To main content
Update on Coronavirus: Embarkation and rebooking policies
Hurtigruten logo Hurtigruten logo +441224980439
Find your cruise Destinations Special offers FAQ My Booking
  • Find a cruise
  • Destinations
  • Our ships
  • Special offers
  • Excursions
  • Get inspired
  • My Booking
+441224980439
  • Switch to Global
Search
  • Port to port in Norway
  • Map
  • Read brochures
  • Meetings & Conferences
  • Northern Lights Cruises
  • Newsletter sign up
  • Hurtigruten news
  • Practical information
  • About Hurtigruten
  • Contact us
  1. Home
  2. Overriding
  3. Young Explorers Programme
Updating your booking
  • A girl flying a kite in front of a mountain
  • A little girl posing for a picture
  • A group of people looking at a cell phone
  • A little girl sitting at a table
  • A piece of paper with scissors
  • A man and woman posing for a picture
  • View related cruises

Young Explorers’ Programme: Bring your kids on board

Young Explorer is a complimentary, year-round programme on selected Hurtigruten ships for curious and active youth aged 6-12 years of age.

The children will learn about other cultures, the importance of nature in our daily lives, and the impact humans have on our delicate and beautiful planet. The Young Explorers’ Programme makes it easier to meet other children on board, bond over common activities and form lasting friendships.

There will be daily on-board activities related to different Young Explorers’ topics. Through the Young Explorers’ Programme, children will get a deeper understanding of nature, climate and culture. Depending on seasons and destinations, they will also be introduced to topics like wildlife, local food, environmental protection and famous explorers. This will give the children a sense of what it is like to be a real explorer in beautiful, untouched surroundings.

  • A person sitting on a rock
  • A person standing on top of a snow covered slope
  • A group of people sitting at a table
  • A group of people standing on top of a cutting board with a cake
  • A little boy that is sitting in the snow
  • A woman sitting at a table

How can my kids participate in Young Explorers' Programme?

Young Explorer is offered all year on the following ships:

  • MS Finnmarken: The most child-friendly ship in our fleet on the Norwegian coast, with a playroom, heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, lounges, and great facilities for activities.
  • MS Roald Amundsen: Our brand new hybrid ship will sail around the world, from Norway and Europe to Alaska and Antarctica. The Science Center and infinity pool are just some of the great facilities that will be available for children on board.
  • MS Fridtjof Nansen: The sister ship of MS Roald Amundsen with similar facilities and will primarily sail in Antarctica and Greenland. It will be the perfect vessel for children to explore and get to know the polar regions
  • MS Otto Sverdrup (formerly MS Finnmarken) 

Practical information

All children aged 6 to 12 years are welcome to participate in the Young Explorers’ Programme. At the beginning of the voyage, you will receive more practical details of the programme. Parents/guardians do not participate in Young Explorers’ activities, but depending on the size and variation of the group some parents may be asked to join on an informal basis. The Young Explorer activities will only be offered in English.

How to book?

It is free of charge to join Young Explorer Programme. To reserve, please contact our booking office at [email protected] or call +441224980439.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Cruises
  • Further reading

Related cruises

  • Top Seller

    Classic Roundtrip Voyage: Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen

    The coast of Norway is often rated as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Discover the full range of this natural treasure on our 12-day round trip voyage. Call on 34 ports, sail world-famous fjords and encounter unforgettable scenery along the way. Learn from complementary lectures and onboard activities from our Hurtigruten Guides and choose from 90 exciting optional excursions.

    Departure
    Daily, all year
    Duration
    12 days
    See voyage

You may also like

  • A body of water with a mountain in the background

    The Northern Lights

    Everything you need to know about nature's own mesmerizing light show, the Aurora Borealis, and how...

  • 1800x900_Krabbe.jpg

    King Crab

    Introduced to the Barents Sea by Russian scientists, the red king crab is now an important part of...

Be the first to know!
Sign up for our newsletter to receive special offers and new itineraries first. Yes, sign me up for newsletter
Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten LTD 2020

Phone:

 +441224980439

Email: [email protected]
Chat with us
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30 (GMT).
Visiting address:
Storgata 70, 9008 Tromsø
  • About us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Statement of Privacy
  • Payment
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Press
  • Careers
  • Cookie compliance
  • Hurtigruten Svalbard
  • Agent web
  • Coronavirus Update
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Search for destinations, attractions or information

Got a promotion code?

To give you a better experience while using our website, Hurtigruten uses cookies. Some of these are necessary to make the website work, others give you a tailor-made experience and relevant marketing.

Some cookies are necessary in order to ensure our website runs optimally, and are therefore required for the continued use of our website. Analytics cookies collect information about your use of the site, and enable us to improve the way it works.

Advertising cookies are set to manage how our advertising collect information about your activities on this site, in order to provide you relevant targeted advertising.

Cookies on hurtigruten.com
Accept cookies More information on cookies