This article is sponsored by Hurtigruten Cruises. Many thanks for helping me cross Norway off my bucket list.
One of the places that has been on both my wife’s and I’s bucket list is Norway. I’ve had a fascination with the country for years, and I’ve always wanted to see the Northern lights. This year is going to be especially brilliant because we are at the peak of an 11-year-cycle for the lights.
Since I love to cruise with my family, I’m convinced a Hurtigruten cruise would be the most amazing way to experience a country as beautiful as Norway.
Winter is the most special time to explore the wild and untamed Norwegian scenery. Hurtigruten Cruises offers numerous Winter packages that are perfect for experiencing Norwegian culture.
I think my ultimate bucket list trip would be Hurtigruten’s In Search of the Northern Lights Package which includes a visit to the famous Nidaros Cathedral, crossing into the Arctic Circle, a visit to the capital of the Arctic, Tromsa¸ and some amazing other sites.
Each Hurtigruten departure is a purposeful voyage providing a transportation lifeline between cities and villages while exploring stunning fjords and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the more than 1,000 miles of Norway’s pristine coastal waterway.
This mixture of local encounters, spectacular scenery and utterly unique shore activities provides an unmatched opportunity to experience and interact with the beauty and charm of Norway and its people. Hurtigruten Cruises 11 ships depart almost every day of the year, from 34 ports along the Norwegian Coast.
Hurtigruten Cruises are Surprisingly Affordable
Most of us would probably assume that a cruise to Norway would be too far out of our budget. But, Hurtigruten Cruises offers amazing packages in every price range. Hurtigruten operates on a variable pricing system where prices remain low until higher occupancy levels are reached. Right now a lot of prime space is still available, meaning that select Winter Coastal Voyages have savings of up to 30% off brochure fares!
Winter Coastal Voyages
6, 7, 11, & 12 day Voyages
From only $965 per person
In Search of the Northern Lights Package
6-Day Voyage
1-Night Hotel
From only $879 per person!
Winter Voyage, Air & Hotel Package
6 or 7 day Norway Voyage
Roundtrip Airfare from Newark (more gateways are available for additional cost)
All pre/post voyage transfers
Pre and post Overnight Hotel (2 nights)
From $2,251 per person
Special Voyages
Christmas Voyages with special activities and inclusions (see website for more details)
New Years Eve in Tromsa¸ (see website for more details)
Everybody wants to check off something big on their bucket list and now that I’ve found Hurtigruten Cruises… I know that my trip to Norway is taken care of!