Norway Cruise from Tromsø to Trondheim — 3 Days

2 nights · Norway · Departs Tromso (Norway) · Visiting Finnsnes, Harstad, Risoyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Trollfjord, Svolvaer, Stamsund, Bodo, Ornes, Nesna, Sandnessjoen, Bronnoysund, Rorvik, Trondheim · Aboard Hurtigruten on the MS Nordlys

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Cruise lineHurtigruten
ShipMS Nordlys
Duration2 nights
Port calls16
Departures12 sailings
From fare$417 per person
Year built1994
Guests590
Cabins223
Crew70
Length122 m
Beam19 m
Cruising speed18.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Tromso, Norway

    Tromsø puts the Arctic within easy reach, yet its cafés, galleries and university give the city a lively, modern pulse. Set on an island above the Arctic Circle, it is linked to the mainland by a bridge and tunnel. Visit the Polar Museum and the Arctic Cathedral. Ride the Fjellheisen cable car for views across mountains and sea. In winter, the northern lights may appear overhead.

  2. Day 1

    Finnsnes, Norway

    Finnsnes is a practical gateway to Senja, Norway’s rugged island of steep peaks, sheltered fjords and working fishing villages. A bridge across the Gisund connects the town to the island, making a day’s drive into its varied landscapes straightforward. Follow the coast toward the National Scenic Route, where quiet villages and mountain-backed shores reward unhurried stops. Coastal ships also call here, linking Finnsnes with Tromsø and ports along Norway’s coast.

  3. Day 1

    Harstad, Norway

    Harstad sits on Hinnøya, Norway’s largest island, where the Vågsfjord opens toward the Vesterålen islands. Begin at Trondenes, a striking medieval stone church with a history reaching back to the 13th century. Nearby, the Trondenes Historical Centre and the immense Adolf Gun reveal the region’s wartime past. From the harbour, explore the town’s waterfront or set out for mountain scenery and island roads. Summer brings the midnight sun; in winter, dark skies may reward patient visitors with northern lights.

  4. Day 1

    Risoyhamn, Norway

    Risøyhamn is a small port on Andøya, one of the islands in Norway’s Vesterålen archipelago. From the quay, a low shoreline and broad northern sky set the pace for a quieter visit. The Risøyhamn Bridge crosses Risøysundet to Hinnøya, making the village a useful gateway for exploring both islands by road. Follow the coast for fishing villages, mountain views and long stretches of shoreline. Bring a camera and allow time for the changing light.

  5. Day 1

    Sortland, Norway

    Sortland is the lively heart of Vesterålen, where the E10 leads through a landscape of islands, fjords and open sea. The town’s blue-painted buildings give it a distinctive look, while Sortland Bridge links Langøya with Hinnøya across the sound. From the harbor, explore fishing villages and dramatic coastal scenery, or make the journey north to Andenes for whale-watching excursions. This is a port for travelers who value wild landscapes and a quieter Arctic-Norwegian pace.

  6. Day 1

    Stokmarknes, Norway

    Stokmarknes sits on Hadseløya in Vesterålen, where mountains rise above sheltered northern waters. It is the birthplace of Norway’s coastal express, launched here by Richard With in 1893. At the Hurtigruten Museum, the preserved 1956 ship MS Finnmarken stands inside a glass structure. Walk the compact waterfront, then look beyond town to the islands and open sea that shaped its seafaring life.

  7. Day 1

    Trollfjord, Norway

    Trollfjorden is a narrow, two-kilometre inlet branching from Raftsundet, between Norway’s Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos. Its mouth, barely 100 metres wide, opens beneath steep rock walls rising sharply from the water. A boat is the only way in. On the approach, cliffs close around you, waterfalls thread down the rock, and sea eagles often circle overhead. The fjord also recalls the 1890 Battle of Trollfjord, fought over access to its herring.

  8. Day 1

    Svolvaer, Norway

    Svolvær is the lively heart of the Lofoten Islands, where jagged peaks rise straight from the harbour. Step ashore to find fishing boats, waterfront galleries and cafés serving local seafood. The town is a useful base for exploring the islands’ fishing villages and Arctic scenery. In summer, take a boat trip to Trollfjord; in winter, look skyward for the northern lights. Above town, the twin pinnacles of Svolværgeita define the skyline.

  9. Day 1

    Stamsund, Norway

    Stamsund is a working fishing village on Vestvågøy in Norway’s Lofoten Islands. The harbour is lined with boats and traditional red rorbuer, once fishermen’s cabins and now used by visitors. Steep peaks rise close above the sea, while the light shifts across the fjord. Stamsund is also a call on the Hurtigruten coastal route. Use it as a base for Vestvågøy’s beaches, fishing villages and mountain walks.

  10. Day 2

    Bodo, Norway

    Bodø lies above the Arctic Circle, where sea, mountain and shifting light set the scene. Visit in summer for the midnight sun, or in winter for a chance to see the northern lights. About 30 kilometres away, Saltstraumen is famed for its powerful tidal currents. Ferries cross Vestfjord to the Lofoten Islands. Back in town, the Norwegian Aviation Museum explores the history of civil and military flight in Norway.

  11. Day 2

    Ornes, Norway

    Ørnes is a compact coastal town in Meløy, on Norway’s Helgeland coast, where the sea sets the pace. The Hurtigruten coastal express calls here, bringing you close to islands, steep peaks and working harbours. Nearby Svartisen, Norway’s second-largest glacier, rewards an excursion; its Engabreen outlet is reached from Holandsfjord. Explore the waterfront, then look outward: this is a port made for wide views.

  12. Day 2

    Nesna, Norway

    Nesna sits on Norway’s Helgeland coast, where fjords open toward a scatter of islands and low, green mountains. Its compact harbour town is a gateway to Hugla, Handnesøya and Tomma, reached by local ferries. Walk the waterfront, then climb above the village for wide sea views. The appeal is not a list of sights, but a chance to experience coastal Norway at an unhurried scale.

  13. Day 2

    Sandnessjoen, Norway

    Sandnessjøen brings you to Helgeland, a coast of islands, fishing villages and long Atlantic horizons. From the harbour, the Seven Sisters rise above the town, their seven peaks among Norway’s best-known coastal landmarks. South of town, Alstahaug pairs a medieval church with the Petter Dass Museum. Together, they illuminate the region’s history and the poet-priest’s life. Or take to the water: ferries connect the islands, and the Vega archipelago makes a memorable detour.

  14. Day 2

    Bronnoysund, Norway

    Brønnøysund is a small coastal town in Helgeland, where Norway’s shoreline breaks into islands, skerries and sheltered channels. Just south of town, Torghatten rises above the coast, its famous natural tunnel visible through the mountain. Nearby, the Vega Archipelago is a UNESCO-listed landscape shaped by fishing and traditional eider-down harvesting. Come ashore for a quieter side of coastal Norway, with excursions that reward those who look beyond the waterfront.

  15. Day 2

    Rorvik, Norway

    Rørvik reveals Norway’s working coast, where fishing boats and ferries share a sheltered harbor. From Inner-Vikna in Trøndelag, explore Vikna’s archipelago of more than 6,000 islands and skerries. Norveg’s striking, sail-like building houses a coastal museum devoted to lives shaped by the sea. Its exhibitions offer a thoughtful introduction before you discover the harbor and surrounding islands.

  16. Day 3

    Trondheim, Norway

    Trondheim rewards a shore day on foot, from its harbour to Norway’s most important medieval cathedral. Founded in 997, it grew around Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine above Saint Olaf’s tomb. Cross the Old Town Bridge into Bakklandet, where timber warehouses and cafés line the Nidelva River. Continue along the waterfront for museums, shops and restaurants, with fjord views nearby. Its compact centre makes the city’s history and waterfront easy to explore in one day.

MS Nordlys Cruises

Published September 20, 2026
Last updated October 31, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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