The Coastal Express - Northern Lights

Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen

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Direct flights to Bergen
Choose between a range of regional airports in the UK
Chase the Northern Lights, the elusive solar phenomenon
Witness the vibrant, dancing colours while on board
Hurtigruten's original and iconic route
Stop at 34 unique ports from Bergen-Kirkenes
Begin your journey in historic Bergen
Enjoy the charm of UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf
Norway's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Discover the charm of Bryggen in Bergen and beautiful Geirangerfjorden (seasonal)

12 days
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If the aurora doesn't occur within sight of the ship on your voyage of 11 days or more, we'll give you a 6- or 7-day voyage free of charge. Valid for departures between 20 Sep - 31 Mar.

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Bergen's UNESCO-listed Bryggen quarter is a joy to explore in winter

Day 1

Gateway to the Fjords

Bergen

Day 2

Architectural and natural masterpieces

Ålesund

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

Day 3

Discover medieval spirit

Trondheim

Svolvær is the largest settlement in the Lofoten Islands

Day 4

Welcome to the Arctic!

Bodø

Day 5

Feel like a polar hero

Tromsø

Day 6

Top of Europe - North Cape

Honningsvåg

A group of tourists on a snowmobile trip underneath the Northern Lights in Norway

Day 7

Capital of the Barents Region and turning point

Kirkenes

An aerial view of the port town of Hammerfest

Day 8

Surrounded by excitement

Hammerfest

MS Trollfjord sailing in Trollfjord in Norway

Day 9

Lofoten - Where nature amazes

Stokmarknes

Day 10

Enjoy a date with the Seven Sisters

Brønnøysund

Nordlandet Church in the port of Kristiansund

Day 11

In Cod we trust

Trondheim

Snow covers the colourful houses of Bergen's Bryggen quarter

Day 12

Final chapter of the fairy tale

Bergen

The route

Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Choose these and many more when booking your voyage online, or take your time to decide and add them later in MyBooking.

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A couple on an Art Nouveau walking tour in Alesund

Day 2

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter)

Ålesund 2h

Available

Nov - Mar

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Day 2

Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla

Ålesund 2h

Available

Nov - Mar

Day 3

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Trondheim 2h

Available

Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar

A pair of cyclists on a tour of Trondheim

Day 3

Cycling In Trondheim

Trondheim 2h 45min

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Day 4

RIB Safari To Saltstraumen

Bodø 2h

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Saltstraumen Bodo Norway HGR 135821 Photo Shutterstock

Day 4

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Bodø 2h 10min

Available

all seasons

Day 5

Dog Sledding (Tromsø)

Tromsø 3h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

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Day 5

The Arctic Capital: Tromsø

Tromsø 3h 30min

Available

all seasons

Day 6

The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only)

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 6

The North Cape

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

Riverboat to the Russian border Kirkenes Norway HGR 47047 Photo Orjan Bertelsen

Day 7

Riverboat to the Norwegian Border

Kirkenes 2h 30min

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Excursion to the Russian border Norway HGR 98220 1920 Photo Photo Competition

Day 7

The Norwegian Border

Kirkenes 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 8

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Tromsø 1h 15min

Available

all seasons

The Midnight Sun over the North Cape, northern Norway

Day 8

Breakfast at the North Cape

Honningsvåg 6h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

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Day 9

A Taste of Vesterålen

Harstad 4h 15min

Available

all seasons

Day 9

Lofoten Islands

Svolvær 3h 30min

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug

A couple explore the Vega Heritage Centre on the UNESCO-listed Vega Islands in Norway

Day 10

UNESCO Vega Archipelago

Sandnessjøen 5h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

A man holding a salmon just caught on a fishing trip

Day 10

Visit the Salmon

Brønnøysund 2h 30min

Available

all seasons

Day 11

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Trondheim 2h

Available

Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar

Day 11

The Hidden Rooms of Nidaros Cathedral

Trondheim 2h

Available

all seasons

What's included

On board, you'll enjoy outstanding food, facilities and hospitality, so you can concentrate on simply enjoying the beauty of Norway.

Choice of cabin/suite type and location

Select your preferred cabin or suite category and location.

Suite only

Priority check-in

Enjoy fast-track check-in for a smooth and swift start to your journey

Full board

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ship’s main restaurant, Torget

Tea and black filter coffee

Enjoy our selection of tea and black filter coffee.

Daily themed lectures

Enjoy lectures offering insights into Norwegian culture, nature and history.

Multi-lingual Expedition Team

Enrich your journey with insights, assistance and tailored activities.

Suite only

Welcome basket

A welcome basket with sparkling wine to kick off your journey in style.

Suite only

Choice of dining time

A choice of different dining slots to make your day more flexible.

Access to Hurtigruten Photo Programme

Improve your photography skills with the Hurtigruten Photo Programme.

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Stay connected in your cabin and throughout the ship.

Suite only

Traditional wool sweater

A traditional Norwegian wool sweater when embarking. (From 1st April 2025)

Our ships sailing this route(8)

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The Coastal Express - Northern Lights

Itinerary

Gateway to the Fjords

Architectural and natural masterpieces

Discover medieval spirit

Welcome to the Arctic!

Feel like a polar hero

Top of Europe - North Cape

Capital of the Barents Region and turning point

Surrounded by excitement

Lofoten - Where nature amazes

Enjoy a date with the Seven Sisters

In Cod we trust

Final chapter of the fairy tale

Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter)

Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Cycling In Trondheim

RIB Safari To Saltstraumen

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Dog Sledding (Tromsø)

The Arctic Capital: Tromsø

The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only)

The North Cape

Riverboat to the Norwegian Border

The Norwegian Border

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Breakfast at the North Cape

A Taste of Vesterålen

Lofoten Islands

UNESCO Vega Archipelago

Visit the Salmon

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

The Hidden Rooms of Nidaros Cathedral

MS Kong Harald

MS Nordkapp

MS Nordnorge

MS Nordlys

MS Polarlys

MS Richard With

MS Vesterålen

MS Midnatsol