Although the sea route of the Norwegian Coastal Express is considered by many to be the most beautiful voyage in the world, the Coastal Express has a utilitarian role ​ — that of ferrying goods, mail, and passengers as far as the terminal port at Kirkenes, well inside the Arctic Circle.
لكنّ هذه السفن تلعب ايضا دورا عمليا .‏ فهي تنقل البضائع والبريد والركاب حتى كيركنس ،‏ المحطة الاخيرة في عمق الدائرة القطبية الشمالية .‏