Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express – Roundtrip
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893
- Regular departures
- 12 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Start your day with a memorable breakfast at mainland Europe’s northernmost point on this scenic bus tour from Honningsvåg.
Highlights
Visit the North Cape early in the morning
Enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet while overlooking the Barents Sea
See a film about how the North Cape changes throughout the seasons
Admire the majestic Porsangerfjord from the bus
How it works
North Cape rises 1,007 ft (307 m) above the Arctic Ocean. Unlike the early travelers who once climbed the cliff on foot, you'll travel comfortably by bus from Honningsvåg to the top.
Once there, you'll have time to explore the dramatic plateau and take photos beside the iconic globe monument at continental Europe’s northernmost point.
A lavish breakfast buffet awaits inside North Cape Hall, where you can enjoy panoramic views across the Barents Sea. After breakfast, watch a panoramic film showcasing North Cape through all four seasons, visit the chapel and museum, or browse the gift shop.
On the return journey, the bus passes through the underwater tunnel connecting Magerøya Island to the mainland before continuing along the spectacular shores of Porsangerfjord. The tour concludes in Hammerfest, one of the world’s northernmost towns, where you'll rejoin the ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 252 guests
Availability
Spring, Summer, fall
Transport
Bus with guide
Food & drink
Breakfast
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Spring, Summer, fall
Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express – South
The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands
- Regular departures
- 6 days
- 33 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Stockholm - Kirkenes - Bergen
Follow the Midnight Sun – Norway, Sweden, & Finland
Escorted coastal tour by train & ship, with guided city tours & husky safari
- May - July 2027
- 15 days
- 40 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
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.
Other excursions in Honningsvåg
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North Cape and King Crab Experience - Winter
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Winter, Spring
Birdwatching Safari & The North Cape
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Arctic Ice Fishing
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Fishing Village Visit
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Birdwatching Safari
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RIB & King Crab Experience
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Summer
Four Wheeler to North Cape
Ride a four-wheeler across rugged Magerøya Island to the incredible North Cape.
Year-round
North Cape and King Crab Experience - Summer
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Year-round
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Year-round
Guest favorite
The North Cape
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