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.
- An 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 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 continues to provide passengers with an authentic heritage experience.
Ship Calendar
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Ship Details
Year Built
1983
Capacity
N/A
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Year Refurbished
1995
Elevators
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Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
N/A
Disco
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Tonnage
6,261
Bars
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Fitness Center
N/A
Cabins
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Pools
N/A
Children's Program
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Handicap Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A
Ship Decks
Deck G
Deck G
Deck F
Deck F
Deck E
Deck E
Deck D
Deck D
Deck C
Deck C
Deck B
Deck B
Deck A
Deck A
Deck 1
Deck 1
Deck 2
Deck 2
Deck 3
Deck 3
Deck 4
Deck 4
Deck 5
Deck 5
Deck 6
Deck 6
Deck 7
Deck 7
Ship Cabins
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for up to 2 travellers
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.
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for up to 2 travellers
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite for up to 2 travellers
These refurbished suites situated on the upper deck have separate bedroom, double bed, chair, TV, and coffee and tea facilities.
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite for up to 2 travellers
Inside Cabin
2-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed or bunk beds
Inside Cabin
Mini Suite
Seating area, TV, mini-bar
Mini Suite
Outside Cabin
A: 2-, 3- or 4-bed cabin with bunk beds
L: 2-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed, limited or no view
J: 2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed (3-bed cabin with a bunk bed), limited or no view
N: 2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed
P: 2-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed
Outside Cabin
Polar Inside
Our cosy 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.
Polar Inside
Polar Inside (I2)
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds (one which converts into a sofa) or bunk beds
Polar Inside (I2)
Polar Inside (I3)
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have bunk beds.
Polar Inside (I3)
Polar Inside | Upper or middle deck for up to 2 travellers
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 | Upper or middle deck for up to 2 travellers
Polar Inside Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have bunk beds.
Polar Inside Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Inside Middle deck for 2 travellers
Our cosy 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.
Polar Inside Middle deck for 2 travellers
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.
Polar Outside
Polar Outside (A2)
These comfortable cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have bunk bedsÂ
Polar Outside (A2)
Polar Outside (A3)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have bunk beds.
Polar Outside (A3)
Polar Outside (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.Â
Polar Outside (A4)
Polar Outside (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 (J2)
Polar Outside (N2)
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds.
Polar Outside (N2)
Polar Outside (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 (O2)
Polar Outside | Accessible suite on lower deck
Two wheelchair accessible rooms for up to 5 people on deck 3. These spacious cabins have wider doors, and accessible WC. One has double bed, pullman and a single bed. One has bunk beds, sofa, and chair.
Polar Outside | Accessible suite on lower deck
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 4 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to 4 people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds and a chair. Some have a double bed and bunk beds, sofa, and a chair. The cabins have portholes with limited view.
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 4 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to 2 people on the upper or middle decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and a chair. Some cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 3 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to 3 people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 3 travellers
Polar Outside Lower deck for up to 4 travellers
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.
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 Lower deck for up to 4 travellers
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 2 travellers
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.
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds.
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
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.
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds.
Polar Outside Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside Upper Deck for 2 travellers
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.
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
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