Your NORWAY CruiseThe Classic Coastal Cruise 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 guest,Thank 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 what is considered to be the world’s most beautiful coastline.

In this document, you will find general information about what you need to do before you go, what we recommend you pack, the experience while 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 con-nection to link to our website.

You will receive one more email from us approximately 2–4 weeks before your departure. This will confirm your itiner-ary (including any excursions added, any changes to your itinerary, etc.) and any pre- or post-cruise Land Adventures booked.

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

Reservations: 1 (888) 351-4346 Email: us.expeditions@hurtigruten.com Web: hurtigruten.com

Kind regards,Your Hurtigruten team Content

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.

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 in case of any unforeseen delays

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

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A pair of casual shoes for onboard use

Camera equipment and a memory card with a large capacity. You may need an adapter.The p ower 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 cruise:

what to pack

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winter

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

spring

Cover all basesAs you are likely to encoun-ter three seasons when sail-ing in spring, it’s important to pack well and layer up. We advise bringing a woolen sweater, warm socks, a thick scarf, winter boots, warm, waterproof pants and jacket, a hat, and gloves.

summer

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

Fall

Lots of layersWhile the sun may be shining, you can also expect cooler weather during the fall months. Make sure to pack thin layers and some warm clothes – a wool sweater, wind and waterproof jacket and pants, 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 with your cruise, please follow these steps:1) Click on this link2) Find your cruise (12, 7 or 6 days’ cruise)3) Click on your cruise4) Scroll down until you see the tab

‘What’s included’ and click on it

On this cruise 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, baggage, flights, and ship schedule according to the trip you have booked with us.

on your wayMore information about your cruise

For your conven-ience, we have gathered general and practical information on one page here.

Practical information

For your conven-ience, we have gathered all in-formation about travel documen-tation here.

Travel documentation

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The Hurtigruten guides will enhance your experience Throughout your cruise, the onboard Hurtigruten guides will invite you to join in a variety of activities on board and during landings.

Join the Guides on boardLearn more about Norway’s history, cul-ture, and wildlife as you sail. Our guides will share their knowledge and passion on a variety of subjects including biology, history, geology, culture, and science – presented in an entertaining and informal way. Join our onboard lectures, 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 program during the cruise to teach you how to take even better photos 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 natural landscapes. This affinity for being in and with nature is called ‘friluftsliv’. It acts in contrast to hectic, everyday life, allowing Norwegians to slow down their pace and focus on na-ture. 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 land adventures with our guides. Join them for onshore hikes to see the best and most interesting spots and sites along the coast. These hikes are pre-sold, 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 the weather. Sometimes 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

Here

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 begin your day of discovery.

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

DinnerFor your evening meal, our chefs present you with three- or four-course dinners or lavish buffets. Being a coastal cruise, many ingredients come straight from the sea – such as cod, langoustine and Arctic char. You might also be served inland specialties 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 that our chefs have to offer. Dine on premium produce, including freshly caught Norwegian seafood such as cod or king crab, sustainably cultivated root vegetables and free-range reindeer meat, along with excellent cheeses. All food is delivered by local suppliers. 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 hungry between meals, we offer a range of onboard re-freshments. 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. Enjoy freshly baked pastries, cakes, and local ice cream with home-

made toppings, and a wide selec-tion 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 a menu from the 1960s, and MS Vesterålen does not 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 will find more information about Norway’s Coastal Kitchen

Here

Norway’s Coastal KitchenOur onboard 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 unfor-gettable geography we now see. Norway is fortunate enough to have a warm sea current run-ning along its coastline. As a re-sult, the fjords are virtually ice free – and ready to be explored. We sail into Geirangerfjord in summer, Hjørundfjord in fall, and Lyngenfjord in spring. No matter the season, you can ex-perience the Trondheimsfjord on our way to Trondheim. Fur-ther north, the Trollfjord, only 328 feet wide at its narrowest point, is among the most fasci-nating 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 VegaIslands, with their 6,500 islands, islets, and skerries, with its special bird that produces prized down feathers, have been recognized in UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2004 (optional excursion).The Seven Sisters: Seven moun-taintops alongside each other, so beautiful that a local legend explains them as female trolls turned to stone. Torghatten, with its 98-feet-high, 82–feet-wide and 525– feet-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 neighboring Vest-erålen islands is an archipelago characterized by contrasts, from white beaches and idyllic farmlands to mountain peaks rising from the sea.

5. North CapeAbout 1,300 miles from the North Pole, you will find one of Norway’s most popular attractions. At 71°10′21′′, North Cape is known as the northern- most point on the European mainland. The beauty of the North Cape simply must be experienced.

6. FinnkirkaFinnkirka is a dramatic cathedral-shaped sea cliff. This unusual creation by 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

highlights

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 fall colors glow; or for the soul-stirring spectacle of the northern lights in winter, our cruises 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 cruise 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: 1 (888) 351-4346Email: us.expeditions@hurtigruten.com

You can 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 re-mote communities that you visit with us. We work side by side with local residents to trade, create jobs, and fund conserva-tion initiatives such as beach clean-ups. Using innovative hybrid electric technol-ogy, 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 plastic from all our ships.

If you want to know more about our UN Sustainable Development Goals: click here

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