Cruise ship

MS Vesterålen

MS Vesterålen is named after the first Hurtigruten ship that sailed along Norway´s rugged coastline in 1893. She is one of our smaller boats and has an intimate on-board atmosphere.

MS Vesterålen is named after the first Hurtigruten ship to sail along Norway’s rugged coastline in 1893. She is one of our smaller ships and has an intimate on-board atmosphere.

MS Vesterålen will be refurbished at the end of 2019. All the common areas will get an upgrade, including the lounge and `Fyret´ bar. The refurbishment will take care to ensure that MS Vesterålen will continue to provide passengers with an authentic heritage experience.

Authentic heritage
MS Vesterålen provides passengers an authentic heritage experience. In its exciting programme you will learn more about the ship´s maritime operations, logistics and hotel operations. You will get an opportunity to get closer to the Hurtigruten operation and to learn more about the operation along the Norwegian coast. The programme 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 crew members who share their insights about work and life on board.
A short film and/or presentation during the evening talk programme 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 .
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 on-board art collection adds an air of sophistication. The ship´s limited passenger capacity contributes to making a voyage aboard MS Vesterålen 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
Lift
Car deck

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Launched

1995

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Tonnage

6,261

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Length

354

groups

Capacity

490

MS Vesterålen Image Gallery

Facilities

Activities and services

Other
Entertainment
Food and Drink

Conference Facilities
Shops

Panorama Lounge

Cafe

Description

MS Vesterålen is named after the first Hurtigruten ship that sailed along Norway´s rugged coastline in 1893. She is one of our smaller boats and has an intimate on-board atmosphere.

MS Vesterålen is named after the first Hurtigruten ship to sail along Norway’s rugged coastline in 1893. She is one of our smaller ships and has an intimate on-board atmosphere.

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
Lift
Car deck

Other

Conference Facilities
Shops

Entertainment

Panorama Lounge

Food and Drink

Cafe

Staterooms

Cabins and suites

inside

outside

suite

Polar Inside – [I2] I2

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.

Polar Inside – [I3] I3

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have bunk beds.

Polar Inside – [I1] I1

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.

Unspecified cabin Polar Inside – [USP1] USP1

These unspecified Polar Inside cabins for up to two people have bathrooms with shower/WC.

Unspecified cabin Polar Inside – [UNI3] UNI3

These unspecified Polar Inside cabins for up to three people have bathrooms with shower/WC. Bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa. Your cabin number will be allocated when you check in on the ship.

Unspecified Inside Cabin – [USPI] USPI

Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa

Unspecified cabin Polar Inside – [UNI1] UNI1

Unspecified cabin Polar Inside

Polar Inside – [K2] K2

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up 2 people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds or bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and chair. Some have a hairdryer.

Polar Inside – [K1] K1

These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up 2 people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds or bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and chair. Some have a hairdryer.

Polar Outside – [A2] A2

These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds.

Polar Outside – [N2] N2

These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds.

Polar Outside – [J2] J2

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.

Polar Outside – [O2] O2

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.

Polar Outside – [SD] SD

Polar Outside

Polar Outside – [A3] A3

These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds.

Polar Outside – [A4] A4

These cabins on the middle deck have one double bed and two bunk beds. These outside cabins for four travellers are ideal for families.

Polar Outside – [N3] N3

These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate single beds, bunk beds, one chair and desk, and a hairdryer.

Polar Outside – [SD3] SD3

Polar Outside

Unspecified cabin Polar Outside – [UNT3] UNT3

These comfortable, outside cabins are on all decks. The cabins offer separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, or upper and lower berths. The cabins may have portholes, with limited or no view.

Polar Outside – Wheelchair accessible cabin – [USD3] USD3

Wheelchair accessible cabin for up to three people with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed. This comfortable outside cabin on the middle deck have upper and lower berths.

Unspecified Cabin Arctic Superior – [USPT] USPT

Arctic Superior – [U2D] U2D

These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to 2 people on the upper decks have a double bed, a small desk, a chair, TV, and coffee and tea facilities.

Polar Outside – [O3] O3

These comfortable outside cabins for up to 3 people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.

Unspecified cabin Polar Outside – [USPD] USPD

Unspecified cabin Polar Outside

Unspecified Cabin – [USPL] USPL

Unspecified Cabin

Mini suite – [Q] Q

Mini suite

Expedition Suite – [Q2] Q2

These refurbished suites situated on the upper deck have separate bedroom, double bed, chair, TV, and coffee and tea facilities.