Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is a Norwegian cruise line offering signature voyages along the stunning coastline of Norway, as well as expeditions to destinations such as Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard. The company was founded in 1893 and is known for its emphasis on exploration, sustainability, and immersive cultural experiences. Hurtigruten ships call at 34 ports up and down the coast of Norway stopping day and night for a few minutes or a few hours.

Along the way, ingredients, cargo and local passengers are picked up and dropped off. A historic route and authentic experience that offers a rare glimpse into everyday coastal life. Hurtigruten's ships are designed for expedition cruises, with amenities including on-board lectures from naturalists and historians, outdoor observation decks, and high-quality dining options featuring locally sourced ingredients. The smaller size of the ships allows for more intimate and personalized experiences, with the opportunity to visit ports and engage in activities such as wildlife watching, hiking, and kayaking.

Sea Zero

Hurtigruten is also committed to sustainable travel practices, with a focus on reducing its environmental impact through initiatives such as powered sail technology, single-use plastic reduction, and sustainable shore excursions. The company aims to provide authentic and responsible travel experiences that connect passengers with the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the destinations they visit, known as ‘Sea Zero’. Sea Zero - Hurtigruten's commitment to creating a zero-emission ship that surpasses all others by 2030.

Knowing Norway

Hurtigruten‘s team of local guides will be onboard sharing intriguing insights into Norwegian coastal culture. Each day has its own unique theme aligning with the history of the port due to visit. Whether in-depth presentations in the lecture hall, informal talks out on deck about points of interest in the passing landscape or just a jovial chat at the bar in the evening, the guides of Hurtigruten’s knowledge will enhance your exploration of Norway, the communities and the heritage.

Hurtigruten Signature Collection

The Svalbard Line - Embark on a sailing deep into the Arctic Circle to the last town before the North Pole, painted in the 24-hour light of summer's midnight sun.

The North Cape Line - Journey Norway's coast between its capital and its capes up to the northernmost point in Europe and the realm of the magical Northern Lights. The Northern Lights Promise assures our guests that if the Northern Lights do not occur within sight of your ship during your voyage, Hurtigruten will give you a 6 day classic voyage South or 7 day classic voyage North on The Coastal Express free of charge the following season.

Take it slow, one port per day Signature cruises are designed for you to fully relax. Discover the charms of Norway on our small ships and explore at a pace that lets you get much closer to the beauty and culture of the coast we call home.

Together with your close-knit crew, many of whom are Norwegian, we'll visit one or two ports each day for several hours at a time. This will give you plenty of time to walk around, join exciting, tailored excursions curated by us, and really get to know each place like a local.

All-inclusive delicious Nordic cuisine For Hurtigruten‘s Signature cruises, they take their Norway’s Coastal Kitchen concept to new heights. Or as you say in Norwegian, satt alle kluter til - ‘setting the sails to the full’ - when it comes to the exceptional, award-winning and all-inclusive food and drink you'll savour on board.

Our talented team of chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, and Culinary Ambassadors have gathered, refined, and reimagined recipes from across Norway, past and present, crafting them into the most delicious dishes and drinks for a true feast for your senses.

Twice the experts at your side We have doubled the number of people on the Coastal Experience Team for our Signature voyages. Benefit even more from hands-on guiding and insights into Norway's nature, culture, and history.

Topics range from tips and tricks to photograph the Northern Lights through to old sea shanties and the importance of friluftsliv as a quintessential concept in Norwegian culture.

The team will also organise inclusive onboard activities like landscape painting and photography workshops. Or you can de-stress in the fitness room, followed by a soothing sauna session.

Norway's Coastal Kitchen

The Norwegian coast is nature‘s pantry, and its ships are its floating kitchens sourcing ingredients as they sail. Over 80% of the food served onboard The Coastal Express comes from 70 Norwegian suppliers along the full length of the country. Many of the ingredients are delivered fresh, directly to the ships at half the ports visited. Sailing past the areas where these seasonal delicacies are fished, farmed, or forged, the flavours will connect you even more to the coast. Enjoy freshly caught flaky Arctic char from Sigerfjord in Vesteralen, award-winning goat cheeses from Aalan farm in Lofoten and tangy handpicked cloudberries nicknamed ’Highland Gold'.

Whichever itinerary that appeals to you, the luxury cruise experts at The Sovereign Cruise Club are only a telephone call away and will be pleased to to book your luxury cruise for you at the guaranteed best fare. We look forward to welcoming you to the world of luxury cruising…