MS Polarlys

MS Polarlys has 211 cabins, including 6 suites, and carries a maximum of 580 guests.

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, including in your cabin and shared areas.

Most cabins include a hairdryer and basic toiletries, such as shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Tea and coffee facilities are included in Arctic Superior cabins and Expedition Suites.

There are four restaurants on board:

  • Torget: Meaning “marketplace” in Norwegian, our main restaurant offers a variety in its menus for all three daily meals. Open: 07:00-10:00 (buffet), 12:00-14:00 (buffet), dinner seatings at 18:00, 18:30, 19:30 & 20:15 (plated 3-course meal)

  • Brygga: Our bistro serves easy-to-eat yet satisfying dishes such as fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas and burgers. Open: 13:00-22:00

  • Multe: Enjoy coffee, freshly baked pastries, open sandwiches and local ice cream in our onboard bakery and cafe. Open: 08:30-17:30.

  • Kysten: Dine in style at our à la carte restaurant, serving set menus using the finest ingredients the Norwegian coast has to offer. Open: 18:00-22:00

English and Norwegian are the official languages, and are used for all announcements and lectures. Written information, such as menus and daily programme, are also available in German and French. Some members of the Expedition Team can also speak German.

Yes, we have basic medical facilities on our ships, and crew members are trained to handle medical emergencies. However, there is no doctor on board, so passengers with serious health conditions should prepare accordingly. Our ships stay close to land for urgent medical situations, and there is a hospital room on board for treating minor medical issues.

The onboard currency is Norwegian kroner (NOK). You can pay for all onboard expenses using your cruise card, which will be given to you on check-in. At the end of your cruise, you can settle your bill using the credit card registered to your account - we accept Visa, Mastercard and Diners Card. Maestro and American Express are not accepted. We also accept cash payments in NOK, DKK, SEK, EUR, USD and GBP.

Yes. MS Polarlys is suitable for wheelchair users, with step-free access to key public areas and two wheelchair-accessible toilets (on Deck 4 and Deck 7).

Accessible cabins with automatic doors are available but limited (cabins 321, 323 and 325), so we recommend booking early. You can book accessible cabins online or through our Customer Service Centre.

Yes, you can bring your car on board MS Polarlys, provided it fits within the ship’s vehicle deck limits and space is available. We recommend reserving vehicle space in advance, as availability is limited and varies by season.

Car capacity:

  • September-April: 10 spaces

  • May-August: 20 spaces

Maximum vehicle dimensions and weight:

  • Length: 650 cm/ 21.3 ft

  • Width: 245 cm/ 7.8 ft

  • Height: 220 cm/ 7.3 ft

  • Weight: 5000 kg/ 11,023 lbs

Please note that campervans, minivans and trailers cannot be accepted.