Hurtigruten – Norwegian for ‘fast route’ – has been cruising the coastline of Norway for more than 120 years. Originally ferrying cargo and mail to the northern extreme cities, now they also ferry people. Visit with locals as they hang out in the cafeteria between ports, and listen for the horn as you pull into a town, informing the villagers whether this ship is headed north or south.
Hurtigruten has eight Coastal Ships, which means there are cruises headed North and South along the Norwegian coast every day of the year!
- MS Kong Harald | built in 1993 | refurbished in 2023 | 590 passengers | 400′ ft long
- MS Nordstjernen | build in 1956 | Refurbished in 2013 | 104 passengers | 285′ ft long
- MS Nordkapp | built in 1996 | refurbished in 2016 | 590 passengers | 405′ ft long |Arctic-inspired, modern style with multe bakery & ice cream bar.
- MS Polarlys | Built in 1996 | refurbished in 2016 | 619 passengers | 404′ ft long | Norwegian for, “Polar Light.”
- MS Nordlys | But in 1994 | Refurbhised in 2019 | 590 passengers | 400′ ft long | Refurbishment in 2019 inspired by the Northern Lights.
- MS Nordnorge | Built in 1997 | Refurbished in 2016 | 590 passengers | 405′ ft long | Experience “friluftsliv,” Scandinavian concept of outdoor living.
- MS Richard With | Built in 1993 | Refurbished 2018 | 590 passengers | 400′ ft long | Named for the founder of Hurtigruten!
- MS Trollfjord | Built in 2002 | Refurbished 2023 | 500 passengers | 445′ ft long | Interior design includes use of Norwegian wood and stone.
