Both the name and the interior design of this modern expedition ship are inspired by the spectacular Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
The art, décor and colours employed aboard this ship are all inspired by the northern lights. The delicate aesthetic creates a distinct and unique on-board ambience. Passengers are invited to relax after a long day experiencing Hurtigruten´s various excursions and activities in comfy reclining chairs in the one of the ship’s lounges.
Refurbishment in 2019
In May 2019 MS Nordlys was refurbished. All cabins got a makeover, while new cabin grades∘ were added. The upgrade saw a number of new features being added to the ship:
- All staterooms and suites are fully upgraded to match Hurtigruten’s new standards. On deck 6, a number of cabins∘ were merged into larger suites, some with large bay windows and spectacular views.
- In addition to a full makeover, the aft-facing Torget main restaurant has large deck-to-ceiling windows.
- The brand-new Activity Center will act as the on-board headquarter for Hurtigruten’s Expedition Team.
- Kysten Fine Dining - serving innovative dishes based on high quality, local produce such as ultra-fresh seafood - is slightly different from other Hurtigruten ships, and also be open for a la carte lunch.
- The gym on deck 7 is bigger, the sauna upgraded and two aft-facing outdoor hot tubs are added.
- Two new lecture halls have been added on deck 4, together with the open Kompass information and shopping area, where guests can enjoy exclusive offers on outdoor clothing and other items.
- On deck 7, the informal and hugely popular Hurtigruten venue Multe Bakery is now open- serving freshly baked cakes∘ and pastries, smørbrød (open sandwiches with generous amounts of topping), smoothies, a large assortment of local ice cream with homemade toppings, premium coffee, organic herbal tea, and premium juice.
- The forward-facing Explorer Lounge and Panorama Bar offer a unique atmosphere and the best views on the ship – with front-row seats for enjoying the Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, wildlife and nature as it passes by.
Ship Calendar
Destination
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Jan 2026
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Europe
Ship Details
Year Built
1994
Capacity
N/A
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Year Refurbished
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Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
N/A
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
11,200
Bars
N/A
Fitness Center
N/A
Cabins
N/A
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
N/A
Handicap Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A
Ship Decks
Deck 7
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 4
Deck 2
Deck 2
Deck 3
Deck 3
Ship Cabins
Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on upper decks, they all have bathrooms with shower and WC, tea and coffee-making facilities and TVs. The cabins have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Arctic Superior
Arctic Superior - Accessible suite on top deck
Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people on top deck. This spacious cabin has a wider door, accessible WC and double bed.
Arctic Superior - Accessible suite on top deck
Arctic Superior - Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with shower and WC.
Arctic Superior - Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Arctic Superior - Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper decks have a bathroom with shower and WC, and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Arctic Superior - Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior (P2D)
Arctic superior cabin on upper decks for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.
Arctic Superior (P2D)
Arctic Superior (U2D)
Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.
Arctic Superior (U2D)
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior | Upper decks for 2 travellers
Arctic superior cabin on upper decks for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV.
Arctic Superior | Upper decks for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior Mini Suite
Seating area, TV, mini-bar
Arctic Superior Mini Suite
Arctic Superior Upper deck for 2 travellers
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on upper decks, they all have bathrooms with shower and WC, tea and coffee-making facilities and TVs. The cabins have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All the cabins have individual specifications. These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper decks have a bathroom with shower and WC, and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Arctic Superior Upper deck for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
One or two rooms, seating area, TV, mini-bar, some with private balcony.
Expedition Suite
Expedition Suite (M4)
Suite on upper decks for up to 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), full view, sofa, fridge and TV.
Expedition Suite (M4)
Expedition Suite (MG4)
Refurbished suite on upper deck for 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), fridge and TV. The cabin has a bay window with full view.
Expedition Suite (MG4)
Expedition Suite (Q4)
Junior suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, fridge and TV.
Expedition Suite (Q4)
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite on upper deck
These comfortable suites have a double bed, TV, minibar, bathroom with shower and WC, and great view. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins.
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers
Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, minibar and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins.
Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers
Refurbished suite on upper deck for 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), fridge and TV. The cabin has a bay window with full view.
Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite | Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Suite on upper decks for up to 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), full view, sofa, minibar and TV.
Expedition Suite | Suite on upper decks for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite Mini Suite on Upper Deck
Mini Suite on upper deck
These comfortable suites have a double bed, TV, minibar, bathroom with shower and WC, and great view.
Expedition Suite Mini Suite on Upper Deck
Inside Cabin
2-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed or bunk beds
Inside Cabin
Minisuite
1 room, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar
Minisuite
Outside Cabin
2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed.
Categories L & J have limited or no view.
Categories J & U have a 3-bed cabin with a bunk bed.
Outside Cabin
Polar Inside
Our cosy Polar inside cabins are found on all decks and include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most have separate beds with one doubling as a sofa, or upper and lower berths. Some are equipped with a double bed. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Polar Inside
Polar Inside (I2)
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have bathroomsâ with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.
Polar Inside (I2)
Polar Inside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.
Polar Inside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have separate beds, one of which is a sofa bed, or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications
Polar Outside
Polar Outside (J2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which convertsâ into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside (J2)
Polar Outside (J2D)
Refurbished outside cabin on upper deck for 2 people. The cabin comes with a double bed, TV, and has a limited view.
Polar Outside (J2D)
Polar Outside (L2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which convertsâ into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outside (L2)
Polar Outside (N2)
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with showerâ and WC.
Polar Outside (N2)
Polar Outside (N2D)
Refurbished outside cabin on middle decksâ for 2 people. The cabin comes with a double bed, full view and TV.
Polar Outside (N2D)
Polar Outside (O2)
These comfortable cabins for up to two people on the middle/upper decks have bathrooms with shower and WC.
Polar Outside (O2)
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with shower and WC.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with shower and WC.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle decks for 2 travellers
Refurbished outside cabin on middle decks for 2 people. The cabin comes with a double bed, full view and TV.
Polar Outside | Middle decks for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers
More information coming soon.
Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Outside Lower Deck for 2 Travellers
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.Â
Polar Outside Lower Deck for 2 Travellers
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 2 Travellers
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have separate beds, one of which is a sofa bed, or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 2 Travellers
Polar Outside Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have limited or no view.Â
Polar Outside Upper deck for 2 travellers
Suite
1 room, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar, veranda