- Visit our northernmost harbours
- Explore the beautiful and wild nature of the Arctic
- Get the chance to see the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer
- Visit small fishing villages and lively Tromsø
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Itinerary
On the voyage from Svolvær to Kirkenes, you’ll see Lofoten, Vesterålen and the Arctic wilderness of the north. In summer there’s 24-hour daylight so you won’t miss out on anything. In winter you’ll have the chance to see the northern lights flash across the sky.
DAY 1 : Svolvær
Wild and wonderful nature
Lofoten is world famous for its magnificent granite cliffs, white sandy beaches, the charming little fishing villages, fish flakes and fishermen’s cabins. In addition to the beautiful nature, Lofoten is known for the annual cod fisheries, which start in January and run until April. Svolvær is Lofoten’s largest dwelling and this is where your voyage begins. The ship sets its course northward in the evening. Find your spot on deck or in the panorama lounge and enjoy the view of some of the world’s most beautiful natural scenery.
DAY 2 : Stokmarknes – Skjervøy
North Cape and even further north
Through the night, the ship navigates through the narrow Raftsundet sound. After stopping in Harstad, the cruise continues via Finnsnes to Tromsø for a longer stay. This is a beautiful town located in a safe harbour between large islands and tall mountains. This is the largest city in Northern Norway and can rightfully be called the capital of the Arctic. Archaeological digs have shown that humans lived here 9000 years ago. At the end of the 9th century, the chieftain Ottar from Hålogaland was based here. He regarded himself as “the man who lived further north than any other Norwegian”. Many expeditions into the Arctic Ocean to the north set off from Tromsø.After exploring the town, you’ll join us on board again and the ship will continue northward.
DAY 3 : Øksfjord – Berlevåg
Visit small fishing villages in the Arctic
After a brief stop in Hammerfest and Havøysund, we arrive in Honningsvåg, the gateway to the North Cape. Here you can either explore Honningsvåg on your own, or take part in the expedition to the North Cape. Standing on top of the 307 metre high North Cape plateau feels like being right at the end of the world. This area is also teeming with birdlife. We sail through the heart of the land of the Sami people and pass their old sacrificial landmark, Finnkjerka, when we approach Kjøllefjord.
DAY 4 : Båtsfjord – Kirkenes
At the Russian border
The last port in this voyage northward is Kirkenes. Located at 30°E, you’ll now be further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. If you have time before you travel back home, we recommend you spend some time exploring Kirkenes.
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 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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