
Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893
- Regular departures
- 12 days
- 34 Ports
- Full board
Enjoy a fjord cruise on beautiful Hjørundfjord aboard a vintage ship, before indulging in a delicious four-course meal on a 16th-century farm.
Sail picture-perfect Hjørundfjorden
Learn about life and traditions of the area from a local guide
Visit a family farm with 500 years of history
Enjoy a delicious four-course meal made from the best local ingredients
You’ll step aboard a vintage 1949 motorship, MS Bruvik, for a scenic cruise along the breathtaking Hjørundfjord. Expert local guides will bring the fjord's history and communities to life as you sail to the village of Sæbø.
From there, we’ll head to Rekkedal Guesthouse – a 16th-century working farm still run by the same family for 20 generations. Explore the farmyard before settling in for a four-course dinner beside the traditional fireplace in a beautifully preserved 1880 barn. Each dish is introduced to you as it arrives, with many ingredients sourced from the farm or local producers.
Bellies full, we’ll return to Ålesund aboard MS Bruvik, with the stunning fjord scenery as our backdrop.
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 48 guests
Availability
Winter
Transport
Boat
Food & drink
Lunch
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Good to know
Available to wheelchair users who can walk short distances MS Bruvik has toilets
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter

Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893

Bergen – Kirkenes
The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway

Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen
Our classic route during aurora season, including direct flights from regional UK airports
Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.
However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.
You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.
If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.
Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.
Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
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