Austvagoya Island Lofoten Norway Cruise from Svolvær to Kirkenes — 4 Days

3 nights · Austvagoya Island Lofoten Norway · Departs Svolvaer (Norway) · Visiting Stamsund, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromso, Skjervoy, Hammerfest, Havoysund, Honningsvag, Kjollefjord, Mehamn, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Vardo, Vadso, Kirkenes · Aboard Hurtigruten on the MS Richard With

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Svolvaer Cruise Port: Expert Guide & Shore Excursions Stamsund Cruise Port: Expert Guide & Shore Excursions Harstad Cruise Port Guide: Shore Excursions & Expert Tips Finnsnes Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Gateway to Senja
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Cruise lineHurtigruten
ShipMS Richard With
Duration3 nights
Port calls16
Departures13 sailings
From fare$536 per person
Year built1993
Guests590
Cabins219
Crew70
Length122 m
Beam19 m
Cruising speed15.0 kn
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Day 2

    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 2

    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.

  5. Day 2

    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.

  6. Day 2

    Skjervoy, Norway

    Set on an island above the Arctic Circle, Skjervøy offers a close look at Norway’s far north. Fishing remains central to life here, while surrounding fjords draw visitors seeking seasonal encounters with whales. In winter, low sunlight and snow-covered mountains lend the harbour a striking stillness. Walk the waterfront, visit the local church, or look beyond town to the island’s rugged coast. Skjervøy is compact, but its setting makes a lasting impression.

  7. Day 3

    Hammerfest, Norway

    At 70°39′ north, Hammerfest is among the world’s northernmost towns, set on Norway’s Arctic coast. Its harbour welcomes fishing vessels and the coastal express, carrying travellers through stark northern scenery. Visit the Museum of Reconstruction to learn how the town was destroyed during the German retreat in 1944, then rebuilt. By the waterfront, the Meridian Column commemorates the Struve Geodetic Arc, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  8. Day 3

    Havoysund, Norway

    Havøysund is a working fishing village on Havøya, above the Arctic Circle in Norway’s far north. The road here, part of the Havøysund National Tourist Route, crosses stark coastal country between Kokelv and the Arctic Ocean. In the harbour, colourful houses and fishing boats frame the long bridge linking the island to the mainland. Beyond town, bare mountains and wide horizons reward an unhurried drive. Come for the light, the landscape and a glimpse of life at Norway’s edge.

  9. Day 3

    Honningsvag, Norway

    Honningsvåg sits on Magerøya, above the Arctic Circle, where fishing boats share the harbour with expedition ships. From here, a road crosses open tundra to the North Cape plateau, about 35 kilometres away. At 71° north, the light becomes the main event: midnight sun in summer, polar night in winter. Walk the small town, then seek king crab, coastal views and stories of life near Europe’s edge.

  10. Day 3

    Kjollefjord, Norway

    Kjøllefjord is a working fishing village on Norway’s remote Nordkinn Peninsula, in Finnmark. Ships enter beneath Finnkirka, a striking sea cliff whose jagged profile resembles a church. From the harbor, the landscape opens to bare Arctic hills, deep fjords and the Barents Sea. Come ashore for a glimpse of northern coastal life, where fishing remains central and the seasons shape every view.

  11. Day 3

    Mehamn, Norway

    Mehamn stands on Norway’s Nordkinn Peninsula, beside the Barents Sea in Finnmark. Its harbor and daily life are shaped by fishing and the weather. Trails lead into open Arctic country, and nearby Kinnarodden is mainland Europe’s northernmost point. In summer, the sun stays above the horizon; winter darkness brings a chance to see the northern lights. Come for raw coastline, a working village and the rare pleasure of feeling far from everywhere.

  12. Day 3

    Berlevag, Norway

    At Norway’s far northeastern edge, Berlevåg faces the Barents Sea with a clarity few coastal villages can match. Here, the working fishing harbor is protected by massive concrete breakwaters, built to withstand powerful Arctic storms. Walk the waterfront, then look east toward Kjølnes Lighthouse, where open sea and bare Finnmark landscape meet. Berlevåg rewards travelers who value authentic northern life over polished attractions. Come for the weathered coast, stay for the rare sense of standing at Norway’s edge.

  13. Day 4

    Batsfjord, Norway

    Båtsfjord stands on Norway’s Varanger Peninsula, where the Barents Sea shapes the town and its livelihood. One of Norway’s largest fishing ports, it is a working Arctic community, not a dressed-up seaside resort. Watch fishing vessels come and go, and see the harbour at the heart of local life. Above the Arctic Circle, Båtsfjord also rewards visitors with stark coastal scenery and the changing light of the far north.

  14. Day 4

    Vardo, Norway

    At Norway’s easternmost town, the Barents Sea sets the pace. Vardø lies on Vardøya, linked to the mainland by an undersea tunnel. Explore Vardøhus Fortress, dating to 1307, and the striking Steilneset Memorial, which commemorates 91 people executed during Finnmark’s witch trials. Just offshore, Hornøya’s cliffs host thousands of nesting seabirds in season. Discover Arctic light, maritime history and a remote edge-of-the-map atmosphere.

  15. Day 4

    Vadso, Norway

    Vadsø sits on the Varangerfjord in Norway’s far northeast, where Arctic light and open water set the pace. Walk to Vadsøya to see the airship mast used by Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile’s 1926 Norge expedition. In town, Norwegian, Sámi, Kven and Pomor heritage reflects centuries of exchange across the Barents region. Beyond the harbor, Varanger’s tundra and shoreline draw birdwatchers in search of rare species and vast seabird colonies.

  16. Day 4

    Kirkenes, Norway

    Kirkenes sits at Norway’s far northeastern edge, close to the Russian border. Here, the Barents Sea shapes daily life, while wartime landmarks recall the town’s strategic role during World War II. Join a king-crab excursion, visit the Snowhotel, or travel inland through birch forest and open tundra. In winter, darkness brings the chance to see the northern lights; in summer, the midnight sun brightens the horizon.

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Published August 23, 2026
Last updated October 31, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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