MS Vesterålen

About the Ship

Year built 1983
Year of refurbishment 2019
Shipyard Kaarbø Mek. Verk.
Passenger capacity 490
Beds 301
Car capacity 24
Gross tonnage 6,261
Length 108.55 m/ 356 ft
Beam 16.5 m/ 54 ft
Speed 18 knots

MS Vesterålen provides passengers an authentic heritage experience. Through its exciting program you will learn more about the ship's maritime operations, logistics and hotel operations. You will get an opportunity to be closer to the Hurtigruten operation and learn more about its activities along the Norwegian coast. The program includes the following:

Different topics every second day, related to Hurtigruten's operations. Evening talks hosted by the ship's tour leader, including interviews with different crewmembers that share their insights about work and life on board.
A short film and/or presentation during the evening talk program about the engine room, bridge, galley, cargo deck, and more.
Practical courses within relevant topics, including “Learn to read and use marine charts” and “Make the Norwegian traditional dinner, Fårikål.” Due to limited capacity, these courses are available for a fee and can be booked on board. Min. passengers: 2.
Operational and historical “points of interest”/ fun facts presented on deck along the sailing route.
Exhibition about Hurtigruten's history, ship design and construction, route planning, navigational facts and operational development.
A logbook of the entire journey available for purchase at the end of the trip.

MS Vesterålen has bright, informal public areas and lounges throughout. The extensive onboard art collection adds an air of sophistication. The ship´s limited passenger capacity contributes to making a MS Vesterålen cruise truly special.

Special features:

Panorama lounge
Smaller lounges in the front and back of the ship
Café
Restaurant
Shop
Conference facilities
Bar
Children’s play area
Wi-Fi
Fitness room
Elevator
Car deck

Parking spaces on board

Please note the following dimensions for vehicles:

Max Length: 540 cm/ 17.7 ft
Max Width: 230 cm/ 7.5 ft
Max Height: 190 cm/ 6 ft
Max Weight: 2800 kg/ 6,173 lbs

Contact

Tel: +47 48 01 80 00
E-mail: [email protected]
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Cabins

Polar Outside

Our Polar outside cabins on the middle or lower decks all have bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins offer separate beds (one of which is a sofa bed) or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
- Middle deck for 2 travelers
  
  These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds.
  
  Cabin code: A2
  - 7 - 22 m2
  - Window with limited view
  - Bathroom
  - Bunk beds
- Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
  
  These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds.
  
  Cabin code: A3
  - 7 - 22 m2
  - Window with limited view
  - Bathroom
  - Bunk beds
- Lower deck for up to 4 travelers
  
  These cabins on the middle deck have one double bed and two bunk beds. These unspecified outside cabins for four travellers are ideal for families.
  
  Cabin code: A4
  - 7 - 22 m2
  - Window with limited view
  - Bathroom
  - Bunk beds
- Middle deck for 2 travelers
  
  These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds.
  
  Cabin code: N2
  - 9 - 11 m2
  - Window
  - Bathroom
- Middle deck for 2 travelers
  
  These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper or middle deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view.
  
  Cabin code: J2
  - 9 - 10 m2
  - Window with limited view
  - Bathroom
- Upper deck for 2 travelers
  
  These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
  
  Cabin code: O2
  - 9 - 10 m2
  - Window
  - Bathroom
  - Twin bed
Polar Inside

Our cozy Polar inside cabins are on all decks and include bathrooms with shower/WC, separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
- Middle deck for 2 travelers
  
  These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower, middle or upper decks have separate beds (one of which converts into a sofa) or bunk beds.
  
  Cabin code: I2
  - 7 - 12 m2
  - No window
  - Bathroom
  - Bunk beds
- Lower deck for up to 3 travelers
  
  These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have bunk beds.
  
  Cabin code: I3
  - 7 - 12 m2
  - No window
  - Bathroom
  - Bunk beds