Hurtigruten Coastal Express Ships
Known as the ‘greenest fleet in the world,’ Hurtigruten Coastal Express leads the way with innovative technology for green and clean exploration. With the introduction of hybrid-powered ships, biodegradable hydraulic oils and lubricants as well as the promise to ban single-use plastics, Hurtigruten Coastal Express’ future is green.
Each ship is designed to allow you to fully appreciate the spectacular scenery through which they sail. Comfortable cabins, panoramic lounges and a friendly atmosphere comprise the core of the onboard experience. Informality is key leaving you free to relax and enjoy the landscapes at will, whilst the modest size of the ships encourages passengers to interact with like-minded, interesting people.
Onboard Experience
Accommodation
Hurtigruten Coastal Express boasts four cabin categories; Polar Inside, Polar Outside, Arctic Superior and Expedition Suite. Polar Inside cabins feature separate beds (one of which converts into a sofa) and a bathroom with a shower. Polar Outside cabins offer the same amenities as Polar Inside cabins while also benefitting from a picture window and a flat-screen television. Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of Hurtigruten Coastal Express’ Arctic Superior cabins. The cabins all have bathrooms with a shower and are equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities and a television. The Expedition Suites are the most luxurious cabins onboard. These cabins feature seating areas with a television, a bathroom with a shower and an exciting welcome gift.
Entertainment
From kayaking on the River Nid to husky sledging through the Arctic wilderness or fishing for piranhas in Maica Lake, Hurtigruten Coastal Express’ extensive collection of excursions offers more opportunities to delve deeper into what makes the cruise line the world’s leader in exploration travel. If you’re preparing for your trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights, take a look at Hurtigruten Coastal Express’ range of incredible excursions here.
With four excursion categories to choose from; Active, Culture, Nature and Food and four physical levels; Level 1, which is suitable for everyone, Level 2, which is suitable for most, Level 3, which is for average physical condition and Level 4, which is for good physical condition. There really is an excursion for everyone!
Dining
Whether you choose the lavish buffet or a three-course sit-down meal, you can rest assured that Hurtigruten Coastal Express’ chefs have used only the very best seasonal ingredients. Locally sourced fresh produce is collected from port each day and used to prepare a range of dishes, including traditional Norwegian seafood and the heavily African-influenced cuisine that characterises Brazil.
Destinations
Hurtigruten Coastal Express will dazzle you with their specialised destination-focused itineraries. Travel with Hurtigruten Coastal Express and experience an ever-changing landscape of sapphire fjords, snow-capped peaks, quaint farms and bustling fishing villages hugging the Norwegian coastline - not forgetting, of course, the Northern Lights.
Hurtigruten Coastal Express’ Northern Lights Promise
The Northern Lights Promise offers those travelling on Hurtigruten Coastal Express’ Northern Lights voyages the security of knowing that if you do not experience the aurora borealis, you will receive a free voyage to try again. Terms & Conditions apply, click here to find out more.
