Marketed as the worlds most beautiful sea voyage, hurtigruten ships traverse the western side of the norwegian coast, largely sheltered by islands and. Unique excursions the northern lights and remote regions. It is sometimes called the worlds most beautiful sea voyage. Imagine gliding a kayak through icy waters in antarctica, getting up close with a colony of king penguins in south georgia, admiring the northern lights in svalbard, soaking in greenlands natural hot springs, or cruising through the breathtaking fjords in norway.
The full roundtrip voyage with hurtigruten takes you from bergen to kirkenes and back, showing you all that the norwegian coastline has to offer. Experience norways beautiful fjords, charming ports, and rare wildlife under the midnight sun or spectacular northern lights. The personal questionnaire is necessary for the ship manifest, immigration offices, flight tickets and customs. The 1893 ambassador program is hurtigrutens loyalty program for past passengers. Nordkapp serves hurtigrutens norwegian coastal voyages ncv program for. In the information meeting held on the first evening of the voyage, the tour director makes it very clear that the ships run on schedule.
Hurtigruten, meaning fast route in norwegian, is a norwegian cruise and cargo operator. Today we will explore the coastal regions visited by the historic hurtigruten the. Hurt hurtigruten cruises has been sailing to some of the most remote and exciting locations on the planet for over 120 years. Hurtigruten ambassador program cruise loyalty club. Hurtigruten is the original coastal voyage, dating from 1893.
Ms roald amundsen itinerary schedule, current position. Hurtigruten a classic journey north hurtigruten has been an integral part of norwegian life for over 140 years, connecting coastal communities between bergen in the south to kirkenes on. Hurtigruten has announced a refurbishment programme the. Hurtigruten ships have been a staple along the norwegian coast since 1893. Hurtigruten express route, formally the coastal route bergenkirkenes is a norwegian public coastal route transporting passengers that travel locally, regionally and between the ports of. As a response to the global coronavirus outbreak, hurtigruten will stop operations on the norwegian coast through may 20th. Hurtigruten the express route thursday, 27th march 2014 by ian brown.
Hurtigruten is a ship route along the norwegian coast from bergen to kirkenes. Over the next seven days, it stops at 34 ports, including the blue city of sortland and. The hurtigruten ships make stops at all the ports mentioned in the itineraries. Hurtigruten sailing schedule 20202021 50 degrees north. Originally, hurtigruten was used as a means of transportation for passengers, goods and mail along the coast of norway. In 1898, the route expanded southwards to include bergen. Hurtigruten polarlys a 2 day journey to northern norway. Hurtigruten literally the fast route is a ferry line along norways jagged coastline. Our daily departures take you on voyages where no other ships. Hurtigruten norwegian coastal voyages classic roundtrip. There is a schedule each day that also has important information on it and points of interest are. The picturesque waterfront is only a short distance away, and i am aching to explore. Hurtigruten polarlys a 2 day journey to northern norway reupload. Apr 20, 2017 hurtigruten, cruising norways beautiful coast yearround.
Ms nordkapp itinerary schedule, current position cruisemapper. Imagine gliding a kayak through icy waters in antarctica, getting. Find your cruise destinations special offers faq my booking. Mar 02, 2016 hurtigruten has announced a refurbishment programme that will see four of its coastal ships undergoing a total makeover in 2016. This is truly one of the worlds most spectacular journeys, at any time of year. Hurtigruten is located at 1505 westlake ave n, seattle, wa 98109. Our daily departures take you on voyages where no other ships go. Learn how to speak hurtigruten through our selfpaced, online rapid learning course. It is a network of 11 ships that, save for a few hours here and there, are constantly on the move. They include norways second and third largest cities bergen and trondheim and enrich your voyage with inspiring lessons in history, geography and culture. Nov, 20 hurtigruten is opening a new seattlebased office as it moves to establish a more robust north american presence, according to the cruise line.
In the larger towns and cities you may have several hours to spend ashore, or maybe take part in one of the excursions. Hurtigruten, once known as norwegian coastal voyage. At the smaller ports, the stops are brief, though youll usually have a chance to go ashore. Over the next seven days, it stops at 34 ports, including the blue city of sortland and such wellknown towns as trondheim, bodo, tromso, and hammerfest which claims to be the northernmost townas opposed to villagein the world. Find your voyage in our cruise calendar hurtigruten. Please check on board to ensure that you return to. Hurtigruten or hurtigruta is translated as express route, but usually called norwegian coastal voyage, or norwegian coastal express in english.
Some of these are necessary to make the website work, others give you a tailormade experience and relevant marketing. This organization primarily operates in the travel agencies business industry within the transportation services sector. The current fleet consists of 15 ships 11 ships in norway and 4 exploration ships. Hurtigruten ambassador program cruise loyalty club cruise. This is at your discretion to honour service rendered by the crew in bars, restaurants and cabins. Each also includes details of the ships including deck plans and of life on board.
Hurtigruten ships sail between bergen in the south and kirkenes in the very north of the country. Ms nordkapp cruise ship itinerary schedule, 202020212022 itineraries. Hurtigrutens program differs from the other cruise lines in that there are no tiers. Hurtigruten norwegian costal steamer is a voyage along the norwegian coast from bergen to kirkenes understand. Hurtigruten provides daily, yearround and consistent traffic between bergen and kirkenes with 34.
Search for destinations, attractions, or information got a promotion code. Cruise ship itinerary schedules 202020212022, cabins and deck plans, passenger ships database, technical specifications, photos and videos. Book now for cruises to mediterranean, caribbean and more. Note that if a port is visited during the day in one direction, it will likely be a shorter stop during the night in the other direction. At each stop, the departure time is announced in several languages and is prominently posted at the gangway. Toutes les informations sur larmateur, les photos des bateaux et cabines. You meet largely an older crowd of mostly europeans. Hurtigruten ships have been traveling along the norwegian coastline for more than 100 years.
Timetable traffic information with delays and cancellations where are the ships now with a map feature contact info to booking and to the ships links to hurtigruten s website, facebook and twitter. No matter the season, all cruises with hurtigruten are thrilling adventures filled with amazing scenery and active friluftsliv experiences. The hurtigruten route the line calls at 34 ports of call on any of the 6, 7, 11 or 12day coastal voyages. There is a schedule each day that also has important information on it and points of interest. The world leader in sustainable explorer travels in polar regions. Hurtigruten literally meaning the fast route is a ferry line along norways jagged. Save money on things you want with a hurtigruten usa promo code or coupon. Take the scenic train route from oslo to bergen, ride a hurtigruten ship to trondheim, explore the region by public transportation or rental car, then catch a train back to oslo. Together with her fleet mates, kong harald serves hurtigrutens norwegian coastal voyages ncv program for cruise ferry travel by passengercargo ships.
On the northbound segment alone, we will visit 34 ports. Hurtigruten have learned that many of their guests wish to give a special thanks to their service crew on board. Please fill in the hurtigruten questionnaire which will be sent to you right after. Hurtigruten is a ship route along the norwegian coast from bergen to kirkenes understand. This organization has been operating for approximately 19 years. The smallest ship, ms lofoten final voyages in 2020, has a capacity of 151 beds licensed to carry 400 passengers to the largest ship, ms midnatsol which has a capacity of 632 beds licensed to carry 970 passengers. We are a first mover company and we are now reinventing the hurtigruten experience. Introduction hurtigruten is the norwegian coastal voyage. Our unique heritage, highlyskilled crew, and diverse fleet enable us to take you from the polar regions of the high arctic to europe, and from the americas down to the ends of the earth in antarctica. From the top deck of norwegian coastal voyages 464passenger nordkapp, the city of bergen beckons. Looking at the hurtigbat route schedule, it doesnt seem like this is possible. All availability for hurtigruten 2020 2021 2022 cruises with iglucruise.
By using this website you consent to our cookie policy. Cons totally unrealistic sales targets from the head office, who doesnt understand the local markets not everyone gets to travel or experience the product terrible management, playing. Hurtigruten express route, formally the coastal route bergenkirkenes is a norwegian public coastal route transporting passengers that travel locally, regionally and between the ports of call, and also cargo between ports north of tromso. Norwegian coastal ports the ports along the norwegian coast make up a colourful parade of larger and smaller coastal towns and villages, each with its own personality. Navigate forward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Is norways dramatic coast more beautiful than alaskas. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at hurtigruten. Tracking the hurtigruten along the coast of norway june 20, 2011 in whats becoming quite a popular event, the cruise liner hurtigruten has been live broadcasting its. Hurtigruten opens seattle office november, 20 hurtigruten is opening a new seattlebased office as it moves to establish a more robust north american presence. Hurtigruten recommend to download the application when you are connected to a wireless network to minimize costs for data traffic. Hurtigruten brochures cover the complete range of destinations and adventures in norway and beyond. Hurtigrutens coastal voyage starts in bergen, norway at 8 p. As a response to the global coronavirus outbreak, hurtigruten will stop operations on the norwegian coast through.
Jan 08, 2020 the 1893 ambassador program is hurtigruten s loyalty program for past passengers. Hurtigruten s program differs from the other cruise lines in that there are no tiers. To give you a better experience while using our website, hurtigruten uses cookies. They will conduct, on a regular basis, lectures on topics such as biology, history and geology. In the larger towns and cities you may have several hours to spend ashore, or maybe take part in one of the. Jun 20, 2011 tracking the hurtigruten along the coast of norway june 20, 2011 in whats becoming quite a popular event, the cruise liner hurtigruten has been live broadcasting its position as it travels. The company is taking a fullyintegrated approach to marketing, sales and reservations services, specifically designed for the worlds largest cruise market. Please fill in the hurtigruten questionnaire which will be sent to you right after booking and send it back to us immediately after the booking is confirmed. Hurtigruten a classic journey north nordic experience. The ships experienced lecturers command an indepth knowledge of the areas in which we sail. Ten years later, kirkenes near the russian border became the northernmost turning point for the coastal voyage. Hurtigruten literally the fast route is a ferry line along norways. We at hurtigruten use cookies to optimize our websites for your needs. Hurtigruten the express route is a daily passenger and freight shipping service along norways western and northern coast between bergen and kirkenes.
Unlock the wonders of the world with an expedition cruise to some of the most remote and fascinating destinations. Search for destinations, attractions or information got a promotion code. This location is in king county and the seattletacomabellevue, wa metropolitan area. Hurtigruten literally meaning the fast route is a ferry line along norways jagged coastline. Hurtigruten has announced a refurbishment programme that will see four of its coastal ships undergoing a total makeover in 2016. The hurtigruten ships make stops at all the ports mentioned in this schedule. Sailing plan hurtigruten temporarily suspends operations through may 20th. Ms roald amundsen current cruise is 18 days, roundtrip chilean fjords, antarctica and falklands. The ports along the norwegian coast make up a colourful parade of larger and smaller coastal towns and villages, each with its own personality. Since 1893, ports have relied on the hurtigruten norwegian for fast route to bring supplies. There could be some minor changes that arent listed.
Ms spitsbergen cruises along the norwegian coast from september to may, and. Hurtigruten opens seattle office cruise industry news. Toutes les informations sur larmateur, les photos des bateaux et cabines, descriptifs des escales, les itineraires, webcam des bateaux les promotions 2020. Checking flight schedules and prices it seems a crazy endeavor to get from kirkenes or honningsvag with very long travel times 1125 hours it looks like you have done mostly roundtrip travel on the hurtigruten but i thought i would give it a go and ask. Ms kong harald itinerary schedule, current position cruisemapper. That all changed in 1893 when ds vesteraalen, the first hurtigruten steamship, began its journey from trondheim to hammerfest on 2 july, visiting 11 harbours along the way.
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