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THE WORLD’S
MOST BEAUTIFUL
VOYAGE
NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE INFORMATION
01.04.2019 - 31.10.2019
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Contents
Dear Adventurer 2
Dear adventurer
The essence of Norway’s appeal honestly say that Hurtigruten Norway map 4
is remarkably simple: this is one sailings make a minimal im-
of the most beautiful countries pact on nature. In July 2018, we
on Earth. Hurtigruten provides banned all single-use plastic on Timetable 5
adventures that are unmistaka- our ships, one of the first major the northbound voyage
bly Norwegian, sailing under the companies to do so, and our goal
midnight sun in summer and the is to become the world’s first
northern lights during winter. plastic-free shipping company. Day by day 6
the northbound voyage
With daily departures, our ships When you sail with us, you
journey calmly through majestic can choose from more than Timetable 21
fjords and call on small, remote 70 excursions, taking part the southbound voyage
ports in places most vessels in hikes, boat trips, dogsled
are unable to reach. And we’ve rides and many other
been sailing here for 125 years. “friluftsliv” activities, led by our Day by day 22
on-board Expedition Teams. the southbound voyage
But beyond this, we want to Outstanding regional specialities
highlight our genuine com- from fresh local produce come Traveling 32
mitment to sustainability. We as standard on Hurtigruten. with a vehicle
want to be part of a progres-
sively greener future and are Get closer to authentic coastal
committed to doing something Norway, to its people, land- Good to know before you go 34
about it. We have implemented scape, culture and wildlife.
sustainable practices through-
out our operations and can Welcome on board! What to pack? 36
Life on board the ship 38
Hurtigruten 44
and sustainability
Contact information – ships 46
Important phone numbers 47
Maritime expressions 47
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FRONT COVER PHOTO: © ANDREAS MIHATSCH. BACK COVER PHOTO: © EDITH FLAKK / HURTIGRUTEN
© AGURTXANE CONCELLON / HURTIGRUTEN
Mehamn
Berlevåg
Kjøllefjord
Båtsfjord Vardø
Honningsvåg
Havøysund
Vadsø
norway
Hammerfest
Kirkenes
Øksfjord
THE NORTHBOUND ITINERARY
Skjervøy
RUSSIA
Departure Bergen
DAY
Experience 2,500 nautical miles of varied
landscapes, cross the Arctic Circle, and
Tromsø 01.04.2019 - 31.05.2019 01.06.2019 - 31.08.2019 01.09.2018 - 31.10.2019
visit 34 charming Nordic ports along the from BERGEN 22:30 20:00 20:00
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way. Welcome to the world’s most Finnsnes FINLAND from FLORØ 04:45 02:15 02:15
beautiful sea voyage! from MÅLØY 07:30 04:30 04:30
from TORVIK 10:45 07:30 07:30
Risøyhamn
Harstad from ÅLESUND 12:00 09:30 09:30
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Sortland from GEIRANGER* - 13:30 -
Stokmarknes
from HJØRUNDFJORDEN* - - 15:00
Svolvær from ÅLESUND 15:00 19:00 19:00
Stamsund from MOLDE 18:30 22:15 22:15
from KRISTIANSUND 23:00 02:00 02:00
from TRONDHEIM 12:00 12:00 12:00
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Bodø from RØRVIK 21:15 21:15 21:15
from BRØNNØYSUND 01:00 01:00 01:00
Ørnes from SANDNESSJØEN 04:15 04:15 04:15
from NESNA 05:30 05:30 05:30
from ØRNES 09:30 09:30 09:30
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Nesna SWEDEN from BODØ 15:00 15:00 15:00
Sandnessjøen from STAMSUND 19:30 19:30 19:30
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°3 Brønnøysund from STOKMARKNES 01:15 01:15 01:15
from SORTLAND 03:00 03:00 03:00
from RISØYHAMN 04:30 04:30 04:30
Rørvik from HARSTAD 07:45 07:45 07:45
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from FINNSNES 11:30 11:30 11:30
from TROMSØ 18:30 18:30 18:30
from SKJERVØY 22:45 22:45 22:45
from ØKSFJORD 02:15 02:15 02:15
from HAMMERFEST 06:00 06:00 06:00
Trondheim
from HAVØYSUND 09:15 09:15 09:15
from HONNINGSVÅG 14:45 14:45 14:45
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Kristiansund
from KJØLLEFJORD 17:15 17:15 17:15
from MEHAMN 19:30 19:30 19:30
Molde
from BERLEVÅG 22:15 22:15 22:15
Ålesund Geirangerfjord from BÅTSFJORD 00:15 00:15 00:15
Torvik
Hjørundfjord from VARDØ 03:30 03:30 03:30
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from VADSØ 07:15 07:15 07:15
Måløy
Florø
NORWAY to KIRKENES 09:00 09:00 09:00
* Departs to Geiranger between 02.06 - 01.09 and Hjorundfjorden between 02.09 - 01.11
Bergen
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Day 1 – Northbound
BERGEN
The journey begins
The West COAST
© CH/VISITNORWAY.COM
Sognefjord
Lively fish
market
Bergen’s famous fish
© BERGEN REISELIVSLAG / LARS KORVALD - VISITBERGEN.COM
market is a lively place, Bergen
brimming with fresh sea-
food from
Norwegian waters. The
––– Hurtigruten’s bustle of fishermen off-
Classic Round Voyage lasts loading their catch, the
fascinating variety of fish
12 days and starts at our and crustaceans, the kalei-
doscope of colours and the
southernmost port, Bergen. familiar salty fragrance of
the sea combine to create
Before departing, why not a heady atmosphere.
arrange some extra time Read more on
to explore one of Norway's UNESCO Hurtigruten.co.uk/
excursions
and Bryggen
most beautiful and Bergen is a popular
WHAT TO SEE
BRYGGEN: Experience medieval history among
distinctive cities. destination for
modern-day the old Hanseatic buildings.
travellers in Norway, THE FLØIBANEN FUNICULAR: Enjoy spectacular
yet retains much of views of the city from atop Mount Fløyen.
We cruise north from Bergen along
its local character and FANTOFT STAVE CHURCH: Explore ancient
the Hjeltefjord, the same route the history. One example
Vikings once sailed to the Shetland architecture combining pagan and Christian beliefs.
is the historic
Islands and beyond. We are heading THE FISH MARKET: Smell the sea breeze and fresh
UNESCO-listed
© ANDREAS MIHATSCH / SHUTTERSTOCK
to the high north. After a tasty dinner, delicacies of the deep.
Bryggen district with
you can spend the rest of the evening colourful wharfs TROLDHAUGEN: Visit the home of composer
dating back to the Edvard Grieg.
relaxing, taking in the ever-changing
landscapes on deck or in the 14th century. Stroll THE AQUARIUM: Experience life under water.
panorama lounge. through the narrow OLD BERGEN MUSEUM: An open-air museum
alleyways and soak up and reminder of what Bergen was like in the
the medieval maritime 1700s and 1800s.
atmosphere.
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Day 2 – Northbound
FLORØ–MOLDE
Frøya
HITRA
© SHUTTERSTOCK
Art Nouveau walk 2C/E
Molde
WHAT TO SEE
Situated at the entrance to the 2C/E 2D 2K
Geirangerfjord, Ålesund could have been
Ålesund
Silence of the fjords
taken right out of a fairy tale. If you look up as
you explore the town, you will be enchanted Geirangerfjord
by the rounded towers, sinuous lines and 2B
Torvik
foliate forms typical of Art Nouveau. A trip to Hjørundfjord
Aksla Mountain in the middle of the town is a 2F 2G 2H 2J
must. Walk the 418 steps to the top and you
will be rewarded by unforgettable panoramic
views. Also visit the Atlanterhavsparken, Måløy
© TOMASZ FURMANEK
which is one of Northern Europe’s largest
saltwater aquariums and an architectural The West COAST
gem, built into the coastal landscape.
Florø
–––Wake up early to see
Hornelen (860 metres above sea
level) and the landscape of Nord- EXCURSIONS Sognefjord
2B Geiranger with Trollstigen Pass SUMMER
fjord. As we sail past the West 2C/E Art Nouveau walk WINTER SPRING AUTUMN
Read more on
Cape, we cross the open sea for 2D Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and
Hurtigruten.co.uk/
excursionS
the first time during the voyage. Mount Aksla WINTER SPRING
2F A Taste of Norway AUTUMN
The ship navigates through skerries and 2G Mountain hike in the Hjørundfjord AUTUMN
islands before reaching the Art Nouveau town of
2H Hike with a visit to a shieling AUTUMN
Ålesund. In summer, we sail towards what is often
considered to be Norway’s jewel in the crown,
2J Hjørundfjord, Geiranger and Ålesund AUTUMN
© PER EIDE/VISITNORWAY.COM
Geirangerfjord, surrounded by majestic mountain
2K Kayaking in Ålesund WINTER SPRING
peaks, steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls.
In autumn, we explore the idyllic Hjørundfjord - Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities
only Hurtigruten sails into this gem of a fjord. (Ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
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Day 3 – Northbound
KRISTIANSUND–RØRVIK
© BEATRIZ MONTERO
Rørvik
Kayaking on the river Nid 3G
The river that flows quietly through
the centre of Trondheim is a great
destination in itself. Kayaking on the river
lets you see the city from a completely
different angle. Remember to take small
detours into the many canals off the
river’s main channel.
Discover the Kjeungskjær
old capital
Lighthouse
Frøya Trondheim
© KLAUS-PETER OTT
HITRA
3A 3B 3D 3G
3H 3I
WHAT TO SEE
Make sure you catch the sight of the
© SHUTTERSTOCK
Kjeungskjær lighthouse Hurtigruten Kristiansund
––– Trondheim, formerly called passes on its way between the ports of
Trondheim and Rørvik.
Nidaros, was founded in 997 A.D.
and was Norway’s capital from
1030 to 1217. EXCURSIONS
3A Nidaros Cathedral and Ringve Museum
in Trondheim SPRING SUMMER Read more on
The city is home to Norway’s national Hurtigruten.co.uk/
3B Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral AUTUMN WINTER
excursions
shrine, Nidaros Cathedral, which has been
3D Trondheim city walk ALL YEAR
a popular pilgrimage destination for nearly
1,000 years. Today, it is a city of students, 3G Kayaking on the River Nid ALL YEAR
technology, culture, cycling and food.
3H Cycling in Trondheim SPRING SUMMER
Trondheim’s architecture and surroundings
create a beautiful, almost mystical atmos- 3I The northernmost tram ride in the world AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
phere for any outing, whether you prefer a
Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities
guided tour of Nidaros Cathedral, kayaking
(Ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
on the River Nid and into the city’s smaller
channels, or a casual walk or bicycle ride
© OLE STØRKSEN
among the beautifully restored wooden
buildings in the Bakklandet district.
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Day 4 – Northbound
BRØNNØYSUND–SVOLVÆR
Trollfjord
© RUNE KONGSRO
Svolvær
4E/F 4G 4H 4I
Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen 4C Stamsund
Join us for a coach tour of the second-largest
Crossing
city in Northern Norway, Bodø, and then see LOFOTEN
the world’s largest tidal current, the legendary
Saltstraumen with water speeds reaching 22
Saltstraumen
knots. Saltstraumen has fascinated people
an invisible
for generations. Author Jules Verne even Bodø
4B 4C 4D
wrote about it in his famous novel 20,000
Leagues Under the Sea.
4A
Up to 13 billion cubic feet of seawater forces
border
its way through a 1.9-mile-long passage that
is just 150 metres wide and 31 metres deep. Ørnes
Vortices known as maelstroms, up to 10 m in
© WOLFGANG KRIEGEL / HURTIGRUTEN / GUEST IMAGE
diameter and 5 m in depth, are formed when
the current is at its strongest.
WHAT TO SEE
The charms of the Lofoten Islands are Nesna
revealed in their small, picturesque fishing l e
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Ci
––– Today we cross the Arctic Circle. villages with a bohemian atmosphere.
Tucked in between majestic granite cliffs rc
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Sandnessjøen
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This invisible border at 66 degrees 33 and white sandy beaches, Lofoten is an
experience that is out of the ordinary.
66 coast of
The Seven Sisters
minutes north marks the southern- helgeland
Brønnøysund
most point of the midnight sun, which
shines 24 hours a day in summer. EXCURSIONS
4A Svartisen Glacier SUMMER
4B Arctic Coastal Walk ALL YEAR
The chances of catching the northern lights in
winter are also higher above this line. This is where 4C Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen ALL YEAR
the Arctic begins. Norway’s second largest glacier,
4D RIB safari to Saltstraumen SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
Svartisen, is located near the old trading village
and port of call Ørnes. Our journey continues along 4E/F Meet the Vikings ALL YEAR
the beautiful Helgeland coastline, considered by Read more on
4G Highlights of Lofoten SPRING SUMMER
many to be just as spectacular as Lofoten. In the Hurtigruten.co.uk/
excursionS
afternoon, we sail from Bodø across Vestfjord, 4H Lofotpils Brewery ALL YEAR
and the 1,000 metre-high mountain Lofotveggen Farm visit in Lofoten SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
4I
appears on the horizon. Then we reach Lofoten.
© SIMEN G. FANGEL
For part of the year, we also sail into the amazingly Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv‘ activities
narrow Trollfjorden. (ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
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Day 5 – Northbound
STOKMARKNES–SKJERVØY
Feel the
WHAT TO SEE
The Ølhallen pub in Tromsø
opened in 1928 in the cellar of Macks
Bryggeri, the northernmost brewery in
wilderness
the world. Ølhallen is situated at the
southern end of Storgata, Tromsø’s main
street, and is easy to find. You can go on
a guided tour of the brewery or just enjoy
a beer with the regulars. Expect lots of
good conversation and laughter.
Skjervøy
Lyngenfjord
Scenery and huskies 5C
Lyngen
Experience northern Norwegian na- Alps
ture at its best on this excursion to the
Tromsø Wilderness Centre on Kvaløya Tromsø
Island near Tromsø, and meet the happy 5A 5B 5C 5D
huskies and pups living there. 5G 5M 5N
senja Finnsnes
Risøyhamn
Harstad
© ØRJAN BERTELSEN / HURTIGRUTEN
Sortland Vesterålen
Stokmarknes
© HURTIGRUTEN
Trollfjord
–––Now you are approaching
Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic. EXCURSIONS Read more on
Hurtigruten.co.uk/
Get ready for a funfilled day packed 5A The Arctic capital Tromsø ALL YEAR excursionS
with exciting activities, no matter 5B Dog sledging WINTER SPRING
what time of year you travel. 5C Scenery and huskies SUMMER SPRING AUTUMN
5D Polar history walk WINTER
There is plenty to discover in this remarkably 5G Kayaking SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
cosmopolitan city, often described as the Paris of the 5M Cross-country skiing WINTER
north — Tromsø’s numerous attractions include wild-
life and impressive vistas, daring architecture, and 5N Snowshoeing in Tromsø WINTER
exciting activities. You can have fun dog sledding,
Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities
hiking, or learning about Norway’s fascinating polar (ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
© CH - VISITNORWAY.COM
history. Or join us for a kayaking excursion where you
can admire this beautiful Arctic city from a water-
borne point of view.
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Day 6 – Northbound
ØKSFJORD–BERLEVÅG
Berlevåg
6I
Mehamn
© STEIN J BJØRGE
6C 6D 6E
FINNKJERKA Kjøllefjord
Reindeer THE NORTH CAPE
Essential to Sámi culture and life, rein- 71°N
deer provide everything from clothes Honningsvåg
to food and are kept in herds that are
Top of the World
6A 6B 6H
moved long distances across vast
areas of land to the rhythm of changing
seasons. The highest concentration of
reindeer held as livestock is found on
Havøysund
at the North Cape
the Finnmark plateau, where for centu- 6J
ries Sámi have been moving their herds
back and forth from inland to the coast.
Hammerfest
© BJARNE RIESTO / WWW.RIESTO.NO
WHAT TO SEE
In autumn and winter, this part of the
journey provides the best opportunity for
––– Enjoy the those who want to see the mystical
northern lights.
magnificent landscape as Øksfjord
we continue our journey
towards the North Cape. EXCURSIONS
6A The North Cape ALL YEAR
In Honningsvåg, you can join us Birdwatching Safari 6B
6B Read more on
for a cultural walk through the Fascinated by multitudes Birdwatching safari SPRING SUMMER
Hurtigruten.co.uk/
town and let yourself be charmed of birdlife? Come join us on
6C Sámi culture SPRING SUMMER excursionS
this excursion to see one of
by the colourful buildings. We
Norway’s largest and most 6D Snowmobile trip in the Arctic WINTER SPRING
then sail through the heart of the impressive bird cliffs, near
Sámi homeland to the port of the North Cape. A short 6E Sámi autumn AUTUMN
Kjøllefjord. This area is famous boat trip from Gjesvær 6H Fishing village visit ALL YEAR
for its rich birdlife. Enjoy the puts you right in the heart
sub-Arctic landscape as we cross of this bird watcher’s 6I Winter expedition in the Arctic wilderness SPRING
the 71st parallel north, and be paradise. From the boat
6J RIB Expedition on 71 degrees North SUMMER
sure to experience the imposing we can observe the various
North Cape – the northernmost species of birds who fill Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities
© SHUTTERSTOCK
the air with a cacophony of (Ships with expedition team)
point on the continent. ALL YEAR
shrieks and screeches.
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Day 7 – North– /Southbound
BÅTSFJORD–KIRKENES
–BERLEVÅG
© ØRJAN BERTELSEN / HURTIGRUTEN
Berlevåg
King Crab Expedition 7H
Båtsfjord
Come along for a fantastic day out on
the water, catching, preparing and most
importantly eating red king crabs. An
experienced guide takes you out on this Vardø
unforgettable king crab fishing trip in a
brand-new RIB (rigid-inflatable boat). All
hands on deck are needed to help pull up
Norway’s Far East
the crab pots from the depths. The spiny
giants from the Barents Sea can weigh up
to 10 kilos. After we haul up enough crabs,
we head to a traditional boathouse along
© JOHANNA KLARENBERG / GUEST IMAGE / HURTIGRUTEN
the fjord to prepare and serve your catch.
Bon appétit!
Kirkenes
7A 7B 7C 7D
7E 7F 7H
WHAT TO SEE
Kirkenes, not far from the Russian border,
is Hurtigruten’s turning point.
––– Kirkenes is Enjoy panoramic views from the lounge
as we sail into the last port before turning
known as the capital around and starting our journey south.
of the Barents
Region and is the
Read more on
Hurtigruten.co.uk/
Midnight Sun
gateway to the east. A delightful natural EXCURSIONS
excursion
phenomenon occurs 7A The Russian border ALL YEAR
in summer. The Mid-
The town is also Hurtigruten’s turning night Sun is when 7B Riverboat to the Russian border SUMMER AUTUMN
point of our 12-day voyage. You will the sun is above the
7C Snowmobile safari WINTER SPRING
notice that the landscape and sea horizon all day and
along the coast of Finnmark become all night. For some 7D Kirkenes Snowhotel WINTER SPRING
areas in Northern
increasingly more dramatic the closer 7E
Norway, we are ATV/Quad safari to the Russian border SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
we get to Kirkenes, which is located talking about more
just a few miles from the Russian 7F Husky sledge adventure WINTER SPRING
© AXEL M. MOSLER / HURTIGRUTEN
than 1,800 hours in
border. a row where the sun 7H King crab expedition SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
just does not set.
Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities
(Ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
18 19THE SOUTHBOUND ITINERARY
Departure Kirkenes
DAY
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from KIRKENES 12:30 12:30
from VADSØ - -
from VARDØ 16:45 16:45
7
from BÅTSFJORD 20:15 20:15
from BERLEVÅG 22:00 22:00
from MEHAMN 01:00 01:00
from KJØLLEFJORD 03:00 03:00
from HONNINGSVÅG 05:45 05:45
from HAVØYSUND 08:00 08:00
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from HAMMERFEST* 11:45 12:45
from ØKSFJORD 14:45 15:45
from SKJERVØY 18:30 19:45
from TROMSØ 01:30 01:30
from FINNSNES 04:45 04:45
from HARSTAD 08:30 08:30
THE
from RISØYHAMN 11:00 11:00
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from SORTLAND 13:00 13:00
from STOKMARKNES 15:15 15:15
from SVOLVÆR 20:30 20:30
from STAMSUND 22:30 22:30
SOUTHBOUND
from BODØ 04:15 04:15
from ØRNES 07:15 07:15
from NESNA 11:15 11:15
10
from SANDNESSJØEN 13:00 13:00
from BRØNNØYSUND 17:00 17:00
from RØRVIK 21:30 21:30
VOYAGE
from TRONDHEIM 10:00 10:00
from KRISTIANSUND 17:00 17:00
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from MOLDE 21:30 21:30
from ÅLESUND 01:00 01:00
from TORVIK 02:30 02:30
from MÅLØY 05:45 05:45
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from FLORØ 08:15 08:15
to BERGEN 14:30 14:30
* 08.04-07.06 Departure from Hammerfest at 11:45 due to sailing into Lyngenfjord.
© SHUTTERSTOCK
20 21Day 8 – Southbound
MEHAMN–TROMSØ
Mehamn
8F
FINNKJERKA
Kjøllefjord
© LUISA FENOGLIO / GUEST IMAGE / HURTIGRUTEN
THE NORTH CAPE
71°N
8A Honningsvåg
Havøysund
© ARMANDO GORETZKI / GGUEST IMAGE
Surrounded by
Hammerfest
8B 8G 8H
excitement Øksfjord
© ØRJAN BERTELSEN / HURTIGRUTEN
WHAT TO SEE
Founded in 1789, Hammerfest is also home
to the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column,
erected in 1854 to commemorate the first
precise measurement of the globe.
Skjervøy
–––We now bid the region of
Finnmark farewell, as we sail EXCURSIONS Lyngenfjord
southbound past Fruholmen 8A Breakfast at The North Cape
SUMMER AUTUMN Lyngen
and Europe’s northernmost
SPRING
Alps
8B The northernmost town in the world
lighthouse. NEARLY ALL YEAR
8C Midnight concert in the Arctic Tromsø 8C
On Hjelmsøy, you have a great view of Cathedral ALL YEAR
Europe’s largest colony of guillemots 8F Snowmobile trip in the polar night
and razorbills. From Honningsvåg, you WINTER SPRING
Read more on
Hurtigruten.co.uk/
can choose to enjoy breakfast at the
excursionS
© ØRJAN BERTELSEN / HURTIGRUTEN
8G Mountain hike in Hammerfest
North Cape, and in Hammerfest, you
SUMMER AUTUMN
can join a mountain trek or guided
tour of the town. In spring, we also 8H Into the Ice – stories of a polar hero
enjoy views of the beautiful Lyngen WINTER
Alps, as we take a detour into the
Lyngenfjord.
22 23Day 9 – Southbound
TROMSØ–STAMSUND
Tromsø
© TRYM IVAR BERGSMO
Finnsnes
Don’t blink,
Still carrying senja
freight and p assengers
Risøyhamn is a small village on
the island of Andøya. We stop here
it’s Lofoten
to drop off passengers – and to
deliver food and post to the locals, Risøyhamn
numbering approximately 200
inhabitants. Delivering food, money
9A Harstad
and medicines has been an impor-
tant task for Hurtigruten for 125
years, and an invaluable service Sortland
to the communities living along
Vesterålen
Norway’s coast.
Stokmarknes
––– Make sure you do not Trollfjord
oversleep today. The journey
WHAT TO SEE 9C
Sailing through Vesterålen to Lofoten
Svolvær
past the beautiful Vesterålen should be at the top of the list of things
to do for every traveller and explorer. 9B 9D 9E 9F
© JAKUB KASL
islands towards the equally The beauty here is unparalleled.
Stamsund
spectacular Lofoten is, for
many, the highlight of the trip. LOFOTEN
Between Sortland and Stokmarknes,
you can see the famous mountain,
Sea eagle safari
After sailing into the
9C
EXCURSIONS Read more on
Møysalen, which has inspired Trollfjord and trans-
9A A taste of Vesterålen ALL YEAR
Hurtigruten.co.uk/
numerous artists over the years. ferring to a smaller 9B excursionS
Lofoten Islands SPRING SUMMER
As we sail south through Vesterålen, vessel, we watch the
we seemingly head straight for the Hurtigruten ship turn 9C Sea eagle safari AUTUMN SPRING SUMMER
mountain wall, but there is an opening, completely around in 9D Lofoten by horse ALL YEAR
Raftsundet, leading to the narrow and the narrowest of spac-
bewitching Trollfjord, which we sail es, an awesome sight! 9E RIB adventure in Lofoten SUMMER
into during certain parts of the year. Then the excursion
9F Discover a fishing village AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
boat takes us out to
© SUE WELLER / GUEST IMAGE
We end the day with activities in
see the magnificent Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities
Svolvær, the capital of Lofoten, such sea eagles.
as a sea eagle safari, fishing and RIB (Ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
boat rides, horseback riding and more.
24 25Day 10 – Southbound
BODØ–RØRVIK
A date with
the Seven Sisters
Bodø
© HURTIGRUTEN
Ørnes
A strange mountain in the sea
Torghatten (258 metres above sea
level) is famous for the distinctive
hole right through the middle of
the mountainside. The hole is 160
metres long, 35 metres high and 20 le
Nesna
rc
metres wide and was created during Ci
ic
the ice age. The softer rock gradually ct 3’
N
Ar °3 Sandnessjøen
eroded, while harder rock around the 66
hole remained. The walk up to the
hole takes about 20 minutes along coast of The Seven Sisters
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a natural trail. helgeland
10B
Brønnøysund 10C
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–––As you reluctantly tear
yourself away from Lofoten,
we sail onwards towards the
Helgeland coast, with its WHAT TO SEE Rørvik
equally magnificent sights. During this part of the journey you should
watch for the unique rock formations Hest-
mannen, Torghatten and the Seven Sisters.
In the morning, we cross the Arctic
Circle and head for the Helgeland coast
with its abundance of islands, islets,
reefs and steep mountain walls. This is EXCURSIONS
10B UNESCO Vega Archipelago
the home of the unique rock formation SUMMER
Hestmannen, the peculiar mountain 10C Visit the salmon SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
Read more on
Torghatten with its distinctive hole, and Hurtigruten.co.uk/
the spectacular Seven Sisters mountain Hikes & ‘Friluftsliv’ activities
excursionS
(Ships with expedition team) ALL YEAR
range. We make a short stop in Nesna,
an idyllic old trading post, before
moving on to Sandnessjøen,
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Brønnøysund and Rørvik.
26 27Day 11 – Southbound
TRONDHEIM–ÅLESUND
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Trondheim
Frøya
A walk through 1,000 years 11A 11A
In cod
Enjoy a guided tour through the HITRA
historic capital of Norway. Visit
spectacular Nidaros Cathedral.
The building of Norway’s national
sanctuary began in 1070. Nidaros
we trust
Cathedral displays beautiful stained
glass from the 19th and the 20th
Kristiansund
centuries, and the statues and orna-
11C 11E
ments of the west front are a great
attraction in itself. You will also see
Trondheim’s streets, boroughs and
highlights, including a short stop at
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Utsikten (The View) to admire the Molde
city from a high elevation.
––– Today gives you another
WHAT TO SEE
The Nidaros Cathedral is Norway’s Geirangerfjord
opportunity to explore the city of only Gothic-style cathedral and is
considered a national shrine.
Ålesund
Trondheim. Continuing south, the Hjørundfjord
ship heads slowly out of the The world’s most scenic
drive 11C
Trondheimsfjord, passing the Join us on an excursion to the
Read more on
Hurtigruten.co.uk/
islands of Munkholmen, Hitra and famous Atlantic Ocean Road,
one of Norway’s most visited
excursionS
thousands of islets and skerries. tourist destinations. The trip
covers 8.2 kilometres, crosses
a total of eight bridges and EXCURSIONS
Next stop is Kristiansund. The city’s location winds through a stunning 11A Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral ALL YEAR
has provided the town with a wealth of op- coastal landscape. The route
11C The Atlantic Road SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN
portunities in the fishing, ship building and ranks in The Guardian’s Top
oil industries. It is now regarded as Norway’s 10 great scenic drives around 11E Bergtatt - magnificent marble mine
the world.
’cured cod capital’ because of its long-time AUTUMN WINTER SPRING
export of salted dry fish. As we cross the open
sea to Molde, known as the ’city of roses’, you
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can take in the view of the steep, grey, pointed
peaks of the Romsdal Alps from deck.
28 29Day 12 – Southbound
ÅLESUND–BERGEN
The final
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chapter of
the fairy tale Ålesund
Torvik
Keep exploring Norway
On all our coastal voyages, you can add
a few extra nights, before or after your
journey, and get more out of your holiday Måløy
with our land adventures
(hurtigruten.co.uk/land-adventures). The West COAST
See breathtaking fjords, explore the
steep mountain landscape in Lofoten, Florø
take an extraordinary train journey,
experience the atmosphere in Norway’s
capital or discover the crown of Arctic Sognefjord
Norway; Svalbard. We highly recom-
––– The world’s most mend staying for a couple of nights
in one of the featured cities (Kirkenes,
beautiful voyage is drawing to Tromsø, Lofoten, Bergen, Oslo or Long-
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yearbyen) to experience more of the
a close and during the night Norwegian cuisine, culture and scenery.
All of our accommodation has been Bergen 12A
the ship will call at Ålesund, specially selected to offer the best and
most central location.
Torvik and Måløy.
But before we dock in Bergen, there History and main sights
are still a few nautical miles of fasci- of Bergen 12A
nating scenery left, like picturesque Enjoy a guided tour past the pic- Read more on
Nordfjord that lies below the enor- turesque alleys and well-known Hurtigruten.co.uk/
mous glacier, Jostedalsbreen. locations such as Nordnes penin- excursionS
Nordfjord stretches 90 kilometres sula, Håkon’s Hall and the
inland from the open sea, all the way Rosenkrantz Tower, Maria Church,
to the tiny villages of Loen and Olden. Bergen harbour and the famous
fish market. In addition to seeing
EXCURSIONS
The rugged landscape at the mouth of 12A Bergen city sightseeing ALL YEAR
all this, our well-informed guides
the fjord is in stark contrast to the fer- Only bookable on board
will also take you on a short walk
tile landscape at the other end. Lush
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through the UNESCO-listed old
orchards and glacier arms reach out buildings in the Bryggen district.
towards sparkling lakes and cascading During this trip, you will receive a
waterfalls. Enjoy this beautiful sight good insight into the city’s history
and be sure to make the most of your and development, from its found-
last hours on board. ing in 1070 right through to the
present day.
30 31HARBOUR ADDRESSES
Bergen, Nøstegt, 30, Hurtigruteterminalen
Berlevåg, Storgaten 39
Traveling
Bodø, Terminalveien
Brønnøysund, Havnegt 42
Båtsfjord, Holmen kai
with
Finnsnes, Bernh.Lundsvei 11
Florø, AS Fugleskjærskaien
Hammerfest, Hamnegata 3
a vehicle
Harstad, Torvet 7B
Havøysund, Strandgt. 85 A
Honningsvåg, Holmen 2A
Kirkenes, Kaiv.4
Kjøllefjord, Strandvegen 95
ARRIVAL AT YOUR DEPARTURE PORT
Kristiansund, Holmakaia – Devoldholmen
Please be at the quayside at the latest 1,5 hours prior to the Mehamn, AS Værveien 15
scheduled departure in Bergen. When you are travelling from Molde, Hamnegata 8
Bergen to a port north of Bodø, please be at the terminal no Måløy, Inter-Com Terminalen
later than 2 hours before departure. In Trondheim, Bodø, Nesna, Kaia, Moveien
Tromsø and Kirkenes, please be at the pier latest 1 hour before Risøyhamn, Risøyhamn
departure. For all other ports, please be at the quayside 30 Rørvik, D/S Kaien
minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Please ensure to Sandnessjøen,Torolv Kveldulvsonsgt. 7
adhere to instructions and signage for cars at the ports. Skjervøy, Havnegt 18
Sortland, Havnegata 7
TIMES IN BERGEN FOR DRIVING THE CARS ON BOARD
Stamsund, J.M Johansens vei 11
• In the summer season (01 June-31 Oct): 18:00 - 19:00 Stokmarknes, Nordnesveien 1
• In the winter season (01 Nov-31 May): 19:30 - 21:30 Svolvær, O J Kaarbøsgata 12
Tromsø, Prostneset
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BOARDING AND LEAVING
Trondheim, Pir 1 nr. 7 (HR-kaien)
1) Please bring all your luggage to the reception area, and Vadsø, Havneterminal
check in. Have your booking reference and ID ready. You will Vardø, Kaikaga 26 A
receive a boarding card for your car, which is also your cabin Øksfjord, Njordveien 20-27
key card if you have booked a cabin. Ørnes, Havnevn.7
2) Proceed into the car lane, and show your boarding card to Ålesund, Skansekaia
the crew on the car deck.
3) Please follow the instructions of the crew when driving on
Maximum car Max. Max. Max.width Max. weight
board. Please note that only the driver is allowed in the car
dimensions length (m) height (m) (m) (kg)
when driving on or off the ship, and the driver is responsible
for driving on board/ashore. MS Finnmarken 6,5 2,50 2,4 5000
4) Please park your car in low gear with the hand brake on.
MS Kong Harald 6,4 2,25 2,4 5000
5) Before driving off the ship, please deliver the boarding card
to the crew on car deck. Please note that the luggage must be MS Midnatsol 6,5 2,30 2,5 5000
carried ashore over the gangway before driving off the ship. MS Nordkapp 6,5 2,20 2,45 5000
MS Nordlys 6,5 2,20 2,4 5000
NB! Check-in will take place inside the ship in the reception
area in all ports except in Bergen, where check-in is in the ter- MS Nordnorge 6,5 2,40 2,4 5000
minal. You will need to carry your own luggage on and off the MS Polarlys 6,5 2,25 2,45 5000
ship, except in Bergen. All vehicles entering our ships could be MS Richard With 6,4 2,40 2,4 5000
subject to safety inspection. There will be no access to the car
MS Trollfjord 6,5 2,30 2,45 5000
deck during the voyage and it is not possible to go ashore by
car when the ship calls at ports. Campers, caravans, car trailers
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MS Vesterålen 5,4 1,85 2,3 2800
and tractors are not allowed on board.
Please note that any supplementary load is included in these measurements. For example, a
roof/ski box is included in the height of a car.
32 33Good to
know before
you go
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BEFORE YOU GO LUGGAGE SHORE EXCURSIONS TRANSFERS AND FLIGHTS
Please check your itinerary and that you have all Passengers may bring up to 50 kg of luggage. We Please bring your driving license if you have Hurtigruten operates transfer services in Bergen,
the appropriate vouchers required. If you think recommend that you only bring luggage that you pre-booked or are planning to go on any of the Trondheim and Kirkenes.
you are missing anything or have any queries, are able to carry yourself, as luggage service is snowmobile or ATV excursions.
contact our reservations team or your travel only available in Bergen and Kirkenes. We ask If your flight is delayed or cancelled, contact
agent immediately. our guests not to store any luggage in the ship´s Excursions and their contents are subject to numbers are shown in the Arrival-Departure
common area. You may store your luggage in the maximum/minimum numbers, sailing times and Information to advise you of your revised arrival
Preparation is part of the pleasure of your holi- luggage room/locker at your own responsibility. weather and/or local conditions. If pre-booked details.
day; add to your enjoyment by finding out about Hurtigruten are not responsible for any loss of excursions have to be cancelled, you will receive
your destination before you travel: the climate, luggage. Any oversized/heavy luggage is counted a refund in on board credit on your cruise card
local customs, public holidays, and the food and as cargo, and must be paid for extra. (please see information regarding cruise card on
drink. page 38).
Please remember to keep any medication you rely
INSURANCE on as well as your passport and glasses in your TIME NORWAY
It is a condition of your contract with us that hand luggage at all times. CET (GMT + 1)
every member of the booking has travel in- CEST (GMT +2)
surance in force for the entire duration of the PASSPORT/ID CARD
holiday, covering at least the cancellation of the All guests checking in at the Hurtigruten Ter-
booking and providing medical cover for illness minal or on board our ships have to present a
or injury and repatriation while overseas. Please valid Passport or government approved ID Card.
provide us with the name of your insurer, togeth- Please keep your ID at hand when boarding.
er with their 24-hour emergency number. Boarding will be denied if a valid ID is not
presented at check-in. This applies to all guests,
including citizens of Scandinavian countries.
Guests planning to extend their journey and visit
Spitsbergen, Svaldbard, are asked to take their
passport with them.
34 35APRIL – MAY
In the Far North, winter Cover all bases
still rules. Sail with us As we are likely to encounter three
and experience the
return of light and vitality seasons during one sailing in spring,
along Norway’s coast- it’s important to pack well and layer up.
Pack
line, and travel through We advise bringing a woollen jumper,
three seasons – spring,
warm socks, a thick scarf, winter boots,
summer and winter – in
like an
one journey. warm, waterproof trousers and jacket, a
hat and gloves.
explorer MAY – AUGUST
Sail with Hurtigruten in
summer and discover
Summer attire
Summer weather along the coast
There are several things to enchanting Trollfjord
from May to August; can be changeable, so in addition
remember and bring along
Geirangerfjord from to t-shirt, shorts and sandals, it’s
when you are coming on
June to August; and wise to pack a warm jumper, light
an expedition with us. Lyngenfjord in May.
jacket (water-resistant), thin hat
This is peak season for
To make packing a bit easier, strawberries, when they and gloves, and hiking shoes.
we have drawn up a pack list. are at their sweetest and
most delicious.
If you should forget some-
thing, don‘t worry! On board
all of our ships you will find SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
Experience coastal Nor- Lots of layers
a shop with a wide range of
way at its most naturally While the sun may be shining, you
clothes and practical items. colourful when moun- can also expect brisk, crisp and cooler
tainsides, hilltops and
weather during the autumn months.
valleys explode into daz-
zling reds, yellows and Make sure to pack thin layers and some
oranges. Cloudberries warm clothes – a woolly jumper, wind
are a regional autumn and waterproof jacket and trousers, a hat,
delicacy, and will feature
gloves and light hiking boots.
in our seasonal on-board
menus.
NOVEMBER – MARCH
Sailing with Hurtigruten Wrap up warm
during November to It can get very cold along the coast
March will provide the
best and most reliable during winter, so we recommend
chances of experiencing you pack base and mid layers,
the Northern Lights
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as well as a thick winter jacket,
flickering across the
hat, gloves, woolly jumper, scarf,
Arctic sky in shades of
ghostly green, red and winter boots, and pull-on spikes
purple. (for sale on board).
36 37• Check-out on arrival at Bergen option to use the mini bar. If there is available
Life
is before 10:00 hrs. capacity, you may book and pay for an upgrade
to a suite when on board.
If you are travelling as a Platinum guest, different
check-out timings may apply. Please contact the CAFÉ
on
reception for more information. Serving traditional fare (‘husmannskost’), soup
of the day, fresh salads, wraps and sandwiches.
FACILITIES Enjoy bistro dishes such as Hurtigruten’s signa-
The facilities of the cabins vary between the ships ture burger and famous shrimp sandwich, sirloin
board
and the various cabin grades. Towels and shower steak, grilled salmon, locally-inspired pizza,
gel/liquid soap are provided in all cabins. Most of desserts and sweet cakes. Juice, yoghurt with
the ships have hair dryers in all cabins. If not, you topping, soft drinks, local beverages and wine
may borrow one from the reception. Tea/coffee are also available for purchase.
making facilities are available in Arctic Superior
cabins and Expedition Suites. CRUISE CARD AND CURRENCY
The currency used on board is Norwegian
During the winter months some cabins have Kroner. Exchange rates are similar to those in a
portholes which may be covered due to weather hotel. Please check with the reception for meth-
conditions. ods of payment. Please note that a PIN code is
required when paying with your personal credit
For bookings with unspecified cabin grades/num- card on board.
bers, requests for adjacent cabins or accommo-
dation in a specific area of the ship etc cannot be For your convenience, we offer a cruise card
guaranteed. system on board all our ships. This system allows
you to charge all on board purchases to your
There are safety deposit boxes in suites on MS cruise card. Cruise-card accounts can be created
Midnatsol and MS Trollfjord, and in all cabins at all points of payment on board the ship. We
onboard MS Finnmarken and MS Spitsbergen. accept VISA, Master Card, Diners, American
Hurtigruten cannot accept liability for any loss. Express or cash (NOK, EUR, GBP, USD) as de-
Valuables may be handed in at reception to be posit. For more information, please contact the
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kept in the ship`s safe. reception on board.
PLATINUM-FARE GUESTS We suggest that you take a small amount of
ACTIVITIES ON BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Priority embarking/disembarking is available Norwegian Kroner (NOK) in cash. Major credit
As a part of the travel experience, we offer some Announcements on board are made in several lan-
for our Platinum guests. With Platinum fare you cards are widely accepted in Norway, except
interesting on board activities, demonstrations and guages. These announcements may also be heard
can choose our a la carte dining experience for possibly at smaller businesses. You may be asked
presentations during your voyage. The activities, in your cabin by activating the telephone system,
every dinner and breakfast. Our drinks package to provide identification when you pay by credit
which take place inside the vessels and outside on if available on the ship. No public announcements
is included with dinner. You can also have dinner card or exchange money.
deck, are related to the seasons and areas we are are made at night.
with the captain once during your voyage and
sailing in. We invite you to join in all these activ-
enjoy a visit to the captain’s bridge. Two shore ELECTRICITY
ities, which we will announce in the day-to-day CABINS
excursions are also included, and an outdoor The electric current supplied in the power
programmes or on board. CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT
activity clothing package. Airport transfers to/ sockets on board our ships is on the 220-volt AC
The times for checking out of cabins are accord-
from the ship are included in Bergen, Trondheim standard, and requires a 2-pin continental-type
ALCOHOL POLICY ing to the ship’s timetable and may vary from
and Kirkenes. You can enjoy a daily turn-down plug. If you need power adapters or converters
Due to the strict laws surrounding alcohol in day to day. On arrival in Bergen, Kirkenes and
service and a welcome basket with champagne on you can buy one in the shop onboard the ship.
Norway, and for the safety of our guests, alcohol Trondheim on the southbound, special rules
embarkation day.
that has not been purchased on board may not be apply:
EMBARKATION/DISEMBARKATION
consumed in any public area of the ship or in your • Cabins for departures from Bergen
SUITE SERVICE Check-in will take place inside the ship in recep-
cabin. Guests may bring up to two unopened bot- are available from 18:00 hrs.
We are pleased to introduce a range of extras tion area in all ports except Bergen.
tles (maximum 1.5 litres each) per person onboard, • Check-out on arrival at Kirkenes
if you have booked a suite on board one of our
but these will be required to be checked in at the is before 8:00 hrs.
ships. These include a bathrobe and tea/coffee In Bergen, the Hurtigruten ships sail from: Hurti-
reception desk, and will be returned at the end of • Check-out on arrival at Trondheim
making facilities. For a fee you also have the gruten Terminal, Nøstegaten 30, N-5010 Bergen.
your voyage. (southbound) is before 8:00hrs.
38 39Luggage lockers are available in the terminal ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT ITINERARY/WORKING SHIPS LAUNDRY
and are chargeable 30 NOK. Please make sure As a traveller with Hurtigruten, your contribution Hurtigruten ships operate on a set timetable Laundry rooms with washing machines, dryers
to bring 3 x 10 NOK if you are to use the lockers. to leaving a smaller footprint is welcome. We have and schedule, as shown in our brochures and on and irons are available on all ships. Tokens may
The terminal is open for luggage check-in from garbage sorting aboard all ships, we encourage our website. Our ships carry goods, vehicles and be purchased from reception.
13:00 until 14:30, and passenger check-in begins you to turn off lights when leaving the cabin and passengers between ports.
from 15:00 and embarkation from 16:00. pull out the plug from electrical transformers not MEALS
in use. When ashore, bring your litter back to the You may expect some noise and vibration in a A voyage along Norway’s coastline is more than
Check in at the terminal is possible until 19:30 vessel or dispose this at designated places. few cabins, which may be more noticeable dur- just a cruise through fantastic nature. It’s also a
all year, after that the check in will take place on ing the loading of goods. This varies depending culinary journey – one that’s not only delicious
board. Cabins are available from 18:00 hrs. We are often near wildlife on our voyages. Please on the location of your cabin and the type of but sustainable too. Hurtigruten puts great
heed the advice from our tour leader/expedition ship. emphasis on procuring and preparing locally
TIME PERIOD DEPARTURE EMBARKATION
leader and excursion guides and strive towards farmed food. We work with local suppliers along
acting in a way that does not alter the wildlife’s With the exception of MS Lofoten our vessels the entire coast to bring you the freshest, tastiest
01. Jan - 31. May 22.30 hrs From 16.00 hrs natural behaviour. are equipped with stabilisers. On the Norwegian ingredients possible.
coast the ships enter the open sea for a few hours
01. Jun - 31. Oct 20.00 hrs From 16.00 hrs HAND HYGIENE on only a few occasions. The majority of the time Behind each local product we serve, there’s an
01. Nov - 31. Dec 22.30 hrs From 16.00 hrs
Hurtigruten wishes to ensure that your voyage the ships sail between mainland Norway and the interesting story about life along Norway’s coast-
will be as pleasant as possible and would like to coastal islands where the sea is generally calmer. line. The local purveyors are not just passionate
ask you, for the sake of your own health and that about delivering the freshest, most high quality
Passengers are free to explore Bergen until em-
of other people, to be especially conscientious When visiting ports along the route, please make produce possible, they also share their knowl-
barkation time. A buffet dinner is served on the
with hand hygiene during your voyage. Anti bac- sure that you are back on board in time. The edge and insights to their daily lives at the places
evening of departure from Bergen, usually be-
terial hand gel is available throughout the ship. departure time is displayed at the gangway. Un- we visit. We call our galley ‘Norway’s coastal
tween 18.00-21.00 hrs with open seating. Round
fortunately, because of our schedule, our ships kitchen’ because the food we serve comes from
Voyage guests will find their table assignment
HURTIGRUTEN’S 1893 AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME cannot wait for delayed passengers. If you miss the freshest, most delicious produce found on
for the rest of the voyage in the envelope they
Hurtigruten’s 1893 Ambassador Programme your ship’s departure, you will need to travel to the Norwegian coast.
receive at check-in.
offers special privileges to returning customers the next harbour by yourself and at your own
who have sailed with us. expense. The usual meal times are (Subject to change to
When disembarking in Bergen, luggage will be
For full details how to join, please visit our web- adapt port of calls):
delivered to the luggage belt in the terminal.
site: www.hurtigruten.co.uk Hurtigruten reserves the right to make changes • Breakfast from 07:00 – 10:00
On the last day of the round voyage you will be
to the programme and shore excursions due to (open seating)
asked to vacate your cabin by 10:00 am. If you
INTERNET weather and/or other conditions. • Lunch from 12:00 – 14:30
are travelling as a Platinum-fare guest, different
We have wireless Internet available on board for (Open seating)
check-out times may apply. Please contact the
an extra charge, if not included in your choice JACUZZI • Dinner times vary according
reception for more information. Information
of fare. Please ask for more information at the The MS Finnmarken, MS Richard With, MS to the itinerary.
regarding luggage handling and disembarkation
reception on board and our personnel will help Midnatsol, MS Trollfjord, MS Kong Harald, MS
at other ports is available on board.
you find the best solution. Nordkapp, MS Polarlys, MS Nordnorge and MS It is usual for dinner to start at 18:00, and there
Spitsbergen have Jacuzzis on board. There is a will be a variety of seating options available
© HURTIGRUTEN pool on MS Finnmarken. They may be closed (times advised on board).
at times during the winter season or due to the
weather conditions. If you are travelling without For our full board passengers, the culinary jour-
a cabin, towels can be hired on board for a small ney begins with a buffet served upon departure
fee. The shop on board has a limited selection of day in Bergen and ends with a lunch served
bathing suits. when sailing into Bergen on the last day.
The food on board is mainly Norwegian accord-
LANGUAGE ing to the concept “Norway’s Coastal Kitchen”
Norwegian and English are the official languag- which is based on local sourcing from a number of
es on board. The personnel at the reception small producers from the region we are sailing in.
and some of the service crew often also speak
German. Breakfast consists of a wide selection of warm and
cold food items with daily activities such as waffle
frying, carving of smoked salmon and local cheese
presentations as a constant variable feature.
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need to be accompanied. Please discuss this with home. Clothing is delivered by high end Nor-
your booking agent. In the ports there is a ramp wegian brands. You will also find Hurtigruten
or gangway for embarkation/ disembarkation. labelled products and our own brand Arctic Pure.
Excursions have not been adapted specifically for In addition, there is also a small selection of
passengers with walking difficulties. toiletries available for purchase.
NOTE!
On MS Lofoten, this service is handled by the
cafeteria.
Airlines usually do not allow wet battery wheel-
SMOKING
chairs on aircraft. Excursions are not suitable for
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas
passengers with electric wheelchairs although
on the outside decks. It is not permitted when
some are possible with a manual, foldable chair.
the ships are in port and fueling. The staff will
Please contact the tour leader/expedition leader on
advise when its not allowed to smoke outside. To
board who will be able to advise which excursions
show respect for the environment, please use the
are suitable. Drivers and guides are not permitted
provided ashtrays. Throwing cigarette ends over-
to lift wheelchairs or passengers at any time.
board is strictly prohibited. Smoking in the cabin
is prohibited and subject to a cleaning charge of
For assistance at train stations please call NSB
Lunch is served mainly in buffet form and offer MEDICAL NOK 1500 to return the cabin to a non-smoking
(Norwegian State railways) on: +47 815 00 888.
fish, meat and vegetable courses based on local On the Norwegian Coastal Voyage, ships do not standard.
For assistance when using the Oslo airport train
products, along with selected cold dishes, salads, leave territorial waters and are rarely far from (Flytoget) please call +47 64 821772. Please call at
desserts and fruits. land. There is no doctor or pharmacy on board TELEPHONE
least 24 hours before you travel.
and medical assistance is available at ports or, in Mobile phones may be used on board although
There are always vegan alternatives available an emergency, by helicopter. Some of the crew reception may vary, check with your provider for
SAFETY
upon request. on each ship are trained in first aid and there is costs when using your phone abroad.
It is a safety requirement that all Hurtigruten
a First Aid room on all ships. If you need assis- passengers attend a compulsory safety briefing
It is safe to drink tap water on board. For our tance, please contact the reception. At the time TOUR LEADER/EXPEDITION LEADER
before the ship leaves port. There will be an
Platinum-fare guests, a drink package is in- of printing there are no compulsory vaccinations Nine out of our 11 ships (except MS Lofoten
opportunity to ask questions if you have any
cluded, and drink packages can be purchased on or health requirements for travelling to Norway. and MS Vesterålen) along the Norwegian coast
concerns.
board for our Basic- and Select guests. It is however the responsibility of all passengers have an Expedition Leader, an expedition team
All ships are fully licensed; the price level is the to ensure they comply with any health require- and special activities on board like lectures and
Please familiarise yourself with the emergency
same as on mainland Norway. ments at the time of travel. presentations, on-deck guiding, gatherings and
procedures as shown in the cabins (there is a
environmental actions. These ships function as
diagram on the cabin door and in public areas),
If you have any mobility or hearing/sight prob- a “base camp” and a starting point for all our
À LA CARTE RESTAURANT and ask at reception if in doubt.
All of our ships, except MS Lofoten, lems, please advise reception on arrival. This will onshore activities.
MS Vesterålen and MS Spitsbergen offer a ensure that you receive assistance in the event of In many ports there may be a good deal of ac-
separate A la Carte restaurant, where we invite an emergency. All tour leaders speak Norwegian, English and
tivity on the quay with cars joining/ leaving the
our guests to enjoy a meal in a calmer environ- German. Expedition leaders speak Norwegian
ships and/or goods being loaded or unloaded.
ment and with personal service. Experience a If you are prone to seasickness, we suggest you and English but not necessarily German.
Please be alert to such traffic when embarking
selection of innovative courses based on local carry effective medication. Some tablets are However, the Expedition Team will have
and disembarking.
sourcing with premium quality. available on board for sale but they may not be German-speaking team members.
appropriate for every passenger. Take care during winter months when it is icy
You may upgrade from your existing meal plan WAKE-UP CALLS
underfoot, particularly on the outside decks and
or pay according to menu. Our Platinum guests When arriving at night disembarking passengers
MOBILITY when disembarking the ship or alighting from
are welcome to eat in the A la Carte restaurant We are happy to welcome passengers who are will be woken half an hour to an hour before
coaches. Ice spikes and winter clothing can be
without any extra charge every day of their not fully mobile and all ships (except MS Lofoten) arrival. On early morning arrivals a wake-up call
purchased in the ship´s store.
voyage. have at least one cabin equipped for travellers will be made to allow time for you to vacate the
using a wheelchair. Passengers who use a wheel- cabin for it to be prepared for the next occupants.
SHOPS
Opening hours and the menu are presented on chair must bring their own, standard size, foldable You may use the ship’s public facilities and the
All our ships have a shop with a good selection of
board the ships. chair. Guests who are able to navigate around the luggage room until you disembark.
high-quality products. We provide clothing and
ship unaided in a wheelchair need not have a trav- equipment suitable for attending our excursions
el companion. Those who need assistance may and hikes, as well as gifts and memories to bring
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