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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Citybox – modern and affordable hotels in a central location
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
SJ NORD – the adventure starts on the train
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2021
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
Nordic Campers - The only way to see Norway!
Cabin Campers – your cottage on four wheels
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Brim Explorer – Silent fjord tours by electric catamaran
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
Fjord Travel – Sustainable multi-day tours
Go Fjords – Tours and activities all over Norway
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
Secret Atlas – Svalbard and Northern Norway. Small Ship with 12 guests
Booknordics.com – tours and activities, safaris, cabins and adventure hotels
Stromma – sightseeing, excursions and experiences with bus, boat and train
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
Beitostølen – adventure and delight all year
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You won’t find a more relaxing way to see and experience coastal Norway than on board a cruise ship.
It’s a mobile hotel room, giving you all the comforts of home, while at the same time letting you take in the delights of Norway’s long coastline.
Watch the everyday life of both locals and nature along the coast...
...and enjoy tasty food on your plate, made from fresh ingredients from the local areas you are passing.
Experience the fresh arctic air and the rough Norwegian coastline from a warm hot tub...
...or search new adventures on land while the cruise ship is in port!
There are lots of activities to join, like for example dog sledding and sightseeing tours!
Wonder how you can experience as many of the most beautiful highlights of the Norwegian coast as possible in a short amount of time? A cruise gives you comfort, stunning views and a chance to see it all in just 11 days.
A moving base like this will save you from the hustle and bustle of having to unpack and repack your luggage at every destination you reach, and you have ready access to restaurants, bars, and activities.
Don't expect an endless party, though. Most passengers travelling along coastal Norway are looking for tranquillity and relaxation, spectacular scenery and beautiful landscapes, and a taste of some local specialities along the way.
In Norway, there are two main Norwegian operators along the coast, Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages. Hurtigruten, which has sailed their routes since 1893, has daily departures and calls at 34 ports on the voyage between Bergen in the west and Kirkenes in the north.
Havila had its maiden voyage on the coast in 2021 and operates the same routes as Hurtigruten, from Bergen to Kirkenes and back. The line's brand-new ships are among the most environmental friendly in the world, and steam so quietly that you experience a true feeling of being in harmony with nature.
Both companies offer different routes in length and time. Go for short trips or travel along the whole coastline – one way or both. A classic round trip takes approximately eleven to twelve days, and going just one way takes about six to seven days. Bear in mind that the ships dock at different times depending on if they go up or down the coast, so going back again can be a total new experience.
It is also possible to travel all the way to Svalbard with Hurtigruten.
Norway has one of the longest coastlines in the world, and more fjords than any other place on the planet. In fact, the word "fjord" is Norwegian in origin.
Other amazing natural phenomena you might also experience from the comforts of a cruise ship include the northern lights and the midnight sun. If you're lucky, you might also spot eagles soaring in the sky or whales and seals frolicking in the deep fjords.
The new Havila Voyages cruise ships are now the world's most environmentally friendly coastal ships. Equipped with the world's largest battery packs, the ships can sail through the world heritage fjords with reduced or no emissions.
The food you get aboard Havila ships is also made as environmentally friendly as possible. With fresh ingredients, sourced from local suppliers along the route, you always get delicious food that reflects the harsh, cool and clean nature of Norway – served by award-winning chefs.
When travelling with Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages, you also get time to make short excursions while your ship is in port, depending on the sailing plan.
Though you might not have time to venture far inland, most ships make sure to give their passengers ample time to experience the most interesting cities and towns along the coast.
If you feel extra adventures – join package deals with Hurtigruten to experience for example dog sledding tours or other guided trips. Of course, you can also explore by yourself, just make sure you're not so mesmerized you forget to return to the ship in time!
The busiest time to visit the famous fjords is during summer. So if you want to avoid long lines of other tourists, packed ships, cities and activities – travel out of season instead!
In fact, the mountains and the nature is even more majestic in the wintertime, with frosty fjords, icy waterfalls and the whole country covered in snow.
It is also magical in the spring when the melting of the snow in the mountains makes the waterfalls extra powerful and the plants wakes up to life, or to watch the thousands of colors of the trees in the autumn.
Combine the cruise with train, city and fjords on an epic winter journey from Bergen to Flåm.
You can also travel to Norway with other international cruise ship companies that depart for Norway from many different ports in Europe. This makes it easy and convenient to get here with minimum hassle and maximum comfort. Among the biggest cruise lines are MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Silversea Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and AIDA Cruises.
But to really get a sense of Norway, choose a cruise that starts and stops in Norway. That way, you will get a couple of extra days inland and a chance to explore more of the country.
Four car ferry operators sail daily from Denmark, Sweden, and Germany to several destinations in Norway. Most operators offer package deals for cars with passengers and discounts for seniors, students, and children.
There are also a popular ferry sailing from the Netherlands several times a week.
Book your ferry trip to Oslo from Copenhagen and Frederikshavn in Denmark.
In Norway, there are over 50 ports along the coastline, but not all of them are reachable with the international ships. This is because of the new and strict rules that are made to regulate environmental discharges in the UNESCO world heritage fjords.
If you are employed by a cruise line, tour operator or travel agency, Cruise Norway can help you with information about Cruise Norway member ports, destinations, attractions and other services provided by partner companies.
Cruise Norway is a collaboration between Norwegian port authorities, transport companies, and other Norwegian suppliers, which aims to simplify the cruise planning process.
Cruise Norway has also defined a set of guidelines for Norwegian cruise ports and destinations, helping them to deliver the best possible quality and service.
Find more information on Cruise Norway's website.
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
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