Your NORWAY CruiseThe Original Coastal Voyage since 1893

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Before you go 3

What to pack 4

On your way 5

When on board 6

Highlights/What to expect 7

Responsibility and sustainability. FAQ 8

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––– Dear guestThank you for choosing to travel with us. We are as excited as you are about your cruise along the Norwegian coast. This will be a grand adventure discovering the length of what is considered to be the world’s most beautiful coastline.

In this document, you will find general information about things you need to do before you go, what we recommend you pack, the experience when on board, and what to expect.

Clicking on the underlined links in the document will take you to our website, where you can find further details. Please make sure that you have an internet connection to do this.

You will receive one more e-mail from us approximately 2-4 weeks before your departure. This will contain your tickets.

We very much look forward to welcoming you on board. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions:

Reservations: 020 8846 2666 Email: uk.sales@hurtigruten.com Web: hurtigruten.co.uk

Kind regardsYour Hurtigruten team

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Fjords and mountains. The midnight sun and the Northern Lights. To many, Norway is defined by its natural wonders. When you come here, you’ll understand why.

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A small waterproof backpack to carry essentials when going ashore.

Please remember to bring your passport/ID.

Sunglasses with UV-filter lenses

Remember to bring sufficient medication to last through any unforeseen delays

Shoes with good soles are recommended for use on the outside deck and for excursions ashore. Make sure that they are worn-in walking boots.

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A pair of casual shoes for use onboard

Camera equipment and a memory card with a large capacity. Check if you need an adapter. The power plugs and sockets on board are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V on board and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

The dress code aboard the ship is relaxed and casual, and you are not expected to dress formally for meals

A pair of good binoculars

In addition to your “ordinary” packing list (toiletries and necessary basic clothes), we recommend these items for your voyage:

what to pack

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winter

Wrap up warmIt can get very cold along the coast during winter, so we rec-ommend you pack base and mid layers, as well as a thick winter jacket, hat, gloves, woolly jumper, scarf, winter boots, and pull-on spikes (for sale on board).

spring

Cover all basesAs you are likely to encoun-ter three seasons during one sailing in spring, it’s impor-tant to pack well and layer up. We advise bringing a woollen jumper, warm socks, a thick scarf, winter boots, warm, waterproof trousers and jacket, a hat and gloves.

summer

Summer attireSummer weather along the coast can be changeable, so in addition to t-shirt, shorts and sandals, it’s wise to pack a warm jumper, light jacket (water-resistant), thin hat and gloves, and hiking shoes.

Autumn

Lots of layersWhile the sun may be shining, you can also expect cooler weather during the autumn months. Make sure to pack thin layers and some warm clothes – a woolly jumper, wind and waterproof jacket and trousers, a hat, gloves and light hiking boots.

––– The four seasons in Norway are very distinct, here are the packing tips for each season.

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To see what is included in your cruise, please follow these steps:1) Click on this link2) Find your voyage (12, 7 or 6 days voyage)3) Click on your voyage4) Scroll down to you see the tab:

“What’s included” and click on it

On this voyage page, you will also find:- The itinerary for your cruise- Information about our ships- Optional excursions

PLEASE NOTE: Approximately 2-4 weeks before departure, you will receive further information about your pre and post travel arrangements including transfers, luggage, flights and ship schedule according to your trip booked with us.

on your wayMore information about your voyage

For your convenience, we have gathered general and practical information on one page here.

Practical information

For your convenience, we have gathered all information about travel documetation here.

Travel documentation

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The Hurtigruten Guides enhances your experience Throughout your voyage, the onboard Hurtigruten Guides will invite you to join in a variety of activities on board and dur-ing landings.

Join the Guides on boardLearn more about Norway’s history, culture and wildlife as you sail. Our Guides enthusiastically share their knowledge and passion on a variety of subjects including biology, history, geology, culture and science – presented in an entertaining, social and informal way. Join our onboardlectures, both inside and on deck, as we pass points of interest, and during evening gatherings.

Our Guides are also Canon-certified and will deliver a photography programme during the voyage that teaches you how to take even better pictures as we sail through amazing landscapes.

The joy of “friluftsliv”Norwegians are famous for their love of the outdoors, which is hardly surprising given the country’s beautiful nature. This affinity for being in and with nature is called ‘friluftsliv’. It acts in contrast to hectic, everday life, allowing Norwegians slow down the pace and focus on nature. Because Hurtigruten is a Norwegian company, friluftsliv runs through all our activities.

Join the Guides on landWe want to show you what we love about Norway and hope you will experience the sense of “friluftsliv” on special excursions with our Guides. Join them for onshore hikes to see the best and most interesting spots and sites along the coast. These hikes are presold, sold on board as a package, or booked individually on board. The focus is on the hike itself – reaching a viewpoint, for example, or encountering an interesting sight.

We are completely in the thrall of nature: be it forest, shoreline or windswept moun-tains – no matter what the weather. Some-times the paths are icy, the wind is strong, and fog impairs the view, but the call of the wild, the joy of being outdoors, feeling, smelling, and being in the moment are the essential elements of your experience.

Read more about your Guides

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When on board

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Fuel up on full boardEnjoy delicious meals made from the freshest ingredients.

BreakfastOur breakfast buffet provides a wide selection of cold meats, cheeses, eggs, cereals, fruit, freshly baked bread and pastries. And you’ll often find the chef cooking pancakes and waffles to order. Eat like a king to start your day of discovery.

LunchLunch is an appetising spread of hot and cold buffet, featuring traditional regional dishes and other meat, fish and vegetarian options. You’ll find fresh bread, fruit and vegetables, local cheeses and a choice of salads, cold cuts and seafood as well as tasty home-made Norwegian desserts.

DinnerFor your evening meal, our chefs present you with three- or four-course dinners or lavish buffets. Being a coastal voyage, many ingredients come straight from the sea – like cod, langoustine and Arctic char. You might also be served inland specialities like reindeer, tender and juicy beef and seasonal vegetables. We also offer a full vegan three-course dinner.Choose from our wide selection of beverages including wines, beer, aquavit and soft drinks.

Upgrade to our à la carte menu*After a busy day of exploring, you may want to relax with something extra special for dinner in a more private setting. We recommend trying our à la carte menu for an upscale culinary experience. Enjoy

the very best of what our chefs have to offer. Dine on premium produce, including freshly caught Norwegian seafood like cod or king crab, sustainably cultivated root vegetables and free-range reindeer meat, along with excellent cheeses. All food is delivered by local sup-pliers. Pair your meal with a bottle from our list of specially selected fine wines. A satisfying end to a perfect day!

On-board cafés and bakeries If you get peckish between meals, we offer a range of on-board refreshments. Try Hurtigruten’s signature burger or famous shrimp sandwich at Brygga Bistro & Café. If you have a sweet tooth, then Multe Bakery** is the place to go: freshly baked pastries, cakes and local ice cream with homemade

toppings, and a wide selection of coffees, organic local teas, hot chocolate and soft drinks.

*The à la carte menu is only bookable on board.MS Lofoten has its own dinner concept with amenu from the 1960s, and MS Vesterålen doesnot offer the à la carte menu. MS Spitsbergen has a bistro but does not offer à la carte dining.

**Only available on selected ships

You find more information about Norway’s Coastal Kitchen

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Norway’s coastal kitchenOur on-board menu is inspired by “Norway’s coastal kitchen”, and our chefs make full use of the 34 ports we visit to receive deliveries of fresh produce from local sup-pliers, both coastal and inland, every single day.

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1. The fjordsThe fjords formed when the glaciers of the Ice Age retreated. Seawater rushed in to replace the ice, flooding the u-shaped valleys and creating the mem-orable geography we now see. Norway is fortunate enough to have a warm sea current running along its coastline. As a result, the fjords are virtu-ally ice free – and ready to be explored. We sail into Geirang-erfjord in summer, Hjørund-fjord in autumn and Lyngen-fjord in spring. No matter the season, you can experience the Trondheimsfjord on our way to Trondheim. Further north, the Trollfjord, only 100 meters at its narrowest point, is among the most fascinating fjords in the country.

2. The Helgeland CoastIf you sail between Rørvik and Ørnes, you will experience the Helgeland Coast, a region of many highlights:The Vega Islands, with their 6,500 islands, islets and skerries and a special bird that produces prized down feathers, have been recognised in UNE-SCO’s world heritage list since 2004 (optinal excursion).The Seven Sisters: Seven moun-taintops alongside each other, so beautiful that a local legend tells that they are female trolls turned to stone. Torghatten with its 30-me-tre-high, 25-metre-wide and 160-metre-deep hole right through the mountainside.

3. The Arctic CircleThe magic number 66° 33’ marks this line, the Arctic Cir-cle, north of which the midnight sun shines. Above the line, you can see the sun 24 hours a day throughout the summer - or the Northern Lights in the winter, weather permitting.

4. Lofoten and VesterålenLofoten is a rare wilderness outpost that offers a unique landscape of majestic moun-tains, deep fjords and long, surf-swept beaches. We offer several optional excursions in Lofoten.The neighbouring Vesterålen islands is an archipelago charac-terized by contrasts, from white beaches and idyllic farmlands to mountain peaks rising from the sea.

5. North CapeAbout 2102 km from the North Pole, you will find one of Nor-way’s most popular attractions. At 71°10′21′′, North Cape is known as the northernmost point on the European main-land. The beauty of the North Cape simply must be experi-enced.

6. FinnkirkaFinnkirka is a dramatic cathedral-shaped sea cliff. This unusual creation of nature is an ancient sacrificial site for the indigenous Sámi tribes. In the past, fishermen also stopped here to pray for good weather on their way out, then again to give thanks following a safe return home.

——These are some of the highlights along the Norwegian Coast

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What to expectCloser to the Norwegian coastOur ships are uniquely designed to explore the Norwegian coastline in the most comfortable way. Whichever season you choose to sail with us: dur-ing the springtime reawak-ening of the coast, over the long, sun-drenched days of summer, when the amazing palette of autumn colours glow, or for the soul-stirring spectacle of the Northern Lights in winter, our voy-ages offer an exhilarating means of getting close to nature – and to Norway. At the smaller ports, guests love to head out on deck for a glimpse of daily life along the coast. As we dock, quiet quaysides suddenly come to life: listen to friendly banter exchanged between dock workers, observe forklift trucks scuttle back and forth, loading and off-loading supplies to the ship; and wave hello to friends and family of our crew.

These are the moments that no other voyage along the Norwegian coast can recreate. Whatever happens, embarking on a Hurtigruten cruise will be a true adventure of a lifetime.

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If you have any more questions about your expedition, don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to help you:Reservations: 020 8846 2666Email: uk.sales@hurtigruten.com

You also find answers to frequently asked questions: here

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on board soon.

Kind regards,Your Hurtigruten team

Building on over 125 years of exploration experience, Hurtigruten is committed to protecting the wildlife habitats and remote communities that you visitwith us. We work side by side with local residents to trade, create jobs, and fund conservation initiatives such as beach clean-ups. Using innovative hybridtechnology, we are building the world’s greenest fleet of expedition vessels. We were also the first exploration company to ban heavy fuel oil and single-use plas-tic from all our ships.

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