Explore CruisePrism’s Hurtigruten Coastal Express guides, including Norwegian Coastal Kitchen menus, daily programs, onboard guides, dining, prices, and helpful tips for sailing Norway’s iconic coastal route.
Hurtigruten’s dining experience is closely connected to the Norwegian coastline, and this Day 7 Kirkenes dinner menu is a particularly good example. The menu combines ingredients and culinary influences associated with Norway’s far north, including herring, Arctic char, honey and Sámi láibi, while also acknowledging Kirkenes’ proximity to Russia with a Russian borscht option. The…
Planning excursions is one of the most exciting parts of sailing aboard Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express. Unlike traditional cruises, the voyage follows Norway’s spectacular coastline while offering dozens of optional shore experiences ranging from scenic fjord cruises and Arctic hikes to dog sledding, snowmobiling, Viking history, and visits to the North Cape. The excursion guide shown…
The Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express is unlike a traditional cruise, combining transportation between Norwegian coastal communities with a memorable voyage through some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. Before exploring the fjords, Arctic landscapes, and historic ports, every guest receives important welcome information covering embarkation, dining, onboard services, cruise cards, and practical details for the…
Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express is unlike a traditional cruise itinerary. Rather than spending entire days at sea, the voyage follows Norway’s spectacular coastline while visiting dozens of ports, offering optional excursions, onboard lectures, regional dining, and cultural experiences along the way. The daily programs shown here cover the first seven days of a northbound Coastal Express…
Hurtigruten is well known for showcasing Norway’s regional ingredients through its Norwegian Coastal Kitchen concept. Rather than offering the same menu every evening, the cruise line rotates seasonal dishes featuring local seafood, meats, vegetables, and desserts sourced from suppliers along the Norwegian coast. The menus shown here come from aboard MS Polarlys and highlight several…