The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital
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The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital
- Duration10 nights
- Date11 Nov 2026
- ShipMS Vesterålen
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Price per person twin share / inside stateroom
Prices are in NZ Dollars
The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital
Travel alongside locals on a working ship, experience real coastal life in Norway, and discover famous fjords, tranquil fishing villages and remote island archipelagos. At the end of your voyage, disembark in Trondheim where you can discover traces of our Viking past.
Travel plan
Day 1
Bergen · Setting a Course for the Coast
Day 2
Ålesund · Among Fjords and Islands
Day 3
Trondheim · The City of Kings
Day 4
Bodø · Into the Arctic
Day 5
Tromsø · The Arctic Capital
Day 6
Honningsvåg · Into the Far North
Day 7
Kirkenes · The Barents Coast
Day 8
Hammerfest · The Magic of Coastal Finnmark
Day 9
Svolvær · High Peaks and Idyllic Islands
Day 10
Brønnøysund · Mountains and Myths of the Sea
Day 11
Trondheim · Until Next Time
MS Vesterålen
Experience spectacular coastal scenery on the ship named after Hurtigruten’s very first ship. MS Vesterålen is one of Hurtigruten’s smaller ships and offers a wonderful intimate atmosphere.
Entertainment
MS Vesterålen features light public areas and a limited passenger capacity to make your journey extra special.
Activities
The onboard team of experts offer exciting lectures, presentations and activities throughout your journey.
Food & Drink
Enjoy locally inspired food experiences based on the Nordic cuisine. International dishes are also available.
Body & Soul
Relax in comfortable loungers with unparalleled views of the unforgettable natural landscape after a long day of activities.
Ship facts
Maiden voyage1983
Guests510
Crew50
Decks7
Beam
16
m
Length
108
m
Size
6,261
GT
Speed
17
kn
