by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:07 PM ET, Tue November 10, 2026
Hurtigruten has opened bookings for its 2028-29 season, adding more departures of three recently introduced itineraries to its Signature program and offering a reduced deposit on eligible new reservations.
The season covers departures from April 1, 2028, through March 31, 2029, and includes the company's Signature voyages, Original Coastal Express sailings and other itineraries along Norway's coast and beyond.
Three itineraries introduced as part of Hurtigruten's Limited Collection—The Arctic Line, The Inner Fjords Explorer and The Arctic Circle Explorer—will become permanent additions to the Signature program, with additional departures available.
The Signature program now includes two types of voyages. Signature Line itineraries, including The Svalbard Line, North Cape Line and Arctic Line, explore Norway's coastline and include summer sailings to Svalbard and winter departures from Copenhagen and Oslo. Voyages range from eight-day partial itineraries to 15-day round trips.
Signature Explorer voyages focus on individual regions, with eight-day itineraries that feature longer port stays and more flexible schedules. The Inner Fjords Explorer and Arctic Circle Explorer are among the available options. Both Signature formats include all-inclusive food and beverages and expert-led onboard programming.
Hurtigruten will also continue operating its Original Coastal Express, which travels between Bergen and Kirkenes, calling at 34 ports. The service carries local passengers and cargo alongside cruise guests.
“The response to our new Signature itineraries has been fantastic, so we're delighted to make all three a permanent part of our program,” says Matt DeWitte, Hurtigruten’s vice president of sales and marketing for the Americas. “It reflects a growing appetite for more immersive travel, with guests looking to spend longer in destinations, discover lesser-known places and connect more closely with local communities.”
The company is also offering a reduced deposit of 10%, down from its standard 25%, on eligible new bookings made between November 9-16. The offer applies to departures between April 1, 2028, and March 21, 2029.
Deposits are due within seven days of booking, with final payment required 90 days before departure. Port-to-Port Coastal voyages are excluded from the promotion.
“Our 2028/29 season offers more ways than ever to experience Norway, whether that's exploring a particular region in depth, discovering our spectacular coastline or travelling alongside local communities on our historic Original Coastal Express,” says DeWitte. “And with our reduced 10% deposit offer, there's an added incentive to start planning that next Norwegian adventure.”
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