GET CLOSER
to the real Norway
Hurtigruten’s award-winning 6, 7, and 12-day Norwegian Coastal Voyage sailings have been named “The world’s most beautiful voyage,”
by Lonely Planet. Its eleven ships sail along a route honored twice by
National Geographic Traveler as the “Best destination in the world.”
A staple of Norwegian culture since 1893, Hurtigruten’s fleet of modern ships offers a unique glimpse into Norwegian culture as they
transport guests and locals alike along Norway’s scenic fjord-indented west coast, stopping at 34 ports of call between the cultural center of Bergen and Kirkenes, high above the Arctic Circle.
CONTACTS
Consumer and Travel Agents can both access dedicated sections of the Hurtigruten Web Site
HURTIGRUTEN.US
Contact our Reservations Department
866.552.0371
Interested in booking a group? Email us at [email protected] and we will have
your sales representative contact you to book your group.
Hurtigruten also operates Explorer Voyages to the seldom-visited shores
of Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Europe’s Coast and Antarctica.
see why any traveler will tell you...this is not a traditional cruise
a different
purpose
from the very start
To convey the Hurtigruten difference, perhaps it would be easiest to
first tell exactly what our purpose is not. Unlike virtually all mainstream
cruise options to Norway, Hurtigruten’s key purpose does not include
the indulgence-based priorities of a floating resort full of entertainment options, excessive dining and on-board shopping.
what makes for a
coastal voyage
and not a cruise?
unique
Simply put, just about everything is different from a conventional
cruise. Each Hurtigruten departure is a purposeful voyage providing a
transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the more than
1,000 miles of Norway’s pristine coastal waterway. This mixture of local encounters, spectacular scenery and utterly unique shore activities
provides an unmatched opportunity to experience and interact with
the beauty and charm of Norway and it’s people.
travel experiences are as much about the
people you touch along the way
One of the great pleasures onboard Hurtigruten in Norway is that you encounter local residents, the Norwegian crew and travelers from different countries
– all with various reasons for being onboard. This creates a wonderful setting
for a unique blend of personal encounters. Travelers are there to connect
with the natural world and are eager to share their culture and heritage.
you can tell what
believe
people
in
by the things they say
people who
enjoy a norway
coastal voyage are
“Hurtigruten is unique in the world. With Hurtigruten
you are really part of Norway, part of a Norwegian tradition.
The crew is Norwegian, the food and experience is Norwegian.
Hurtigruten is identified with the country it operates in. That’s
not true with conventional cruiseliners.”
Jonathan Tourtellot
Founding Director
National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
• Mature, seasoned travelers
• Well-educated
• Well-informed, inquisitive
• Soft adventurers
• Respectful of the natural world
• Independent-minded travelers
• Upscale, but not pretentious
“I think what we liked most about this
holiday compared with other cruises, especially ocean-going ones,
was the lack of entertainment; being
pestered by waiters all the time trying to get you drinks; not having to
dress for dinner in the evenings and
to be amongst like-minded people
interested in everything we saw.”
“this is not a cruise...
it is a journey”
“I would recommend this cruise to
anyone wanting to see beautiful
scenery and wants to avoid large
cruise ships with lots of people. This
is not a cruise. It is a journey on a
ship that has a job to do and takes
passengers in comfort and style.”
what we mean by
authentic
be part of norway’s
Who else can bring to life the nature of the people and the enchantment of
this country than the locals themselves? Steeped in Viking heritage and the
roots of it’s culture and history, Hurtigruten has been an active part of these
coastal waterways for 120 years. Norway is quite literally “in our DNA” - impossible to replace - impossible to copy.
the
original
coastal voyage
since 1893
Our history goes back to 1893 when
Richard With, along with Norway’s
Polar heroes, Nansen and Amundsen, became one of the nation’s
maritime pioneers providing a service for everyone – freight transporters, local people and foreign
tourists. Hurtigruten is now a national treasure in its own right. Our
“DNA” makes us the real thing providing meaningful experiences and
unique adventures to explore and
learn about Norwegian nature and
its local culture.
rhythm of
norway’s four seasons are
life
as real as it gets
a different
purpose
from the very start
To convey the Hurtigruten difference, perhaps it would be easiest to
first tell exactly what our purpose is not. Unlike virtually all mainstream
cruise options to Norway, Hurtigruten’s key purpose does not include
the indulgence-based priorities of a floating resort full of entertainment options, excessive dining and on-board shopping.
what makes for a
coastal voyage
and not a cruise?
unique
Simply put, just about everything is different from a conventional
cruise. Each Hurtigruten departure is a purposeful voyage providing a
transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the more than
1,000 miles of Norway’s pristine coastal waterway. This mixture of local encounters, spectacular scenery and utterly unique shore activities
provides an unmatched opportunity to experience and interact with
the beauty and charm of Norway and it’s people.
travel experiences are as much about the
people you touch along the way
One of the great pleasures onboard Hurtigruten in Norway is that you encounter local residents, the Norwegian crew and travelers from different countries
– all with various reasons for being onboard. This creates a wonderful setting
for a unique blend of personal encounters. Travelers are there to connect
with the natural world and are eager to share their culture and heritage.
you can tell what
believe
people
in
by the things they say
people who
enjoy a norway
coastal voyage are
“Hurtigruten is unique in the world. With Hurtigruten
you are really part of Norway, part of a Norwegian tradition.
The crew is Norwegian, the food and experience is Norwegian.
Hurtigruten is identified with the country it operates in. That’s
not true with conventional cruiseliners.”
Jonathan Tourtellot
Founding Director
National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
• Mature, seasoned travelers
• Well-educated
• Well-informed, inquisitive
• Soft adventurers
• Respectful of the natural world
• Independent-minded travelers
• Upscale, but not pretentious
“I think what we liked most about this
holiday compared with other cruises, especially ocean-going ones,
was the lack of entertainment; being
pestered by waiters all the time trying to get you drinks; not having to
dress for dinner in the evenings and
to be amongst like-minded people
interested in everything we saw.”
“this is not a cruise...
it is a journey”
“I would recommend this cruise to
anyone wanting to see beautiful
scenery and wants to avoid large
cruise ships with lots of people. This
is not a cruise. It is a journey on a
ship that has a job to do and takes
passengers in comfort and style.”
what we mean by
authentic
be part of norway’s
Who else can bring to life the nature of the people and the enchantment of
this country than the locals themselves? Steeped in Viking heritage and the
roots of it’s culture and history, Hurtigruten has been an active part of these
coastal waterways for 120 years. Norway is quite literally “in our DNA” - impossible to replace - impossible to copy.
the
original
coastal voyage
since 1893
Our history goes back to 1893 when
Richard With, along with Norway’s
Polar heroes, Nansen and Amundsen, became one of the nation’s
maritime pioneers providing a service for everyone – freight transporters, local people and foreign
tourists. Hurtigruten is now a national treasure in its own right. Our
“DNA” makes us the real thing providing meaningful experiences and
unique adventures to explore and
learn about Norwegian nature and
its local culture.
rhythm of
norway’s four seasons are
life
as real as it gets
a different
purpose
from the very start
To convey the Hurtigruten difference, perhaps it would be easiest to
first tell exactly what our purpose is not. Unlike virtually all mainstream
cruise options to Norway, Hurtigruten’s key purpose does not include
the indulgence-based priorities of a floating resort full of entertainment options, excessive dining and on-board shopping.
what makes for a
coastal voyage
and not a cruise?
unique
Simply put, just about everything is different from a conventional
cruise. Each Hurtigruten departure is a purposeful voyage providing a
transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the more than
1,000 miles of Norway’s pristine coastal waterway. This mixture of local encounters, spectacular scenery and utterly unique shore activities
provides an unmatched opportunity to experience and interact with
the beauty and charm of Norway and it’s people.
travel experiences are as much about the
people you touch along the way
One of the great pleasures onboard Hurtigruten in Norway is that you encounter local residents, the Norwegian crew and travelers from different countries
– all with various reasons for being onboard. This creates a wonderful setting
for a unique blend of personal encounters. Travelers are there to connect
with the natural world and are eager to share their culture and heritage.
you can tell what
believe
people
in
by the things they say
people who
enjoy a norway
coastal voyage are
“Hurtigruten is unique in the world. With Hurtigruten
you are really part of Norway, part of a Norwegian tradition.
The crew is Norwegian, the food and experience is Norwegian.
Hurtigruten is identified with the country it operates in. That’s
not true with conventional cruiseliners.”
Jonathan Tourtellot
Founding Director
National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
• Mature, seasoned travelers
• Well-educated
• Well-informed, inquisitive
• Soft adventurers
• Respectful of the natural world
• Independent-minded travelers
• Upscale, but not pretentious
“I think what we liked most about this
holiday compared with other cruises, especially ocean-going ones,
was the lack of entertainment; being
pestered by waiters all the time trying to get you drinks; not having to
dress for dinner in the evenings and
to be amongst like-minded people
interested in everything we saw.”
“this is not a cruise...
it is a journey”
“I would recommend this cruise to
anyone wanting to see beautiful
scenery and wants to avoid large
cruise ships with lots of people. This
is not a cruise. It is a journey on a
ship that has a job to do and takes
passengers in comfort and style.”
what we mean by
authentic
be part of norway’s
Who else can bring to life the nature of the people and the enchantment of
this country than the locals themselves? Steeped in Viking heritage and the
roots of it’s culture and history, Hurtigruten has been an active part of these
coastal waterways for 120 years. Norway is quite literally “in our DNA” - impossible to replace - impossible to copy.
the
original
coastal voyage
since 1893
Our history goes back to 1893 when
Richard With, along with Norway’s
Polar heroes, Nansen and Amundsen, became one of the nation’s
maritime pioneers providing a service for everyone – freight transporters, local people and foreign
tourists. Hurtigruten is now a national treasure in its own right. Our
“DNA” makes us the real thing providing meaningful experiences and
unique adventures to explore and
learn about Norwegian nature and
its local culture.
rhythm of
norway’s four seasons are
life
as real as it gets
a different
purpose
from the very start
To convey the Hurtigruten difference, perhaps it would be easiest to
first tell exactly what our purpose is not. Unlike virtually all mainstream
cruise options to Norway, Hurtigruten’s key purpose does not include
the indulgence-based priorities of a floating resort full of entertainment options, excessive dining and on-board shopping.
what makes for a
coastal voyage
and not a cruise?
unique
Simply put, just about everything is different from a conventional
cruise. Each Hurtigruten departure is a purposeful voyage providing a
transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the more than
1,000 miles of Norway’s pristine coastal waterway. This mixture of local encounters, spectacular scenery and utterly unique shore activities
provides an unmatched opportunity to experience and interact with
the beauty and charm of Norway and it’s people.
travel experiences are as much about the
people you touch along the way
One of the great pleasures onboard Hurtigruten in Norway is that you encounter local residents, the Norwegian crew and travelers from different countries
– all with various reasons for being onboard. This creates a wonderful setting
for a unique blend of personal encounters. Travelers are there to connect
with the natural world and are eager to share their culture and heritage.
you can tell what
believe
people
in
by the things they say
people who
enjoy a norway
coastal voyage are
“Hurtigruten is unique in the world. With Hurtigruten
you are really part of Norway, part of a Norwegian tradition.
The crew is Norwegian, the food and experience is Norwegian.
Hurtigruten is identified with the country it operates in. That’s
not true with conventional cruiseliners.”
Jonathan Tourtellot
Founding Director
National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
• Mature, seasoned travelers
• Well-educated
• Well-informed, inquisitive
• Soft adventurers
• Respectful of the natural world
• Independent-minded travelers
• Upscale, but not pretentious
“I think what we liked most about this
holiday compared with other cruises, especially ocean-going ones,
was the lack of entertainment; being
pestered by waiters all the time trying to get you drinks; not having to
dress for dinner in the evenings and
to be amongst like-minded people
interested in everything we saw.”
“this is not a cruise...
it is a journey”
“I would recommend this cruise to
anyone wanting to see beautiful
scenery and wants to avoid large
cruise ships with lots of people. This
is not a cruise. It is a journey on a
ship that has a job to do and takes
passengers in comfort and style.”
what we mean by
authentic
be part of norway’s
Who else can bring to life the nature of the people and the enchantment of
this country than the locals themselves? Steeped in Viking heritage and the
roots of it’s culture and history, Hurtigruten has been an active part of these
coastal waterways for 120 years. Norway is quite literally “in our DNA” - impossible to replace - impossible to copy.
the
original
coastal voyage
since 1893
Our history goes back to 1893 when
Richard With, along with Norway’s
Polar heroes, Nansen and Amundsen, became one of the nation’s
maritime pioneers providing a service for everyone – freight transporters, local people and foreign
tourists. Hurtigruten is now a national treasure in its own right. Our
“DNA” makes us the real thing providing meaningful experiences and
unique adventures to explore and
learn about Norwegian nature and
its local culture.
rhythm of
norway’s four seasons are
life
as real as it gets
GET CLOSER
to the real Norway
Hurtigruten’s award-winning 6, 7, and 12-day Norwegian Coastal Voyage sailings have been named “The world’s most beautiful voyage,”
by Lonely Planet. Its eleven ships sail along a route honored twice by
National Geographic Traveler as the “Best destination in the world.”
A staple of Norwegian culture since 1893, Hurtigruten’s fleet of modern ships offers a unique glimpse into Norwegian culture as they
transport guests and locals alike along Norway’s scenic fjord-indented west coast, stopping at 34 ports of call between the cultural center of Bergen and Kirkenes, high above the Arctic Circle.
CONTACTS
Consumer and Travel Agents can both access dedicated sections of the Hurtigruten Web Site
HURTIGRUTEN.US
Contact our Reservations Department
866.552.0371
Interested in booking a group? Email us at [email protected] and we will have
your sales representative contact you to book your group.
Hurtigruten also operates Explorer Voyages to the seldom-visited shores
of Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Europe’s Coast and Antarctica.
see why any traveler will tell you...this is not a traditional cruise