Hurtigruten Vessels
A selection of The Hurtigrute Ships sailing today:
MS Polarlys
Built: 1996 / Berths: 482
Gross Tonnage: 12,000
Length: 404 ft
Width: 64 ft
The MS Polarlys is an elegant ship, furnished with mahogany paneling, polished brass, and a choice variety of Norwegian modern art. You'll find sculptures and carvings in marble, exciting paintings and glass art, and an unmatched view from almost every section of the ship.
MS Finnmarken
Built: 2002 / Berths: 643
Gross Tonnage: 15,000
Length: 454 ft
Width: 71 ft
The MS Finnmarken is a delightfully appointed ship, ornamented in Art Nouveau style, reminiscent of the first Coastal Voyage vessels in Old World sophistication. Several Norwegian artists have put the finishing touches on the interior with drawings, watercolors, oil paintings, charcoal drawings, lithographs, and sculptures. There are 32 suites, some with a balcony and Jacuzzi. All cabins boast safes, refrigerators, telephones, and TVs. The fitness center has saunas and a massage room and is located on deck 8, as are the hair salon and the Internet café; the outdoor swimming pool is on deck 7. Several restaurants, bars, and indoor and outdoor cafés are accessible throughout the ship, as well as plentiful panoramic lounges and observation places
MS Midnatsol
Built: 2003 / Berths: 674
Gross Tonnage: 15,000
Length: 445 ft
Width: 71 ft
The MS Midnatsol has a contemporary design, with an extensive use of Norwegian resources. The name Midnatsol means "Midnight Sun" and the ship's interior is devoted to the Norwegian summer. Large glass expanses allow the outside daylight to enter, along with astonishing views. She has a large two-story panoramic lounge on the two upper decks and a top deck with saunas, a gym, a bar, and a large sun deck with a small swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Deck 5 houses the main restaurant, cafés, and an arcade with playroom, shops, and lounges. Deck 8 also has numerous lounges, including an Internet café, TV lounge, and a library. There are 23 beautifully furnished suites, some with a balcony. All cabins have telephones. The suites and inside cabins all have TVs.
MS Trollfjord
Built: 2002 / Berths: 674
Gross Tonnage: 15,000
Length: 445 ft
Width: 71 ft
The MS Trollfjord has a winter subject with a contemporary design, featuring Norwegian wood and stone all the way through the interior. Large windows have been installed throughout the ship to let the light and panorama into the public areas, and even the elevators are made out of glass. The works of Norwegian artists decorate the ship's interior. The sauna and fitness area, as well as the small swimming pool and Jacuzzi, are situated on the top deck, where passengers can get pleasure from the amazing views from the large outdoor area or from the panoramic balcony. On deck 8 are numerous bars, panoramic areas, a library, and Internet Café, and deck 5 houses two restaurants and several cafés. There are 23 suites, 5 with a balcony. Suites and inside cabins have TVs.
MS Nordkapp
Built: 1996 / Berths: 490
Gross Tonnage: 11,386
Length: 405 ft
Width: 64 ft
On board the MS Nordkapp, you're surrounded by artworks by the celebrated Norwegian artist Karl Erik Harr. His striking themes from coastal culture make the ship a floating art gallery. There are brilliantly appointed public areas, and extraordinary views from all the panoramic lounges. She has been upgraded with four additional Junior Suites, Jacuzzis and an Internet café.
MS Kong Harald
Built: 1993 / Berths: 490
Gross Tonnage: 11,200
Length: 400 ft
Width: 63 ft
Although this ship is officially named after the King of Norway, you'll find other eminent Norwegians on board: The bar is named after Nobel Peace laureate Fridtjof Nansen, the café after explorer Roald Amundsen. True to tradition, many well-known artists have put their own characteristic stamp on this beautiful ship.
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