Hurtigruten

MS Nordnorge
Aptly named for Northern Norway, with most of the region lying above the Arctic Circle, the MS Nordnorge was fully renovated in 2016 and features a modern, Arctic-inspired interior.

This Hurtigruten vessel provides exceptional amenities for relaxation and enjoyment:

• Dining: Guests can choose from three different restaurants, all committed to the Norway's Coastal Kitchen concept, which features local ingredients from local suppliers. You can also visit the Multe bakery and ice-cream bar.

• Recreation: The ship features two outdoor hot tubs where you can soak while admiring the views of the coast. For indoor relaxation, you can keep active in the fitness room before enjoying a soothing steam in the sauna.

• Lounges: The comfortable bar at the front of the ship offers a traditional drink selection. Alternatively, the Explorer Lounge & Bar is the perfect place to settle into a comfy chair, sip a handcrafted cocktail, and watch the world go by.

• Services: The vessel also has a large compass area that hosts the reception, a tour guide, a conference room, and a shop.

The MS Nordnorge gained fame in 2011 when its complete voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes was broadcast live for 134 continuous hours, earning a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s longest uninterrupted live television documentary.Additional amenities include a dedicated Expedition Team, complimentary Wi-Fi, contactless payments, a laundry room, and meeting rooms.

Contact Hurtigruten’s travel partner Cruise Norway for the best service and prices.

MS Polarlys
Named for the Norwegian term for 'polar light'—the natural Arctic phenomenon the ship pursues in winter—the MS Polarlys was fully refurbished in 2016 and now features a modern, Arctic-inspired interior. This comfortable vessel offers a unique on-board ambiance and provides numerous amenities to enhance your voyage.

Key features and amenities include:

• Dining: Guests can enjoy three different restaurants, all dedicated to the Norway’s Coastal Kitchen concept of using local ingredients from local suppliers. You can also find the Multe bakery and ice cream bar on board.

• Lounges and Observation: The top deck features a sun deck, an observation saloon, and a panoramic lounge, all offering splendid views of the spectacular coastal scenery. In the Explorer Lounge & Bar, located on Deck 7, you can enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail and sweeping panoramic views of the Norwegian coast.

• Relaxation and Fitness: The ship includes a well-equipped fitness room and a cozy sauna. There are also two hot tubs out on deck where you can enjoy the view.

• Services: The vessel features a large compass area with the reception, a dedicated Expedition Team, a conference room, and a shop.

Additional amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, three restaurants, contactless payments, a laundry room, and meeting rooms. Cruise Norway is an expert Hurtigruten travel partner.

The MS Midnatsol: Signature Voyages and Immersive Discovery
As part of the exclusive Signature fleet, the MS Midnatsol offers a redefined coastal voyage experience. The Signature journeys are characterized by a slower pace and longer stays in port, focusing on immersive cultural and natural experiences that combine comfort, discovery, and connection to the landscape.

The ambiance onboard is designed for relaxation, featuring spacious public areas and welcoming lounges with panoramic views. The experience is deepened by an expanded Expedition Team, which hosts talks, guided activities, and unique experiences to enhance your understanding of the regions you explore.

Key Amenities & Features:

• Views & Relaxation: MS Midnatsol features a two-story panoramic lounge and bar on the top decks, offering impressive selections of Norwegian aquavit and Nordic-themed cocktails. The top deck also houses a panoramic sauna and fitness room with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing you to admire the spectacular scenery while you work out or relax.

• Dining: Enjoy three distinct restaurants, complemented by contactless payment and free Wi-Fi throughout the ship.

• Discovery: The central deck features a lecture hall for presentations by the Expedition Team, which also transforms into a cinema on select nights.

• Convenience: The ship includes a laundry room and meeting rooms for guest use.

The MS Midnatsol provides a unique setting for those who seek to connect deeply with the culture and dramatic landscapes of the Norwegian coast. Cruise Norway is a partner and Hurtigruten expert, offering the best advice and prices for your voyage.

MS Vesterålen is one of the oldest and smallest ships, named an archipelago in Nordland country, to the north of Lofoten. Vesterålen was also the name of the first Original Coastal Express steamship from 1893.

Fresh and lightly refurbished in 2019 and again in 2022, MS Vesterålen has bright, informal public areas and lounges throughout. The last refurbishment included upgrading 32 outside cabins to Arctic Superior standard with double beds, rebuilding 4 cabins into 2 mini suites, upgrading the restaurant, the café, the reception area, and the gym, in addition to giving Trollfjord lounge a new look and feel.

On a journey with MS Vesterålen, you will have a "behind the scenes" focus where the guests will get an opportunity to get closer to the Hurtigruten heritage, emphasizing maritime operations, logistics and hotel operations. With a focus on edutainment and engaging activities, Hurtigruten will provide guests with an in-depth knowledge of the different departments and the interaction between them. To book the best cabin and get some inside advice, contact the experts at Cruise Norway.

MS Nordlys
The name and modern hybrid design of this Hurtigruten ship are inspired by the spectacular Northern Lights. MS Nordlys was refitted in 2019. The delicate aesthetic, including the art, décor, and colors used throughout the vessel, creates a distinct and unique on-board ambiance. You can relax after a day of excursions and activities in comfy reclining chairs in the panoramic lounge, or refresh in the sauna and fitness room. Each of the ship’s three restaurants offers a different dining experience, but all adhere to Norway’s Coastal Kitchen concept of local ingredients from local suppliers. Additional amenities include a dedicated Expedition Team, complimentary Wi-Fi, contactless payments, a laundry room, and meeting rooms. Cruise Norway is a Hurtigruten partner.

MS Kong Harald
Named for Norway’s celebrated sailing monarch, King Harald V, the MS Kong Harald combines a tribute to royal tradition with a commitment to modern, green travel.

Sustainable Upgrades: In 2023, the ship was converted into a hybrid vessel. It now operates with large battery packs and efficient new engines, reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by approximately 25%. Further environmental responsibility is demonstrated by state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and SRC technology, which cuts NOx emissions by at least 80%.

Refined Onboard Experience: Refurbished in 2016 with a modern, Arctic-inspired interior (with additional cabin updates on decks 2 and 3 in 2023), the MS Kong Harald offers an intimate voyage with a capacity of 590 passengers.

• Dining: Enjoy three distinct restaurants, plus the Multe bakery and ice cream bar.

• Views & Amenities: Relax in two outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, or the fitness room. The top deck features a sun deck, an observation saloon, and a panorama lounge, all providing magnificent views of the coastal scenery. A comfortable bar is located at the front of the ship.

• Central Hub: The large compass area serves as the central point for the reception, Expedition Team, conference room, and shop.

Embark on an environmentally conscious and modernized journey on the "world's most beautiful voyage" between Bergen and Kirkenes. You can book your voyage with Cruise Norway, a Hurtigruten expert with nearly 30 years of experience.

The MS Trollfjord: Timeless Heritage on the Norwegian Coast
The flagship of the Signature voyages, the MS Trollfjord takes its name from a small but spectacular fjord in the Vesterålen archipelago. With a capacity of 500, the ship is a beautiful homage to both Norwegian nature and 130-year heritage of sailing this coast.

Unique Design and Atmosphere: The décor is classic, timeless, and unique in our fleet, evoking a sense of nostalgia from a golden era of small-ship sailing. The furnishings prominently feature locally sourced natural materials like wood and stone, beautifully reflecting the fjords and landscapes you sail through.

Routes: The MS Trollfjord sails both The Svalbard Line and The North Cape Line, connecting you with some of the most dramatic destinations in the Arctic.

Onboard Highlights:

• Dining: Three restaurants, including a fine dining option, and the 1893 Bar.

• Views & Relaxation: A two-story panoramic lounge and bar on the top decks. The bar features a menu of Nordic-themed cocktails and Norwegian aquavit. The top deck also hosts a panoramic sauna and fitness room with floor-to-ceiling windows for exceptional scenery viewing.

• Discovery: An Expedition Team delivers fascinating presentations in the lecture hall, which can also be converted into a cinema.

• Convenience: Free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and a laundry room are available.

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Cruise Norway is a partner and Hurtigruten expert, offering the best advice and prices for your voyage.

The MS Nordkapp
Named after the North Cape (71ºN), the northernmost point on mainland Europe, the MS Nordkapp has been a core part of the Hurtigruten fleet sailing the Norwegian coastline since 2007. Refurbished in 2016, this vessel, with a capacity of 590 passengers, now features a modern, Arctic-inspired interior.

Dining & Amenities: The ship's dining experience is defined by our Norway’s Coastal Kitchen concept, ensuring all three restaurants feature local ingredients from local suppliers.

• Relaxation: Enjoy the view from one of two outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, a fitness room, and a cosy bar at the front of the ship.

• Discovery: The ship has an Expedition Team and a panoramic lounge for spectacular coastal views.

• Convenience: The central compass area includes reception, a tour guide, a conference room, and a shop. Free Wi-Fi, contactless payments, a laundry room, and meeting rooms are available for guest use.

The MS Nordkapp offers a modern and comfortable way to journey toward one of the world's great geographical highpoints. Cruise Norway is a partner and an Hurtigruten expert. Contact us for the best advice and prices.

MS Richard With
This hybrid Hurtigruten ship proudly carries the name of Captain Richard With, the founder who established the Norwegian Coastal Express in 1893. The MS Richard With upholds that legacy, having been upgraded in 2022 to become a greener hybrid vessel. This modernization features large battery packs combined with new efficient engines, cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by approximately 25%. It also includes state-of-the-art navigation and control equipment, new wastewater treatment systems, and SCR technology that reduces NOx emissions by at least 80%.

Guests, max 590, can relax in the ship's panorama lounges and take in the unforgettable coastal views, similar to those seen when the first Hurtigruten boats sailed more than a century ago. Beautiful art throughout the interior adds contemporary elegance to the maritime ambiance. Your voyage also includes a dedicated Expedition Team who will be by your side, sharing stories and insights about Norway’s culture, nature, and history.

Onboard amenities include three restaurants, a panoramic lounge, a sauna and fitness room, complimentary Wi-Fi, contactless payments, a laundry room, and meeting rooms.

Cruise Norway is an expert Hurtigruten travel partner.