Cruise Europe New Associate member: Norwegian Travel
Norwegian Travel (NT) is Norway’s largest shore excursion provider, operating in attractions across four key destinations: Andalsnes, Tromso, Narvik and Kirkenes, explains Jacob Norby, head of cruise at the company.
What sets NT apart, he explains is that: “We own and control our entire product portfolio across all four destinations, enabling a true one-stop-shop for cruiselines.
“With 180–450 seasonal employees, NT offers scalable, flexible operations that open exclusively for cruise arrivals when needed.”
This year, NT will be handling 400 calls across all four destinations below, increasing to 440 in 2027. Tromso accounts for the highest number, followed by Narvik and Andalsnes. Norby comments: “NT works both directly with cruiselines and through shore excursion partners. Kirkenes is a priority for the high-end expedition market.”
Following the acquisition by DWS Infrastructure in January 2026, NT is investing in expanded capacity and guest experiences across Norway.
These include:
Andalsnes: The Romsdalsgondolen takes guests 708m up to a panoramic summit with views across the Romsdal Alps and deep into the fjord. At the top, Eggen Restaurant serves locally sourced cuisine with floor-to-ceiling mountain views. The Golden Train offers a scenic heritage railway journey through the valley.
Tromso, The Arctic Capital: Fjellheisen cable car, currently undergoing a major expansion (2,800m², two new restaurants with 158 seats, completion mid 2026), offers year-round Arctic views over the city and surrounding islands. NT operates dog sledding, Northern Lights safaris, snow mobile experiences, and the unique Tromso ice domes.
Narvik: The Arctic Train carries up to 440 passengers per departure through dramatic mountain scenery along the historic Ofoten railway. Northern Lights’ experiences are available on request during the winter season.
Kirkenes: At the gateway to the Arctic, the Kirkenes Snowhotel 365 accommodates up to 1,000 guests per day. Experiences include king crab safaris, dog sledding, Sami cultural encounters, and the unique Russian border experience: all are available year-round.
(Cruise Europe New Associate member: Norwegian Travel)
