In The Wake Of The Coastal Express

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.

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 

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 €