A church in the village of Sæbø in the Hjorundfjord
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Enjoy a fjord cruise on beautiful Hjørundfjord aboard a vintage ship, before indulging in a delicious four-course meal on a 16th-century farm.

Highlights

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

How it works

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.

Before you book

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

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Winter

Hurtigruten's MS Finnmarken — identifiable by its red hull and illuminated white superstructure — sails through a calm Norwegian fjord at night beneath a spectacular aurora borealis display. Sweeping curtains of green northern lights radiate across a star-filled sky, while snow-covered mountains rise steeply from the water's edge in the background. The ship's warm lights and the aurora reflect in the glassy surface of the fjord below.

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
A Hurtigruten ship sailing beneath the glowing Northern Lights along Norway’s snow-dusted coast

Bergen – Kirkenes

The Coastal Express – North

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

  • Regular departures
  • 7 days
  • 34 Ports
  • Full board
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Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen

The Coastal Express - Northern Lights

Our classic route during aurora season, including direct flights from regional UK airports

  • October 2026 - January 2027
  • 12 days
  • 34 Ports
  • Full board

Frequently asked questions

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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