Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

King Crab and North Cape

Excursion

Price from

$138

Duration
5 hrs 30
Season

Winter (Nov - Mar)

Min. number
25 travellers
Booking code
E-HVG5

North Cape with King Crab – A fun and tasty tour.
  • The North Cape – Europe’s northernmost point

  • Panoramic view of the North Sea

  • See, handle, and taste king crab


The tour starts from the town of Honningsvåg, the main city in the North Cape Municipality. On this fun and tasty excursion, start by visiting the outermost point of the European continental shelf, the North Cape. It is located at 71° north and it is a natural highlight on the journey. Along the way one, the route traverses a magnificent subarctic landscape. If you are lucky, you can spot grazing reindeer from April to October.

The North Cape plateau rises 1,014 feet out of the North Sea. Weather permitting, be sure to take a photo by the Globe after admiring the view. The visitor center, North Cape Hall, is a modern center where you can enjoy a movie in a wide-screen format about the North Cape and the region throughout the four seasons. Down the cliff and inside the hall, there is a souvenir shop, an ecumenical chapel, and a Thai museum. The tour continues to the small little village of Sarnes. Here, you can enjoy fascinating Norwegian culture in a King Crab Camp. Meet and take pictures with the king of the Barents Sea, learn about this fascinating crustacean, and enjoy a delicious taste of king crab.

The crabs will be served in a traditional way, with soft bread, mayonnaise, and a slice of lemon. Coffee and tea will also be served. The tour ends at the port of Honningsvåg.

*While we're excited to share the unique flavors of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.

Practical information

  • Language: English and German

  • Included: Guide.

  • Walking information: From bus to attractions. The walkway can be a bit gravelly and rocky at Sarnes when there is no snow.

  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes, at the North Cape. Pending at Sarnes due to snow conditions.

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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