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Hurtigruten explains why Norway has no off-season

Discover the Majestetisk Coast with Hurtigruten

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December 21, 2025

Discover the beauty of Norway year-round, because in Norway, there’s no off-season! From the snow-dusted fjords of winter to the endless light of summer, now is the perfect time to book your next adventure. Enjoy savings of UP TO 30% on selected voyages, plus exclusive tour package offers with bonus onboard credit.

Explore Norway in Every Season 

For over 130 years, Hurtigruten has connected remote communities along Norway’s coast while guiding travellers through its stunning landscapes. Every voyage blends everyday coastal life with spectacular scenery. 

Hurtigruten’s onboard activities, restaurant menus and shore excursions change according to the time of year and the waters they sail in. Each season brings with it new opportunities to experience a Norway in an entirely different light, both literally and figuratively. 

Hurtigruten season

Spring (March – May) 

Spring offers the best of sun and snow. 

Highlights: 

  • Witness spring along the coast, from south to Arctic Norway 
  • Enjoy fresh seafood and the year’s first produce 
  • Easter activities and Norway Day parade onboard 

Our Pick: Original Coastal Express 

12 days | From $2,370 per person, twin-share + $150 onboard credit*

Summer (June – August) 

With long days and temperatures above 20°C, summer is perfect for outdoor adventure. Above the Arctic Circle, the Midnight Sun never sets. 

Highlights: 

  • Hiking, cycling, kayaking, and climbing under the Midnight Sun 
  • Sail into Geirangerfjord 
  • Enjoy lush, mild landscapes 

Our Pick: NEW Arctic Norway Frontier package – featuring Svalbard Line voyage, MS Serenissima expedition in Svalbard, Norway in a Nutshell and more!

17 days | From $11,999 per person, twin-share + $1,000 onboard credit* 

Hurtigruten season

Autumn (September – October) 

Autumn offers crisp air, fewer crowds, and vibrant coastal colors. Harvest ingredients fill ship menus, and the Northern Lights return. 

Highlights: 

  • Explore Trollfjord and Hjørundfjord without crowds 
  • Hike and enjoy late-season warmth 
  • Experience Norway’s coast at its most colorful 

Our Pick: Immerse yourself in Norway’s vibrant food scene on a week-long one-of-a-kind gastronomic journey through Norway, on Hurtigruten’s new Culinary voyage.

7 days | From $11,562 per person, twin-share. 

Hurtigruten season

Winter (November – February) 

Winter offers prime Northern Lights viewing and Arctic adventures. 

Highlights: 

  • Snowmobile or dog sled through pristine wilderness 
  • Experience polar nights and Arctic light 
  • Enjoy Norway’s winter landscapes 

Our Pick: Signature North Cape Line voyage. Covered by Hurtigruten’s Original Northern Lights Promise.  

15 days | From $4,393 per person, twin-share + $150 onboard credit 

The Hurtigruten Difference 

  • Trusted since 1893, with over 130 years of experience 
  • Travel like a local on authentically Norwegian voyages 
  • Award-winning coastal cuisine sourced locally 
  • Sustainable tourism supporting coastal communities 
  • Small ships bringing you closer to Norway’s beauty 

Clients can save up to 30%, receive bonus onboard credit, and book with a low fixed deposit of $250 per person by booking before the end of this month (31 October) 

Call 1300 151 548 or visit hurtigruten.com to find out more.

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