Traveling Solo Doesn’t Mean Traveling Alone
I’m excited to recommend booking a Hurtigruten cruise to Norway. Hurtigruten always offers special deals for solo travelers, waiving the single supplement on select departures. Let me know your preferred travel dates and budget, and I’ll find the best option for you. Here’s an introduction from the cruise line that pioneered coastal voyages in Norway.
Here are 6 reasons why traveling solo with Hurtigruten is an unforgettable experience:
Solo doesn’t mean alone
Traveling solo doesn’t mean traveling alone. Hurtigruten’s smaller ships make it easy to connect with others. You’ll often see familiar faces in restaurants, lounges, and during events organized by the Coastal Experience Team, where natural conversations quickly unfold.
The informal, friendly atmosphere onboard and the beauty of Norway’s coast attract travelers who value local food, culture, nature, and phenomena like the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. If that resonates with you, chances are you’ll bond with like-minded passengers drawn to the same experiences.
Take time for yourself
Perhaps you’re traveling solo to find space for yourself. A journey with Hurtigruten offers just that.
Admire towering fjords, spot sea eagles, or scan the waters for whales. Feel the wind on your face as you stand on deck, or unwind in your cabin, the sauna, or a cozy lounge, book in hand, as Norway’s coastline drifts by.
Disconnect completely from emails and social media, trading screens for stunning views and wildlife surprises. Or use the complimentary Wi-Fi to stay connected with friends and family back home.
Travel as a local and get closer to the coast
On The Coastal Express, locals travel alongside visitors, as they’ve spent years connecting communities along Norway’s coast, carrying people and cargo where they need to be. No one knows this coastline better, and we’d love to share it with you.
Traveling solo can deepen your immersion in Norwegian culture. Attend lectures from their Coastal Experience Team to gain local insights, try regional delicacies, or visit a market to chat with vendors. You might even strike up a conversation with a Norwegian passenger on their own port-to-port journey.
Make memories and friends for life
Solo travel isn’t just about the destinations you visit; it’s also about the friends and stories you collect along the way – memories that will stay with you forever.
Join onboard lectures exploring the history, nature, and culture of Norway. Take part in activities that might spark a new passion. You never know, you could discover a new hobby as a dog-sled musher, Viking historian or amateur Northern Lights chaser!
No single supplement
If budget is a consideration for you, check out Hurtigruten’s solo traveler offers. They’ve waived the single supplement on selected voyages on The Coastal Express and The North Cape Express. That means you pay the same price as someone traveling in a pair – with the added bonus of a whole cabin to yourself.
Naturally, it follows that if you choose to sail on a voyage without a single supplement, it’s likely there will be even more other solo travelers on board with you.
In safe hands
If you’re still nervous about taking a solo cruise, rest assured that Norway is considered among the safest and most welcoming countries in the world for solo travelers.
As well as its beautiful landscapes and sea views, Norway is known for its low crime rates, friendly communities, and well-developed infrastructure – and Hurtigruten’s ships are an iconic part of that infrastructure. From the moment you book to the moment you disembark, their friendly staff and crew do everything we can to make you feel safe, welcome, and secure.
Travel solo, without the single supplement
For December 2024 only, Hurtigruten has extended the travel period of its single supplement waiver to June 14, 2025. That gives you half a year of voyages to choose from – twice as long as the travel period of the usual solo traveler offer.
