General

Is food included in hurtigruten?

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Is food included in hurtigruten?

Our BASIC package gives you access to all our essential services at our lowest price. For example, you choose your cabin category, but your cabin grade will be assigned to you at check-in; similarly at dinner, full board is included but your dining will be allocated to you once on board.

What does hurtigruten mean in Norwegian?

Express Route
Hurtigruten ( lit. ‘Express Route’), formally Kystruten Bergen-Kirkenes (“coastal route Bergen-Kirkenes”), is a Norwegian public coastal route transporting passengers that travel locally, regionally and between the ports of call, and also cargo between ports north of Tromsø.

Is hurtigruten a ferry?

We have just completed the 12 day round trip from Bergen to Kirkenes and back on the Hurtigruten ferry, Polarlys. This is an excellent voyage with stunning scenery, great on-shore sightseeing, excellent opportunity to see the Northern Lights, and fabulous food on board.

What is Trondheim Norway known for?

Trondheim is considered the technology capital of Norway. The city is home to Norway’s science and technology university NTNU and the research institute SINTEF.

Can you drink water on Hurtigruten?

They are quite strict about outside food and drink. You are allowed to bring it on board but cannot consume it in the restaurant or any of the public areas of the ship, not even a bottle of water.

How much is a bottle of wine on a Hurtigruten ship?

A simple, inexpensive bottle of wine may cost only about 90-120 NOK (USD $11-15), so you can enjoy a glass without breaking the bank – but only in your room. One other point when it comes to alcoholic beverages on Hurtigruten cruises in Norway: Taking your own wine outside of your room is verboten.

Who owns Hurtigruten?

TDR CapitalHurtigruten AS / Parent organization

Is Hurtigruten still sailing?

Due to international restrictions and the global coronavirus outbreak, we have cancelled several expedition sailings.

How much are drinks on Hurtigruten?

Hurtigruten cruise drink prices – wine and beer packages In 2015, individual glasses went for approximately 75-110 NOK each (in today’s dollars, USD $9-13.50). Another note with Hurtigruten drink prices however, is that you do not get to pick the wine; the sommelier does.

When should I go to Hurtigruten?

Sailing with Hurtigruten in winter, away from light pollution, provides the best and most reliable chances for experiencing the Northern Lights.

Can you see Northern Lights in Trondheim?

The best time in the year to see the Northern Lights in Trondheim is from September to March when the sky is pitch black. Patience is required when going on a hunt for the Aurora. The Northern Lights are not static, but constantly changing and shifting.

Is Trondheim worth visiting?

Trondheim is a great choice for a weekend getaway in Norway. A city founded over 1000 years ago and a former capital, Trondheim has a compact center and an old town with a few enjoyable things to visit, all within walking distance.