You can take the ship from Bergen to Tromsø and then a different one from Tromsø to Kirkenes, you just make two separate bookings. Many Norwegians use the service as a local ferry like this, especially in the north. Lots of people fly back to Oslo from Kirkenes after doing a one-way trip. There are direct flights. Enjoy!

The staff on ships and land are outstanding, and we are still in touch with many. The people traveling with Hurtigruten tend to be really friendly and genuine. The science staffs are open and knowledgeable, The crews, from housekeeping to zodiac drivers to waiters to captains, are personable and extremely competent. The ships are not large, so your really get to know people.

If you want hype and glitzy entertainment, this is not the company for you. If you want genuine travel to interesting placers, guided by knowledgeable people, this is it. Oh, and the crew variety shows at the end are truly worth staying up for!

Thank you David. I’m realizing that Norway and Canada may have a lot of weather in common. Your comments have been very helpful and I’ll consider a wider range of options when packing. So enjoyed your video of the ship as it confirmed for me the reasons why I chose it! Regards,

It’s really hard to say as I have no idea what the weather will be like, also you are covering such a huge part of the country so are likely to encounter varying weather throughout your trip. Also it depends what you’re going to be doing – i.e. sticking to indoor attractions or spending a lot of time outside. That said, you’ll need rainproof and windproof outer layers as a priority, then just layer up to keep warm. My recommendation is that it’s better to be overpacked than not have what you need!