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Mail Boat Cruises in Norway

See Norway’s spectacular fjords on a Hurtigruten mail boat cruise arranged by Norwegian travel experts. Tour packages include cruise reservations, accommodation and land travel.

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See the Fjords on a Norwegian Mail Boat Cruise

The dramatic 2,000-kilometre Norwegian coastline is one of Europe’s great attractions, and for more than 100 years the popular Hurtigruten mail boat cruise in Norway has been offering incredible fjord scenery to locals and travellers alike. In fact, Lonely Planet called the Hurtigruten cruise along the Norwegian coast "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage". So it’s no surprise that Hurtigruten mail boat cruises in Norway are among the most popular tours offered by Nordic Visitor.

Nordic Visitor specialises in tailor-made fjord tours in Norway that include overnights on the Hurtigruten cruise line. Our Norway tour packages are nearly all-inclusive, meaning that we handle all of your cruise reservations, accommodations both at sea and on land as well as as any travel via train or rental car.

Ready to take that dream cruise in Norway? Keep browsing below for our suggestions of tour packages that include Hurtigruten mail boat cruises and Havila voyages in Norway.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Hassle-free & seamless travel experience
  • Flexible & customisable tour options
  • Value for your money
  • Professional service from local experts

Sail along Norway's scenic coast

Hop on a mail boat cruise between Bergen and Kirkenes for incredible fjord scenery and exciting shore excursions. We handle all your voyage details, accommodations and land travel.

Norway
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Cruise
7 days / 6 nights
4.7
Dec - Mar

Best of Northern Norway Classic - 71° North Cape

Northern Lights & Cruise

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7 days / 6 nights
Dec - Mar

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Norway
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Cruise
10 days / 9 nights
4.8
Oct - Mar

Northern Lights by Train and Cruise

Tromsø, Flåm & the Fjords

3957EUR

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10 days / 9 nights
Oct - Mar

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Norway
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Cruise & Train
5 days / 4 nights
4.8
Oct - Apr

Norway in a Nutshell® Express - Winter

Cities & Fjords

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5 days / 4 nights
Oct - Apr

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Norway
Cruise & Train
7 days / 6 nights
Oct - Apr

Express Norway - Winter

Coastal Cruise & Flåm Railway

2577EUR

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7 days / 6 nights
Oct - Apr

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Visit more of Scandinavia by sea

Check out our popular multi-country tour packages for a trip that connects the cities of Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki with travel by train and ferry.

Train
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

Best of the Norwegian Fjords & Lofoten Islands

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10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

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Train
7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

Norway in a Nutshell® & Lofoten Islands

1766EUR

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7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

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Train
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

Best of the Norwegian Fjords - Complete

Trondheim & Atlantic Ocean Road

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10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

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Norway
Train
6 days / 5 nights
May - Sep

Scenic Coastal Cruise - Express

Bergen & Geiranger

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6 days / 5 nights
May - Sep

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Highlights of a Hurtigruten mail boat cruise in Norway

Classic Hurtigruten cruises run south to north (and vice versa) between the charming city of Bergen and the town of Kirkenes in northern Norway, sailing alongside the beautiful Norwegian fjords. It runs year-round and crosses the Arctic Circle, making this voyage ideal for experiencing the midnight sun in summer or for enjoying a Hurtigruten northern lights winter cruise.

A one-way Hurtigruten post boat cruise covering the full route takes around 6 or 7 days and the voyage stops at 34 ports of call.



Here are just a few of the things you can experience on coastal Hurtigruten cruises in Norway:

  • Walk around the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund and admire its beautiful architecture.
  • Sail up the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, past tumbling waterfalls.
  • Stroll past the colourful wharf houses in Trondheim, the ancient former capital of Norway.
  • See the beautiful Lofoten Islands, famous for its jagged peaks and quaint fishing villages.
  • Visit lively Tromsø, "The Paris of the North”, and visit its uniquely-shaped Arctic Cathedral.
  • Enjoy amazing views from the cliffs at North Cape, mainland Europe's northernmost point.

What’s more, Hurtigruten ships -- such as the MS Trollfjord, for example -- are equipped with many of the amenities of large cruise liners, such as outdoor hot tubs, a fitness room, different dining rooms and outdoor panorama lounges for viewing sea eagles. You also have your choice of different cabin options and exciting guided shore excursions when booking a Nordic Visitor Hurtigruten tour.

Customisations for a Hurtigruten post boat voyage

The best thing about Hurtigruten postal ferry cruises in Norway is the hop-on, hop-off style of travel. You can opt to embark and disembark at ports other than Bergen or Kirkenes, so you can enjoy a shorter cruise in addition to travel by car or train.

A most popular addition to Hurtigruten cruises in Norway is the Norway in a Nutshell® train journey, which connects Oslo to Bergen via the Flåm Railway. Give yourself at least 8 days in Norway if you wish to enjoy a train-cruise combo trip. We can also customise any itinerary to include trips to neighbouring Scandinavian countries.

Hurtigruten is much-loved for its heritage, but it’s also possible to travel the same route on a modern Havila ship. Ask your travel consultant about exploring Norway on a Havila voyage.

 

— COASTAL VOYAGES

Quick facts about Hurtigruten

  • Hurtigruten was founded in 1893 to transport cargo, mail and passengers between coastal towns
  • In the old days, Norway’s fjords made road travel difficult and sometimes dangerous
  • Hurtigruten means “fast route” in Norwegian
  • Today the cruise line is considered a leader in the “slow travel” movement

Norway Cruise Travel Experts

As a trusted travel agency with experienced staff throughout the Nordic region, Nordic Visitor knows how to make the most of your time in Norway. What's more, we're certified Havila and Hurtigruten agents. This means we have the most up-to-date information regarding availability of cruises and cabin types.

Nordic Visitor works only with licensed, reputable travel partners that meet our high standards. Plus, Havila and Hurtigruten have the same strict expectations for their certified agents. To ensure the highest quality for our guests, we maintain close connections with them and try their cruise services ourselves.

We go beyond booking cruise services in Norway – we also make all your travel arrangements on land, including accommodation and travel by train and rental car. Our nearly all-inclusive itineraries – that can be customised to your needs – include Norway's must-see attractions as well as lesser-known highlights that are hand-picked by our own staff.

Different ways you can experience Norway

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Norway below.

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

John, United States
Norway in a Nutshell® & Northern Lights Express, March 2024

Well planned tour

The tour was well planned. Travel was easy. Hotels in perfect locations. Even when there was a problem, the emergency number led to an easy resolution. 5/5 trip. Exceeded my expectations!

Karen, United States
Northern Lights Norway Express, March 2024

Enjoyed the experience

The Northern lights adventure was successful. Our guide made every effort to help us se them. Our guides on the snowmobile tour were helpful and fun. Food was great. My grandson misplaced his cell phone and everyone helped look for it. We enjoyed the whole experience.

Robert, United States
Norway in a Nutshell® & Northern Lights Express, March 2024

Amazing experience

We really didn't know what to expect, only booking a trip to Norway because of a wedding in Denmark the following week. It was an amazing experience. Everything worked well. Accomodations were clean, comfortable and cultural at the same time. When we hit a snag along the way, our consultant was available by phone. We'd recommend this trip, and Nordic Visitor, to others.

Erica, United States
Northern Lights Norway Classic, March 2024

An amazing trip!

Ellen, our travel consultant, helped me plan the perfect trip to Norway! The hotel was nice and had free breakfast that was delicious! Camp Tamok was awesome and the dog sledding and snowmobiling was so much fun. There was a little hiccup when the catamaran tour changed to another boat and we didn't know, but I called the emergency line and was helped right away. The northern lights chase was awesome and we finally got to see the lights on the last night. It was an amazing trip!

Elisa, United States
Express Norway - Winter, March 2024

Highly recommend

Ellen was amazing throughout the booking process and answering all my questions. The trip was incredible. I could do more than what I wanted and I could taylor it to meet my needs. I will highly recommend you see Norway with Nordic Visitor's help.

Susan, United States
Northern Lights by Train and Cruise, March 2024

Super well planned

Recently took one of the tours including Norway in a Nutshell that included an ambitious amount of travel - on trains, boats, buses, airplanes - 6 different cities/hotels (including on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express) - and everywhere we went we were expected and welcomed. The materials Ellen sent ahead of time helped us be prepared and make the most of our trip. Super well planned - wouldn't hesitate to use Nordic Visitor services for another trip.

Dru, United States
Norway in a Nutshell® & Northern Lights Express, March 2024

Everything was seamless

I travel quite often but this was my first time using a travel consultant. Annie responded quickly to all my questions and worked with me to make several changes to the suggested itinerary. Everything was seamless and there were no issues in the planning or while on the trip. There was an unforeseen delay on a train and the agency called us to let us know the updated timetables and advice on how to proceed since we would be missing our original connection. My mom and I had a wonderful time on the trip. I would highly recommend Nordic Visitor, it is definitely worth your while.

Gary, South Africa
Norway in a Nutshell® & Best of Northern Norway Classic, March 2024

Memorable trip

Our travel consultant, Juliana was great and ensured we were able to do the activities we had selected and also answered all our questions, helped with reservations etc. our biggest concern was managing the logistics and making every train, bus, cruise, flight etc but although tiring it all worked out really well. we chose the luxury accomodation and were not disappointed, even the glamping tent was great. What made the trip memorable was the activities, and all were high quality, well run and very professional.

Travel Guide

Be prepared for just about anything on your Norway adventure.

Our Services

Whether you travel by train, cruise ship or car in your Nordic Visitor package, all customers receive personalised service with a designated travel consultant, tailor-made quality travel documents, and our self-drive clients receive a hand-marked map that outlines their route, overnight stays and highlights along the way. Furthermore, Nordic Visitor has long-standing professional relationships with local tour operators, which are carefully selected by our staff and are recognized for consistent, quality service.

Book With Confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • We work closely with trusted, high-quality suppliers.
  • Enjoy personal service from Norway travel experts.
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

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Do you have a question about our Norway tours? Or maybe you want to customise a travel package. Whatever you need, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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