
- See the wild and wonderful nature of Finnmark.
- Take in the magnificent Trollfjord (May – October)
- Sail through Lofoten and Vesterålen in daytime
- Experience the midnight sun in summer and get the chance to see the northern lights in winter

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On your first day on board, settle in to marvel at the spectacular view from the deck or the panorama lounge. During the voyage we visit 17 small and large ports. In spring we sail into the beautiful Lyngen Fjord, where you’ll wonder at the sight of the majestic mountains. On the last day, we sail through Vesterålen and Lofoten, which are known to host some of the most beautiful nature in the world.
DAY 1 : Kirkenes - Berlevåg
At the Russian border
Kirkenes lies right by the Russian border, and the town is worth exploring before you join us on board at Hurtigruten. When the ship starts to sail southward, you’ll be able to enjoy the arctic wilderness from the deck or the panorama lounge. In the afternoon we dock at Vardø. This is Norway’s easternmost town. Weather permitting, we’ll invite you along for an invigorating winter experience; ice bathing in the Barents Sea. We then continue on to Båtsfjord before we arrive at Berlevåg late in the evening.
DAY 2 : Mehamn - Tromsø
The very north
We again dock at Honningsvåg, where you can join an excursion that includes eating breakfast at North Cape. The ship continues to Hammerfest, where you can see the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column. You can also join a mini-mountain expedition and learn about local polar hero Adolf Lindstrøm.
We continue south to Øksfjord with a brief stop at the old trading post of Skjervøy.
We then dock at Tromsø, just in time to enjoy a midnight concert at the Arctic Cathedral. You can also explore Tromsø under the Midnight Sun by boat in summer. You may want to drop by Ølhallen, a classic pub for a friendly beer.
DAY 3 : Tromsø – Svolvær
Enchanting Vesterålen and Lofoten
After a stop in Harstad, we sail towards Risøyrenna [the Risøy channel]. This narrow passage is only 7 m deep and you can see the sandbanks in the clear, green water. And then all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the view, because now we reach Lofoten and Vesterålen, which may boast the most spectacular nature you’ll see on the trip.
The ship makes brief stops in Risøyhamn, Sortland and Stokmarknes. When we continue south, it will look like we’re sailing straight into the side of the mountain. But the captain finds an opening where we can navigate through the narrow Raftsundet sound. This 26 km stretch between Vesterålen and Lofoten is surrounded by mountains towering up to 1000 m above sea level, and is a spectacular sight! Troll Fjord is only 2 km long and 100 m wide, and is flanked by truly majestic mountains. If time and weather are on our side, the captain sometimes sails through the narrow fjord, where the mountainsides almost touch the sides of the ship.
Then we cruise through Lofoten. The landscape consists of sparkling mountain tops, deep fjords, large seabird colonies and long, white sandy beaches. In the evening, we arrive in Svolvær. Here you’ll find the largest quantities of cod in the whole world between January and April, and Lofoten fishing was the reason Svolvær was founded. But Svolvær is much more than just cod. In winter, artists visit from all over the world to experience the unique nature – but most of all to see the beautiful light. Here your voyage ends, and we recommend you explore Lofoten before you travel back home.
What's included
Included in your voyage
- Cruise with Hurtigruten in an unspecified cabin
Your cabin will be allocated when you check in
Not included in your voyage
- Flights & transfers
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Luggage handling
Notes
- Prices are per person based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin
- Not all cabin categories are available for all departures
- Single cabin pricing available on request
- Hurtigruten has a flexible pricing system and all prices are capacity controlled and subject to availability.
Ships
MS Nordkapp
Year built | 1996 |
Year of refurbishment | 2016 |
Shipyard | Kværner Kleven (N) |
Passenger capacity | 590 |
Beds | 480 |
Car capacity | 24 |
Gross tonnage | 11,386 |
Length | 123.3 m |
Beam | 19.5 m |
Speed | 18 knots |
MS Nordkapp is named after the northernmost point on mainland Europe: North Cape (71ºN) - one of the geographical highpoints you can visit on a Hurtigruten voyage.
MS Kong Harald
Year built | 1993 |
Year of refurbishment | 2016 |
Shipyard | Volkswerft (Germany) |
Passenger capacity | 590 |
Beds | 498 |
Gross tonnage | 11,204 |
Length | 121.8 m |
Beam | 19.2 m |
Speed | 17 knots |
Norway's reigning monarch, a seasoned sailor, lends his name to this remarkable vessel.
MS Nordlys
Year built | 1994 |
Year of refurbishment | 2019 |
Shipyard | Volkswerft (D) |
Passenger capacity | 590 |
Beds | 471 |
Car capacity | 24 |
Gross tonnage | 11,204 |
Length | 121.8 m |
Beam | 19.2 m |
Speed | 18 knots |
Both the name and the interior design of this modern expedition ship are inspired by the spectacular Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
MS Nordnorge
Year built | 1997 |
Year of refurbishment | 2016 |
Shipyard | Kværner Kleven (N) |
Passenger capacity | 590 |
Beds | 476 |
Car capacity | 32 |
Gross tonnage | 11,384 |
Length | 123.3 m |
Beam | 19.5 m |
Speed | 18 knots |
MS Nordnorge is aptly named for northern Norway, most of which lies above the Arctic Circle.
MS Polarlys
Year built | 1996 |
Year of refurbishment | 2016 |
Shipyard | Ulstein Mek. Verk. (N) |
Passenger capacity | 619 |
Beds | 503 |
Car capacity | 26 |
Gross tonnage | 11,341 |
Length | 123 m |
Beam | 19.5 m |
Speed | 18 knots |
Polarlys is Norwegian for `polar light´, and refers to the natural Arctic phenomenon we pursue in winter.
MS Richard With
Year built | 1993 |
Year of refurbishment | 2018 |
Shipyard | Volkswerft (D) |
Passenger capacity | 590 |
Beds | 458 |
Car capacity | 12 |
Gross tonnage | 11,205 |
Length | 121.8 m |
Beam | 19.2 m |
Speed | 18 knots |
MS Richard With proudly carries the name of Hurtigruten's founder.
MS Vesterålen
Year built | 1983 |
Year of refurbishment | 1995 |
Shipyard | Kaarbø Mek. Verk. |
Passenger capacity | 490 |
Beds | 301 |
Car capacity | 24 |
Gross tonnage | 6,261 |
Length | 108.55 m |
Beam | 16.5 m |
Speed | 17.5 knots |
MS Vesterålen is named after the first Hurtigruten ship that sailed along Norway´s rugged coastline in 1893. She is one of our smaller boats and has an intimate on-board atmosphere.
Practical information
Day 3
Eventyrets siste kapittel - Bergen
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