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The Best Time of Year to Travel The Norwegian Coastal Route?
Travelling along the Norwegian Coastal Route during any season is epic. And has remained for me a truly unforgettable experience. And something I'm sure to repeat a few more times

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15 hours ago1 min read


The Pros and Cons of Travelling The Norwegian Coastal Route In Winter
Travelling along the Norwegian Coastal Route during the winter season presents a truly unforgettable experience

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2 days ago3 min read


The Pros and Cons of Travelling the Norwegian Coastal Route in Summer
Travelling the Norwegian Coastal Route during the summer season is a dream for many adventurers and nature enthusiasts

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4 days ago2 min read


The Pros and Cons of Travelling the Norwegian Coastal Route in Spring
As the snow melts, flowers bloom, and daylight extends, the scenery transforms into a vibrant landscape

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5 days ago2 min read


Exploring Kirkenes
Exploring Kirkenes

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6 days ago1 min read


Relation 'Ships' on The Norwegian Coastal Route
Its such a buzz when the sisters meet at sea.

RetiredCormac
6 days ago1 min read


Essential Packing Tips for Your Journey on the Norwegian Coastal Route
This guide provides specific recommendations to help you pack sensibly for your journey, ensuring you are prepared for the changing weather conditions and activities you will encounter.

RetiredCormac
7 days ago4 min read


Hurtigruten - Meet the Fleet
Hurtigruten currently operates seven ships on the Norwegian Coastal Route.

RetiredCormac
Aug 191 min read


Havila Voyages - Meet the Fleet
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after.

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Aug 191 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Capella
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after

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Aug 181 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Pollux
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after.

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Aug 181 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Polaris
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after

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Aug 181 min read


Havila Voyages - MS Castor
Par Saevik (owner of Havila) gave his 8 grandchildren the task of picking a star to name each ship after. Built in 2022, at Tersan...

RetiredCormac
Aug 181 min read


Hurtigruten - MS Midnatsol
Named after summer's 'Midnight Sum'; 24-hour daylight in Artic Norway.

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Aug 181 min read


Hurtigruten - MS Nordlys
Norwegian for 'Northern Lights', another name for the aurora borealis

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Aug 181 min read


Hurtigruten - MS Polarlys
Translates to 'Polar Lights' a reference to the aurora which appears in polar regions

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Aug 181 min read


Hurtigruten - MS Nordkapp
The name means 'North Cape', the northernmost point of mainland Europe.

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Aug 181 min read


Hurtigruten - MS Nordnorge
Named after northern Norway, a region which lies above the artic circle.

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Aug 181 min read


Hurtigruten - MS Kong Harald
In honour of His Majesty of Norway, the reigning monarch King Harald.

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Aug 181 min read


Hurtigruten - MS Richard With
Proudly bearing the same names as the capyain who founded the original company that went on to become Hurtigruten.

RetiredCormac
Aug 181 min read