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Hurtigruten Signature – North Cape Line
Hurtigruten Signature – North Cape Line
Hurtigruten Signature – North Cape Line
Hurtigruten Signature – North Cape Line

Hurtigruten Signature – North Cape Line

Overview

Signature cruises are run by Hurtigruten. The best way we can describe this voyage is an hybrid of the Norwegian Coastal Voyage and an Expedition Cruise.

Your Northern Lights adventure between Bergen or Oslo and the North Cape at the top of Europe. You get to see ports not visited on the Coastal Route and spend longer days in port.

Full board and drinks are included.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – Oslo. Welcome to Norway. First stop

    Norway’s thriving capital, Oslo.

  2. Day 2

    Day 2 -At Sea. This is your chance to settle into your cabin, get a taste of Norway’s coastal cuisine in the ship’s three restaurants and bar, and start to get to know your fellow passengers.

  3. Day 3 – Stavanger. Today, you’ll wake to views of beautiful Lysefjord. The 26-mile-long fjord is home to one of Norway’s

    Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock), which towers 604 metres above the fjord’s shimmering waters.

  4. Day 4

    Day 4 – Alesund. After breakfast on the ship, we’ll dock at Ålesund, a town that spreads out across a string of islands. Many of the buildings here, from the bright colours to the rounded spires, were inspired by the Art Nouveau style. You can get impressive photos of the archipelago from the nearby Mount Aksla viewpoint.

  5. Day 5

    Day 5 – Rorvik. The cosy fishing port of Rørvik in the picturesque Vikna archipelago may look small but it has a huge history that is told through both the landscape and the town’s collection of museums.

  6. Day 6

    Day 6 – Svoalvaer and Stokmarknes. Today, we explore Lofoten. As soon as you see the towering peaks with fishing villages clinging to their sides, you’ll understand why this island chain is praised as one of Norway’s most stunning locations.

  7. Day 7

    Day 7 – Tromso. This urban city, 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle, is buzzing with life, with everything from trendy restaurants and cafés to boutique shops selling local crafts and produce, and even high fashion. We will be in port here for eight hours, giving you plenty of time to join optional excursions and explore the city yourself.

  8. Day 8

    Day 8 – Honningsvag. The northernmost point. Arriving early in the morning, you’ll have a full day in Honningsvåg. This far north, winters are long and snowfall is high, so get ready for some fantastic winter scenery and activities.

  9. Day 9

    Day 9 – Alta. The city of Northern Lights.At 70 degrees north, this town is far above the Arctic Circle. The area is known for particularly good Northern Lights visibility, so keep your camera ready.

  10. Day 10

    Day 10 – Narvik. Originally developed as a year-round, ice-free port for the nearby iron ore mines. Nowadays, it’s known for its World War II heritage and as a gateway to active pursuits such as skiing, dog sledding and hiking.

  11. Day 11

    Day 11 – At Sea

  12. Day 12

    Day 12 - Andalsnes. Alpine village by the fjord. After docking in the town centre in the morning, you have the chance to explore Åndalsnes, a picturesque coastal town located along Isfjord at the end of Romsdalsfjord.

  13. Day 13

    Day 13 Bergen - Surrounded by seven mountains and the sea, the old capital of Bergen is one of Norway’s most picturesque and historic cities, as well as being its second largest.

  14. Day 14

    Day 14 – Kristiansand. We spend the last afternoon of your voyage in Kristiansand, Norway’s fifth-largest city, sitting along the southern tip of the country,

  15. Day 15

    Day 15 – Oslo. From the south to the north, and back to the south, reflect on your journey as you watch our return to our first – and now last – port of the voyage, Oslo. Say your goodbyes to the crew and disembark the ship, marking the end of your travels.