HIGHLIGHTS
- Encounter the glaciers, fjords and wildlife of the
Norwegian coast in winter.
- Experience snowshoeing, dog sledding, cross-country skiing
(Dec–Apr) or whale spotting (Oct–Feb), and watch
for the Northern Lights (Sep–Mar), when you’ll sail
with the assurance of our Northern Lights Promise.
- Visit tiny fishing villages and vibrant cities, and see
some of Norway’s most jaw-dropping scenery including the
northernmost point of Europe, the North Cape.
DATES / RATES
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ITINERARY
Day 1 Hamburg
Day 2 Esbjerg
Day 3 Stavanger
Day 4 Ålesund
Day 5 At sea
Day 6 Svolvær
Day 7 Alta
Day 8 Honningsvåg
Day 9 Tromsø
Day 10 Reine
Day 11 At sea
Day 12 Olden
Day 13 Bergen
Day 14 At sea
Day 15 Hamburg
MS Otto Sverdrup (Expedition, 554-guests)
MS Otto Sverdrup (formerly MS Finnmarken) is named after a great Norwegian polar hero. Sverdrup was the first person to ski across Greenland, was a key member of polar expeditions and was the captain of the legendary Arctic ship "Fram". He also served as a Hurtigruten captain between expeditions.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in
restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm
included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board*
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill
stations on board
- German- and English-speaking Coastal Experience Team who
organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
- Ten included shore excursions
- Hurtigruten Collection clothing package, including shell
jacket, sweater and wool hat (for suite guests only)
*House beer and wine,
sodas, and mineral water
*Please note there is
very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to,
and streaming is not supported.
Onboard activities
- Daily themed lectures, photography guidance, arts and
crafts hosted by the Coastal Experience Team
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and
wildlife from our onboard professional Coastal Experience Team
- Use of the ship’s outside pool, hot tubs,
panoramic sauna, outdoor and indoor gyms
- Informal gatherings with the Coastal Experience Team for
daily briefings
- Selection of equipment for outdoor activities
- Photographers on hand to assist you
Not included in your
voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Coastal Experience
Team
- Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa
area
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding
requirements
- No gratuities expected
EXCURSION, DAY 2
Esbjerg Independent Exploration
Enjoy getting to know this Danish seaside town on the shores of West Jutland and the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
At leisure
Free – please reserv
EXCURSION, DAY 3
The Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Learn how the discovery of oil changed a nation. Interactive exhibits cover a variety of topics, from offshore workers and their families to the challenges of climate change.
At guests’ discretion
Free – please reserv
EXCURSION, DAY 4
Ålesund - The Norwegian Aquarium
Learn more about local marine life on a visit to Northern Europe's largest saltwater aquarium.
2 hours
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 4
Ålesund Walk & Beer Tasting
Taste some of Ålesund’s best beer and enjoy a guided stroll among the Art Nouveau architecture.
2hrs30
Price per person
From 111 €
EXCURSION, DAY 6
Fishing Village Walk
Explore the urban fishing village of Svolvær with a local guide.
At guests' discretion
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 6
Lofoten by Horse
Enjoy a horseback ride past relics of the Viking age, stockfish racks, and along a sandy Arctic beach.
4 hours
Price per person
From 269 €
EXCURSION, DAY 6
Svolvær - Sea Eagle Nature Safari
Enjoy a RIB boat experience with a real sense of wildness and storytelling by a local host.
1 hour 30 minutes
Price per person
From 149 €
EXCURSION, DAY 7
Experience the Northern Lights Cathedral
Visit a striking cultural landmark with extraordinary architecture inspired by the Northern Lights.
1h30
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 7
Alta - Fatbike
Take a fun fatbike trip along the Alta valley’s scenic dog sledding and snowmobile trails.
4 hours
Price per person
From 149 €
EXCURSION, DAY 7
Alta - Northern Lights Chase
Search for the Northern Lights in one of the world’s prime aurora-viewing regions.
4h00
Price per person
From 189 €
EXCURSION, DAY 7
Dogsledding in Alta
Go dog sledding, meet the huskies, and cosy up for stories in a traditional lavoo.
3 hours
Price per person
From 239 €
EXCURSION, DAY 7
Genuine Sami Experience in Maze
Get to know local Sami reindeer herders as you visit Maze, their small village.
3 hours 30 minutes
Price per person
From 179 €
EXCURSION, DAY 7
Visit the magical Sorrisniva Ice Hotel
Enjoy a visit to the world’s northernmost ice hotel, where everything is made from snow and ice.
1 hour
Price per person
From 99 €
EXCURSION, DAY 8
Honningsvåg - The North Cape
Join a guided bus tour to the North Cape and Globe Monument at mainland Europe’s northernmost point.
3 hours
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 8
King Crab & North Cape
Learn all about the King of the Barents Sea at the northernmost point of mainland Europe.
5 hours 30 minutes
Price per person
From 129 €
EXCURSION, DAY 9
The Polar Museum
Visit Tromsø’s Polar Museum for a fascinating tour of Arctic exploration and polar expeditions.
At guests’ discretion
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 9
Cross-Country Skiing in Tromsø
Have a go at cross-country skiing – Norway’s national sport – through birch and spruce forests.
3 hours
Price per person
From 150 €
EXCURSION, DAY 9
Husky Sled Ride/Dogsledding
Take part in a truly Arctic adventure: dogsledding through the snow.
4 hours 15 minutes
Price per person
From 299 €
EXCURSION, DAY 9
Tromsø - The Arctic Capital
Enjoy this tour of the “Paris of the North”, which includes a ride on the Fjellheisen cable car and a stop at the famous Arctic Cathedral.
3hrs30
Price per person
From 109 €
EXCURSION, DAY 10
Reine - The Fishing Village of Å
Welcome to Å, a small village at the end of King Olav’s Road, the main road through the Lofoten Islands.
1-2 hours
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 12
Loen Skylift
Take the Loen Skylift from sea level to top the of Mount Hoven in 5 minutes.
At guests’ discretion
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 12
Loen - Snowshoe Hiking
Snowshoe through the winter landscape high above the fjord, with spectacular views.
4hrs
Price per person
From 89 €
EXCURSION, DAY 13
Bergen - The Fløibanen Funicular
Enjoy a short funicular ride to the top of Mount Fløyen and take in panoramic views of the city.
At guests’ discretion
Free – please reserve
EXCURSION, DAY 13
Bergen City Walk
Stroll through Bergen’s charming city centre, including UNESCO-listed Bryggen, and visit Schøtstuene Assembly Rooms.
2 hours 30 minutes
Price per person
From 49 €
