ms nordlys

MS Nordlys

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.

Launch year
1994
Refit year
2019
Length
121.8 meters
Speed
18 knots
Max. capacity
590

Upcoming expeditions

Cabins

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MG4: Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers

Refurbished suite on upper deck for 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), fridge and TV. The cabin has a bay window with full view.

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mg4 1
mg4 2

VMG4: Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers

Refurbished suite on upper deck for 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), fridge and TV. The cabin has a bay window with full view.

m4 1
m4 3
m42

M4: Expedition Suite | Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers

Suite on upper decks for up to 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), full view, sofa, minibar and TV.

m4 1
m4 3
m42

VM4: Expedition Suite | Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers

Suite on upper decks for up to 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), full view, sofa, minibar and TV.

q4 2
q3 2
q4 1

Q4: Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers

Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, minibar and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins.

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q3 2
q4 1

VQ4: Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers

Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, minibar and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins.

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Q2: Expedition Suite | Mini Suite on upper deck

These comfortable suites have a double bed, TV, minibar, bathroom with shower and WC, and great view. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins.

hurtigruten ms nordlys expedition suite mini suites

VQ2: Expedition Suite | Mini Suite on upper deck

These comfortable suites have a double bed, TV, minibar, bathroom with shower and WC, and great view. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins.

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p2 d 1

P2D: Arctic Superior | Upper decks for 2 travellers

Arctic superior cabin on upper decks for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.

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u2d 1

U2D: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.

u2d 3
u2d 1

USPB: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.

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u2d 1

USPD: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.

u2d 3
u2d 1

VU2D: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.

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P2: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper decks have a bathroom with shower and WC, and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.

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j2 1

J2: Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have limited or no view.

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hurtigruten ms nordlys polar outside j2 d

J2D: Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers

Refurbished outside cabin on upper deck for 2 people. The cabin comes with a double bed, TV, and has a limited view.

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n2

N2: Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with shower and WC.

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n2 d 2

N2D: Polar Outside | Middle decks for 2 travellers

Refurbished outside cabin on middle decks for 2 people. The cabin comes with a double bed, full view and TV.

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N3: Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers

These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with shower and WC.

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l2 3
l2 2

L2: Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.

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02 2

O2: Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable cabins for up to two people on the middle/upper decks have bathrooms with shower and WC.

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02 2

USPT: Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable cabins for up to two people on the middle/upper decks have bathrooms with shower and WC.

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O3: Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers

Outside cabin on middle decks for up to 3 people. The cabin has a single bed/sofa with two pullman beds, full view and TV.

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UNT3: Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers

Outside cabin on middle decks for up to 3 people. The cabin has a single bed/sofa with two pullman beds, full view and TV.

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SD: Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers

Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people on middle decks with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed. The cabins are standard outside cabins with separate beds, and bathrooms with shower and WC.

(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)

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USD: Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers

Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people on middle decks with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed. The cabins are standard outside cabins with separate beds, and bathrooms with shower and WC.

(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)

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i2 1
i2 2

I2: Polar Inside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.

i2 3
i2 1
i2 2

USPI: Polar Inside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.

Restaurants

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Torget

Where do many of those who live along the coast get their ingredients from? The local food marked. In the same way as the markets in the local communities, Torget is the local center for food on board Hurtigruten, with much to see, hear and smell, our main restaurant offers a varied selection of dishes for the three meals of the day.

Breakfast - served from 7am

Start the day with a selection of hot dishes and a buffet of fresh bread, cereal, fruit, yoghurt, smoothies, juices, energy shots, porridge, salmon, eggs, and pancakes.

Lunch - served from 12pm

From short-traveled products and based on the season's best ingredients, our chefs create bountiful buffets. Taste your way through a culinary journey based on our local, short-traveled products. There is a great selection of vegan dishes every day. Look for the vegan brand and try a sustainable plant-based meal.

Dinner – served from 6pm

Enjoy a three-course dinner and choose from different dishes each day during the journey. There will be a selection of meat and fish dishes. There is a great selection of vegan dishes every day, look for the vegan label on the menu, and try a sustainable plant-based meal.. Each dinner ends with traditional desserts such as homemade cakes, sorbets or pudding - preferably with berry sauces.

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Kysten

Dine in style at ‘The Coast’, our à la carte option. You’ll savour exquisite dishes crafted by our most skilled chefs, using the finest ingredients the Norwegian coast has to offer.

Look forward to a menu based on seaweed and kelp, extra tender reindeer and juicy scallops with local butter and wild herbs. You can be sure that the seafood is fresh, that the meat comes from free-range animals, and that the cheeses have won several awards.

Choose a wine to go with the food from the expert selection on our wine list or try a wine package in which Hurtigruten's best wine tasters have paired wine with the food. If you choose our Platinum package, you can eat all three meals every day here as part of the journey.

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Multe

Let the aroma of freshly baked cakes and pastries guide you to Multe. The name Multe means ‘cloudberry’ in Norwegian. Jam made from this rare Arctic berry can be sampled in the bakery, often served with waffles and generous dollops of whipped cream or ice cream.

The name Multe means ‘cloudberry’ in Norwegian. Jam made from this rare Arctic berry can be sampled in the bakery, often served with waffles and generous dollops of whipped cream or ice cream.

All the favourite ice cream flavours are present, plus a few Norwegian inspired ones which you might like to try, like the brunost – brown cheese – ice cream. Two scoops or three?

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Brygga Bistro

The name of our onboard bistro can be translated from the Norwegian as ‘wharf’. As you’ll probably see during your voyage with us, wharves on the Norwegian coast are typically busy places bustling with workers loading and unloading cargo, without much time for a relaxing sit-down meal.

It’s fitting then that Brygga serves easy-to-eat yet satisfying dishes such as fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and good old comfort food like freshly prepared pizzas and gastro burgers. Try the soup of the day, sirloin steak, or grilled salmon, and finish with locally-inspired desserts and sweet cakes.

Among these crowd pleasers is our mouth-watering signature shrimp sandwich, served with eggs, dill mayonnaise, and a wedge of lemon – a pure Norwegian classic.

Entertainment

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Explorer Lounge & Bar

What really makes the Explorer Bar stand out is the atmosphere of the surrounding lounge and the panoramic views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Order from a range of hot and cold beverages, relax in a comfortable armchair, chat with a drink in hand, and watch the world go by.

The Explorer Bar serves premium coffee, organic teas, hot chocolate, fruit juices, various Norwegian beers, red, white, and rosé wine, and a collection of Norwegian aquavit that would make any spirit lover jump for joy.

Enjoy along with a selection of snacks, such as grilled sandwiches using local ham and cheese, or even a Norwegian speciality: dried fish!

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Outdoor Walking Deck

Enjoy our large outdoor sun deck waiting for the Northern Lights to appear.

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Shopping

Selling souvenirs, knitwear, books, postcards, postage stamps and a limited supply of toiletries.

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Library Knut Hamsun

The books are in a variety of languages including Norwegian, German and English, also there are game tables available to play cards and chess.

Health & Fitness

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Sauna and Fitness Room

Keep active in the fitness room before enjoying a soothing steam in the sauna.

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Outdoor Hot Tubs

Soak in the bubbles of the ship’s two outdoor hot tubs, while admiring views of the coast.

Deck plans

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Deck 6

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Deck 5

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Deck 4

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Deck 3

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Deck 2

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