Is a midnight sun trip the ultimate summer vacay? We think so – 24/7 sunlight, FTW – and so does Hurtigruten as they have summer savings of up to $1,300! With several midnight sun voyages and ample departures, now’s the time to book your clients on the ultimate ‘sun’s out’ holiday.
With 130 years of sailing & touring the majestic Norwegian coastline, Hurtigruten are the perfect hosts for a journey to experience the phenomenon of all-day sun.
In Svalbard, a sovereign Norwegian territory high in the Arctic, the sun rises on 20 April and sets 22 August annually. Can you get more ‘summer getaway’ than a destination with 99 days of continuous sunlight?
Sure, Svalbard is only 1,400 km from the North Pole, meaning it’s not a flop-and-drop bikini destination. However, when you sail from Norway to Svalbard with Hurtigruten during the Arctic summer, there’s so much more to gain!
Like:
- Extra hours of touring
- More chances to see wildlife in action
- More time to experience the culture, beauty, and charm of Norway and Svalbard
- More energy because most people need less sleep during the midnight sun season
While Oslo doesn’t experience this incredible natural phenomenon, Norway’s more northern cities experience it (like in Tromsø the sun rises 20 May and sets 20 July). To ensure maximum daylight hours, book your clients on any mid-June to mid-July departure.
The midnight sun is a wonder every traveller should experience once in their life. Hurtigruten agree, as they’re giving your clients savings this summer.
Here comes the sun (& summer savings)
It seems almost counterintuitive to say there are savings on travel where there is even more of something – sun and hours to explore, in this case. Yet Hurtigruten are bringing extra rays of goodness in the form of summer savings.
Trade your clients’ winter for the ultimate summer holiday on one of Hurtigruten’s three Svalbard Express voyages. These 10 to 16-day adventures sail the Norwegian coastline to the high Arctic archipelago under the glorious glow of the midnight sun. The Svalbard Express sets sail between May and September.
Save up to $1,300 per cabin on this elevated voyage to the edge of the world! This sale is on until 31 March 2024.
With three tours, there are plenty of Svalbard Express highlights to wow your clients.
Here are just a few:
- The Svalbard Express Full Voyage: On this wow-worthy 16-day sailing, guests aboard the MS Trollfjord stop in beautiful Bergen, pass the world-famous Norwegian fjords, visit the world’s northernmost settlement at Longyearbyen, and discover the wonders of Arctic wildlife, including (with a dash of good luck), polar bears! Choose from 10 departures, on sale from $5,376* per person twin share.
- The Svalbard Express: Northbound from Bergen to Longyearbyen: For an 11-day journey like no other, book your clients on this northbound sailing following an ancient polar route. Stops include fascinating Norwegian communities like Reine and Tromsø. Plus, there’s time soaking in the mesmerising Norwegian coastline before explorations in Spitsbergen. There are 10 departures in 2024; sale prices start from $3,570* per person twin share.
- The Svalbard Express: Southbound from Longyearbyen to Bergen: This journey starts in the fascinating Longyearbyen settlement – the world’s most northern settlement – before searching for wildlife around Spitsbergen Island. It then heads south towards Norway’s dramatic coastline. Sale prices start from $3,570* per person twin share, with 10 departure dates this year.
All Svalbard Express sailings are aboard the newly refurbished MS Trollfjord. The boat’s perfectly Scandi design, top-notch cabins, and lush restaurant offerings make for an idyllic voyage. We shared more on the new boat’s features here.
Summer lovin’
The summer loving doesn’t stop with savings on the Svalbard Express; there are more discounts to be had!
Check these out:
- Follow the Midnight Sun: This 15-day voyage travels from Stockholm to Bergen via Finland, with part of the journey under the midnight sun. With city tours in Stockholm, Helsinki, and Bergen, plus hikes with huskies, an introduction to the Sámi culture in Kirkenes, and the Arctic scenery in Hammerfest, this is a jam-packed adventure filled with natural wonders, historical sights, and cultural gems. Save $750 as this tour is on sale from $7,598* per person twin share.
- Coastal Express Voyages: Save 25% off Hurtigruten’s OG sailings. Tours are flexible, ranging from 12-day roundtrip voyages starting from Bergen, to as little as 2-hour voyages with specific port-to-port bookings. There are numerous departures available for this iconic Hurtigruten route. Explore Norway’s world-famous fjords, stunning Lofoten Islands, and experience coastal communities firsthand — just a few highlights of this unforgettable journey. The 7-day Classic Voyage starts at $2,153* per person twin share.
The deets
To discover more about Hurtigruten’s tours, visit hurtigruten.com.
*Hurtigruten operates a dynamic pricing functionality; prices are correct as of 29/02/2024
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