Hurtigruten Expands Arctic Exploration Offering with 6-Day 'Northern Delights' Package

Norway-focused cruise line Hurtigruten has expanded its Arctic exploration offering with a new six-day tour ‘Northern Delights: Svalbard and Arctic Norway.’

Combining the wilderness of the northernmost archipelago in the depths of winter with Arctic Norway’s legendary coast, this new winter adventure is available to book now for the 2026/27 season.

The new itinerary begins with an adventurous two-day land-only programme on Svalbard, followed by a flight to mainland Norway to embark on a three-day sailing from Tromsø to Kirkenes. With the voyage taking place above the Arctic Circle in winter, far from artificial lighting, guests will be in a prime position to witness the spectacular Northern Lights.

"Northern Delights is a voyage of discovery through two extraordinary Arctic worlds," said Hayley Moore, VP Sales and Marketing, UK & Emerging Markets at Hurtigruten.

"Our guests will experience the untamed nature of Svalbard before admiring the spectacular winter landscape of the Norwegian coastline. It's the ultimate trip for those looking to experience the magic of winter in the far north."

Two Arctic worlds in one trip:

• Svalbard – The Gateway to the North Pole (Day 1-3): The journey begins at the world's northernmost city Longyearbyen, just 1,300 km to the North Pole. After checking in at the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, guests will immediately be immersed in the polar winter. Highlights of the land programme include a traditional wilderness evening at Camp Barentz with reindeer stew under the polar sky, and a husky safari where travellers can take the reins of a dog sled themselves.

• Mainland connection & Tromsø (Days 3–4): A flight then takes travellers from Spitsbergen to Tromsø. Known as the “Gateway to the Arctic”, Tromsø offers plenty of opportunities for independent exploration before embarkation on the evening of day four.

  
  

• Sea voyage to the North Cape and Kirkenes (Days 4–6): With stops in Skjervøy and Hammerfest, the ship sets course for Honningsvåg, and the North Cape, where an optional excursion leads directly to the iconic globe monument on the most northern tip of Europe. Passing the historic Sámi sacrificial site of Finnkirka and the world’s northernmost mainland lighthouse, the ship travels along the scenic Varanger Peninsula. The journey ends on the sixth day in Kirkenes, the eastern turning point of the Original Coastal Express route, where guests can extend their stay at the famous Kirkenes Snowhotel.

Hurtigruten sees the new route as a direct response to current travel trends: “Authentic winter experiences have never been more popular with UK travellers” said Hayley Moore. “With ‘Northern Delights’, we have created an itinerary that truly meets this demand, immersing guests in the beauty, wilderness, adventure and uniqueness of the Arctic North, creating a memorable experience that only Hurtigruten can offer.”

Northern Delights: Svalbard and Arctic Norway

Available to book now with a starting price of £1,655 per person (includes flight from Longyearbyen to Tromsø, transfers, hotel accommodation, ship passage and selected activities).

Selected departures for the 2026/27 winter season include:

• 6 December 2026

• 5, 24, 31 January 2027

• 2, 16, 21 February 2027

• 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2027