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Hurtigruten - Classic Norwegian Cruise

The most Beautiful Voyage in the World

For more than one hundred years, the Hurtigruten has travelled the Norwegian coast. Always reliable.

Not many brands in Norway, if any, are as strong as the "Hurtigruten".

Through history it has build it's image in the coastal communitys as the most reliable transportation company in Norway, and in peoples mind the ships on this coastal cruise is always safe, and no winter storm can stop it. Norway map

That means in the beautiful, sunny summertime, as well as through the rough winterstorms.

In the old days it was common knowledge: Even if heavy storms forces all ships to stay in safe and sheltered harbours, the Hurtigruten keeps going.

Many poems and songs has been written about these ships, which shows the importance and love to the ships in the Norwegian peoples minds.

In that early days several different companys were competing for goods and passengers, but today only one company is left in this Norwegian cruise.

And don't forget: There is much more than just the Coastal Cruise. Take a look below, and read more about amazing alternatives.

The Norwegian Cruise

MS Nordlys arriving alesund

This Classic Norwegian Cruise has its own place in the heart of thousands of tourist that has experienced it.

In the old days the fishery was the most important income for the coastal communitys, and if you want a glance of the real Norwegian Soul, you must experience this Norwegian Coastal Cruise to understand the history and traditions that has shaped this country.

Your travel will take place on one of the modern, quite luxurious ships along the coast.

The meals on board are outstanding, and the cabin goes from the more simple ones to "royal" suites with balcony.

You will love the amazing panorama lounges, where you can relax in comfortable chairs, reading a book or a magazine, or watch the Norwegian Coastal life outside.

You are coming close to the small fishing boats from the local communitys, the supply vessels on their way to or from the oil platforms in the North Sea, and to the many local ferries crossing the Norwegian fjords.

Whenever arriving a port you will get a small glance of how people live here in the north.

You will see places most of you could not imagine that anyone would live in, as well as places with the more urban way of living.

There are almost no other way a tourist can get this close to the Norwegian way of living, as the Hurtigruten is passing close to it all, and has this important role in people's life at the coast.

killer whales seen from the coastal express Even from the deck of the Hurtigruten passengers has witnessed unbelievable Whale-Shows.

Many of you will observe whales during your trip, and you should also know that many of the former local whale-hunters now are making a living from arranging Whale Watching Cruises.
Photo of Killer Whales ©:Trym Ivar Bergsmo / Hurtigruten Archive

A whale safari takes you on a small ship out to sea where you will be able to see and take photographs of big whales playing on the surface.

the coastal voyage in Northern Light Another exciting possibility is to see the Northen Light: Aurelia Boralis. During the winter-time, north of the Arctic Circle, you might get the opportunity to see this most unforgettable sight: The Norther Light.

On this small photo you actually see how it can bee, seen from a passengers view.

Photo of Northern Light ©:Ivan Mervillie / Hurtigruten Archive

Let's take a look at some other Hurtigruten Voyages

The Greenland Cruise

Did you know that Hurtigruten also can take you to Greenland? For those seeking something special, the Greenland Adventure is an experience you will never forget.

This European outpost has a nature and a way of living that you don't find many other places,and Hurtigruten gives you the opportunity so get there in the most luxurios way.

Photo from Greenland ©:Gian Rico Willy / Hurtigruten Archive

The Spitsbergen Cruise

The cruises to Spitsbergen, or Svalbard as most Norwegians call it, has become extremely popular.

Now you can also enjoy a totally new and exciting coastal cruise, a voyage along the entire western coast of Spitsbergen aboard the luxurious MS Fram — from its southernmost extremes all the way up to the near-polar 80th Parallel North.

Photo from Spitsbergen ©: Ragnar Hartvig / Hurtigruten Archive

The Antarctica Cruise

The MS Fram has special qualitys to make your trip to the Antarctica to be unique. Safety has absolute priority, and the professional crew is your guarantie for success.

The Antarctica explorations are filled with most interesting nature- and geography-focused programs.

Photo from Antarctica with penguins ©: Thomas Mauch / Hurtigruten Archive

The expedition begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Then its on to Ushuaia where your Antarctica cruise begins.

After passing through the famous Drake Passage the ship emerge in Antarctica where the fun starts: Activities, landings and views will leave you breathless.

Read more about the Antarctica Cruises

As a start you can go to the MS Fram blog where the Expedition leaders gives you information on the life onboard in these amazing surroundings.

Other illustrations on this page:

Small Norwegian Map ©: Hurtigruten Archive

Small Drawing MS Midnatsol ©: Hurtigruten Archive

Go from Hurtigruten to read about the Whale Watching Cruises

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