{"id":55165,"date":"2019-06-26T09:14:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T13:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55165"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"norway-cruise-reasons-to-sail-with-hurtigruten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/06\/26\/norway-cruise-reasons-to-sail-with-hurtigruten\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway Cruise: Reasons to Sail with Hurtigruten"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>A Norway cruise with\u00a0Hurtigruten Cruises is a great way to explore the country.<\/h2>\n<p>When a Norway cruise company spends 126 years delivering passengers and freight to towns and villages that had no other means of transportation, they are undoubtedly the best in their field. A Hurtigruten cruise viewing beautiful fjords should be on your bucket list for a once-in-a-lifetime thrilling experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/rt\/6929265614677032715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN US FOR FREE HURTIGRUTEN WEBINAR: EXPLORATION TRAVEL IS \u00a0POPULAR FORM OF CRUISING<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>When is the Best Time to Visit Norway?<\/h3>\n<p>The best time to visit Norway varies from traveler to traveler. If you want long days for exploring the country by cycling or hiking, June through August offers the midnight sun for ideal conditions. There are no guarantees that you will experience any heat, but it won&#8217;t be that cold either. Milder temperatures occur in May and September along with gorgeous natural colors to brighten the landscape.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Sail on a Hurtigruten Cruise to Norway?<\/h3>\n<p>When you consider that Norwegians depend on Hurtigruten to take them to the most difficult to access areas, and have been doing for well over a century, that speaks to the excellence of this cruise line. You can go to ports that no other cruise line can take you. Imagine viewing an amazing Northern Lights show and being surrounded by its rich color. It&#8217;s definitely a breathtaking experience you will never forget, and the photographs you take will keep the memories alive for a lifetime. It&#8217;s important to book these exclusive voyages the moment you decide to take one as there are limited departure dates and capacity.<\/p>\n<h3>Hurtigruten Cruises Operates Year-Round<\/h3>\n<p>Most cruise lines offer limited fjord experience opportunities. With Hurtigruten, you can experience Norway in all seasons as it operates 365 days a year. You can experience the frigid winter weather when everything is covered in ice and snow, the beautiful greens of a dawning spring, the long days of summer when darkness is in hiding, and the beautiful shades of red and gold of trees, shrubs, and bushes as autumn prepares for the cold months ahead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/rt\/6929265614677032715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN US FOR FREE HURTIGRUTEN WEBINAR: EXPLORATION TRAVEL TO NORWEGIAN FJORDS<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Hurtigruten Sails Norway&#8217;s 62,750 Mile-Long Coast<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most spectacular cruises you could ever take is the historic Sportsman&#8217;s Route from Norway&#8217;s spectacular fjords to Arctic Svalbard. See villages few people ever get to visit. You&#8217;ll have an authentic Norwegian &#8220;friluftsliv&#8221; (outdoor life) adventure.<\/p>\n<h3>The Food is Amazing<\/h3>\n<p>Your meals are included in every Hurtigruten cruise package. Both breakfast and lunch consist of an extensive buffet, and dinner is three courses. There is also a coffee break and an activity break on the deck. The chefs use fresh foods in season resulting in four different menus as the seasons change. Fresh ingredients from local suppliers are used in all meal preparations. Just imagine a steaming bowl of oven-baked pumpkin soup with bacon, pumpkin kernels, and herbs or Filet of beef from Northern Norway with root vegetables, potato puree, and Bordelaise sauce. For dessert, you might choose pavlova (meringue-based cake) with vanilla and autumn berries.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/09\/best-river-cruises-for-wine-enthusiasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to find out the best river cruises for wine enthusiasts.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1-400x266.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1-400x266@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1-1024x682.avif 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"norway cruise\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/norway-cruise-1.jpg 1307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>The Cruise Focus is Norway&#8217;s Landscape<\/h3>\n<p>You won&#8217;t find the traditional activities and forms of entertainment on a Hurtigruten cruise. Broadway musicals, casinos, and other performers would interfere with the cruise&#8217;s goal of becoming immersed in the beautiful country you&#8217;ve chosen to experience. There is no comparison between watching a movie under the stars and watching the world&#8217;s most amazing natural light show, the Northern Lights. The landscapes you observe make you feel like you are part of a documentary special. The beauty of the landscape is a spectacular sight you will never forget. Entertainment on your cruise does exist in the form of the crew. They will sometimes dress in costume to perform the local folk stories for the enjoyment of the passengers. Since the staff of the ship is mostly Norwegian, you can count on them to provide great tips on places to visit, shop, and eat when you are in port.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/rt\/6929265614677032715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN US FOR FREE HURTIGRUTEN WEBINAR: VIEW THE SPECTACULAR NORTHERN LIGHTS<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Call us today at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> and let&#8217;s plan your amazing Norway cruise. As with every cruise we book, we&#8217;ll get you the very best deals and discounts, and we&#8217;ll never charge for our services. We can answer all your questions, book plane flights (when needed), hotels, your cruise, excursions, and more. Our job is to lessen your workload, save you money and time, eliminate guesswork, and give you more time to enjoy your amazing cruise. 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