Signature Voyages - The North Cape Line

Visit Norway

HIGHLIGHTS:

You - Discovering Norway - The city of lighthouses - Viking history - A picturesque town - Distinctive Nordic nature - Lofoten islands and our historic birthplace - The gateway - the Arctic - The northernmost point - The city of Northern Lights - Village life and fjord nature - An ancient fishing town - Perfect panoramas - Norway

See the stunning beauty of the Norwegian coast from the southernmost point in Lindesnes to the northernmost point at North Cape. Join us as we make history by sailing from Oslo for the first time ever, on an autumn, winter, or spring trip you'll never forget.

Day 1 You've arrived

Oslo

Welcome to Norway! First stop: Norway's thriving capital, Oslo. Your hotel is located in the heart of the city, with the rest of the day or evening spent at your leisure.

Day 2 Discovering Norway's capital

Oslo

After breakfast at your hotel, we'll go on a tour to two of Oslo's main attractions. Vigeland Sculpture Park is located at the centre of splendid Frogner Park. There, you'll find more than 200 visually striking sculptures in bronze, granite, and cast iron by prolific Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland.

Day 3 The city of lighthouses

Kristiansand

Located on the southern tip of the country, Kristiansand is Norway's fifth-largest city. We aim to be at port from mid-morning to early evening, giving you plenty of time to explore.

Day 4 Viking history

Haugesund, The Hardangerfjord

As we sail past the southern tip of Norway, we'll begin heading north along the west coast. Just past Stavanger, we'll reach Haugesund, the �Home of the Viking Kings'.

Day 5 A picturesque town

Ålesund

After a hearty breakfast on the ship, we'll dock mid-morning at a town that spreads out across a string of islands. With almost an entire day to explore, you'll have plenty of time to see all that Ålesund has to offer.

Day 6 Distinctive Nordic nature

Brønnøysund - coastal charm right in the middle of Norway

Surrounded by islands and water, Brønnøysund sits on a narrow peninsula that juts out of the mainland. Around 5,000 people live in this small town, many in colourful houses against a backdrop of gentle slopes and dramatic mountain peaks.

Day 7 Lofoten islands and our historic birthplace

Svolvær - at the heart of Lofoten, Stokmarknes - the birthplace of Hurtigruten

Today, we explore Lofoten, a striking group of islands that rise out of the Norwegian Sea. As soon as you see the towering peaks around you with fishing villages clinging to their sides, you'll understand why this island chain is so often praised as one of Norway's most stunning locations.

Day 8 The gateway to the Arctic

Tromsø - gateway to the Arctic

Today you'll get the chance to see the Arctic Capital itself. Often called the "gateway to the Arctic", Tromsø is Norway's northernmost university city, and the ideal place to enjoy some proper winter activities, like dog sledding and snowshoeing.

Day 9 The northernmost point

Honningsvåg - gateway to the North Cape Arriving early in the morning, you'll have a full day in Honningsvåg. The northernmost city on the mainland, Honningsvåg's landscape is quite distinctive, with barely any trees or bushes. This far north, winters are long and snowfall is high, so get ready for some fantastic winter scenery and activities.

Day 10 The city of Northern Lights

Alta

Alta is one of the bigger coastal towns we visit, with a population of over 10,000 people. A particularly famous part of the town is Alta River, one of Norway's best salmon rivers. Here, large salmon are regularly caught, with some even weighing up to 24 kg. You won't regret trying some fresh grilled salmon in one of the local restaurants.

Day 11 Village life and fjord nature

TLødingen

The administrative centre of a municipality with the same name, Lødingen is a village on the southwestern shore of Hinnøya, with a population of under 2,000. This is a port that our ships used to visit on one of our earlier coastal routes and returning here is a kind of homecoming for us.

Day 12 An ancient fishing town

Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands

Continuing south, we'll leave the land of the Polar Night as we cross the Arctic Circle in the early hours of the morning.

The Vikna archipelago is a chain of around 6,000 islands, islets and skerries. The largest of the chain, Inner-Vikna, is where we'll make our next stop. We aim to dock at the port town of Rørvik around midday, remaining there for about a few hours.

Day 13 Perfect panoramas

Molde - the City of Roses

To round off our journey, we'll visit Molde, the capital and commercial centre of Romsdalen that sits on the southern coast of the Romsdal Peninsula. We've stopped at this port many times before on our Coastal Express route, but this time we'll be making a much longer stop, so you'll have all the time you need to get your fill of the town.

There are optional activities organised by your Coastal Experience Team that add to your experience of Molde. Accessible nearby on an optional excursion is the Atlantic Road, an icon of the Norwegian coast that often features in Hollywood movies.

Day 14 Norway's second-largest city

Bergen - gateway to the fjords

From the south to the north, and back down to the south, reflect on your journey as you watch our approach to our last port of the voyage, Bergen, in the early morning. Say your goodbyes to the crew and disembark the ship, marking the end of your travels with us.

You've sailed on the North Cape Line, exploring Norway's coastal cities and villages all the way to the top of the European continent. During the journey, you'll have experienced Norway's varied climate, seen majestic mountains and fjords, and maybe gazed up in awe at the Northern Lights once or several times.

We hope you'll cherish each of the memories of the North Cape Line that you'll take home with you. Come sail with us again soon, on another iconic voyage of our spectacular home: the Norwegian coast.

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