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How it works

Join a spectacular fjord cruise and experience the beautiful nature of western Norway, including deep fjords, steep mountains, and gushing waterfalls.

Sailing out from the city centre gives us a great view of Bryggen in Bergen, which is on UNESCO’s world heritage list. From there, we sail through magnificent scenery in the Osterfjord towards Modalen, Norway’s second smallest municipality. The crew takes us safely through powerful currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen straits. The further into the fjord we venture, the steeper and more powerful the mountain landscape becomes, and we pass several waterfalls along the way.

The captain steers the boat so close to one of these waterfalls that you risk feeling its refreshing mist! The beautiful fjord landscape is rich in bird and animal life, and, with a little luck, we might see seals sunbathing on the rocky shore or even eagles soaring over us.

Our comfortable, modern boats are large and spacious, with plenty of space both outside and inside. The kiosk on board offers fresh and tempting baked goods from our local bakery, snacks and cold/hot drinks (excluded).

Before you book

Activity level

Easy: Suitable for most people

Availability

Year-round

Transport

Boat

Food & drink

No food or drink included

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Year-round

MS Kong Harald passing through the Raftsundet Strait, between the islands of Hinnøya and Austvågøya

Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen

The Coastal Express

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

  • Regular departures
  • 12 days
  • 34 Places
  • Full board
MS Richard With sailing through Raftsundet, a 25-mile strait in Norway’s Nordland county

Kirkenes – Bergen

The Coastal Express – South

The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands

  • Regular departures
  • 6 days
  • 33 Places
  • Full board
A Hurtigruten ship sailing beneath the glowing Northern Lights along Norway’s snow-dusted coast

Bergen – Kirkenes

The Coastal Express – North

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

  • Regular departures
  • 7 days
  • 34 Places
  • Full board

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.

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