See the Fjords on a Norwegian Mail Boat Cruise

The dramatic 2,000-kilometre Norwegian coastline is one of Europe’s great attractions, and for more than 100 years the popular Hurtigruten mail boat cruise in Norway has been offering incredible fjord scenery to locals and travellers alike. In fact, Lonely Planet called the Hurtigruten cruise along the Norwegian coast "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage". So it’s no surprise that Hurtigruten mail boat cruises in Norway are among the most popular tours offered by Nordic Visitor.

Nordic Visitor specialises in tailor-made fjord tours 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, accommodations 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 Hurtigruten mail boat cruises and Havila voyages in Norway.

Highlights of a Hurtigruten mail boat cruise in Norway

Classic Hurtigruten cruises run south to north (and vice versa) between the charming city of Bergen and the town of Kirkenes in northern Norway, sailing alongside the beautiful Norwegian fjords. It runs year-round and crosses the Arctic Circle, making this voyage ideal for experiencing the midnight sun in summer or for enjoying a Hurtigruten northern lights winter cruise.

A one-way Hurtigruten post boat cruise covering the full route takes around 6 or 7 days and the voyage stops at 34 ports of call.

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

• Walk around the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund and admire its beautiful architecture.
• Sail up the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, past tumbling waterfalls.
• Stroll past the colourful wharf houses in Trondheim, the ancient former capital of Norway.
• See the beautiful Lofoten Islands, famous for its jagged peaks and quaint fishing villages.
• Visit lively Tromsø, "The Paris of the North”, and visit its uniquely-shaped Arctic Cathedral.
• Enjoy amazing views from the cliffs at North Cape, mainland Europe's northernmost point.

What’s more, Hurtigruten ships - such as the MS Kong Harald, for example - are equipped with many of the amenities of large cruise liners, including outdoor hot tubs, a fitness room, multiple dining rooms, and outdoor panorama lounges for viewing sea eagles. When booking a Nordic Visitor Hurtigruten tour, the most common cabin option is a comfortable cabin with a window or porthole, and you can also look forward to exciting guided shore excursions along the way.

Customisations for a Hurtigruten post boat voyage

The best thing about Hurtigruten postal ferry cruises 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® 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.