The Coastal Express from Bergen, 8 March 2026 (11 nights)

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Ship MS Polarlys  -  Hurtigruten
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  • date 8 March 2026 · 11 nights
  • occupancy 2 Adults

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Overview

  • Stylish accommodation on a stunning ship
  • Free Starlink Wi-Fi Internet access
  • State-of-the-art Fitness Room & Sauna
  • Panoramic views from onboard lounge
  • Presentations & lectures from Coastal Experience Team
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in ship’s main restaurant
  • Unlimited tea and filter coffee
  • Access to outdoor hot tubs
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Your itinerary

  • Day at Cruise
    Day 1-12 Cruise from Bergen and back
    • Day 1
      • Day at Port Cruise departs from Bergen
        8 Mar 2026
        Marvel at Bergen’s Fjordside Beauty
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        Bergenhus Fortress
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        Fløibanen
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        Bergen Harbour

        Surrounded by mountains and fjords, Bergen is a gateway to Norway’s most breathtaking landscapes.

    • Day 2
      • Day at Port Alesund
        9 Mar 2026
        Uncover the Beauty of Ålesund
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        Storhaugen
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        Fisheries Museum
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        The Art Nouveau Town

        A masterpiece of Art Nouveau design, Ålesund is a gateway to Norway’s most spectacular fjords.

    • Day 3
      • Day at Port Trondheim
        10 Mar 2026
        Trondheim (Norway)
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        Nidaros Cathedral
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        Old Town Bridge
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        Kristiansten Fortress

        The third largest city in Norway, Trondheim combines the numerous modern amenities of a cosmopolitan city with traditional Scandinavian history and culture. Discover authentic local cuisine through cafes and restaurants, as well as locally brewed beer. Looking for one of a kind souvenirs? Check out the range of arts and crafts that you won't find anywhere else! For a taste of Trondheim's history, head to the 12th century cathedral and museums.

    • Day 4
      • Day at Port Bodø, Norway
        11 Mar 2026
        Bodø, Norway
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        Stormen Cultural Centre
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        Kjerringøy Trading Post
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        Street Art Walk

        Bodø is a vibrant Arctic city perched on a rugged peninsula in Northern Norway, serving as a spectacular gateway to the wild Nordland region. As a former European Capital of Culture, it offers a sophisticated mix of modern architecture, such as the stunning Stormen library, and raw natural power, most notably the Saltstraumen the world’s strongest tidal maelstrom. Surrounded by jagged peaks and the vast Norwegian Sea, the city is a premier destination for witnessing the ethereal Northern Lights in winter or the endless glow of the Midnight Sun in summer.

    • Day 5
      • Day at Port Tromsø, Norway
        12 Mar 2026
        Chase the Northern Lights in Tromsø
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        Polar Museum
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        Arctic Cathedral
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        Fjellheisen

        Arctic wonders await in Tromsø, from thrilling dog sledding to the mesmerising aurora borealis.

    • Day 6
      • Day at Port Honningsvåg, Norway
        13 Mar 2026
        Honningsvag (Norway)
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        Honningsvåg Church
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        North Cape Museum
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        Perleporten Kulturhus

        The gateway to the North Cape, Honningsvag is a compact city with just 2,800 inhabitants.The star of the show is the North Cape itself, with visits to this otherworldly coast being a popular excursion - stand at the impressive cliff for vast views out to sea and a breath of fresh Arctic air. As well as this, head into town for fresh Arctic seafood and crafts from indigenous Sami residents, or a chilly drink at Artico Ice Bar.

    • Day 7
      • Day at Port Kirkenes, Norway
        14 Mar 2026
        Kirkenes (Norway)

        Situated near the Russian border and 400 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, this small town packs an unforgettable day of outdoor excursions! Here, you'll find pieces of Russian history and culture, as well as fascinating wildlife such as reindeer, elk, wolverines and King Crab. Hike, fish, dogsled and canoe your way through this rugged landscape, or simply relax in a traditional Sami hut - we guarantee you'll make unforgettable memories.

    • Day 8
      • Day at Port Hammerfest, Norway
        15 Mar 2026
        Hammerfest (Norway)

        Nestled amongst sandy beaches and rugged mountainscapes, Hammerfest is the place to go for an adventurous cruise holiday. While you'll find opportunities for a light hike to panoramic views of the town, the highlights are found in deep sea fishing, trekking and kayaking. You can also explore the Ancient Polar Bear Society to discover the history of Arctic hunting, as well as the uniquely designed Portestant Church of Hammerfest.

    • Day 9
      • Day at Port Svolvær, Norway
        16 Mar 2026
        Svolvær

        The largest town in the Lofoten, Svolvær is a picturesque destination situated between the sea and mountains. Home to over 5000 people, it boasts a myriad of attractions, including Magic Ice Lofoten (a permanent ice gallery) and the Fløya trail head. Spend your time there exploring these attractions or taking advantage of the numerous restaurants and galleries within easy reach of the port.

    • Day 10
      • Day at Port Bronnoysund
        17 Mar 2026
        Bronnoysund

        A scenic town with a rich maritime history, Brønnøysund is surrounded by picturesque islands and water. Top attractions in the town include the Neo-Gothic Bronnoy Church which dates back to 1870 and Torghatten mountain. Spend your time wandering around the town, enjoying local delicacies or taking photos at Brønnøysund brua, which is located just over the Brønnøysund bridge.

    • Day 11
      • Day at Port Trondheim
        18 Mar 2026
        Trondheim (Norway)
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        Nidaros Cathedral
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        Old Town Bridge
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        Kristiansten Fortress

        The third largest city in Norway, Trondheim combines the numerous modern amenities of a cosmopolitan city with traditional Scandinavian history and culture. Discover authentic local cuisine through cafes and restaurants, as well as locally brewed beer. Looking for one of a kind souvenirs? Check out the range of arts and crafts that you won't find anywhere else! For a taste of Trondheim's history, head to the 12th century cathedral and museums.

    • Day 12
      • Day at Port Bergen
        19 Mar 2026
        Marvel at Bergen’s Fjordside Beauty
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        Bergenhus Fortress
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        Fløibanen
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        Bergen Harbour

        Surrounded by mountains and fjords, Bergen is a gateway to Norway’s most breathtaking landscapes.

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Having just come back from Bergan - Kerkenes - Bergen cruise on MS Polarlys from 21/12/2025 - 01/01 2026. What an experience we have had. We went as far as Hammerfest and managed to complete the excursion to the North Cape and couldn't go any further due to the stormy weather - we went back down to Atla for 24 hours to sit and wait for the storm to reduce. MS Polarlys was lovely it was decorated for Christmas , Cabin was very nice a bit tight to get around the bottom of the bed . We really enjoyed the heated bathroom floor and that we were able to control the heating in the room as we like it cooler at night. Housekeeping is early starts at 080;00 - 15. 00 so remember to put the sign on the door at night so you aren't disturbed - we had a outside cabin on deck 3 which meant we could leave the blind up during the night so we were able to see the ports of call when we docked and the scenery when in the fjords etc. ( Day light hours permitting as once over the Artic Circle remember at this time of year its pretty dark most of the time) The experience of docking in many places was fantastic - had to keep ahead of where you were going but that made it exciting and to plan where we had the time to get off. Booking the excursions prior to going on the cruise is a must - however it was a little frustrating to not to be able to book directly with Hurtigruten -- as we had booked with Iglu they had to communicate with Hurtigruten who then gave them a link to enable us to look at the excursions but had to get Iglu to book them - because of this we missed out on one excursion that we really wanted to do - perhaps this can be looked at for future cruisers so that you could book directly with Hurtigruten as you can with other cruise lines !! Saying that we were able to book excursions whilst on board that was really easy. Food was excellent - We had buffet the first night and a couple of times during the cruise in the evenings which was lovely - Buffett for Breakfast there was so much choice. Buffett for lunch there was a fantastic choice. The set dining at night we were group 6 20:15 dinning (no control over the time allocated) the set meals were nice but limited options. It was nice to try foods from the local areas. We choose this cruise as we wanted to experience the beautiful scenery and snow. ! and to experience a white Christmas which we got both. We were luck enough to see the northern lights for the first couple of days after leaving Bergen but due to the storm and weather being heavy snow we sadly didn't see them again. Although some parts of the cruise was really rough the ship navigated this with its experience staff . It was described by them as a "Little Movement". Staff were friendly, helpful . the excursion team were knowledgeable and we enjoyed the daily updates that they did and all of them made you feel welcome.

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10+ cruises
4 Jan 2026
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Absolutely amazing

user
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1 cruise
26 Feb 2019
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wow where to begin!!! the accommodation exceeded my expectations, plenty of room, 2 portholes open to the sea without any disruption. the staff were open, friendly and extremely helpful, well done on the training. the rood was excellent in the restaurant, I tried things I never thought I would such as reindeer and caviar, the 2 café bars also offered the best quality snacks. overall a fabulous experience.

user
user
1 cruise
25 Jan 2019
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Trip was everything we had hoped for - comfortable, high quality food, fantastic scenery and every possible weather condition for the time of year. We had two good nights of Aurora borealis in the Lofoten Islands

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user
1 cruise
25 Jan 2019

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