MS Richard With

MS Richard With proudly carries the name of Hurtigruten's founder.

MS Richard With arriving in the port of Finnsnes
MS Richard With arriving in the port of Finnsnes

About the ship

When Captain Richard With established the Norwegian Coastal Express in 1893, he made an enormous impact on life along the Norwegian coastline. The MS Richard With lives up to that legacy. 

In 2022, MS Richard With was upgraded to a greener hybrid ship. Emissions are cut by large battery packs combined with the ships efficient and brand new engines, reducing fuel consumption and CO2-emissions by approximately 25 percent. The ship is also updated with state of the art navigation and control equipment, new waste water treatment equipment, and SRC technology that reduce NOx emissions by at least 80 percent.

Relax in the ship's panorama lounges and take in the unforgettable views of remarkable coastal scenery, much of it the same as when the first Hurtigruten boats sailed by more than a century ago. Beautiful art throughout the ship's interior adds contemporary elegance to the vessel's maritime ambience.

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Facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • 3 restaurants

  • Coastal Experience Team

  • Hybrid ship

  • Sauna and fitness room

  • Laundry room

  • Meeting rooms

MS Richard With in Raftsundet

Your home at sea

Welcome aboard. Here is where time slows down. Where you can enjoy a casual and cosy ambience, inspired by the Nordic concept of koselig.

Cocktails at the Explorer Bar & Lounge

Explorer Lounge & Bar

This is the perfect place on the ship to go to nestle into a comfy chair, sip a handcrafted cocktail, chat to fellow guests, and watch the world go by.

Fitness room HGR 118682 Agurtxane Concellon

Sauna and fitness room

Keep active in the fitness room before enjoying a soothing steam in the sauna.

Northern Lights above a hot tub on deck on a Hurtigruten cruise in Norway

Outdoor hot tubs

Soak in the bubbles of the ship’s two outdoor hot tubs, while admiring views of the coast.

Restaurants on board

Each of the ship’s restaurants is a different dining experience, but all promise our Norway’s Coastal Kitchen concept of local ingredients from local suppliers.

Torget restaurant on board The Coastal Express

Torget

Meaning ‘marketplace’ in Norwegian, the main restaurant offers a variety for all three daily meals. For dinner, it provides either a buffet or set menus.

Kysten restaurant on board The Coastal Express

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.

A burger at Brygga restaurant on board The Coastal Express

Brygga

The name of this bistro is the Norwegian word for ‘wharf’. It serves salads, pizzas, and other crowd-pleasers with a Nordic twist.

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Multe

Meaning ‘cloudberry’ in Norwegian, this bakery serves up freshly baked cakes, pastries, and waffles. Enjoy the latter topped with generous dollops of whipped or ice cream, and some cloudberry jam.

Your Coastal Experience Team

The Coastal Experience Team will be by your side as part of your voyage with us, sharing stories and insights about Norway’s culture, nature, and history.

Lecture on board a ship in Norway

Knowing Norway

Each member of the team has a range of specialised topics in their repertoire, ready to share with you in lectures and presentations on board, on deck, and ashore.

Coastal Experience Team MS Trollfjord HGR 163298 Espen Mills

Meet your team

Talk to the team to sign up to available seasonal excursions or to join them on invigorating hikes to scenic spots in several of the ports we call at.

Compare MS Richard With's cabins

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Suite on upper deck

MG4 Expedition Suite

These elegant, refurbished suites situated on the upper deck have double bed, a sofa that converts into a double bed in the sitting area, a chair, Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, hairdryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.

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Suite on upper deck

M4 Expedition Suite

These elegant, refurbished suites are situated on the upper deck with one room and a seating area. The suites have a double bed, and a sofa that converts into a double bed in the sitting area, a chair, Wi-Fi, TV, minibar, hairdryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities.

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Mini suite for up to 4 travellers

Q4 Expedition Suite

These comfortable, refurbished suites for up to four people have double beds. Some have a sofa bed, chairs, and minibar. Suites also include Wi-Fi, TV, hairdryer, bathrobes, blanket, and coffee and tea facilities. Please note that cabins 601 and 602 have two smaller windows.

Specification and deck plans: MS Richard With

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  • Year built1993
  • Ship yardVolkswerft (D)
  • Beds458
  • Length121.8 m
  • Speed18 knots
  • Year of refurbishment2018
  • Capacity590
  • Gross tonnage11,205
  • Beam19.2 m

Frequently asked questions

These are the most common questions about the facilities and services on board our ships. There’s more info in our Help Center.

Help Center

Our ships offer an intimate and immersive way to explore Norway’s dramatic coastline, which we have been sailing for more than 130 years. Given their smaller size, our ships can explore remote fjords and call at lesser-visited ports that are often not accessible by larger cruise ships. We are not your typical cruise line – our ships offer a more personalised journey, allowing for more scenic and cultural experiences. 

The number of passengers depends on the ship's certification and the type of voyage. Our vessels are smaller compared with regular cruise liners, with capacity typically ranging between 500 and 650 passengers, depending on whether it’s a Signature or Original voyage. 

The official languages spoken on board are Norwegian and English. Some crew members also speak German and French, and other languages may be present based on the nationalities of the guests. 

Yes, each of our ships has a limited number of accessible cabins. We ask that our guests are able to take care of themselves or travel with a companion who can assist them. 

Yes, we have basic medical facilities on our ships, and crew members are trained to handle medical emergencies. However, the medical staff may be limited, so passengers with serious health conditions should prepare accordingly. 

Dangerous goods such as weapons, explosives, and illegal drugs are prohibited. Additionally, there are restrictions on certain liquids and food items to comply with international regulations. You can see the full list of prohibited items here. 

We keep to a strict sailing timetable and cannot wait for late passengers, so please ensure that you are back on board in time. If you miss your ship, you will need to arrange transport by yourself and at your own expense to the next port on the schedule.   

Although we offer several roundtrip voyages, you can also choose to customise your journey by travelling from port to port on our ships. You can choose which of the 34 ports we visit you get on and off – with either a one-way ticket or a return trip.    

You can find our timetable and sailing times on our sailing plan. Alternatively, you can see our ships in real time on our ship locator map.  

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