Sharing the Norwegian Coastal Route

The Norwegian Coastal Route offers one of the most stunning experiences in the world. With breathtaking fjords, quaint coastal towns, and abundant wildlife, it's a journey that has captured the hearts of travellers for generations. Currently both Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages collaborate to run a full schedule of departures.

TL;DR

Under contract granted by the Norwegian government, Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages collaborate to operate the service. The route requires a fleet of 11 cruise ferries for daily departures, with Hurtigruten currently operating seven of these vessels. Havila operates the remaining four ships on the route. The ships sail to the same schedule - visiting the same ports at the same times each day.

Typical Departures from Bergen

I've used departures from Bergen for the Round Voyage in September to illustrate the collaboration a little better;

01 September Havila Voyages - Castor

02 September Hurtigruten -MS Polarlys

03 September Havila Voyages - Polaris

04 September Hurtigruten - MS Richard With

05 September Hurtigruten - MS Nordnorge

06 September Havila Voyages - Capella

07 September Hurtigruten - MS Kong Harald

08 September Hurtigruten - MS Midnatsol

09 September Havila Voyages - Pollux

10 September Hurtigruten - MS Nordlys

11 September Hurtigruten - MS Nordkapp

12 September Havila Voyages - Castor

13 September Hurtigruten - MS Polarlys

14 September Havila Voyages - Polaris

15 September Hurtigruten - MS Richard With

16 September Hurtigruten - MS Nordnorge

17 September Havila Voyages - Capella

18 September Hurtigruten - MS Kong Harald

19 September Hurtigruten - MS Midnatsol

20 September Havila Voyages - Pollux

21 September Hurtigruten - MS Nordlys

22 September Hurtigruten - MS Nordkapp

23 September Havila Voyages - Castor

24 September Hurtigruten - MS Polarlys

25 September Havila Voyages - Polaris

26 September Hurtigruten - MS Richard With

27 September Hurtigruten - MS Nordnorge

28 September Havila Voyages - Capella

29 September Hurtigruten - MS Kong Harald

30 September Hurtigruten - MS Midnatsol

Final Thoughts

The Norwegian Coastal Route is a spectacular way to see Norway’s natural beauty. With Hurtigruten's long-standing tradition and Havila Voyages' modern sustainability focus, you now have two excellent options to explore this stunning coastline.

Happy travels!