Optional excursions

If you've booked a voyage, add optional excursions. Excursions can be booked for Coastal Express departures through 30 March 2026 and Signature voyages through 30 April 2026. Voyage departures are typically bookable 180 days before departure.

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The excursion programme presented is an indication of some of the excursions that may be available during your voyage. The final programme will normally be available and bookable 90-180 days prior to sailing.

West Fjords to the Arctic Capital

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25 Excursions Available
The view over the spectacular Trollstigen Pass

Geiranger With Trollstigen Pass

A scenic bus journey from Geiranger village brings you to Eidsdalsvatnet Lake and continues to the Norddalsfjord for a ferry ride. We rejoin the bus and travel to Gudbrands Gorge and down the winding Trollstigen Pass to Molde.

  • Starts from

    The Geirangerfjord

  • Ends at

    Molde – the City of Roses

  • Duration

    8h

  • Seasons

    Summer (Jun - Aug)

  • Price from

    €299 per person

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A couple on an Art Nouveau walking tour in Alesund

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter)

Join us on a guided walking tour through Ålesund and discover the history and culture of this elegant Art Nouveau town.

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €99 per person

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Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Ålesund

Take a trip to one of Europe’s most unusual aquariums, home to penguins, otters and local Norwegian marine life. Afterwards, enjoy a tour of Ålesund’s Art Nouveau buildings.

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €99 per person

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Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Autumn)

Ålesund is best known for its vibrant Art Nouveau architecture. Join us on a walking tour to discover the hidden charms of this Norwegian coastal town.

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    1h 30min

  • Seasons

    Autumn (Sep - Oct), Spring (Apr - May)

  • Price from

    €69 per person

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A church in the village of Sæbø in the Hjorundfjord

Hjørundfjord - tastes and traditions

Explore the beautiful Hjørundfjord aboard a vintage ship and treat your tastebuds to a delicious four-course meal made of premium local ingredients and prepared on a 16th century farm.

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    6h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €249 per person

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A Taste of Norway

A beautiful fjord, narrow valleys, an ancient settlement, historic hotel, and tiny village – join us for this highly popular journey through spectacular Norwegian nature.

  • Starts from

    The Hjørundfjord

  • Ends at

    The Hjørundfjord

  • Duration

    2h 15min

  • Seasons

    Autumn (Sep - Oct), Spring (Apr - May)

  • Price from

    €139 per person

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A pair of female hikers taking a photo in the Hjørundfjord

Mountain Hike in the Hjørundfjord

Admire the spectacular views of Hjørundfjord, the Sunnmøre Alps, Sæbø and Urke villages on this mountain hike. There’s even time for a coffee break midway.

  • Starts from

    The Hjørundfjord

  • Ends at

    The Hjørundfjord

  • Duration

    2h 45min

  • Seasons

    Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    €129 per person

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Two male hikers on a mountain walk in Urke

Hike with a Visit to a Shieling

Join us for a pleasant hike up from the fjord through lovely meadows to a summer grazing site at Haukås where we learn about traditional farming and taste local delicacies.

  • Starts from

    The Hjørundfjord

  • Ends at

    The Hjørundfjord

  • Duration

    2h 45min

  • Seasons

    Autumn (Sep - Oct), Spring (Apr - May)

  • Price from

    €129 per person

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MS Nordlys sailing in the breathtaking Geirangerfjord, one of the most spectacular fjords in Norway

Hjørundfjord, Geiranger, and Ålesund

This excursion takes you through Norangsdalen valley, on a ferry ride on UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, up steep Eagle Road, and then to the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund.

  • Starts from

    The Hjørundfjord

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    6h 30min

  • Seasons

    Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    €279 per person

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A group of kayakers exploring the canals in Alesund

Kayaking in Ålesund

Join us on a guided kayaking tour through the elegant town of Ålesund and learn more about its history and Art Nouveau influence.

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    2h 15min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €119 per person

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Alnes Lighthouse under the Northern Lights

Alnes Lighthouse

Explore the ancient islands of Giske and Godøy and enjoy the fantastic coastal scenery at Alnes Lighthouse.

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    3h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €149 per person

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A man and his daughter looking at an interactive exhibit at the Ringve Museum in Trondheim

Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum

Admire the majesty of Nidaros Cathedral, the only church in Norway built in the Gothic architectural style. We then journey through the history of music at Ringve Museum.

  • Starts from

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Ends at

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)

  • Price from

    €119 per person

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Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine, was built over the burial place of the country’s patron saint, St. Olav

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Learn more about Trondheim by visiting one of its most famous landmarks, Nidaros Cathedral. Take in the whole city from the famous Utsikten viewpoint and enjoy a bus tour of the city.

  • Starts from

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Ends at

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €109 per person

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You can explore the sights of Trondheim on an optional guided tour

Trondheim City Walk

Explore Trondheim while learning about its history and culture from a local guide. See all the best sights of the city, from Stiftsgården to the bridge that locals call “The Portal of Happiness”.

  • Starts from

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Ends at

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €79 per person

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Two kayakers on the River Nid in Trondheim

Kayaking on the River Nid

See the city’s main attractions from water level inside a kayak. Paddle down Trondheim’s waterways and get some exercise while taking in the scenic views of this exciting city.

  • Starts from

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Ends at

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €149 per person

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A pair of cyclists on a tour of Trondheim

Cycling In Trondheim

This is Norway’s most bike-friendly city, so it’s time to go for a bike ride! Enjoy the fresh air as you cycle through the city, taking in the sights and the beautiful scenery.

  • Starts from

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Ends at

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Duration

    2h 45min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    €89 per person

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A hiker looking out at Svartisen Glacier

Svartisen Glacier

Enjoy a bus and boat ride to the visitor centre for Norway’s second-largest glacier: Svartisen. Look out for sea eagles and pass the world’s strongest tidal current.

  • Starts from

    Ørnes – deep within the majesty of Helgeland

  • Ends at

    Bodø

  • Duration

    5h

  • Seasons

    Summer (Jun - Aug)

  • Price from

    €299 per person

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A hiking group on a walk in Bodo

Arctic Coastal Walk

Enjoy a guided walk along the coast in Bodø and learn how a love of nature and the outdoors is an integral part of Norwegian culture.

  • Starts from

    Bodø

  • Ends at

    Bodø

  • Duration

    2h 10min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €109 per person

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Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

After a tour of the town of Bodø, visit the strongest tidal current in the world at the Saltstraumen maelstroms.

  • Starts from

    Bodø

  • Ends at

    Bodø

  • Duration

    2h 10min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €109 per person

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A RIB tour in Bodo and Saltstraumen

RIB Safari To Saltstraumen

Journey by boat to Saltstraumen, home to the world’s strongest tidal current. Learn more about the history and geology of this fascinating area during the boat ride.

  • Starts from

    Bodø

  • Ends at

    Bodø

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    €179 per person

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Meet the Vikings Stamsund Norway HGR 55531 1920 Photo Hurtigruten AS

Meet the Vikings (Winter)

Step back in time and experience life in the Viking Age at the Lofotr Viking Museum. Enjoy an authentic Viking meal and watch your hosts perform traditional rituals.

  • Starts from

    Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €199 per person

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Meet the Vikings (Summer)

See how the Vikings lived at Lofotr in Borg, Lofoten, where the largest Viking building ever discovered has been replicated.

  • Starts from

    Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    €199 per person

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Highlights of Lofoten

This excursion takes you to see Kabelvåg, one of Lofoten's most important historic fishing villages, all the while surrounded by a stunning backdrop of sea and mountains.

  • Starts from

    Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h 40min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)

  • Price from

    €139 per person

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A couple on a tour of Lofotpils Brewery in Svolvaer

Lofotpils Brewery

If you’re a beer enthusiast, don’t miss this tour of Lofoten’s first craft brewery. Meet the owner of Lofotpils and learn how they brew the perfect beer.

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    40min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    €55 per person

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Knut Åland looking at a goat on Aalan Farm in Lofoten

Farm Visit in Lofoten

Learn about life on a working farm at Lauvdalen, Lofoten. Aalan Farm is renowned for its herbs and organic, award-winning cheeses.

  • Starts from

    Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h 40min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)

  • Price from

    €159 per person

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