This spring journey is the ultimate voyage with Hurtigruten. You will get the opportunity to see and experience the fantastic spring nature that Norway has to offer. You visit 34 ports and cover over 2,500 nautical miles.
Day 1 Embarkation in Bergen
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Ports visited today: Bergen
Take time to explore Bergen before we
depart. In the evening, your Hurtigruten
voyage sets sail through the Hjeltefjord,
following in the wake of the Vikings who
ventured from here to the Shetland Islands
and beyond.
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Day 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord
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Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde
Enjoy the nature of the coastline as you sail towards Ålesund. From mid-April, your next destination will be the spectacular UNESCO listed Geirangerfjord, where you will pass sheer, 800m cliffs and impressive waterfalls. The panoramic views of the Seven Sisters waterfall is a memory that will always stay with you.
Geiranger Panorama 1
Art Nouveau tour, Ålesund
Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla
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Day 3 The Royal City of Trondheim
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Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik.
In Trondheim, be sure to enjoy the views from the Gamle Bybrua (“Old Town Bridge”), which dates back to 1861. Nidaros Cathedral, built between 1070 and 1300, is Norway’s largest Gothic religious edifice. In the afternoon you set course for the northwest, passing the beautiful Kjeungskjær lighthouse and numerous charming little islands and rocky outcrops.
Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folk Museum
Trondheim City Walk
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Day 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands
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Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, Stamsund, Svolvær.
This morning you cross the Arctic Circle and by evening you reach the Lofoten Islands. These islands are renowned for their quaint, picturesque fishing villages surrounded by majestic mountains.
Glacier Adventure, Svartisen
RIB Safari, Saltstraumen
Lofotr Viking Feast
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Day 5 Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic
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Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø, Skjervøy.
After a stop in Harstad you continue via Finnsnes to Tromsø for a longer stay. Many of the epic Arctic expeditions used Tromsø as a starting point. Why not join us on an exploring adventure by Kayak!
The Arctic Capital Tromsø
Dog Sledding
Polar History Walk
Kayaking
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Day 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape
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Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg.
Our day starts by sailing through Magerøysund before an early stop in Hammerfest. After a brief stop in Havøysund you arrive in Honningsvåg, the gateway to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape. Visiting the North Cape Plateau in an optional excursion, you get an eerie sense of being at the end of the world. Besides it being continental Europe’s northernmostpoint this area is also known for its birdlife - and springtime is when the birds return.
The North Cape
Bird-watching Safari
A Taste of Lapland
Snowmobile Trip in Lapland
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Day 7 Kirkenes, the voyage turning point
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Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes.
The last port of the northbound voyage is Kirkenes. And at longitude 30° E, you are actually further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. In spring you may still be able to participate in our winter activities and excursions.
The Russian Border
Snowmobile Safari
Kirkenes Snow Hotel
ATV/Quad-Safari to the Russian Border
Husky Adventure
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Day 7 Kirkenes, the voyage south begins
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Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg.
As we turn south, the northbound ports previously visited at night can now be seen in daylight. In the afternoon the ship docks in Vardø, Norway’s easternmost port. Depending on the weather conditions, we may invite you to experience ice bathing in the Barents Sea!
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Day 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø
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Ports visited today: Mehamn, Kjøllefjord, Honningsvåg, Havøysund, Hammerfest, Øksfjord, Skjervøy, Tromsø.
Enjoy breakfast at the North Cape and discover hidden parts of Finnmark during an optional excursion. Our next stop, Hammerfest, was founded in 1789, and in its time was Norway’s polar capital, acting as a base for hunting expeditions to the high Arctic. Our next stop will be Tromsø, where you can enjoy the Arctic Cathedral while attending a midnight concert.
Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night
Breakfast at the North Cape
Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral
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Day 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands
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Ports visited today: Tromsø, Finnsnes, Harstad, Risøyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Svolvær, Stamsund.
The Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands are amongst today’s highlights. To start, you pass through Risøyrenna, a channel that was specially constructed for Hurtigruten. You continue through the narrow Raftsund, the picturesque narrow channel between the Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands, where, time and weather permitting, you’ll take a detour into the spectacular Trollfjord where steep cliffs hug the ship’s sides. Here you can join our spectacular Sea Eagle Safari.
A Taste of Vesterålen
Lofoten Islands
Sea Eagle Safari
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Day 10 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters
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Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund, Rørvik.
The Helgeland coast with its hundreds of islets, fertile farmland and steep granite walls is rich in local lore. Legends include that of the Seven Sisters - a row of mountain peaks, and of how the arrow from Hestmannen’s bow formed the hole in Torghatten mountain.
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Day 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund
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Ports visited today: Trondheim, Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund.
Leaving Trondheim in the morning, passing the islands of Munkholmen and Hitra, you stop at Kristiansund, then cross the open sea to Molde, known as the ‘city of roses’ with its unusually rich, lush plant life due to its Gulf Stream location.
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Sverresborg, Trøndelag folk museum
The Atlantic Road
Trondheim City Walk
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Day 12 Bergen, disembarkation
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Ports visited today: Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Florø, Bergen.
This morning, you still have a few nautical miles of fascinating scenery ahead. We sail through the Bergen archipelago before arriving in Bergen, which has given its visitors a warm welcome for more than 900 years.
Bergen City Sightseeing
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Price Includes: Voyage in cabin grade of your choice full board basis, English speaking tour leader on board, entrance fee to Hurtigruten museum, and current fuel supplement of $8 per person per night.
Not Included: Flights & Transfers, Travel insurance, Optional excursions, and luggage handling.
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