Hurtigruten (formerly Norwegian Coastal Voyages)

While rooted in a century-long tadition of cruising Norway's stunning fjord-filled coastline, Hurtigruten, (formerly Norwegian Coastal Voyages) has expanded to cruising the Arctic, Greenland, Antarctica and South America. While its fleet has been updated so these first class ships offer all the comforts of a cruise ship, Hurtigruten caters to those looking for the unusual and unique, and where mother nature is the star.

The Norwegian Coastal Voyage
No doubt one of the world's most beautiful voyages, the 1,250-mile Nowegian west coast offers a specatcular journey, offering 34 ports of call, The 12-day roundtrip voyage between Bergen and Kirkenes above the Arctic Cirle, can be booked as segments: a 7-day northbound voyage and 6-day southbound itinerary. Highlights might include a snowmobile safari, a king crab safari, a visit to the North Cape, and sightseeeing in cities like Trondheim.

Antarctica - The White Continent
There isn't a traveler we've heard from that's cruised to Antarctica that hasn't returned elated by the experience. The Antarctica cruise itineraries can include the Chilean Fjords, South Georgia and the Falklands on 13-, 19- and 21-day itineraries.

Greenland
Hurtigruten is pioneering soft-adventure programs to Greenland, a land that's 80% ice-covered and featuring the most active glaciers on earth,  enormous icebergs and spectacular waterfalls.

Spitzbergen
Arctic expeditions on a 12-day or 9-day itinerary to the land of polar bears, walrus sanctuary of Moffen Island and to the world's most northernmost settlement. Days are filled with sightings of Arctic flora, eagles, puffins, seals, whales and, of course, polar bears.

Hurtigruten offers a variety of unique itineraries to off-the-beaten path destinations. Contact a TravelStore cruise expert who can arrange your Hurtigruten cruise.