The Coastal Express
MS Richard With
Dec 2026Jan 2027Mar 2027Jun 2027
Bergen · Ålesund · Trondheim · Bodø · Svolvær · Tromsø · Hammerfest · Honningsvåg · Kirkenes · Bergen
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Norway's Coastal Lifeline.
Norway's coastal lifeline since 1893: sail the fjords, the Arctic and the northern lights.
Norway's coastal lifeline since 1893: sail the fjords, the Arctic and the northern lights
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Hurtigruten voyages
The Coastal Express – North
MS Kong Harald
Jan 2027Mar 2027May 2027Jul 2027Sep 2027
Bergen · Ålesund · Trondheim · Bodø · Tromsø · Honningsvåg · Kirkenes
The Coastal Express – South
MS Polarlys
Jan 2027Mar 2027May 2027Jul 2027Sep 2027
Kirkenes · Honningsvåg · Hammerfest · Tromsø · Harstad · Stokmarknes · Svolvær · Sandnessjøen · Brønnøysund · Trondheim · Kristiansund · Bergen
The North Cape Line – Winter
MS Trollfjord
Nov 2026Dec 2026Jan 2027Mar 2027
Oslo · Kristiansand · Stavanger · Ålesund · Rørvik · Svolvær · Tromsø · Alta · Honningsvåg · Oslo
The North Cape Line from Hamburg – Winter
MS Finnmarken
Dec 2026Feb 2027Dec 2027
Hamburg · Esbjerg · Stavanger · Ålesund · Rørvik · Svolvær · Tromsø · Alta · Honningsvåg · Narvik · Hamburg
The Svalbard Line
MS Midnatsol
May 2027Jun 2027Jul 2027Aug 2027
Bergen · Ålesund · Hjørundfjord · Reine · Svolvær · Senja · Tromsø · Honningsvåg · Longyearbyen · Ny-Ålesund · Bergen
The Svalbard Line – North
MS Midnatsol
May 2027Jun 2027Jul 2027Aug 2027Sep 2027
Bergen · Åndalsnes · Træna · Reine · Tromsø · Honningsvåg · Longyearbyen
The Arctic Circle Explorer
MS Trollfjord
Jan 2028Feb 2028Mar 2028
Tromsø · Narvik · Svolvær · Alta (overnight) · Honningsvåg · Harstad · Tromsø
About Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten has sailed the Norwegian coast since 1893, when Richard With's steamship first carried mail and passengers north from Trondheim. Its ships still call at dozens of small harbours between Bergen and Kirkenes, carrying local travellers and cargo alongside holidaymakers. It is a relaxed, unpretentious way to watch fjords, fishing villages and Arctic landscapes pass by, day after day.
Besides the classic Coastal Express, Hurtigruten runs all-inclusive Signature voyages on refurbished ships to the North Cape and Svalbard. Menus lean on Norwegian produce, an onboard Expedition Team gives talks, and in winter the ships sail deep into the aurora zone. Several ships now use battery-hybrid power, and a zero-emission ship is planned for 2030.
Hurtigruten: key facts
- Fleet
- 10 ships: MS Trollfjord, MS Midnatsol, MS Finnmarken, MS Kong Harald, MS Richard With, MS Nordlys, MS Nordkapp, MS Nordnorge, MS Polarlys, MS Vesterålen
- Voyages on this site
- 8 upcoming voyages
- Where it sails
- Norway, Svalbard
- Voyage length
- 5 to 14 nights
- Fares from
- R19,700 per person · double occupancy · taxes & port expenses included · full board included; Signature voyages add drinks
- Included in the fare
- Full board · Tea & filter coffee · Wi-Fi · Lectures by the Expedition Team · Beer, wine, spirits & soft drinks · Taxes, fees & port charges
- Not included
- Alcoholic drinks on Coastal Express voyages · Shore excursions
- Deposit
- 20% deposit; the balance is due 90 days before departure
- Booking
- Request to book: a Whitestar specialist confirms availability and the price in rand
- Age rules
- There is no minimum age. Children under 12 must travel with an adult, and cots are available for a small fee.
Our Ships
The Fleet
Every ship we book for Hurtigruten, with guest numbers. Ask us about cabins, deck plans and the best ship for your voyage.
- Hurtigruten
MS Trollfjord
Built in 2002 and refitted in 2023, Trollfjord was the first ship in Hurtigruten's all-inclusive Signature fleet and has 21 suites. She sails the North Cape Line, the Svalbard Line and the Arctic Circle Explorer.
500guests - Hurtigruten
MS Midnatsol
Built in 2003 and refurbished in 2026, Midnatsol joined the Signature fleet in May 2026 and sails the North Cape and Svalbard lines.
570guests - Hurtigruten
MS Finnmarken
A battery-hybrid Signature ship, built in 2002 and refurbished in 2020 and 2025. She sailed as Otto Sverdrup from 2021 to 2025 before taking back her original name.
526guests - Hurtigruten
MS Kong Harald
Built in 1993 and refitted in 2016 and 2023, when she was converted to hybrid power, using around a quarter less fuel.
577guests - Hurtigruten
MS Richard With
Named after Hurtigruten's founder. Built in 1993, refitted in 2018 and 2023, and running on hybrid power since 2022.
590guests - Hurtigruten
MS Nordlys
Built in 1994 and refitted in 2019 and 2024, Nordlys ("northern lights") now runs on hybrid power.
505guests
Where Hurtigruten sails
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