Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo
The North Cape Line
All-inclusive winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights
- September 2026 - December 2027
- 15 days
- 13 Ports
- All-inclusive
Tour the extraordinary Igloo Hotel, a vast structure of snow and ice built from scratch by local artists every winter on the banks of the Alta River.
Highlights
Tour the huge Igloo Hotel. All 21,530 sq ft (2,000 sqm) of it are crafted from snow and ice
Admire the exquisite ice and snow sculptures that decorate the hotel
Sip your free drink served in an ice glass at the unforgettable ice bar
Before you visit the Igloo Hotel, find out all about Alta, known as The Northern Lights City
How it works
Every winter, a crew of local artists build the Igloo Hotel on the banks of the Alta River, 12.5 miles (20km) from Alta town centre. After our local guide tells us all about day-to-day life in Alta, we’ll take a bus up the Alta Valley to Sorrisniva, home to a remarkable feat of icy architecture.
The Igloo Hotel spans some 2,000 square metres and contains 30 bedrooms, suites, a bar and several lounges. Every part is made from snow and ice – even the beds! The theme of the hotel changes every year, and the ice sculptures that decorate the interior are as impressive as the building itself.
Before you leave, stop by the small souvenir shop and sip your free drink at the ice bar – served in a glass of ice, of course!
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 120 guests
Availability
Winter
Transport
Walking
Food & drink
Drinks
Good to know
Included: Drink
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter
Tromsø – Oslo
The North Cape Line - South
All-inclusive cruise south from Arctic Norway in winter, under the glow of the aurora
- October 2026 - December 2027
- 9 days
- 8 Ports
- All-inclusive
Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo
Astronomy Cruise on The North Cape Line with Tom Kerss
Our classic all-inclusive winter cruise, with an expert astronomer and exclusive excursions
- March 2027
- 15 days
- 13 Ports
- All-inclusive
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.
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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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