About Hurtigruten

Voyages History Food and drink On board Sustainability

MS Richard With sailing through the scenic Raftsundet in northern Norway

Hurtigruten is one of the world’s great journeys, sailing and caring for the Norwegian coast since 1893. We are proud to be a national icon for generations of Norwegians and to have a special place in the hearts of our guests from around the world.

The history of Hurtigruten

For the generations of local Norwegians who live and work on the Norwegian coast, the words ‘hurtig ruten’ are as common as ‘fjord’, ‘fjell’, and ‘fisk’. Our ships are as part of Norwegian life as the fjords and mountains.

Sail with us and become a part of who we are: the spirit of Norway since 1893.

Our story

Our cruises along the Norwegian coast

The Norway we bring you to is the Norway we know and love, having sailed its coast for more than 130 years. It is a Norway unfiltered and authentic, by the people who know it best.

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The Coastal Express

The 'World's most Beautiful Voyage', loved since 1893.

This is our classic route that has faithfully served the families and communities of the Norwegian coast for generations.

Longyearbyen's pastel-coloured houses are one of the town's most-photographed sights

The Svalbard Line

An iconic voyage deep into the Arctic Circle and the land of the Midnight Sun.

Relive pioneering adventures on a magical sailing along the Norwegian coast and up to the edge of the world.

The Northern Lights shining over the Lofoten Islands

The North Cape Line

Sail to the North Cape at the top of Europe on a Northern Lights cruise from Oslo, Bergen or Hamburg, or a summer’s Midnight Sun sailing from Hamburg.

Meet the team

Get to know the people who are leading Hurtigruten.

Food and drink on board

There’s a Norwegian expression we like to say after a good meal: ‘takk for maten’. It’s one you’ll want to remember. Our chefs take pride in our fjord-to-fork approach, using only the best ingredients found along the Norwegian coast.

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Norway’s Coastal Kitchen

On a voyage with us you won’t just see the Norwegian coast; you’ll taste it too. As we sail its length, we pick from its pantry, sourcing the finest homegrown produce from the ports we visit.

A chef plating up at Kysten restaurant on board The Coastal Express

Restaurants on The Coastal Express

Reflecting our love of food and our home, each of our onboard restaurants is named after an aspect of the Norwegian coast. Together, they offer our guests an exciting exploration of our homeland’s cuisine.

Fine dining in Rost on board MS Trollfjord

Restaurants on MS Trollfjord

The dining concepts aboard exquisitely designed MS Trollfjord proudly present Norwegian cuisine at its finest and most sustainable.

Taste the bubbles of the sea: Havets Bobler

Discover the story behind this sea-aged, sparkling sensation, created exclusively to serve on our ships.

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Our partners in produce

Our Norway’s Coastal Kitchen trades with 50 farms, fisheries, bakeries, butchers, cheesemakers, distilleries, and ice-cream innovators. Look forward to trying their produce first hand during your voyage, savouring the many flavours of the Norwegian coast.

Our two Culinary ambassadors Ellingsen and Nässander in their kitchens.

Meet our Culinary Ambassadors

Astrid Nässlander and Halvar Ellingsen are two top-tier Head Chefs from the Norwegian coast, bringing their specialist knowledge of local ingredients and their own culinary flair to our menus.

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The Cheesemakers Between Lofoten’s Peaks

Aalan Farm is one of the few goat farms in Nordland county, in the Arctic. Here, owners Tove and Knut Åland have developed a thriving eco-farm that celebrates artisanal produce.

Made in Norway

In recognition of how our voyages are authentically Norwegian, we have been awarded the official Made in Norway certification from the Norwegian government.

Sustainability is our goal

The Norwegian coast is our home. It has provided for and nurtured us and our families for generations. We want to do everything we can to keep it a place of beauty and wonder.

Sea Zero

Channelling the same pioneering spirit as our first voyage in 1893, we are embarking on a journey to build our first ship with zero-emission propulsion for The Coastal Express by 2030. It is the most ambitious sustainability initiative in our 130-year history.

An energy-efficient ship

Together with a consortium of 12 maritime partners and research institute SINTEF, we are proud to present concept designs of our first ship with zero-emission operations that we hope will sail on the Norwegian coast in 2030.

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We’re on the right track!

The Norwegian coast has been our home for 130 years, and so we’ve had a front row seat when it comes to seeing the urgency of protecting it. Read more about how we've been caring for the coast in our ESG report.

Biologist and expedition leader, Helga Bårdsdatter Kristiansen is at a beach filled with garbage, cleaning the beach

How we said goodbye to single-use plastics

In summer 2018, we were the first cruiseline to remove single-use plastics from all our ships and offices. Our own Helga Bårdsdatter Kristiansen was the driving force behind the initiative.

Your onboard experience

Sailing the coast for as long as we have, we know it better than anyone. Our Expedition Team will be by your side to share stories and insights passed down through generations.

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Your coastal experience

From in-depth lectures to handpicked hikes, our Coastal Experience Team is on hand to enhance your voyage, both on board and on land. Nobody knows the areas we sail along the Norwegian coast better than they do.

Summit Triumph: Hikers atop Majestic Fjord Cliffs. Photo: Photo Competition

Excursions with Hurtigruten

Elevate your Hurtigruten voyage with our captivating shore excursions, revealing Norway's rich nature, culture, and history in-depth. Book today!

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Meet the team on our Coastal Express ships

Get to know your Expedition Team on board the ships sailing our flagship route from Bergen to Kirkenes. Their passion, expertise, and love for the Norwegian coast will ensure your voyage is an authentic one.

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Meet the team: MS Trollfjord

Get to know your Expedition Team on board the flagship for our Signature voyages. Their passion, expertise, and love for the Norwegian coast will ensure your voyage is a memorable one.