Dine amid maritime artefacts during an exclusive evening opening of the Hurtigruten Museum in Stokmarknes. The meal takes place in the old dining room of MS Finnmarken, bringing the atmosphere of a historic coastal ship into the experience.

Stokmarknes has a close connection to Norway’s coastal shipping tradition. Surrounded by the museum’s collection, the dinner offers more than a meal: it is an opportunity to consider how ships connected communities along the country’s long, often challenging coastline.

Explore Lyngenfjord and the Lyngen Alps on expedition outings shaped by the weather and sea conditions. Nature landings, hikes, snowshoe walks, kayaking and trips in small expedition boats may offer different perspectives on the fjord’s snowy shoreline and steep mountain slopes.

Stretching for more than 100 miles, Lyngenfjord brings Arctic wilderness close to the water. Watch for whales from the boats or ship’s deck, while remembering that wildlife sightings and individual activities cannot be guaranteed.

Gather around a bonfire on a Lyngen beach for hot drinks and Norwegian treats prepared by the onboard chefs. The fire’s warmth contrasts with the winter air and the snow-covered mountains beyond the shore.

This hosted experience draws on friluftsliv, Norway’s love of outdoor life: spending time in nature in every season. In clear, dark skies, there may be a chance to see the Northern Lights, though their appearance is never certain.

Visit the historic settlement of Tranøya on Senja for an encounter with local Scandinavian hospitality. Learn about Viking-era culture and what daily life means for remote Arctic communities during the winter months.

Senja is often called Norway in miniature for its combination of mountains, forests, beaches and fishing villages. The settlement visit places that varied landscape in a human context, connecting the island’s long history with the people who live here today.

Explore the winter coast of the Lofoten Islands as the Expedition Team identifies suitable places for nature landings. Depending on conditions, outings may include a snowy beach, a trip between islands in a small expedition boat or time on the water by kayak.

Lofoten’s sharply rising mountains, sheltered bays and fishing villages give its coastline a distinctive silhouette. Keep watch for sea eagles above the shore while experiencing places a small expedition ship can approach.

Discover Svolvær, a working fishing port in Norway’s Lofoten Islands. A planned visit offers a closer look at how the fisheries have shaped local culture, with harbour life set against the islands’ steep, snow-covered peaks.

Fishing has long connected Lofoten’s coastal communities to the surrounding sea. Seeing Svolvær from the waterfront brings that relationship into focus: boats, quays and village streets remain part of an active Arctic maritime landscape. The visit is subject to expedition conditions.

Experience the contrast of a warm Nordic sauna and a polar plunge in the Lofoten Islands. Relax in the heat before taking a bracing dip in Arctic water, with the surrounding winter landscape adding to the sensation.

The sauna is a familiar part of Nordic bathing culture, valued for the pause it creates as much as for its warmth. This hosted experience offers a direct, physical connection to the northern climate; the plunge is there for those who choose to take it.

Cruise through Raftsundet Strait, where rugged peaks rise beside the ship as it navigates northern Norway’s waterways. If conditions permit, the Captain may also enter Trollfjord’s narrow, cliff-lined waters for an especially close view of the surrounding mountains.

The route is chosen according to weather and opportunities on the day, so entry into Trollfjord cannot be guaranteed. From the deck, the shifting scale of rock, water and winter light makes the passage a scenic experience in its own right.

Explore Vesterålen’s snow-covered landscapes through expedition activities selected to suit local conditions. Possibilities include snowshoe hiking, small-boat cruising and kayaking, offering ways to experience the islands beyond the ship.

Here, sheltered waterways meet a coastline of mountains and scattered settlements. Travelling at expedition pace leaves room to observe details of the winter landscape, from snow along the shore to the changing light over the water. Individual activities depend on conditions.

Search for suitable landing sites around Kvaløya with the Expedition Team and head ashore, conditions permitting, for nature walks and other expedition activities. Small boats provide access to stretches of coastline along the sheltered inner fjords.

Islands and mountains frame these waters near Tromsø, while low winter light or the darkness of polar night changes their appearance. Watch for whales in areas where they may be present, without counting on a sighting; the landings themselves remain weather-dependent.

Join the Expedition Team for onboard talks and discovery sessions in the ship’s Science Centre. These hosted activities offer a chance to engage more closely with the Arctic places and conditions encountered during the voyage.

The sessions add context to what can be observed outside, from winter light over the fjords to the region’s wildlife and landscapes. They also provide a welcoming space to ask questions and share observations while the ship explores northern Norway.

Ride the Fjellheisen cable car above Tromsø for a broad view of the island city, its surrounding waterways and the mountains beyond. It is an independently suggested activity for travellers with spare time in town, rather than part of the included expedition programme.

From the viewpoint, Tromsø’s setting north of the Arctic Circle becomes clear, with water separating the city from the mainland. This optional activity is at additional cost; ask about booking options on tour, as availability is not specified.