This is the ultimate voyage with Hurtigruten. You will get the opportunity to experience all 34 ports and cover over 2,500 nautical miles.
Day 1 Embarkation in Bergen
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Ports visited today: Bergen
Our journey starts in Bergen. As we make our way north, you have the chance to enjoy interesting presentations and activities. Many of these activities happen out on deck or on land, so you get the chance to feel the crisp and fresh air. Enjoy the relaxed ambience of life on board and the opportunity to meet fellow passengers as you take in the spectacular winter landscapes.
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Day 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord
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Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde
We navigate through the skerries and islands further north before reaching the town renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture, Ålesund. We recommend the excursion to Mount Aksla for a perfect panoramic view.
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.
Trondheim was Norway’s first capital. The storehouses along the river built on wooden stilts are a colorful contrast to the pure white snow that covers the city during winter.
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
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.
As we cross the Arctic Circle the hunt for the Arctic light begins. This occasion is marked with an Arctic Circle baptism on deck. You have the chance to learn more about the Aurora Borealis and to experience an authentic Lofotr Viking Feast.Later we enter the dramatic and narrow Raftsund. If the weather and ice conditions allow it, we also sail to the entrance of the famous Trollfjord, where you can enjoy freshly made fish cakes on deck.
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 morning stop in Finnsnes, we continue to the Arctic capital Tromsø. Perhaps take part in a miniature polar dog sledding excursion or a trip to Polaria. As we sail along the coast there is a chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We gather on deck to search for this breathtaking phenomenon.
The Arctic Capital Tromsø
Dog Sledding
Polar History Walk
Wilderness Adventure Camp
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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.
Honningsvåg is the nearest port to the North Cape. An excursion to this breathtaking site puts you at 71° 10’ 21” N, only 1,240 miles from the Geographical North Pole. Join the presentation of the Sámi culture and history in pictures, words and music. Later on we pass a rock formation that is sacred to the Sámi people, Finnkirka. Enjoy the spectacular lighting on this famous rock. At the next port, Kjøllefjord you can join a snowmobile trip to Mehamn, where you might see the Northern Lights on a clear, starlit sky.
The North Cape
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 turning point of our Coastal Voyage is just 6 miles from the Russian border. Kirkenes is home to the fantastic Snow Hotel and the base for several exciting excursions, including dog sledding and King Crab fishing. Kirkenes also boasts several fascinating small museums, recounting the history and heritage of this remote frontier. The polar nights extend from November 21 to January 21. It is not completely dark during this time; the light and color in the sky are amazing when the weather is favourable.
The Russian Border
Snowmobile Safari
Kirkenes Snow Hotel
Husky Adventure
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Day 7 Kirkenes, the voyage back south
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Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg.
As we turn south the northbound ports visited by night are now seen by day. In the afternoon the ship docks in Vardø. Depending on the weather conditions, we invite you to an ice dipping 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.
Before stopping in Hammerfest, you can enjoy an “Energy coffee” and a short introduction to “Melkøya - The northernmost natural gas terminal” on board. Our next major stop will be Tromsø where you have the option to take part in a very special musical experience, the Arctic Cathedral Midnight Concert.
Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night
Arctic Energy
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.
Enjoy the stunning views of sheltered bays and glorious mountain landscapes wrapped in the cloak of a polar winter. We stop at Stokmarknes, before continuing through the Raftsund, a picturesque and narrow channel between the Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands. As a tribute to the fishing history in Lofoten, our chef shows how to fillet the catch of the day on deck.
A Taste of Vesterålen
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Day 10 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters
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Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund, Rørvik.
Enjoy a spectacular winter scenery of the picturesque Helgeland coast with its myriad islets and steep granite walls. As we cross the Arctic Circle again and sail past the famed peaks of the Seven Sisters we enter a world of legend and folklore. There is also a chance to experience the award-winning maritime museum at Rørvik.
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Day 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund
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Ports visited today: Trondheim, Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund.
Today you have the opportunity to explore the city of Trondheim again. Nidaros Cathedral, where three Queens and seven Kings have been crowned, is Scandinavia’s largest medieval building. Later, on our way to Kristiansund, you can see the steep, pointed and snow covered peaks of the Romsdal Alps.
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim City Walk
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Day 12 Bergen, disembarkation
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Ports visited today: Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Florø, Bergen.
Today your journey with Hurtigruten has come to an end, but before we reach Bergen there are still a few nautical miles of fascinating winter scenery ahead of us as we slowly sail towards Bergen.
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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