - Trondheim: City of Kings and Palaces
This section of the voyage sees us enter the Trøndelag region of Norway, marked by crumpled hills, fields dotted with farmsteads, and low-lying coastal settlements.
Magical, medieval, and modern
Founded by Viking king Olav Tryggvason in 997, Trondheim today is Norway’s third largest city and a mix of historic buildings and a vibrant student population.
You’ll have three hours to explore Trondheim and its array of highlights, either by yourself or on one of the optional excursions we offer.
A must-see site of the city is Nidaros Cathedral, nicknamed “Norway’s Notre Dame” for its Gothic style and considered the most sacred building in all of Norway. Next door to the cathedral is the Archbishop’s Palace where Norway’s crown jewels are on display.
Nearby, the old city bridge Gamle Bybro sits over Nid River, marking the entrance to the old Hanseatic district of Bakklandet. The neighbourhood’s colourful wooden wharves propped up on stilts by the river’s edge now house a variety of eateries. Up from Bakklandet is Kristiansten Fort which has beautiful panoramas of the city and fjord.
Back on board
In the afternoon, the ship sails northwest, passing the ochre-coloured Kjeungskjær Lighthouse, islets, and rocky reefs. After that, we head towards charming Rørvik.
Available Excursions
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral - Price from €119
Available: Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours
Trondheim City Walk - Price from €79
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Kayaking on the River Nid - Price from €159
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum - Price from €299
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Cycling In Trondheim - Price from €89
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Day 4 - Bodø: Into the Arctic
We cross the Arctic Circle early in the morning, beginning your Arctic tour of Norway. We mark the moment with a traditional ceremony that’s sure to wake you up.
Above the Arctic Circle, you can see the sun 24 hours a day in summer, while in winter, your chances of seeing the Northern Lights greatly improve.
Forces of nature
At 10:00, we call into Ørnes, near to Norway’s second-largest glacier, Svartisen. The pier here is popular for the Love Bench where sweethearts have declared their lasting romance with a padlock.
We then sail to Bodø, the second largest city in Northern Norway, overlooked by the Børvass peaks. Admire fabulous street art or join an optional boat excursion to Saltstraumen, the world’s most powerful maelstrom.
Welcome to Lofoten
That afternoon, the ship enters the Lofoten archipelago. The 1,000 metre-high Lofoten Wall is a stunning sight on the horizon, as if there to welcome us.
Stamsund is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the islands and busiest between January and April when Arctic cod, known locally as skrei, swim from the Barents Sea in the north down to Vestfjord to spawn.
Come evening, when you see rows of traditional fisherman’s huts on stilts, known as rorbuer, you’ve arrived in the pretty harbour of Svolvær, the main town of the Lofoten Islands.
Available Excursions
Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen - Price from €125
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Arctic Coastal Walk - Price from €119
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Meet the Vikings (Winter) - Price from €199
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Lofotpils Brewery - Price from €50
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 40 minutes
Svartisen Glacier - Price from €335
Available: Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 5 hours
RIB Safari To Saltstraumen - Price from €189
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours
Meet the Vikings (Summer) - Price from €199
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Highlights of Lofoten - Price from €139
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Farm Visit in Lofoten - Price from €139
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Day 5 - Tromsø: Capital of the Arctic
We dock into Harstad just after 07:00. You can go for a peaceful early morning stroll around town.
The ship will then continue to Finnsnes which connects the beautiful island of Senja via the impressive Gisund Bridge. Keep on the lookout for a variety of seabirds with several colonies nearby, including puffins.
Gateway to the Arctic
We then sail to the historic Arctic exploration capital of Tromsø where you’ll have four hours to explore the city or join an optional excursion.
Along the waterfront you’ll find Polaria, a centre exhibiting environmental research in the Arctic with a small aquarium. Take your pick from the many shops and restaurants in the city centre, including Mack Brewery and favourite local watering hole Ølhallen pub. There are also cafés offering delicious cinnamon buns where baristas create innovative coffee art. Across the fjord from where the ship docks, you should be able to see the iconic Arctic Cathedral with its beautiful stained-glass mosaic.
Leaving Tromsø in the early evening, we head north for the trading post of Skjervøy, founded in 1622. On our way, we’ll pass the Lyngen Alps which rise majestically from the sea.
Available Excursions
Dog Sledding (Tromsø) - Price from €339
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The Arctic Capital: Tromsø - Price from €189
Available: All season
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Polar History Walk - Price from €129
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cross-Country Skiing - Price from €189
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Snowshoeing In Tromsø - Price from €189
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 3 hours
Day 6 - Honningsvåg: Norway’s Northern Frontier
The ship reaches the town of Hammerfest on the island of Kvaløya early in the morning. In summer, the island has herds of reindeer migrating here in their thousands.
You’ll know we’ve reached Havøysund when you see the wind turbines of the landmark Havøyglaven wind farm which produces enough electricity to power 6,000 local homes.
At the top of Europe
We arrive at Honningsvåg mid-morning, portal to the North Cape where a globe monument marks the top of continental Europe. An optional excursion will take you to North Cape from Honningsvåg by bus, passing herds of reindeer on the way, depending on the season.
Sámi heartlands
Near the entrance of Kjøllefjord village, look out for the striking, building-like rock formation Finnkirka, an ancient sacrificial site once used by the indigenous Sámi. You can join an optional summer excursion to meet local Sámi, learn about their life reindeer herding, and listen to joik folk songs.
Continuing north
We reach our northernmost port of call, Mehamn, in the evening. If visiting in the months of February and March, you might spot tons of cod drying on outdoor wooden racks called hjell, mainly destined for export.
The ship then sets off for Berlevåg. On the way, we pass the tall Slettnes Lighthouse, the northernmost mainland lighthouse on Earth.
Available Excursions
The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only) - Price from €295
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
The North Cape - Price from €189
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Fishing Village Visit - Price from €139
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Birdwatching Safari - Price from €399
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Sámi Culture - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Day 6 - Honningsvåg: Norway’s Northern Frontier
We call at Båtsfjord and Vardø in the night, before docking at Vadsø early in the morning.
Looking to the skies
The area around Vadsø is one of the most scenic and popular birdwatching spots in the Arctic, lying directly under the migration path of birds flying from east to west. Watch for hooded crows and sea eagles.
Near the Norwegian border
By the time we reach Kirkenes after breakfast, you’ll have travelled further east than St. Petersburg and Istanbul. You’ll have a choice of optional excursions to explore the area.
Journey’s turning point
Kirkenes is where your Norwegian coastal cruise changes direction and the ship heads south. Several of the places we sailed to during the night we’ll now see during the day.
Back in Vardø, you can visit the solemn Witches’ Monument and the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress, built in 1737. The northernmost fortification of any kind, it remains a part of the military to this day.
We return to the small, bustling port of Båtsfjord and then make for Berlevåg for late evening, crossing paths with the northbound ship.
Available Excursions
The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only) - Price from €295
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
The North Cape - Price from €189
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Fishing Village Visit - Price from €139
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Birdwatching Safari - Price from €399
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Sámi Culture - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Day 7 - Kirkenes: Norway’s Eastern Edge
We call at Båtsfjord and Vardø in the night, before docking at Vadsø early in the morning.
Looking to the skies
The area around Vadsø is one of the most scenic and popular birdwatching spots in the Arctic, lying directly under the migration path of birds flying from east to west. Watch for hooded crows and sea eagles.
Near the Norwegian border
By the time we reach Kirkenes after breakfast, you’ll have travelled further east than St. Petersburg and Istanbul. You’ll have a choice of optional excursions to explore the area.
Journey’s turning point
Kirkenes is where your Norwegian coastal cruise changes direction and the ship heads south. Several of the places we sailed to during the night we’ll now see during the day.
Back in Vardø, you can visit the solemn Witches’ Monument and the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress, built in 1737. The northernmost fortification of any kind, it remains a part of the military to this day.
We return to the small, bustling port of Båtsfjord and then make for Berlevåg for late evening, crossing paths with the northbound ship.
The Norwegian Border - Price from €145
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Snowmobile Safari - Price from €269
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Kirkenes Snowhotel - Price from €145
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Husky Tour - Price from €339
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
King Crab Adventure (Winter) - Price from €289
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
ATV/Quad-safari to the Norwegian border (Kirkenes) - Price from €199
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
King Crab Adventure (Summer) - Price from €259
Available: Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Riverboat to the Norwegian Border - Price from €169
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The Norwegian Border - Price from €145
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Day 1 - Bergen: All Aboard!
Your voyage starts in Bergen, the second-largest city in Norway and gateway to the fjords. Founded in 1070 AD, Bergen boasts architecture influenced by prosperous 14th-century German trading organisation, the Hanseatic League.
If you’ve time before your ship departs, visit the UNESCO-listed wharfs of the colourful Bryggen district, now an artisan quarter complete with cobblestone streets. Just across the street is the famous Fish Market which serves delicious seafood. There’s also the Fløibanen funicular which takes you up to the top of Mount Fløyen for views of the city.
To get the most out of your visit to Norway, don’t forget that we can also help you to arrange tours before or after your voyage, such as the Norway in a Nutshell programme.
Your voyage begins
Before boarding, you can relax in our comfortable guest lounge at the terminal. Once aboard, enjoy the first of many delicious meals made from fresh coastal produce as we depart Bergen and sail the old Viking route along Hjeltefjord.
You’ll also meet your ship’s Expedition Team who will be your guides as we cruise Norway’s coastline, organising lectures, onboard activities, and optional hikes.
As we follow our scenic route and cruise Norway’s coastline, most of the ports we visit by night northbound are revisited by day southbound, allowing you to discover majestic fjords, mountains, cosmopolitan cities, market towns, and isolated hamlets.
Day 2 - Ålesund: Iconic Architecture and Fantastic Fjords
Enjoy early morning in the Nordfjord near Torvik. We then sail past West Cape for our approach to Ålesund.
Art Nouveau city
Ålesund is renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and Atlanterhavsparken, one of Northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquariums. If you’re travelling with us in spring or winter, you’ll have most of the day to explore this picturesque town.
Into the fjords
In the summer, from June to August, we set course for UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord*. This is a protected and preserved piece of paradise with towering mountain cliffs and waterfalls like the famous Seven Sisters cascading into the fjord.
*Notes:
Geirangerfjord is replaced by Hjørundfjord for the following sailings: 2025: 1st June, 12th June, 23rd June, 4th July, 15th July, 26th July, 6th August, 17th August, 28th August
In spring, from April to May*, and in autumn, from September to October, your ship will sail to Hjørundfjord, hidden away in the Sunnmøre Alps. There’ll also be a call at the scenic village of Urke to gaze at the view of thousand-year-old farms, the fjord, and the lush mountainsides. *Only on voyages departing in 2025-26.
Mountains and roses
The last port of the day is Molde. In summer, there might just be enough daylight to see the amazing view of 222 mountain peaks across the fjord, called ‘the Molde Panorama’.
From mid-June to late August, the streets and gardens here will be adorned with the sight and scent of roses of all shades, living up to Molde’s nickname as ‘The City of Roses’.
Available Excursions
Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter) - Price from €105
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours
Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla - Price from €105
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours
Kayaking in Ålesund - Price from €139
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Alnes Lighthouse - Price from €169
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Hjørundfjord - tastes and traditions - Price from €269
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Geiranger With Trollstigen Pass - Price from €289
Available: Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 8 hours
Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Autumn) - Price from €69
Available: Sep - Oct + Apr - May
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
A Taste of Norway - Price from €149
Available: Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Mountain Hike in the Hjørundfjord - Price from €135
Available: Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Hike with a Visit to a Shieling - Price from €135
Available: Sep - Oct + Apr - May
Difficulty levelLevel 3: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Hjørundfjord, Geiranger, and Ålesund - Price from €299
Available: Sep - Oct
Difficulty levelLevel 3: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Day 3 - Trondheim: City of Kings and Palaces
This section of the voyage sees us enter the Trøndelag region of Norway, marked by crumpled hills, fields dotted with farmsteads, and low-lying coastal settlements.
Magical, medieval, and modern
Founded by Viking king Olav Tryggvason in 997, Trondheim today is Norway’s third largest city and a mix of historic buildings and a vibrant student population.
You’ll have three hours to explore Trondheim and its array of highlights, either by yourself or on one of the optional excursions we offer.
A must-see site of the city is Nidaros Cathedral, nicknamed “Norway’s Notre Dame” for its Gothic style and considered the most sacred building in all of Norway. Next door to the cathedral is the Archbishop’s Palace where Norway’s crown jewels are on display.
Nearby, the old city bridge Gamle Bybro sits over Nid River, marking the entrance to the old Hanseatic district of Bakklandet. The neighbourhood’s colourful wooden wharves propped up on stilts by the river’s edge now house a variety of eateries. Up from Bakklandet is Kristiansten Fort which has beautiful panoramas of the city and fjord.
Back on board
In the afternoon, the ship sails northwest, passing the ochre-coloured Kjeungskjær Lighthouse, islets, and rocky reefs. After that, we head towards charming Rørvik.
Available Excursions
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral - Price from €119
Available: Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours
Trondheim City Walk - Price from €79
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Kayaking on the River Nid - Price from €159
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum - Price from €299
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Cycling In Trondheim - Price from €89
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Day 4 - Bodø: Into the Arctic
We cross the Arctic Circle early in the morning, beginning your Arctic tour of Norway. We mark the moment with a traditional ceremony that’s sure to wake you up.
Above the Arctic Circle, you can see the sun 24 hours a day in summer, while in winter, your chances of seeing the Northern Lights greatly improve.
Forces of nature
At 10:00, we call into Ørnes, near to Norway’s second-largest glacier, Svartisen. The pier here is popular for the Love Bench where sweethearts have declared their lasting romance with a padlock.
We then sail to Bodø, the second largest city in Northern Norway, overlooked by the Børvass peaks. Admire fabulous street art or join an optional boat excursion to Saltstraumen, the world’s most powerful maelstrom.
Welcome to Lofoten
That afternoon, the ship enters the Lofoten archipelago. The 1,000 metre-high Lofoten Wall is a stunning sight on the horizon, as if there to welcome us.
Stamsund is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the islands and busiest between January and April when Arctic cod, known locally as skrei, swim from the Barents Sea in the north down to Vestfjord to spawn.
Come evening, when you see rows of traditional fisherman’s huts on stilts, known as rorbuer, you’ve arrived in the pretty harbour of Svolvær, the main town of the Lofoten Islands.
Available Excursions
Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen - Price from €125
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Arctic Coastal Walk - Price from €119
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Meet the Vikings (Winter) - Price from €199
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Lofotpils Brewery - Price from €50
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 40 minutes
Svartisen Glacier - Price from €335
Available: Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 5 hours
RIB Safari To Saltstraumen - Price from €189
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours
Meet the Vikings (Summer) - Price from €199
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Highlights of Lofoten - Price from €139
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Farm Visit in Lofoten - Price from €139
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Day 5 - Tromsø: Capital of the Arctic
We dock into Harstad just after 07:00. You can go for a peaceful early morning stroll around town.
The ship will then continue to Finnsnes which connects the beautiful island of Senja via the impressive Gisund Bridge. Keep on the lookout for a variety of seabirds with several colonies nearby, including puffins.
Gateway to the Arctic
We then sail to the historic Arctic exploration capital of Tromsø where you’ll have four hours to explore the city or join an optional excursion.
Along the waterfront you’ll find Polaria, a centre exhibiting environmental research in the Arctic with a small aquarium. Take your pick from the many shops and restaurants in the city centre, including Mack Brewery and favourite local watering hole Ølhallen pub. There are also cafés offering delicious cinnamon buns where baristas create innovative coffee art. Across the fjord from where the ship docks, you should be able to see the iconic Arctic Cathedral with its beautiful stained-glass mosaic.
Leaving Tromsø in the early evening, we head north for the trading post of Skjervøy, founded in 1622. On our way, we’ll pass the Lyngen Alps which rise majestically from the sea.
Available Excursions
Dog Sledding (Tromsø) - Price from €339
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The Arctic Capital: Tromsø - Price from €189
Available: All season
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Polar History Walk - Price from €129
Available: Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cross-Country Skiing - Price from €189
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Snowshoeing In Tromsø - Price from €189
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 3 hours
Day 6 - Honningsvåg: Norway’s Northern Frontier
The ship reaches the town of Hammerfest on the island of Kvaløya early in the morning. In summer, the island has herds of reindeer migrating here in their thousands.
You’ll know we’ve reached Havøysund when you see the wind turbines of the landmark Havøyglaven wind farm which produces enough electricity to power 6,000 local homes.
At the top of Europe
We arrive at Honningsvåg mid-morning, portal to the North Cape where a globe monument marks the top of continental Europe. An optional excursion will take you to North Cape from Honningsvåg by bus, passing herds of reindeer on the way, depending on the season.
Sámi heartlands
Near the entrance of Kjøllefjord village, look out for the striking, building-like rock formation Finnkirka, an ancient sacrificial site once used by the indigenous Sámi. You can join an optional summer excursion to meet local Sámi, learn about their life reindeer herding, and listen to joik folk songs.
Continuing north
We reach our northernmost port of call, Mehamn, in the evening. If visiting in the months of February and March, you might spot tons of cod drying on outdoor wooden racks called hjell, mainly destined for export.
The ship then sets off for Berlevåg. On the way, we pass the tall Slettnes Lighthouse, the northernmost mainland lighthouse on Earth.
Available Excursions
The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only) - Price from €295
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
The North Cape - Price from €189
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Fishing Village Visit - Price from €139
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Birdwatching Safari - Price from €399
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Sámi Culture - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Day 6 - Honningsvåg: Norway’s Northern Frontier
We call at Båtsfjord and Vardø in the night, before docking at Vadsø early in the morning.
Looking to the skies
The area around Vadsø is one of the most scenic and popular birdwatching spots in the Arctic, lying directly under the migration path of birds flying from east to west. Watch for hooded crows and sea eagles.
Near the Norwegian border
By the time we reach Kirkenes after breakfast, you’ll have travelled further east than St. Petersburg and Istanbul. You’ll have a choice of optional excursions to explore the area.
Journey’s turning point
Kirkenes is where your Norwegian coastal cruise changes direction and the ship heads south. Several of the places we sailed to during the night we’ll now see during the day.
Back in Vardø, you can visit the solemn Witches’ Monument and the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress, built in 1737. The northernmost fortification of any kind, it remains a part of the military to this day.
We return to the small, bustling port of Båtsfjord and then make for Berlevåg for late evening, crossing paths with the northbound ship.
Available Excursions
The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only) - Price from €295
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
The North Cape - Price from €189
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Fishing Village Visit - Price from €139
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Birdwatching Safari - Price from €399
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Sámi Culture - Price from €399
Available: Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Day 7 - Kirkenes: Norway’s Eastern Edge
We call at Båtsfjord and Vardø in the night, before docking at Vadsø early in the morning.
Looking to the skies
The area around Vadsø is one of the most scenic and popular birdwatching spots in the Arctic, lying directly under the migration path of birds flying from east to west. Watch for hooded crows and sea eagles.
Near the Norwegian border
By the time we reach Kirkenes after breakfast, you’ll have travelled further east than St. Petersburg and Istanbul. You’ll have a choice of optional excursions to explore the area.
Journey’s turning point
Kirkenes is where your Norwegian coastal cruise changes direction and the ship heads south. Several of the places we sailed to during the night we’ll now see during the day.
Back in Vardø, you can visit the solemn Witches’ Monument and the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress, built in 1737. The northernmost fortification of any kind, it remains a part of the military to this day.
We return to the small, bustling port of Båtsfjord and then make for Berlevåg for late evening, crossing paths with the northbound ship.
The Norwegian Border - Price from €145
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Snowmobile Safari - Price from €269
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Kirkenes Snowhotel - Price from €145
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
Husky Tour - Price from €339
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Active - good mobility needed
Duration: 3 hours
King Crab Adventure (Winter) - Price from €289
Available: Apr - May + Nov - Mar
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
ATV/Quad-safari to the Norwegian border (Kirkenes) - Price from €199
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Challenging - good mobility and fitness needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
King Crab Adventure (Summer) - Price from €259
Available: Jun - Aug
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
Riverboat to the Norwegian Border - Price from €169
Available: Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct
Difficulty level: Moderate - some mobility needed
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The Norwegian Border - Price from €145
Available: All seasons
Difficulty level: Easy - suitable for most people
Duration: 3 hours
INCLUSIONS
Choice of cabin/suite type and location
Select your preferred cabin or suite type and location to customize your stay
Priority check-in
Enjoy fast-track check-in for a smooth and swift start to your journey
Full board
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ship's main restaurant. Torget
Choice of dining time
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ship's main restaurant. Torget
Multi-lingual Expedition Team
Enrich your journey with insights, assistance, and tailored activities along the coast
Welcome basket
On-board welcome basket with sparkling wine to kick off your jelirney in style
Tea and black filter coffee
Unlimited selection of tea and black filter coffee
Traditional wool sweater
A traditional Norwegian wool sweater, crafted for comfort and style in any weather (valid from 1st april 2025)
Access to Hurtigruten photo program
Learn about how to take beautiful photos and get access to Hurtigruten Photo club
Daily themed lectures
Enjoy lectures offering fascinating insights into the culture, nature, and history of Norway
EXCLUSIONS
Optional seasonal excursions not included
Travel insurance not included
Transfers other than those specified are not included
Luggage handling not included
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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