
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)

Join us for a beautiful boat trip and a unique seafood experience at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant, just outside Bergen.
Extend your holiday in Norway with Hurtigruten
Try one of Norway's best seafood restaurants
Enjoy a beautiful boat trip from Bergen to the island
Just outside the city of Bergen, Cornelius Seafood Restaurant is considered one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. Situated by the sea on a small island, it offers spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries and passing boats, and ships.
Inspired by the weather and the catch of the day, Cornelius serves its famous “Meteorological Menu” of exquisite seafood and trimmings, prepared with innovative culinary techniques and a genuine passion for seafood.
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Availability
Spring, Summer, fall
Transport
Boat
Food & drink
Dinner
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Spring, Summer, fall

Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893

Bergen – Kirkenes
The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway

Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim
The original Norwegian coastal voyage, returning via Trondheim – home of Viking kings
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.
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