Find your voyage in our cruise calendar hurtigruten. There are wireless networks in most public areas to connect laptops, mobile phones, etc. We did the northward trip up the coast of norway, but there are also expedition voyages to places like spitsbergen, alaska and antarctica. Hurtigruten cruise lines book with confidence policy new temporary policy. The dramatic 2,000kilometre coastline of norway is one of europes great attractions, and for more than 100 years the popular hurtigruten coastal ferry has been offering travellers a unique combo of norwegian history, culture and worldfamous scenery. Hurtigruten ships have been a staple along the norwegian coast since 1893.
The brand new ms roald amundsen is being custombuilt for sustainable polar operations, and will be the worlds first hybridelectric powered cruise ship. Hurtigruten cruise line in july 2018, hurtigruten adds a brand new ship to its fleet. Today, as then, the hurtigruten ships are a part of norwegian coastal life. Hurtigruten book as a matter of fact, i have written what is the basic reference work on the coastal express line. The irony is that today norway is hailed as leaders in the slow travel movement, with hurtigruten at the forefront. September 30, 2020, may rebook to any future hurtigruten expedition cruise or classic norwegian coastal cruise, departing between july 1, 2020.
Fjord lines cruise ferry ms bergensfjord docks at the hurtigruten terminal in bergen. Join our original coastal voyage to 34 ports, or embark on new expedition cruises to selected pearls of the norwegian coast on board our new expedition ships. Hurtigruten has suspended operations, with the line s global expedition cruise operations paused through may 12 and its norwegian coastal ships stopped through may 20. On july 2, 1893, ms vesteralen commenced companys first roundtrip itinerary from trondheim arriving in svolvaer on july 3 35,5 hours crossing and at hammerfest on july 5 after 67 hours. Follow this guide to help you decide on your ideal hurtigruten voyage. Ms eirik raude is designed to explore the magnificent norwegian coast and. Between the fjords, the summer midnight sun and the winter northern lights, this cruise is always unforgettable. You get to stop in big citiestowns like tromso and trondheim, but also in little villages,including one known as the farthest north in europe. It is a marvel of fjords, mountains, and polar wildlife, and an epic destination all on its own. All the ships take this same route from bergen to kirkenes. How to use hurtigruten ships for a car round trip in norway. So as a passenger, your entertainment is not necessarily the sole priority. Seize this rare chance and join a hurtigruten expedition cruise to antarctica during the total solar eclipse, an opportunity that arises only once in several lifetimes. Hurtigruten day trips tromso 2020 all you need to know.
Norway coastal cruising nofrills, nontraditional cruising is the lines hallmark, with yearround departures from norway the. In 2019, hurtigruten added a brand new ship to its fleet. Online booking for porttoport is only available on norwegian website. Hurtigrutens ships are both comfortable and stylish thats especially true of the cruise lines newest builds, and the food is simply amazing, but life onboard is relatively relaxed compared to what youll find on offer from most other cruise lines i.
In light of the coronavirus, we want to share everything were doing to ensure the health and safety of our guests, crew, and staff, while also making it easy for you to travel when youre ready. Hurtigrutens norwegian coastal cruises cover more than 1,100 miles between bergen and kirkenes. Offer is subject to availability, capacitycontrolled, limited by the cruise line, and may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice. Since the fusion of the two hurtigruten cruise companies ovds and tfds in march 2006, three ship generations belong to the family of the postship line, which still have both freight and passenger capacities. I booked a cruise in greenland last june 2015 and i never had such a bad experience for an exploration cruise.
On all of the ships in todays fleet you will find modern facilities carefully blended with true character. Souvenir shopping on a hurtigruten cruise hurtigruten. On december 4, 2021, a total solar eclipse can be experienced in the scotia sea around the south orkney islands, near the antarctic peninsula. The hurtigruten, which travels the coast of norway north from bergen beyond the arctic circle almost to russia, is nothing short of gorgeous. You can opt to embark and disembark on a hurtigruten ferry ship at ports other than bergen or kirkenes, so you can enjoy a shorter cruise in addition to travel by car or train. Hurtigruten is one of the ever best options to book the unique northern lights cruises.
In 2011, norways national tv station nrk broadcast a 4hour live stream of a hurtigruten voyage from kirkenes to bergen. Hurtigruten norwegian costal steamer is a voyage along the norwegian coast from bergen to kirkenes understand. Hurtigruten cruise information including all ships, itineraries and destinations. It is a good idea to print out a hurtigruten voyage route map which will show you the full route that the ships take on the voyages. Find roald amundsen cruise ship information and rates on. This slow tv show, hurtigruten minute by minute, was a hitdrawing over 3 millions viewers. Travel with hurtigruten and experience an ever changing landscape of sapphire fjords, snowcapped peaks, quaint farms and bustling fishing villages hugging the norwegian coast line not forgetting, of course, the northern lights.
May 02, 2018 hurtigruten sails to norway, the poles, and beyond for many years the companys north american name was norwegian coastal voyage, and this route is still the one for which hurtigruten is. The norwegian coastal express hurtigruten has sailed from port to port along one of the worlds most beautiful coastlines for more than 125 years. Roald amundsen cruise ship hurtigruten cruise line roald. To book a hurtigruten cruise, first choose where you want to go. To give you a better experience while using our website, hurtigruten uses cookies. Book hurtigruten cruise line roald amundsen online or call 18004278473. We call at 34 ports and depart bergen everyday, providing a transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and unesco world heritage sites along the more than 1,000 miles of norways pristine coastline. It was first published in 1997, reprinted in 1999 with a new edition in 2003 comprising the three new ships. Hurtigruten offers expeditions to antarctica and the arctic, as well as coastal cruises along the stunning norwegian coast. It is sometimes called the worlds most beautiful sea voyage. Known for its art deco style, distinctive bow, and swimming pool and hot tub on deck, the ms finnmarken is one of the biggest and most popular hurtigruten ships. Our daily departures travel to places no other cruise ships go. Our 11 coastal ships sail the norwegian coast from bergen to kirkenes and return to bergen.
Since 1893, the hurtigruten ships have been a hallmark of the norwegian coast. The norwegian government recognized the need to link the arctic northern part of the country with the more populated south, and captain richard with got the first contract to operate a weekly trondheim to hammerfest schedule, carrying mail, cargo. Click here for the form to book press trips, agent trips, gift travel, and award travel. Experience norways beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or the spectacular northern lights. The cruise line will dazzle you with their specialised destination focused itineraries. Welcome to coastal cruises we are here to help you book your hurtigruten voyage. The hurtigruten coastal vessels work like a bus line, on which several ferries are used according to a fixed timetable between start and end stations in two directions.
Hurtigruten have just added a new ship to their fleet the state of the art, technologypacked ms roald amundsen. Hurtigruten is a cruise company operating in norway, greenland, arctic and antarctic. The ms vesteralen is the second oldest ship of hurtigruten built in 1983 but has had refurbishments, the last being in 2019. This stateoftheart vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible. Visited their page a couple of hours latter to find more details about upgrade to full board just to find that all their cruises are at a half a price in their official norwegian pages. Today, our ships sail to the arctic and antarctica, and many destinations in between. Book your hurtigruten cruise line cruise vacation now on cruise. Complimentary on select and platinum fares beware that the. Hurtigruten cruise line was established by government contract in 1893, in order to improve communications along the jagged and long norwegian coastline. For these reasons and more, hurtigruten will attempt our first ever circumnavigation of baffin island from late august to early september 2021. Well be adding to this page over time as we personally experience more of the ships, so do check back before you book. If youre more into adventure activities and arctic wildlife than evening wear and hairychest contests, hurtigruten might be the cruise line for you. The maximum guest capacity aboard any hurtigruten ship is just 1,000, so there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends or to catch up with old ones while enjoying a genial, communal atmosphere onboard.
Jan 28, 2014 hurtigruten cruise excursions planning options. Join our explorations of the world for an authentic and immersive experience. Book your hurtigruten cruise with confidence hurtigruten. Hurtigruten cruise ships are working ships that deliver mail and other cargo during port stops along the way. On each ship you will find modern facilities carefully blended with true character.
One of the fleets 11 ships departs bergen daily, sailing to kirkenes and back in 12 days at an average speed of 15 knots. Find great deals, tips and tricks on cruise critic to help plan your cruise. For further information regarding cruising with hurtigruten, please call our cruise experts on 0800 008. Just returned from the 12 day round trip bergen to kirkenes and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Hurtigruten literally the fast route is a ferry line along norways jagged coastline. Beware, we had reservations for the hurtigruten norway coastal cruise, march 29april 3, 2020. If you book a classic round voyage or a suite on a select or platinum fare option, you will usually be able to choose your cabin number free of charge when you make your booking, subject to availability.
Like a regular cruise line, the hurtigruten cruise ferries do have shore and city excursions that cover everything from city walking tours and bus trips to museums to a dinner at a viking museum or dog sledding. Jul 18, 2015 i bought the hurtigruten book as well, but found it on line amazon used before i left for my trip and at about 12 the price on board. The iconic hurtigruten route from bergen to kirkenes promises stunning discoveries. Lonely planet called this cruise along norways craggy, fjordstudded coastline the worlds most beautiful voyage, and rightly so. The world leader in sustainable explorer travels in polar regions. Originally, hurtigruten was used as a means of transportation for passengers, goods and mail along the coast of norway.
It is not cheap, but i really enjoyed using it to help identify what i was seeing, and especially liked the information about the history of various ports and sights along the route. Chat opening hours in gmt please refer to the chat with us link in the footer to chat directly with our advisors online during these hours. Norway coastal cruising nofrills, nontraditional cruising is the line s hallmark, with yearround departures from norway. I bought the hurtigruten book as well, but found it online amazon used before i left for my trip and at about 12 the price onboard. All hurtigruten ships, except ms lofoten, offer an internet cafe on board. December 31, 2021, without any cancellation penalties. I didnt find it especially useful, but others might. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The state of the art vessel features new and environmentally sustainable hybrid technology that will reduce fuel consumption and show the world that hybrid propulsion on large ships is possible. No matter the season, all hurtigruten cruises are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv outdoor life experiences. Hurtigruten ships and itineraries 2020, 2021, 2022. Basic information for the hurtigruten coastal line. For other voyages 5 nights or longer, you may have the option to choose your cabin number for a fee, subject. Jan 07, 2019 after marking their 125th anniversary by being the first cruise line to ban singleuse plastic, 2019 will bring two further green milestones for hurtigruten.
Hurtigruten offers shore excursions ranging from coastal city tours to snowmobiling across the tundra, viewing the northern lights or getting up close to arctic birds on birding expeditions. Hurtigruten terminal in bergen ports and terminals fjord line. Our ships discover the fleet hurtigruten hurtigruten. Youll see the car booth to the left when you drive in to the port area. Hurtigruten ships are useful for car round trips in norway but not a typical car ferry. The best thing about hurtigruten cruises in norway is the hopon, hopoff style of travel. Hurtigruten coastal voyages are not like conventional cruises. In most harbours, mobilecellular networks 3g are available if bringing your own pc and a mobile access subscription. We booked our first hurtigruten cruise from the hurtigrutens official global page. We bought this book before taking the hurtigruten cruise from bergen to kirkenes. Hurtigruten formerly called norwegian coastal voyage or coastal express has been operating a fleet of coastal liners since 1893.