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Hurtigruten5-night voyage · Norway

The Coastal Express – South

MS Polarlys · Kirkenes → Bergen

Nights
5
Ports
12
Country
1
Ship
MS Polarlys
Route
Kirkenes → Bergen
Next departure
January 2027

The Coastal Express – South at a glance: a 5-night Hurtigruten voyage aboard MS Polarlys, sailing from Kirkenes to Bergen. The next departure is January 2027, one of 5 departure dates. From R19,700 per person · double occupancy · taxes & port expenses included · full board included; Signature voyages add drinks.

Overview

Your voyage at a glance

A 5-night voyage aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Polarlys, sailing from Kirkenes to Bergen, with 12 ports in Norway.

  • Kirkenes
  • Honningsvåg
  • Hammerfest
  • Tromsø
  • Harstad
  • Stokmarknes
  • Svolvær
  • Sandnessjøen
  • Brønnøysund
  • Trondheim
  • Kristiansund
  • Bergen

Voyage from

R19,700

per person · double occupancy · taxes & port expenses included · full board included; Signature voyages add drinks

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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.

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Itinerary

Route & day by day

Days are indicative: Hurtigruten confirms the exact port days and times with your booking.
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Route sketch — not to scale

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Dates & prices

5 upcoming departures

From R19,700

per person · double occupancy · taxes & port expenses included · full board included; Signature voyages add drinks · price varies by date, confirmed on request

Upcoming departures with the voyage’s lead-in fare
DepartsSelect
January 2027Next5 nights · from R19,700*Select
March 20275 nights · from R19,700*Select
May 20275 nights · from R19,700*Select
July 20275 nights · from R19,700*Select
September 20275 nights · from R19,700*Select

* The voyage’s lead-in fare; the fare for each date is confirmed by your specialist. Exact sailing dates within each month are shown when you select it.

Staterooms

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  • Inside

    Inside

    No window: the best-value way aboard, ideal if you’ll be ashore most days.

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  • Ocean view

    Ocean view

    A window or porthole with natural light and a view of the sea.

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  • Suite

    Suite

    More space and extra privileges; exactly what’s included varies by suite.

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Categories vary by ship and sailing. Choosing one takes you to the booking flow, where you’ll see each category’s price basis and availability for your date.

Your ship

MS Polarlys

Hurtigruten

MS Polarlys

Hurtigruten fleet

Built in 1996 and refitted in 2016 and 2023.

580guests

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What’s included

What your fare includes

Price basis: 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 drinksSignature voyages only
  • Taxes, fees & port charges

Not included / paid extras

  • Alcoholic drinks on Coastal Express voyages
  • Shore excursions

Ask your specialist for current offers. Inclusions and promotions change by sailing and fare; your quote confirms exactly what’s included.

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