Deep Look at The North Cape Express & Svalbard Express Hurtigruten is 130 Years Old Cruise Chat 126

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Linn from Hurtigruten for this week's cruise chat.
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Linn did a quick history recap for Hurtigruten and how important they are to the people of Norway. They started in 1893 and became an essential part of life in Norway. They began as a mail route and still continue to bring essentials to the people of Norway to this day,
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Hurtigruten is celebrating 130 years of being a cruise line in Norway.

I love how they leave the areas they visit better than when they arrived. Hurtigruten's Green Stay Program is a great way to add funds to its foundation, changing the lives of Norway citizens. Let's be honest - we don't need our staterooms cleaned two times a day, so if we can change people's lives, I am 100% for this program!!
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The food served to you onboard is sourced, whenever possible, from Norway. So, your meals are fresh, sustainable and helping the communities.
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We then jumped into their three Itineraries! They are:
The Classic route - offered year-round
The Svalbard Express - offered from May to September
The North Cape Express - is offered from September to April.
We looked deeper at the Svalbard Express & The North Cape Express.
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Svalbard Express: 15-16 Day cruises.
The full voyage is Bergen - Longyearbyden - Bergen
8-11 days is Bergen - Longyearbyen
8-10 is Longyearbyen - Bergen.
Reminder: If you book within 90 days of departure, the voyage will only be sold as a cruise. You will not get the days in Bergen or Longyearbyen.
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Reach out today to book! Info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com
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This cruise goes to the following ports:
Bergen, Åndalsnes, Træna, Stokmarknes, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, At sea around Bjørnøya, Longyearbyen, Ny-Ålesund, At sea, Tromsø and Senja, Svolvær, Brønnøysund, Ålesund and Hjørundfjord and Bergen
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Next, we discussed The North Cape Express - Full Voyage from Oslo to Bergen is 14-15 days.
7-10 days: Bergen - Honningsväg - Tromso
7-9 days: Troms - Honningsväg - Bergen
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Bergen-North Cape-Oslo
Oslo-North Cape-Bergen
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On this sailing, you will go to the following ports:

Oslo, Kristiansand and Farsund, Haugesund and Hardangerfjord, Ålesund, Brønnøysund, Svolvær and Stokmarknes, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Alta, Lødingen, Rørvik, Molde and Bergen
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Hurtigruten has a Northern Lights promise. If you do not see the Northern Lights on your cruise, they will give you a seven-day cruise FREE to try again!
That is unheard of! WoW!
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I love how Linn mentioned some things to do in each port! It is great to have someone from Norway to talk about Norway!
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Hurtigruten has four room categories.
Polar Inside, Polar Outside, Arctic Superior and Expedition Suite.
Polar Inside:
Polar Inside These are our Cozy windowless cabins for up to two people, with an ensuite shower room
INCLUDES: All meals and unlimited selected drinks in the main restaurant, brasserie, and bar: all activities with the Coastal Experience Team; an extensive onboard program; access to the ship's fitness room and sauna.
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Polar Outside Comfortable cabins with a window and an ensuite shower
room for up to three people. INCLUDES: All meals and unlimited selected drinks in the main restaurant, brasserie, and bar; all activities with the Coastal Experience Team; an extensive onboard program; access to the ship's fitness room and sauna.
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Arctic Superior Enjoy a stylish, premium cabin for two, with a window, mini bar and an ensuite shower room. INCLUDES: All meals and unlimited selected drinks in the main restaurant, brasserie, and bar; all activities with the Coastal Experience Team; an extensive onboard program; access to the ship's fitness room and sauna.
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Expedition Suite Spacious suites for up to three people with a large window or private balcony and an ensuite shower or bathroom. INCLUDES: All meals and unlimited selected drinks in the main restaurant, brasserie, bar, and fine dining restaurant; daily afternoon tea with sparkling wine; unlimited mini bar; all activities with the Coastal Experience Team; an extensive onboard program; access to the ship's fitness room and sauna.

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