janetcbl Posted August 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2016 On the Hurtigruten UK website was this article describing the Coastal Voyage for people trying to compare a traditional cruise with one on Hurtigruten. http://cruises.about.com/od/Hurtigruten/fl/Hurtigruten-Cruise-Line-Profile.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Good info, I will tell you in a month if I would add anything as we board for our first Hurtengruten cruise in mid September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaLo Posted August 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Interesting, thanks. I think however the main difference between Hurtigruten and a traditional cruise is the fact that Hurtigruten sails in view of the coast almost 24/7, while traditional cruises can go way out at sea between two ports. And thus you have 24/7 sightseeing from the ship. For me this is really what makes Hurtigruten special and different, and much more important than dining options or free (or not) coffee. I think this is not highlighted enough in the text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetcbl Posted August 11, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Interesting, thanks. I think however the main difference between Hurtigruten and a traditional cruise is the fact that Hurtigruten sails in view of the coast almost 24/7, while traditional cruises can go way out at sea between two ports. And thus you have 24/7 sightseeing from the ship. For me this is really what makes Hurtigruten special and different, and much more important than dining options or free (or not) coffee. I think this is not highlighted enough in the text. Excellent point! I agree totally. Thanks for adding it to the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drengen Posted October 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I'm Norwegian, and I'm used to think of Hurtigruten as public transport. It still is, but with more emphasis on cruise experiences the later decades. Still, the port calls are as they used to be - with uneven distances and port times along the coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrheadlass Posted October 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Good info, I will tell you in a month if I would add anything as we board for our first Hurtengruten cruise in mid September. Kirk, I hope you'll come back and tell us how you enjoyed the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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