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Kayaking at the Hjørundfjord .
Photo: Tomasz Furmanek / Visitnorway.com
Kayaking at the Hjørundfjord .
Photo: Tomasz Furmanek / Visitnorway.com
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Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is a Norwegian cruise operator founded in 1893.

Its unique and modern coastal ships sail almost the entire length of Norway, a journey which has often been named "the world’s most beautiful sea voyage”.

Hurtigruten calls at 34 ports along the coast of Norway, each of which offer local ingredients to sample on your culinary journey.

The cruises in Norway are tailor-made to give you the best of Norway.

Find your favourite Hurtigruten cruise

With Hurtigruten as your basecamp, you'll have the best possible starting point for exploring everything the Norwegian coast has to offer – from fjords and iconic towns to northern lights and midnight sun.

This journey is often named  "The world's most beautiful sea voyage" for a reason. More than simply a cruise, a voyage with Hurtigruten may very well be the most authentic Norwegian experience there is. Since 1893, the Hurtigruten ships have been an integral part of Norwegian coastal life, carrying local passengers, visitors, and cargo between cities and islands, connecting coastal communities both big and small.

The Classic voyage

The classic Coastal Express takes you from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes up north and back, past islands, archipelagos, small towns, and 34 ports. The coastal fleet consists of several unique ships, all which have daily departures. A classic one way voyage takes 6 days, and the full round trip takes 12 days, visiting the ports of call twice. You will experience different views and places on a full round trip, as you visit the them on a different time schedule.  

See the sailing route and learn more about The Coastal Express.

New cruises in 2023

Two cruises and routes have recently been added that let you explore the northern tip of the world on a refurbished ship. 

Between late September and April, you can keep an eye out for the northern lights on The North Cape Express, and cruise all the way between Oslo and the North Cape and back to Bergen for the first time. 

See the sailing route and learn more about The North Cape Express.

You can also cruise under the midnight sun between late April and August, when The Svalbard Express relaunches its iconic 'sports route' from Bergen to Svalbard and back. Follow the Norwegian coast all the way north to the North Cape before crossing over to Svalbard, and returning past the Lyngen Alps on the way back. 

See the sailing route and learn more about The Svalbard Express.

On both cruises, you can visit many of the same highlights as on the original Hurtigruten Coastal Express, as well some exciting and lesser known destinations. You also get to spend longer time in the ports than on the regular Hurtigruten cruises — up to six hours. 15 day and 7 day cruises are available.

International routes

Starting in 2023 you can visit the Norwegian coastline and steam all the way up to the North Cape, starting your journey outside Norway. MS Maud sails from Dover in the UK, while Otto Sverdrup departs from Hamburg, Germany.

Hurtigruten located in port Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg with Hurtigruten.
Photo: Christian Roth Christensen / Visitnorway.com

Experience local life

With beautiful and majestic nature waiting around every corner, life on board is an incredible experience. But if you really want to experience the Norwegian coast, it's the excursions that truly make this journey unique.

With 34 ports to visit and more than 90 excursions to choose from, you never have to worry about being bored on your journey in the Arctic.

Join a king crab safari, meet the Sami people, or try dog sledding with eager Huskies. Experience standing at the end of the world on the North Cape, look a sea eagle in the eye while exploring the Trollfjord, or go kayaking in the beautiful fjords in Fjord Norway. Learn more about Hurtigruten’s excursions.

Choose your favourite season

In the winter, from October to March, you can see the northern lights dancing across the Arctic skies. Hurtigruten even has a Northern Lights Guarantee, meaning if the northern lights do not appear within sight of your ship, you can get a new voyage free of charge!

In long periods during the summer, you can stay up on deck all night, as you can get 24 hours of daylight, thanks to the midnight sun.

Which light you want to see – and how you want to see it – is entirely up to you and the season you choose. 

Person in Sami clothes holding plate with food
Food at Hurtigruten, in Kirkenes.
Photo: Agurtxane Concello / Hurtigruten

Taste the delicious Coastal Kitchen

Norway’s culinary traditions are strongly linked to the nature along the coast: fresh, characteristic, and full of variation. On board Hurtigruten, you will experience Norway’s Coastal Kitchen, a culinary concept that is based on close cooperation with local suppliers who provide fresh ingredients of the highest quality every day.

When Hurtigruten won the prestigious Matmerk award for “Norwegian on the menu” the jury wrote: “None of our big tourist operators have put local Norwegian food on the menu to such a degree. The fact that you can eat your way through the Norwegian coast, presented with good descriptions, great stories, and amazing imagery, is something any culinary and language enthusiast will appreciate.”

The chefs on board are very creative in composing variations on both new and traditional Norwegian dishes. With its culinary concept, Hurtigruten is not only supporting local fishermen, farmers, and other suppliers along the coast, it is also ensuring that its guests have some unique culinary experiences to tell their friends and families about.

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Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is a Norwegian cruise operator founded in 1893.

Its unique and modern coastal ships sail almost the entire length of Norway, a journey which has often been named "the world’s most beautiful sea voyage”.

Hurtigruten calls at 34 ports along the coast of Norway, each of which offer local ingredients to sample on your culinary journey.

The cruises in Norway are tailor-made to give you the best of Norway.

Find your favourite Hurtigruten cruise

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Florø
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Måløy
Torvik is a small village on the island Leinøya and is the entrance to beautiful Herøy and the bird island Runde. Read more about Torvik
Torvik
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Ålesund
Protected from the harsh surrounding elements, Molde is beautifully situated in a scenic fjord landscape. Read more about Molde
Molde
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Kristiansund
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Sandnessjøen
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Nesna
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Ørnes
Bodø is home to sea egles, the midnight sun, northern lights and the world’s strongest maelstrom Saltstarumen. Read more about Bodø
Bodø
Stamsund provides a genuine Lofoten experience and a unique encounter with the Viking era. Read more about Stamsund
Stamsund
Svolvær attracts nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, in addition to artists in search of the very special light. Read more about Svolvær
Svolvær
The idyllic village where founder Richard With started Hurtigruten more than 120 years ago. Read more about Stokmarknes
Stokmarknes
Fascinating sea landscapes and a bold move in city design – Sortland has the nickname “the blue city”. Read more about Sortland
Sortland
With its 203 inhabitants, the charming village of Rishøyhamn is Hurtigruten’s smallest port of call. Read more about Risøyhamn
Risøyhamn
Outdoor adventures and cultural impulses – Harstad has it all. Read more about Harstad
Harstad
Fisheries and agriculture add character to the small town of Finnsnes, often called the gateway to Senja. Read more about Finnsnes
Finnsnes
Set in a majestic landscape and packed with culture and history, the splendour and vitality of Tromsø surprises many visitors. Read more about Tromsø
Tromsø
Alpine mountains and deep fjords provide Skjervøy with a scenic setting. Read more about Skjervøy
Skjervøy
Colourful houses cling to a dramatic mountain landscape in the small fishing community of Øksfjord in Finnmark. Read more about Øksfjord
Øksfjord
The Arctic city of Hammerfest is the northernmost town in the world and is full of life. Read more about Hammerfest
Hammerfest
A colourful small fishing village on an Arctic archipelago in the Barents Sea. Read more about Havøysund
Havøysund
Honningsvåg is the gateway to the North Cape and offers excellent shopping and exciting activities at the end of the world. Read more about Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg
By a small fjord on the west side of the northernmost part of the European mainland lies the small but vibrant fishing village Kjøllefjord. Read more about Kjøllefjord
Kjøllefjord
Amongst the ports of Hurtigruten’s classic route, this proud fishing village is as far north as you get. Read more about Mehamn
Mehamn
Cool and crazy Berlevåg offers wide horizons and unforgettable landscapes. Read more about Berlevåg
Berlevåg
The ruggedly charming village of Båtsfjord is a major hub of the Norwegian fishing industry. Read more about Båtsfjord
Båtsfjord
Vardø is the oldest town in Northern Norway and the easternmost in the country. Read more about Vardø
Vardø
A multi-cultural town with arctic nature at its best on display. Read more about Vadsø
Vadsø
Kirkenes is known as the gateway to the east. Here, you can explore the Arctic winter or the never ending day. Read more about Kirkenes
Kirkenes
Ports in Fjord Norway
Bergen is an international city with a small-town atmosphere, and is often called a gateway to the fjords. Read more about Bergen
Bergen
Florø is Norway’s westernmost town and is surrounded by a scenic archipelago. Read more about Florø
Florø
Sheltered at the east side of the island of Vågsøy, Måløy is a major exporter of Norway's treasured seafood. Read more about Måløy
Måløy
Torvik is a small village on the island Leinøya and is the entrance to beautiful Herøy and the bird island Runde. Read more about Torvik
Torvik
Situated at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord, the art nouveau town Ålesund could have been taken right out of a fairy tale. Read more about Ålesund
Ålesund
Protected from the harsh surrounding elements, Molde is beautifully situated in a scenic fjord landscape. Read more about Molde
Molde
Kristiansund sits on four islands and is founded on bacalao – dried salted cod, known locally as “klippfisk”. Read more about Kristiansund
Kristiansund
Ports in Trøndelag
Home to the famous Nidaros Cathedral, the university town of Trondheim is both youthful and historical. Read more about Trondheim
Trondheim
The maritime splendour of Rørvik and the thousands of surrounding islands are an attraction in itself Read more about Rørvik
Rørvik
Ports in Northern Norway
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A charming town in the middle of Norway, rich in history and maritime atmosphere. Read more about Brønnøysund
Brønnøysund
The Seven Sisters mountain range might be Sandessjøen’s primary claim to fame, and the UNESCO listed Vega Islands are also close at hand. Read more about Sandnessjøen
Sandnessjøen
Nesna is an idyllic and tranquil former trading post on the Helgeland coast. The scenic surroundings comprise the islands of Hugla, Handnesøya and… Read more about Nesna
Nesna
Dramatic peaks to the east and a wonderful archipelago to the west provide Ørnes with a unique natural setting. Read more about Ørnes
Ørnes
Bodø is home to sea egles, the midnight sun, northern lights and the world’s strongest maelstrom Saltstarumen. Read more about Bodø
Bodø
Stamsund provides a genuine Lofoten experience and a unique encounter with the Viking era. Read more about Stamsund
Stamsund
Svolvær attracts nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, in addition to artists in search of the very special light. Read more about Svolvær
Svolvær
The idyllic village where founder Richard With started Hurtigruten more than 120 years ago. Read more about Stokmarknes
Stokmarknes
Fascinating sea landscapes and a bold move in city design – Sortland has the nickname “the blue city”. Read more about Sortland
Sortland
With its 203 inhabitants, the charming village of Rishøyhamn is Hurtigruten’s smallest port of call. Read more about Risøyhamn
Risøyhamn
Outdoor adventures and cultural impulses – Harstad has it all. Read more about Harstad
Harstad
Fisheries and agriculture add character to the small town of Finnsnes, often called the gateway to Senja. Read more about Finnsnes
Finnsnes
Set in a majestic landscape and packed with culture and history, the splendour and vitality of Tromsø surprises many visitors. Read more about Tromsø
Tromsø
Alpine mountains and deep fjords provide Skjervøy with a scenic setting. Read more about Skjervøy
Skjervøy
Colourful houses cling to a dramatic mountain landscape in the small fishing community of Øksfjord in Finnmark. Read more about Øksfjord
Øksfjord
The Arctic city of Hammerfest is the northernmost town in the world and is full of life. Read more about Hammerfest
Hammerfest
A colourful small fishing village on an Arctic archipelago in the Barents Sea. Read more about Havøysund
Havøysund
Honningsvåg is the gateway to the North Cape and offers excellent shopping and exciting activities at the end of the world. Read more about Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg
By a small fjord on the west side of the northernmost part of the European mainland lies the small but vibrant fishing village Kjøllefjord. Read more about Kjøllefjord
Kjøllefjord
Amongst the ports of Hurtigruten’s classic route, this proud fishing village is as far north as you get. Read more about Mehamn
Mehamn
Cool and crazy Berlevåg offers wide horizons and unforgettable landscapes. Read more about Berlevåg
Berlevåg
The ruggedly charming village of Båtsfjord is a major hub of the Norwegian fishing industry. Read more about Båtsfjord
Båtsfjord
Vardø is the oldest town in Northern Norway and the easternmost in the country. Read more about Vardø
Vardø
A multi-cultural town with arctic nature at its best on display. Read more about Vadsø
Vadsø
Kirkenes is known as the gateway to the east. Here, you can explore the Arctic winter or the never ending day. Read more about Kirkenes
Kirkenes
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