Sail on a scenic Hurtigruten cruise in Norway

The dramatic 2,000-kilometre coastline of Norway is one of Europe’s great attractions, and for more than 100 years the popular Hurtigruten coastal ferry has been offering travellers a unique combo of Norwegian history, culture and world-famous scenery. In fact, Lonely Planet called the Hurtigruten cruise along the craggy, fjord-studded west coast of Norway "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage". So it’s no surprise that Hurtigruten coastal voyages in Norway are among the most popular tours offered by Nordic Visitor.

Nordic Visitor specialises in tailor-made holidays in Norway that include overnights on the Hurtigruten cruise line. Our Norway tour packages are nearly all-inclusive, meaning that we handle all of your cruise reservations, accommodation both at sea and on land, as well as as any travel via train or rental car.

Ready to take that dream cruise in Norway? Keep browsing below for our suggestions of tour packages that include the Hurtigruten coastal ferry in Norway.

Highlights of a Hurtigruten cruise in Norway

The classic Hurtigruten coastal voyage runs south to north (and vice versa) between the charming city of Bergen and the arctic town of Kirkenes. It runs year-round, making it ideal to experience the midnight sun in summer or to enjoy Hurtigruten northern lights cruises in winter.

A one-way Hurtigruten Norway cruise covering the full route takes around 6 or 7 days and the voyage stops at 34 ports of call, with a variety of shore excursions on offer.

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Here are just a few of the things you can experience on coastal Hurtigruten cruises in Norway:

• Walk around the city of Ålesund and admire its renowned Art Nouveau architecture.
• Sail up the Geirangerfjord, past tumbling waterfalls like the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil.
• Stroll past the colourful wharf houses in Trondheim, the original capital of Norway until the 16th century.
• See the beautiful Lofoten Islands, well known for its jagged mountains and quaint fishing villages.
• Visit lively Tromsø, "The Paris of the North”, where many famous 19th-century arctic expeditions began.
• Cruise along the steep bird cliffs to the scenic North Cape, the northernmost point of mainland Europe.

Other Hurtigruten excursions you could enjoy include walking tours, coach tours to the Atlantic Ocean Road and more. What’s more, Hurtigruten ferries are equipped with many of the amenities of larger cruise ships, such as outdoor hot tubs, a fitness room, different dining rooms and lovely indoor and outdoor viewing decks for bird watching.

Customisations for a Hurtigruten coastal voyage

The best thing about Hurtigruten coastal voyages is the flexibility of the route. With multiple ports along Norway’s coastline, you don’t have to sail the full Bergen–Kirkenes journey to enjoy the experience.

Instead, we’ve created a carefully selected range of tour packages that combine shorter or longer Hurtigruten voyages with travel by car or train. This means you can choose a cruise length that suits your pace, while still seeing more of Norway beyond the ship.

A most popular addition to Hurtigruten cruises in Norway is the Norway in a Nutshell® by Fjord Tours train journey, which connects Oslo to Bergen via the Flåm Railway. Give yourself at least 8 days in Norway if you wish to enjoy a train-cruise combo trip. We can also customise any itinerary to include trips to neighbouring Scandinavian countries.

Hurtigruten is much-loved for its heritage, but it’s also possible to travel the same route on a modern Havila ship. Ask your travel consultant about exploring Norway on a Havila voyage.