ms polarlys

MS Polarlys

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.

Launch year
1996
Refit year
2016
Length
123 meters
Speed
15 knots
Max. capacity
650

Upcoming expeditions

Cabins

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M4: Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck

These elegant refurbished suites are situated on the upper deck with one or two rooms and seating area. The suites have a separate bedroom, double bed, a sofa that converts into a double bed in the sitting area, Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.

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VM4: Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck

These elegant refurbished suites are situated on the upper deck with one or two rooms and seating area. The suites have a separate bedroom, double bed, a sofa that converts into a double bed in the sitting area, Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.

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Q2: Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper deck

These comfortable suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs, a desk, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities and Wi-Fi.

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VQ2: Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper deck

These comfortable suites for up to two people on the upper deck have a double bed, two chairs, a desk, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities and Wi-Fi.

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

These comfortable suites for up to four people on the upper deck have a double bed, a sofa bed, a sofa group, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities and Wi-Fi.

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

These comfortable suites for up to four people on the upper deck have a double bed, a sofa bed, a sofa group, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities and Wi-Fi.

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U2D: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, newly refurbished cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds.

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VU2D: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, newly refurbished cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds.

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P2D: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper decks have bunk beds.

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USPD: Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper decks have bunk beds.

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O2: Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle/lower decks have bathroom∘ with shower/WC, and single beds, one of which converts into a sofa

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

These comfortable, outside cabins for up to three people on the middle/upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, and bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa

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O2D: Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle/lower decks have bathroom with shower/WC and double beds.

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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 bunk beds and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.

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

These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have bunk beds and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.

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

These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have bunk beds and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.

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N2: Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, refurbished, outside cabins for up to two people have separate beds, a chair, TV, and hair dryer.

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N2D: Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, refurbished, outside cabins for up to two people have a double bed, a chair and a TV.

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L3: Polar Outside | Lower deck for up to 3 travellers

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

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L2: Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, refurbished, outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have a separate beds, a chair, TV, and hair dryer. The cabins have portholes.

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L2D: Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers

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

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J3: Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, outside cabins for up to three people on the upper or middle decks have bathrooms∘ with shower/WC, and bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. The cabins have limited or no view.

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SD: Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabins for 2 travellers

Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people with wider door and accessible WC. Standard outside cabins with bathroom with shower/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 cabins for 2 travellers

Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people with wider door and accessible WC. Standard outside cabins with bathroom with shower/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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J2D: Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper or middle decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, and double beds. The cabins have limited or no view.

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K3: Polar Inside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers

These superior inside cabins for up to three people on the upper deck are newly refurbished and have bathrooms∘ with shower/WC. The cabins have TV and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.

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UNI3: Polar Inside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers

These superior inside cabins for up to three people on the upper deck are newly refurbished and have bathrooms∘ with shower/WC. The cabins have TV and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.

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I1: Polar Inside | Lower deck for 1 traveller

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for one person on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.

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UNI1: Polar Inside | Lower deck for 1 traveller

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for one person on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.

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I2: Polar Inside | Lower deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds.

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USPI: Polar Inside | Lower deck for 2 travellers

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds.

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

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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Observation 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

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

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Reception

The vessel also has a large compass area where you find the reception.

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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