Excursions are typically bookable 180 days before your departure, and we'll send you an email with excursion details after bookings open. Please keep in mind that not all excursions may be available at that time; some may be added later.

Excursions are typically bookable 180 days before your departure, and we'll send you an email with excursion details after bookings open. Please keep in mind that not all excursions may be available at that time; some may be added later.

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.

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.

Yes, 1893 Ambassadors get a 5% discount on all excursions (booked pre-travel or on board). Not a member? Click here to sign up.

No – the price is the same whether you pre-book online before your departure or while on board. But note that all excursion places sold on board are charged in Norwegian Kroner at the ship’s exchange rate, which does fluctuate. 

And, if you sign up to our 1893 Ambassador Programme, you will enjoy a 5% discount on all bookings (whether made online or on board). Click here for more information. 

No, we offer several overland excursions that start in one port and end in another. Transport is included in these to ensure you are escorted back to the ship on time. 

Excursions can be cancelled up to 14 days before your departure without charge. Any cancellations made after this time are non-refundable.

It is also possible to change on to another excursion up to 14 days before your departure, but only if the price of that excursion exceeds that of your original booking.

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.

Yes, on many days it is possible to do more than one excursion. On The Coastal Express, we often visit more than one port a day, meaning that you can do several trips. In Lofoten, for example, you could join a bus tour of Harstad in the morning, enjoy lunch on board the ship, and then embark on a Sea Eagle safari in the afternoon. 

In some ports, it is also possible to do more than one excursion. You can find more details on which trips are combinable on each excursion page.

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. 

We offer a number of excursions that are suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Specific details on accessibility are given with each excursion, but if in doubt please speak to a member of our team before booking.

For the most part, excursions do not occur during onboard mealtimes. If they do, we make sure to either serve your meal earlier before the tour starts or keep the restaurant open a little longer for your return. We also have a number of excursions where food or drink is included as part of the tour.  

It can sometimes take a few days for excursions to show in My Booking, so don’t worry if you can’t see them immediately.

Yes. We offer mixed excursion packages on selected voyages, where you can save on a selection of our most popular excursions and enjoy some onboard credit. Click here for more information.