Hurtigruten has opened bookings for its 2028/29 season, which includes departures between April 1, 2028, and March 31, 2029. The new schedule expands the Signature travel offerings, with itineraries along the Norwegian coast and other destinations.
In addition, the company offers the possibility of booking with a reduced initial deposit of 10%, compared to the usual 25%, for bookings made until November 16, 2026.
Following the positive reception of its Limited Collection of sailings, which includes The Arctic Line , The Inner Fjords Explorer , and The Arctic Circle Explorer itineraries , Hurtigruten has confirmed that all three will become permanent members of its Signature premium program. The new season will also feature an increased number of sailings available for these voyages.
The Signature program will offer two premium voyage options on smaller ships, backed by Hurtigruten's more than 130 years of experience sailing the Norwegian coast. Both options offer an intimate look at the country's culture and the opportunity to discover diverse coastal communities through their port calls.
On one hand, the Signature Line, which include The Svalbard Line, North Cape Line , and Arctic Line, explore various sections of the Norwegian coastline in depth. The schedule includes summer itineraries to Svalbard and winter routes departing from Copenhagen and Oslo. Trips range in duration from eight days for partial journeys to 15 days for round trips.
On the other hand, the Signature Explorer itineraries focus on a specific region, with offerings such as The Inner Fjords Explorer and Arctic Circle Explorer. These eight-day journeys allow for a more relaxed pace, greater flexibility in stopovers, and more time to discover the natural and cultural environment of each destination.
Both options include longer stays in selected ports, explanations and activities led by experts, and all-inclusive food and drinks.
The 2028/29 season will also see the continuation of the Original Coastal Express voyages , which follow the historic maritime route between Bergen and Kirkenes. The journey calls at 34 ports and combines local passenger and freight transport with international travelers, offering a glimpse into daily life in Norway's coastal communities.
Matt DeWitte, Hurtigruten's Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Americas, highlighted the positive response to the new Signature itineraries and the decision to permanently incorporate them into the program. He noted that this expansion reflects the growing interest in more immersive travel experiences, where passengers seek to spend more time in destinations, discover lesser-known places, and establish more direct contact with local communities.
DeWitte also emphasized that the new season offers more alternatives for getting to know Norway, from exploring a region in depth to traveling along its coast or sharing part of the journey with local communities on board the Original Coastal Express ships.
The reduced deposit promotion of 10% applies to new bookings that meet the established conditions and are made between November 9 and 16, 2026, for departures between April 1, 2028 and March 21, 2029.
The deposit must be paid within seven days of booking, while the remaining balance must be paid 90 days before departure. This offer excludes Port-to-Port and Hurtigruten reserves the right to withdraw it at any time.
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