Viking Capital to the Arctic Capital
Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø
A classic short sailing crossing the Arctic Circle between two iconic Norwegian cities

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A short three-day cruise from Trondheim to Tromsø, exploring the dramatic Lofoten Islands
Set sail from the ancient Viking capital of Trondheim on this compact Arctic adventure, and relish the beauty of Norway’s rugged coast, including the spectacular Lofoten Islands. Explore Bodø, the 2024 European Capital of Culture, before finishing up in the Arctic capital of Tromsø.
Explore Tromsø, the gateway to the north
Experience this vibrant city’s unique culture and monuments
Cruise through Norway’s epic natural beauty
Discover iconic towns, fjords and fishing villages along the way
Dramatic Lofoten Islands
Witness stunning landscapes and picturesque fishing villages
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No meals included
Lowest rate - Sailing November 2025
3 days
15 Ports
Regular departures

Our famous route connecting local communities since 1893
Itinerary
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City of Kings and Palaces
Trondheim
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Into the Arctic
Bodø
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Capital of the Arctic
Tromsø
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City of Kings and Palaces
- Port: Trondheim
- Day of voyage: 1
Details
Welcome to the region of Trøndelag and the medieval yet modern city of Trondheim. Founded by Viking king Olav Tryggvason in 997, Trondheim today is Norway’s third-largest city and a mix of historic buildings and a vibrant student population.
Our ship departs at 12:45, giving you plenty of time to explore Trondheim and its array of highlights beforehand.
A must-see site of the city is Nidaros Cathedral, nicknamed “Norway’s Notre Dame” for its Gothic style and considered the most sacred building in all of Norway. Next door to the cathedral is the Archbishop’s Palace where Norway’s crown jewels are on display.
Nearby, the old city bridge Gamle Bybro sits over Nid River, marking the entrance to the old Hanseatic district of Bakklandet. The neighbourhood’s colourful wooden wharves propped up on stilts by the river’s edge now house a variety of eateries. Up from Bakklandet is Kristiansten Fort which offers beautiful panoramas of the city and fjord.
Back on board
In the afternoon, the ship sails northwest, passing the ochre-coloured Kjeungskjær Lighthouse, islets, and rocky reefs. After that, we head towards charming Rørvik.
Day 1 Sailing Plan
As we follow our scenic route and cruise Norway’s coastline, most of the ports we visit by night northbound are revisited by day southbound, allowing you to discover majestic fjords, mountains, cosmopolitan cities, market towns, and isolated hamlets.
Port
Ship arrival
Ship departure
Time in port
MOCK-BGO
20:30
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Into the Arctic
- Port: Bodø
- Day of voyage: 2
Details
We cross the Arctic Circle early in the morning, beginning your Arctic tour of Norway. We mark the moment with a traditional ceremony that’s sure to wake you up!
Above the Arctic Circle, you can see the sun 24 hours a day in summer, while in winter, your chances of seeing the Northern Lights greatly improve.
Forces of nature
At 10:00, we call into Ørnes, near to Norway’s second-largest glacier, Svartisen. The pier here is popular for the Love Bench where sweethearts have declared their lasting romance with a padlock.
We then sail to Bodø, the second-largest city in Northern Norway, overlooked by the Børvass peaks. Admire fabulous street art or join an optional boat excursion to Saltstraumen, the world’s most powerful maelstrom.
Welcome to Lofoten
That afternoon, the ship enters the Lofoten archipelago. The 1,000 metre-high Lofoten Wall is a stunning sight that stretches for miles on the horizon,.
Stamsund is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the islands and busiest between January and April when Arctic cod, known locally as skrei, swim from the Barents Sea in the north down to Vestfjord to spawn.
Come evening, when you see rows of traditional fisherman’s huts on stilts, known as rorbuer, you’ve arrived in the pretty harbour of Svolvær, the main town of the Lofoten Islands.
Day 2 Sailing Plan
As we follow our scenic route and cruise Norway’s coastline, most of the ports we visit by night northbound are revisited by day southbound, allowing you to discover majestic fjords, mountains, cosmopolitan cities, market towns, and isolated hamlets.
Port
Ship arrival
Ship departure
Time in port
MOCK-FRO
02:45
03:00
15 minutes
MOCK-MAL
05:15
05:30
15 minutes
MOCK-TVK
08:20
08:30
10 minutes
MOCK-AES
09:45
10:00
15 minutes
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Capital of the Arctic
- Port: Tromsø
- Day of voyage: 3
Details
We dock into Harstad just after 07:00. You can go for a peaceful early morning stroll around town.
The ship will then continue to Finnsnes which connects the beautiful island of Senja via the impressive Gisund Bridge. Keep on the lookout for a variety of seabirds with several colonies nearby, including puffins.
Gateway to the Arctic
We then sail to the historic Arctic exploration capital of Tromsø where you’ll disembark the ship.
Along the waterfront you’ll find Polaria, a centre exhibiting environmental research in the Arctic with a small aquarium. Take your pick from the many shops and restaurants in the city centre, including Mack Brewery and favourite local watering hole Ølhallen pub. There are also cafés offering delicious cinnamon buns where baristas create innovative coffee art. Across the fjord from where the ship docks, you should be able to see the iconic Arctic Cathedral with its beautiful stained-glass mosaic.
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The route
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What's included
On board, you'll enjoy outstanding food, facilities and hospitality, so you can concentrate on simply enjoying the beauty of Norway.
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Our ships sailing this route(7)
Different ships sail this route depending on your departure date – but you’ll stay on the same ship for the whole voyage.

MS Kong Harald

MS Nordkapp

MS Nordlys

MS Nordnorge

MS Polarlys

MS Richard With

MS Midnatsol

MS Kong Harald
Norway’s reigning monarch, a seasoned sailor, lends his name to this remarkable hybrid vessel.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
3 restaurants
Expedition Team
Panoramic lounge
Sauna and fitness room
Laundry room
Meeting rooms
Hybrid ship

Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for two guests
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for two guests
Arctic Superior
Middle deck for two guests
Arctic Superior
Middle deck for two guests
Polar Outside
Lower deck for two guests
Polar Outside
Lower deck for two guests
Polar Outside
Lower deck for two guests
Polar Outside
Lower deck for two guests
Polar Outside
Lower deck for two guests
Polar Outside
Upper deck for two guests
MS Nordkapp
MS Nordkapp is named after the northernmost point on mainland Europe: North Cape (71ºN) - one of the geographical highpoints you can visit on a Hurtigruten voyage.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
3 restaurants
Expedition Team
Panoramic lounge
Sauna and fitness room
Laundry room
Meeting rooms
Expedition Suite
Suite
Expedition Suite
SuiteExpedition Suite
Suite
Expedition Suite
Suite
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
MS Nordlys
Both the name and the interior design of this modern hybrid ship are inspired by the spectacular Northern Lights.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
3 restaurants
Expedition Team
Panoramic lounge
Sauna and fitness room
Laundry room
Meeting rooms

Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite on upper deck for 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini Suite on upper deck
Arctic Superior
Upper decks for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper decks for 2 travellers
MS Nordnorge
MS Nordnorge is aptly named for northern Norway, most of which lies above the Arctic Circle.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
3 restaurants
Expedition Team
Panoramic lounge
Sauna and fitness room
Laundry room
Meeting rooms

Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
MS Polarlys
Polarlys is Norwegian for `polar light´, and refers to the natural Arctic phenomenon we pursue in winter.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
3 restaurants
Expedition Team
Panoramic lounge
Sauna and fitness room
Laundry room
Meeting rooms

Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Mini suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Mini suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Mini Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior
Upper deck for 2 travellers
MS Richard With
MS Richard With proudly carries the name of Hurtigruten's founder.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
3 restaurants
Expedition Team
Hybrid ship
Sauna and fitness room
Laundry room
Meeting rooms

Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck for 4 people
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck for 4 people
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck for 4 people
Expedition Suite
Suite for up to 4 people
Expedition Suite
Suite for up to 4 people
Expedition Suite
Suite for up to 4 people
Expedition Suite
Suite for up to 4 people
Expedition Suite
Suite for up to 4 people
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite
Mini suite on upper deck
MS Midnatsol
Previously MS Maud, MS Midnatsol is named after the Midnight Sun, the phenomenon that occurs in northern Norway every summer when the sun doesn’t set for 24 hours.
Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
3 restaurants
Expedition Team
Panoramic lounge
Sauna and fitness room
Laundry room
Meeting rooms

Expedition Suite
Owners suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Owners suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Owners suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Grand suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Grand suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite
Mini Suite on middle or upper deck
Expedition Suite
Mini Suite on middle or upper deck