--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9855d698-4aee-47c6-a0e7-e5f4422af148 slug: 2323003 voyage_code: cruise_line: Hurtigruten ship: MS Vesterålen departure_date: return_date: nights: 16 embarkation_port: Oslo disembarkation_port: Helsinki, Finland starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T23:49:13Z --- # Follow the Northern Lights – Norway to Finland > Hurtigruten · MS Vesterålen · Oct 27 – Nov 12   (16 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hurtigruten | | **Ship** | MS Vesterålen | | **Duration** | 16 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Oslo | | **Disembarkation Port** | Helsinki, Finland | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Oslo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum. ### Day 2: Oslo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum. ### Day 3: Flam **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidda plateau ### Day 4: Bergen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains, and one of the most popular attractions of the world: the fjords. The city offers the ideal combination of nature, culture, history and exhilarating city life. What has made Bergen famous is its unique charm, which is something you have to experience for yourself. Enjoy strolling around the old streets and alleyways where people have lived for centuries. Walking through UNESCO-listed Bryggen’s narrow alleyways, made even darker and more mysterious by o... ### Day 5: Bergen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains, and one of the most popular attractions of the world: the fjords. The city offers the ideal combination of nature, culture, history and exhilarating city life. What has made Bergen famous is its unique charm, which is something you have to experience for yourself. Enjoy strolling around the old streets and alleyways where people have lived for centuries. Walking through UNESCO-listed Bryggen’s narrow alleyways, made even darker and more mysterious by o... ### Day 6: Alesund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ålesund is mostly known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture, which was in fact the result of a disaster. In 1904, the larger part of Ålesund was destroyed in a devastating fire. In an act of excellent foresight, it was decided to rebuild the town entirely in Art Nouveau, the fashionable style of the time. Most of this beauty has been preserved. If you look up as you explore the town, you will be enchanted by the rounded towers, sinuous lines and foliate forms typical of Art Nouveau. ### Day 6: Alesund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ålesund is mostly known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture, which was in fact the result of a disaster. In 1904, the larger part of Ålesund was destroyed in a devastating fire. In an act of excellent foresight, it was decided to rebuild the town entirely in Art Nouveau, the fashionable style of the time. Most of this beauty has been preserved. If you look up as you explore the town, you will be enchanted by the rounded towers, sinuous lines and foliate forms typical of Art Nouveau. ### Day 7: Trondheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM This attractive city was Norways first capital, between 997 and 1380, it was here that the new Kings of old Norway recieved their ceremonial blessing. Rebuilt in the 17th century, this cosmopolitan city boasts wide streets lined with brightly coloured houses and gabled warehouses. ### Day 8: Bodo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Surrounded by sea and fjord, the light in Bodø constantly shifts with the wind and weather. And then there’s the exotic fact that both the midnight sun and northern lights can be seen from here. Bodø is the capital of Nordland county and lies just north of the Arctic Circle where the midnight sun is visible from 2 June to 10 July. Due to atmospheric refraction, there is no true polar night in Bodø, but because of the mountains south of Bodø, the sun is not visible from the city from early Decemb... ### Day 9: Tromso **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tromsø’s numerous attractions include wildlife and impressive vistas, as well as history, culture and daring architecture. Often described as the Paris of the north, Tromsø offers a lively nightlife, friendly locals and a range of restaurants specializing in the fresh produce of the region. The city centre offers great shopping - from locally made specialties to Nordic and international brands. ### Day 10: Honningsvag **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Honningsvag is the largest fishing village in Finmark and was completely rebuilt after the last war. It is the nearest port of call to the North Cape and from here it is possible to take an excursion to Nordkapp at 71 degrees North. ### Day 11: Kirkenes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We're about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as far east as St. Petersburg. Most of the approximately 7,000 inhabitants are of Norwegian background, while a minority is Sami. Others originate from Finland and some 500 immigrants have recently arrived from Russia. ### Day 12: Saariselka **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Sinetta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: Rovaniemi **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Rovaniemi **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: Helsinki, Finland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor. ### Day 17: Helsinki, Finland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Unspecified cabin Polar Inside** (Code: UNI1) Unspecified cabin Polar Inside **Unspecified cabin Polar Inside** (Code: UNI3) These unspecified Polar Inside cabins for up to three people have bathrooms with shower/WC. Bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa. Your cabin number will be allocated when you check in on the ship. **Polar Inside** (Code: I2) These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower, middle or upper decks have separate beds (one of which converts into a sofa) or bunk beds. **Unspecified Inside Cabin** (Code: USPI) Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa **Polar Inside** (Code: K1) These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up 2 people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds or bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and chair. Some have a hairdryer. **Polar Inside** (Code: K2) These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up 2 people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds or bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and chair. Some have a hairdryer. **Unspecified cabin Polar Inside** (Code: USP1) These unspecified Polar Inside cabins for up to two people have bathrooms with shower/WC. **Polar Inside** (Code: I1) These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower, middle or upper decks have separate beds (one of which converts into a sofa) or bunk beds. **Polar Inside** (Code: I3) These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have bunk beds. ### Outside Cabins **Polar Outside** (Code: N3) These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate single beds, bunk beds, one chair and desk, and a hairdryer. **Unspecified cabin Polar Outside** (Code: USPD) Unspecified cabin Polar Outside **Unspecified cabin for up to 2 travellers Polar Outside** (Code: USPO) These comfortable, unspecified outside cabins for two people on the middle or higher decks have bathrooms with shower/WC. Some have bunk beds (one a sofa bed) or upper and lower berths. **Polar Outside** (Code: A3) These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds. **Polar Outside** (Code: A2) These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds. **Polar Outside - Wheelchair accessible cabin** (Code: USD3) Wheelchair accessible cabin for up to three people with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed. This comfortable outside cabin on the middle deck have upper and lower berths. **Polar Outside** (Code: A4) These cabins on the middle deck have one double bed and two bunk beds. These outside cabins for four travellers are ideal for families. **Polar Outside** (Code: O3) These comfortable outside cabins for up to 3 people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. **Polar Outside** (Code: O2) These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. **Arctic Superior** (Code: U2D) These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to 2 people on the upper decks have a double bed, a small desk, a chair, TV, and coffee and tea facilities. **Unspecified cabin Polar Outside** (Code: UNT3) These comfortable, outside cabins are on all decks. The cabins offer separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, or upper and lower berths. The cabins may have portholes, with limited or no view. **Unspecified Cabin Arctic Superior** (Code: USPT) These comfortable, outside cabins are on all decks. The cabins offer separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, or upper and lower berths. The cabins may have portholes, with limited or no view. **Polar Outside** (Code: J2) These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper or middle deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view. **Polar Outside** (Code: N2) These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds. **Polar Outside** (Code: SD) Polar Outside **Polar Outside** (Code: SD3) Polar Outside ### Suite Cabins **Expedition Suite** (Code: Q2) These refurbished suites situated on the upper deck have separate bedroom, double bed, chair, TV, and coffee and tea facilities. **Mini suite** (Code: Q) Ekspeditionssuite Disse behagelige suiter på midter- eller øvre dæk har dobbeltseng, og de fleste har også en sofagruppe. Suiterne har også et TV, internetadgang, et badeværelse og minibar. ## Ship Information ### MS Vesterålen MS Vesterålen is named after the first Hurtigruten ship that sailed along Norway´s rugged coastline in 1893. She is one of our smaller boats and has an intimate on-board atmosphere. MS Vesterålen is named after the first Hurtigruten ship to sail along Norway’s rugged coastline in 1893. She is one of our smaller ships and has an intimate on-board atmosphere. MS Vesterålen will be refurbished at the end of 2019. All the common areas will get an upgrade, including the lounge and `Fyret´ bar. The refurbishment will take care to ensure that MS Vesterålen will continue to provide passengers with an authentic heritage experience. Authentic heritage MS Vesterålen provides passengers an authentic heritage experience. In its exciting programme you will learn more about the ship´s maritime operations, logistics and hotel operations. You will get an opportunity to get closer to the Hurtigruten operation and to learn more about the operation along the Norwegian coast. The programme includes the following: Different topics every second day, related to Hurtigruten´s operations. Evening talks hosted by the ship´s tour leader, including interviews with different crew members who share their insights about work and life on board. A short film and/or presentation during the evening talk programme about the engine room, bridge, galley, cargo deck, and more. Practical courses within relevant topics, including "Learn to read and use marine charts" and "Make the Norwegian traditional dinner Fårikål". Due to limited capacity, these courses are available for a fee and can be booked on board . Operational and historical `points of interest´/ fun facts presented on deck along the sailing route. Exhibition about Hurtigruten´s history, ship design and construction, route planning, navigational facts and operational development. A logbook of the entire journey available for purchase at the end of the trip. MS Vesterålen has bright, informal public areas and lounges throughout. The extensive on-board art collection adds an air of sophistication. The ship´s limited passenger capacity contributes to making a voyage aboard MS Vesterålen truly special. Special features: Panorama lounge Smaller lounges in the front and back of the ship Café Restaurant Shop Conference facilities Bar Children's play area Wi-Fi Fitness room Lift Car deck #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 490 | | Crew | 50 | | Gross Tonnage | 6,261.0 | | Length | 354.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 146 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Recreational - **Lecture hall**: Found on the central deck, this is where the Expedition Team deliver fascinating presentations. On some nights, it transforms into a cinema. ### Entertainment - **Your coastal experience**: Look forward to a range of activities – from insightful lectures in English and German to carefully chosen hikes along the way. ### Relaxation - **Sauna and fitness room**: You’ll also find the panoramic sauna and fitness room on the top deck. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to work up a sweat while admiring the sp... ### Food and Drink - **Brygga**: The name of this bistro is the Norwegian word for ‘wharf’. It serves salads, pizzas and other crowd-pleasers with a Nordic twist. - **Explorer Lounge & Bar**: Settle into a comfy chair, sip a handcrafted cocktail and chat to fellow guests. With large windows and a glass ceiling, there’s no better place on th... - **Norway's Coastal Kitchen**: The food and drink served onboard MS Vesterålen is freshly sourced from over 70 local farms, bakeries and producers around the country. - **Torget**: Meaning ‘marketplace’ in Norwegian, the main restaurant offers a variety for all three daily meals. For dinner, it provides either a buffet or set men... ### Technology - **At home with us**: The team organise a range of inclusive, onboard activities for you, such as morning yoga, film nights, hands-on arts and crafts, photography tips, and... ### Fitness - **Sauna and fitness room**: You’ll also find the panoramic sauna and fitness room on the top deck. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to work up a sweat while admiring the sp... ### Other - **Cooking courses**: Step into our kitchen and learn the skills that us Norwegians have used for centuries. Guided by our expert chefs, get to know the basics of tradit... ## Ports of Call ### Oslo *Coordinates: 59.9138, 10.7387* Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski mu... ### Flam *Coordinates: 60.8381, 7.12075* Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidd... ### Bergen *Coordinates: 60.3881, 5.33185* Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains, and one of the most popular attractions of the world: the fjords. The city offers the ideal combination of nature, culture, history and exhilarating city life. What has made Bergen famous is its unique charm, which is something you have to experience for yourself. Enjoy strolling around the old streets and alleyways where people have lived for centuries. ... ### Alesund *Coordinates: 62.4723, 6.15493* Ålesund is mostly known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture, which was in fact the result of a disaster. In 1904, the larger part of Ålesund was destroyed in a devastating fire. In an act of excellent foresight, it was decided to rebuild the town entirely in Art Nouveau, the fashionable style of the time. Most of this beauty has been preserved. If you look up as you explore the town, you will ... ### Trondheim *Coordinates: 63.4346, 10.3985* This attractive city was Norways first capital, between 997 and 1380, it was here that the new Kings of old Norway recieved their ceremonial blessing. Rebuilt in the 17th century, this cosmopolitan city boasts wide streets lined with brightly coloured houses and gabled warehouses. ### Bodo *Coordinates: 67.28, 14.405* Surrounded by sea and fjord, the light in Bodø constantly shifts with the wind and weather. And then there’s the exotic fact that both the midnight sun and northern lights can be seen from here. Bodø is the capital of Nordland county and lies just north of the Arctic Circle where the midnight sun is visible from 2 June to 10 July. Due to atmospheric refraction, there is no true polar night in Bodø... ### Tromso *Coordinates: 69.6613, 18.9503* Tromsø’s numerous attractions include wildlife and impressive vistas, as well as history, culture and daring architecture. Often described as the Paris of the north, Tromsø offers a lively nightlife, friendly locals and a range of restaurants specializing in the fresh produce of the region. The city centre offers great shopping - from locally made specialties to Nordic and international brands. ### Honningsvag *Coordinates: 70.976, 25.9831* Honningsvag is the largest fishing village in Finmark and was completely rebuilt after the last war. It is the nearest port of call to the North Cape and from here it is possible to take an excursion to Nordkapp at 71 degrees North. ### Kirkenes *Coordinates: 69.7206, 30.0514* Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We're about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as far east as St. Petersburg. Most of the approximately 7,000 inhabitants are of Norwegian background, while a minority is Sami. Others originate from Finland and some 500 immigrants have recently... ### Saariselka ### Sinetta ### Rovaniemi ### Helsinki, Finland *Coordinates: 60.1733, 24.941* Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2323003 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2323003 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2323003.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2323003/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hurtigruten/ms-vesterålen/ship/59249.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 23:49:13 UTC