The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital

Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim

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

Nidaros Cathedral is one of Trondheim's most famous sights

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Discover Viking heritage
Explore 34 ports with Viking history and traditions
Full board with Norway's Coastal Kitchen
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner made from the region's finest local ingredients
Norway's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Discover the charm of Bryggen in Bergen and beautiful Geirangerfjorden (seasonal)
Breathtaking scenery and optional excursions
Discover fjords, mountains, remote islands and a choice of 70+ excursions
Mindful travel
Protect Norway’s natural beauty responsibly

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€1,814

Full board

Lowest rate - Sailing December 2025

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If the aurora doesn't occur within sight of the ship on your voyage of 11 days or more, we'll give you a 6- or 7-day voyage free of charge. Valid for departures between 20 Sep - 31 Mar.

Itinerary

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A tourist takes a photo of the wooden buildings in Bryggen, Bergen

Day 1

All Aboard!

Bergen

Kayaks on the canal in front of a row of coloured houses in Ålesund

Day 2

Iconic Architecture and Fantastic Fjords

Ålesund

Day 3

City of Kings and Palaces

Trondheim

Day 4

Into the Arctic

Bodø

Day 5

Capital of the Arctic

Tromsø

The North Cape Globe Monument under the Northern Lights

Day 6

Norway’s Northern Frontier

Honningsvåg

A snowmobile excursion under the Midnight Sun in Kirkenes

Day 7

Norway’s Eastern Edge

Kirkenes

An aerial view of the port town of Hammerfest

Day 8

From the Top of Europe

Hammerfest

MS Trollfjord sailing in Trollfjord in Norway

Day 9

High Peaks and Idyllic Islands

Svolvær

MS Nordlys sailing past Torghatten, an icon on the Norwegian coast

Day 10

A Landscape of Trolls

Brønnøysund

Day 11

Until Next Time

Trondheim

The route

Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Choose these and many more when booking your voyage online, or take your time to decide and add them later in MyBooking.

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The view over the spectacular Trollstigen Pass

Day 2

Geiranger With Trollstigen Pass

The Geirangerfjord 8h

Available

Jun - Aug

A couple on an Art Nouveau walking tour in Alesund

Day 2

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter)

Ålesund 2h

Available

Nov - Mar

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Day 2

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Autumn)

Ålesund 1h 30min

Available

Sep - Oct + Apr - May

Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine, was built over the burial place of the country’s patron saint, St. Olav

Day 3

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Trondheim 2h

Available

Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar

A man and his daughter looking at an interactive exhibit at the Ringve Museum in Trondheim

Day 3

Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum

Trondheim 3h

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug

You can explore the sights of Trondheim on an optional guided tour

Day 3

Trondheim City Walk

Trondheim 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 4

Svartisen Glacier

Ørnes 5h

Available

Jun - Aug

Day 4

RIB Safari To Saltstraumen

Bodø 2h

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Saltstraumen Bodo Norway HGR 135821 Photo Shutterstock

Day 4

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Bodø 2h 10min

Available

all seasons

Day 5

Dog Sledding (Tromsø)

Tromsø 3h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

tromso_norway_hgr_148714_photo_raymond_engmark

Day 5

The Arctic Capital: Tromsø

Tromsø 3h 30min

Available

all seasons

Day 5

Polar History Walk

Tromsø 2h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

Day 6

The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only)

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 6

The North Cape

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

Gjesvarstappan Norway HGR 143434 Photo Andrea Klaussner

Day 6

Birdwatching Safari

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Riverboat to the Russian border Kirkenes Norway HGR 47047 Photo Orjan Bertelsen

Day 7

Riverboat to the Norwegian Border

Kirkenes 2h 30min

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Excursion to the Russian border Norway HGR 98220 1920 Photo Photo Competition

Day 7

The Norwegian Border

Kirkenes 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 7

Snowmobile Safari

Kirkenes 2h 30min

Available

Apr - May + Nov - Mar

Day 8

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Tromsø 1h 15min

Available

all seasons

The Midnight Sun over the North Cape, northern Norway

Day 8

Breakfast at the North Cape

Honningsvåg 6h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

What's included

On board, you'll enjoy outstanding food, facilities and hospitality, so you can concentrate on simply enjoying the beauty of Norway.

Full-board dining

Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner at the ship’s main restaurant, Torget

Unlimited tea & filter coffee

Choose from our selection of teas & on-tap filter coffee, available all day

Cabin or suite selection

Choose the location and grade of your cabin or suite

Suite only

Priority check-in

Enjoy fast-track check-in for a smooth and swift start to your journey

Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected in your cabin and throughout the ship

Multi-lingual Expedition Team

Tailored insights, guidance and activities - both onboard and ashore

Suite only

Welcome basket

Kick off your journey in style with sparkling wine and a basket of treats

Suite only

Flexible dining times

Pick a dining slot that works best for you

Access to our Photo Programme & app

Share your snaps with your fellow passengers & enter daily photo competitions

Suite only

Traditional Norwegian wool sweater

A warm, authentic Norwegian welcome gift that you can take home

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The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital

Itinerary

All Aboard!

Iconic Architecture and Fantastic Fjords

City of Kings and Palaces

Into the Arctic

Capital of the Arctic

Norway’s Northern Frontier

Norway’s Eastern Edge

From the Top of Europe

High Peaks and Idyllic Islands

A Landscape of Trolls

Until Next Time

Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Geiranger With Trollstigen Pass

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter)

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Autumn)

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum

Trondheim City Walk

Svartisen Glacier

RIB Safari To Saltstraumen

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Dog Sledding (Tromsø)

The Arctic Capital: Tromsø

Polar History Walk

The North Cape Exclusive (Platinum guests only)

The North Cape

Birdwatching Safari

Riverboat to the Norwegian Border

The Norwegian Border

Snowmobile Safari

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Breakfast at the North Cape

MS Kong Harald

MS Nordkapp

MS Polarlys

MS Nordlys

MS Nordnorge

MS Richard With

MS Midnatsol

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