Europe´s Atlantic Highlights - From Hamburg to Lisbon HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

What's Included

  • 06 Oct - 17 Oct 2025
  • 11 Nights onboard MS Spitsbergen
  • All Inclusive Drinks*
  • Expedition Jacket (on polar itineraries only)*
  • Water bottle*
  • Trekking Equipment*
  • Digital photo album*
  • Complimentary Dining*
  • Gratuities*
  • Shore Excursions*
  • Wi-Fi*
*included onboard your cruise
Cabin & Fares
Inside from £3,975 per person
Outside from £4,430 per person
Balcony Not
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Suite from £11,536 per person
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Your Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Hamburg, Germany

    Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.

  • Day 2

    Harlingen, Netherlands

  • Day 3

    Oostende (Ostend), Belgium

  • Day 4

    At sea

  • Day 5

    Saint-Malo, France

    Thrust out into the sea and bound to the mainland only by tenuous man-made causeways, romantic St-Malo has built a reputation as a breeding ground for phenomenal sailors. Many were fishermen, but others—most notably Jacques Cartier, who claimed Canada for Francis I in 1534—were New World explorers. Still others were corsairs, "sea dogs" paid by the French crown to harass the Limeys across the Channel: legendary ones like Robert Surcouf and Duguay-Trouin helped make St-Malo rich through their pillaging, in the process earning it the nickname "the pirates' city." The St-Malo you see today isn’t quite the one they called home because a weeklong fire in 1944, kindled by retreating Nazis, wiped out nearly all of the old buildings. Restoration work was more painstaking than brilliant, but the narrow streets and granite houses of the Vieille Ville were satisfactorily recreated, enabling St-Malo to regain its role as a busy fishing port, seaside resort, and tourist destination. The ramparts that help define this city figuratively and literally are authentic, and the flames also spared houses along Rue de Pelicot in the Vieille Ville. Battalions of tourists invade this quaint part of town in summer, so arrive off-season if you want to avoid crowds.

  • Day 6

    Douarnenez, France

    Visit Locronan, France’s most picturesque medieval village. Once there, you will have a guided visit and will see the church with its 15th century stained glass depicting the passion of Saint Ronan. At Le Guillou bakery you can taste the traditional Breton butter cake known as “kouign amann” before watching a group of Breton dancers in their traditional costumes, introducing you to Brittany’s rich culture and identity.

  • Day 7

    At sea

  • Day 8

    Ferrol, Spain

    El Ferrol has been inextricably linked to the sea for more than two millennia, being a major shipbuilding centre for most of its history. From its beginnings as a tiny fishing port in the 1st century BC, it endured conquests by Vandals, Suebis, Arabs and Christians. With the arrival of the Bourbons in the 18th century, Ferrol became a leading maritime centre, largely due to its large natural harbour on the Ferrol Inlet, an arm of the Atlantic. Now a large commercial port, Ferrol is also the gateway to the northern Spanish province of Galicia, a region noted for its green mountains, deep gorges and fast-flowing rivers. It is also well placed for visiting the medieval holy city of Santiago de Compostela. Interestingly, Ferrol's city centre is modelled on Lisbon in Portugal, a country with which it has strong historical and linguistic ties. The layout comprises of a rectangle lined with six parallel streets, with two squares on each side. These squares have the city's best shops, restaurants and bars.

  • Day 9

    At sea

  • Day 10

    Vigo, Spain

    Dating from Roman times, the Galician city of Vigo has a fine natural harbour and is renowned as the biggest fishing port in the world. It is also full of history - it was in this fjord-like quay that the English and Dutch defeated the French and Spanish fleets in 1702. Today, the attractive marinas stand in contrast to the industrialised areas of the city, while further exploration will reveal the characteristic 17th-century architecture and attractive countryside beyond. The charming Old Town is a delight, with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets and shaded squares. Nearby is the Cathedral city of Tui, and further to the north is the pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela, which can be reached by car in approximately 1¼ hours.

  • Day 11

    Porto, Portugal

    Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port.

  • Day 12

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.

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On Board

Named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen embodies the history of Hurtigruten's 1896 'Sports Route' between mainland Norway and Svalbard. She is a modern and environmentally progressive ship, perfect for exploring off-the-beaten-track. MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of traveling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the 'Sports Route'. After a complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel's fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive and will undergo further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters.

MS Spitsbergen has her own onboard Expedition Team which serves as a university at sea. Interesting lectures inside the ship as well as out on the sun deck make cruising with her an exciting and educational journey. Topics depend on the season and the waters in which we sail. The Expedition Team hosts a lecture programme and evening gatherings daily. Out on deck, you can participate in live points of interest to learn more about the nature, culture and other phenomena we encounter along the coast. In addition, the Expedition Team will introduce you to the uniquely Norwegian notion of 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life), and encourage you take part in 'friluftsliv' hikes and activities throughout the cruise.

Inside from £3,975 per person

Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers

Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travellers.

Polar Inside | Inside cabin for 2 travellers

Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travellers.

Polar Inside | Superior inside cabin for up to 4 travellers

Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV.

Polar Inside | Superior Inside Cabin

Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds and some have additional Pullman beds. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.  

  • Lower- or upper-deck cabin
  • No window
  • Double bed
  • Two Pullman beds (upper and lower berths)
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 15-20 m2
  • Cabin Code: K4D

Polar Inside | Inside Cabin

Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds and some have additional Pullman beds. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Lower-deck cabin
  • No window
  • Double bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: 2 | Size: 9-14 m2
  • Cabin Code: I2D  

Outside from £4,430 per person

Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.

Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers

Outside cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.

Arctic Superior | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers

This wheelchair accessible cabin on the upper deck has a wider door and adjusted bed. The cabin has a double bed, bathroom with shower and WC, and TV. This cabin has a limited view.

(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)

Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2-4 travellers

These large, comfortable cabins for two to four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins also have upper and lower berths and have a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.

Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers

This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.

Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers

Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window for up to two people.

Arctic Superior | Outside cabin for 2 travellers

Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed.

Arctic Superior | Outside cabin for 2 travellers

Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle for up to two people.

Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths.

Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view.

Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin

Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic Superior cabins. They feature double beds, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin
  • Window (limited or no view)
  • Double bed
  • Some with sofa bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 14-18 m2
  • Cabin Code: QJ  

Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible

Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic Superior cabins. They feature double beds, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin
  • Window (limited or no view)
  • Wheelchair-accessible cabin, may be available for general booking
  • Double bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: 2 | Size: 18 m2
  • Cabin Code: YA

Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin

Most of our Polar Outside cabins onboard MS Spitsbergen have double beds. Some include a single or double sofa bed and two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths). All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.  

Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin

Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic Superior cabins. They feature double beds, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin
  • Window (limited or partly obstructed view)
  • Some with an observation deck
  • Double bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: 2 | Size: 11 m2
  • Cabin Code: P2D  

Polar Outside | Outside Cabin

Most of our Polar Outside cabins onboard MS Spitsbergen have double beds. Some include a single or double sofa bed and two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths). All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin
  • Window (limited or no view)
  • Double bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: 2 | Size: 11-12 m2
  • Cabin Code: J2D  

Suite from £11,536 per person

Expedition Suite | Owners suite on upper deck

These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.

Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.

Expedition Suite | Mini suite for up to 4 travellers

This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.

Expedition Suite | Mini suite for up to 3 travellers

This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.

Expedition Suite | Mini suite for 2 travellers

This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.

Expedition Suite | Grand suite on upper deck

These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.

Expedition Suite | Owners Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Upper-deck two-room suite
  • Private balcony
  • Seating area
  • Some are wheelchair accessible, may be available for general booking
  • Double bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 32-33 m2
  • Cabin Code: MX

Expedition Suite | Grand Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Upper-deck suite
  • Private balcony
  • Double bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 28-29 m2
  • Cabin Code: MG

Expedition Suite | Mini Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Lower-deck suite
  • Window
  • Double bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: 2 | Size: 16-17 m2
  • Cabin Code: Q2

Expedition Suite | Mini Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Lower-deck suite
  • Window
  • Double bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: up to 3 | Size: 22-23 m2
  • Cabin Code: Q3

Expedition Suite | Mini Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Lower-deck suite
  • Window
  • Double bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Pullman bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers on request
  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 21-22 m2
  • Cabin Code: Q4

Introduction

Superb local cuisine

Get ready for an expedition cruise that will delight all your senses. Our chefs are dedicated to delivering a world-class gastronomic experience that draws inspiration from the places we’ll visit.

Aune

On board, we serve a delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all in accordance with your daily programme. Mealtimes will be announced in the daily programme.

Takeaway

You are welcome to enjoy an Aune meal in your cabin.

Brygga Bistro

In the Bryggen Bistro, enjoy a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences.

Introduction

You’ll find a variety of stimulating and relaxing places aboard MS Spitsbergen, where you’ll quickly feel at home. It’s casual and comfortable, yet stylish and inspiring, with a fresh, Scandinavian chic.

Explorer Lounge & Bar

The Explorer Lounge offer large panoramic windows with ample and comfortable seats. There will be binoculars for sale in the onboard shop. And the Explorer Bar, also hosting daily multimedia presentations and professional lectures by expert scientists and wildlife experts.

Shop

Located on Deck 5

Observation Decks

The ship has spacious outdoor areas. They are perfect vantage points to sit back, relax and watch the world go by.

Reception

Located on Deck 5.

Library

The ship has a small selection of books that are available to guests while on board.

Introduction

You’ll find a variety of stimulating and relaxing places aboard MS Spitsbergen, where you’ll quickly feel at home. It’s casual and comfortable, yet stylish and inspiring, with a fresh, Scandinavian chic.

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