Comments on: Using the Hurtigruten as a Local Ferry in Norway

By: David Nikel

David Nikel — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:06:54 +0000

In reply to Kris. Check with the websites of the two companies that run the route to see which one operates on that day: Hurtigruten Norway and Havila Voyages.

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:51:35 +0000

I am hoping to sail from Bergen to Aesund in May. Preferably the 24th. port to port. Two people. How do I find out the schedule and see if this is possible?

By: Katya

Katya — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:58:44 +0000

In reply to David Nikel.

So helpful – thank you! I was sure port-to-port must be an option but couldn’t find it on the website.

Just a note though – actually there *is* an option to book one-way trips that include an overnight stop without a cabin – for example Bergen to Alesund. Presumably these people would then sleep in reclining seats in a lounge area?

I also note that it’s not possible to book port-to-port more than six months ahead. I wonder whether I’m likely to find it fully booked with longer-journey passengers, for an August sailing?

By: David Nikel

David Nikel — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:58:15 +0000

In reply to Kevin. The port-to-port options are here: https://global.hurtigruten.com/port-to-port/#/

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:14:57 +0000

Can’t find out from the internet how to book short journeys using Hurtigruten port to port as advised on the website above. We would like to use Hurtigruten as a ferry service between Bergen and Trondheim or between Bergen and Bodo sometime in June 2023, using the service one way and a stop off for a few days in some popular port stops en route then for the return trip using Norwegian Rail to return to Bergen for a flight back to UK. Please can you send an up to date schedule for the ferrys going north and also south an an indication of fare prices for outside view berths (not suites) so that we can plan our trip and organise our stays in various locations. Thank you for your help. Regards, Kevin and Ruth Speed

By: Bernd

Bernd — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:08:01 +0000

For people living in Norway using the Hurtigruten boats to travel along the coast is also an advantage if you, for example, have additional items with you which you couldn’t transport easily on a train or plane. (Oops, mom got me a large carpet for Christmas…)
Living in Trondheim and planning a kayak holiday at Helgelandskysten? You can just put your kayak on the ship and take it with you!
Regarding costs, remember that prices are cheaper when booking over the norwegian webside and using a norwegian bank card to pay.

By: Darcy

Darcy — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 07:56:01 +0000

My husband and I first travelled the Bergen to Kirkenes on the Hurtigruten in 2019. We had a magnificent experience! We enjoyed it enough to book shorter trips (Trondheim to Ålesund, then Ålesund to Bergen) when we returned in 2020. We especially liked traveling this way because we enjoyed how relaxing the trip was. Yes, there were local groups using the shorter legs but it was temporary and we understood that this boat was one of the few options for the northern cities to travel to and from. Everything was made so easy and there were plenty of free informational session along with the paying excursions. The staff always seemed so happy and accommodating. We’ve recommended the Hurtigruten to many people since our first trip. We look forward to another trip in the future.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:28:51 +0000

We went as a party of 4 on the Polarlys in June booking the round trip Bergen to Kirkenes and back. It was an incredibly expensive trip. Considering what we paid there were a number of issues which future passengers should be aware of. As foot passengers joined the vessel they took up a great deal of seating, putting their luggage on seats and sleeping across the couches
This meant that the cruise passengers like us who had paid a lot of money were left with nowhere to sit. Our cabin could not be enjoyed for long periods as the air conditioning was full on and could not be turned down. On boarding our friends luggage was put outside someone else’s cabin. He had to go and find it himself. We were treated at times by the reception staff when we asked for problems to be sorted like children. I would not recommend this way to see the beautiful Norwegian coast. Sorry Hurtigruten you need to up your game. We contacted the company but the reply was in the same vein as our experience with the reception staff. To balance this criticism the cabin staff and the restaurant staff were exceptional.