New A La Carte Menu Offers More Dining Options on Hurtigruten’s Coastal Voyages

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New A La Carte Menu Offers More Dining Options on Hurtigruten’s Coastal Voyages           Seattle, September 2015 â€" Hurtigruten continues to add focus on one of its top attractions â€" fresh local ingredients and the wonderful dishes they produce. Spicing up an already highly-regarded menu plan, the line has now added a new a la carte dinner menu on nine of its coastal voyage ships. This allows guests the freedom to enjoy the regular 3-course menu or upgrade to the a la carte menu. Options for a la carte diners range from 2- to 5-course meals and are available for a small upgrade fee starting at $19. As with all meals on Hurtigruten’s coastal ships, the Coastal Kitchen concept prevails, with seasonal ingredients taking center stage in each dish - all sourced locally at the 34 ports visited on each ships’ journey up and down the scenic west coast of Norway.           Highlights of the new a la carte menu include scallops sourced from Bodil, where they were hand picked by local divers, served with Norwegian chorizo and a cauliflower cream; reindeer from the mountain plateaus in Finnmarken served with goat cheese from Lofoten’s Aalan Farm and a black current sauce; and cloudberry cream made from the special, golden berries that grow high above the arctic circle served with pudding and a cloudberry “shot.” Additional wine and drink packages are also available.           Like the set menus and buffet meals available on Hurtigruten, offerings on the a la carte menu will change seasonally to reflect the freshest produce, seafood and meats available, and are offered year round. Both menus focus on traditional Norwegian cuisine prepared in an upscale, creative way.            A staple of Norwegian culture since 1893, Hurtigruten’s fleet of modern ships offers a unique glimpse into Norwegian culture as they transport guests and locals alike along Norway’s scenic fjord-indented west coast, stopping at 34 ports of call between the cultural center of Bergen and Kirkenes, high above the Arctic Circle. Sailing aboard Hurtigruten ships means large, comfortable lounges with panoramic windows and wonderful views from large outdoor decks; open seating for most meals; authentic Norwegian cuisine designed with fresh seasonal ingredients and incredible seafood, complemented by a comprehensive wine list; a range of comfortable cabin choices that includes large suites, some with private balconies; and a friendly, well-informed crew with multilingual tour directors, ready to offer helpful assistance.           Hurtigruten sails to the most remote of destinations as well as year-round along Norway's coast. The company’s fleet of intimate ships, which each carry 100 to 646 guests, allows travelers to enjoy the scenery and culture of the destination in a relaxed atmosphere.