Cruises visiting Stokmarknes

At the heart of the Vesterålen archipelago, north of the Lofoten Islands, Stokmarknes reveals an authentic side of northern Norway. Surrounded by rugged mountains and captivating fjords, this former strategic maritime town continues to uphold a long-standing maritime tradition, particularly through fishing, aquaculture and seafood industries. It was here, in 1893, that the story of the famous Coastal Express began, with a maritime route sailing along the Norwegian coast. Amid the wild landscapes of Stokmarknes, white-tailed eagles, seabirds, seals and whales offer a glimpse of the remarkable wildlife found beyond the Arctic Circle.