Cruise aboard Hurtigruten coastal express ship
All meals and dining choices
Complimentary tea and coffee with ‘select’ fare
Wi-Fi is available with ‘select’ fare
Some excursions included
Onboard fitness and wellness
Saunas and hot tubs
About: 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.
Built
1994
Tonnage
6,261
Length
354
Crew Capacity
50
Guest Capacity
490
Deck 2
Deck 3
Deck 4
Deck 5
Deck F
Deck G
Deck 1
Conference Facilities
Shops
Shops
Panorama Lounge
Cafe
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Polar Outside - A2
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds.
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Polar Outside - A3
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle or lower decks have bunk beds.
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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.
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Polar Inside - 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.
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Polar Inside - 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.
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Polar Inside - I3
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have bunk beds.
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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.
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Polar Inside - 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.
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Polar Inside - 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.
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Polar Outside - N2
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds.
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Polar Outside - 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.
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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.
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Polar Outside - O3
These comfortable outside cabins for up to 3 people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
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Mini suite - Q
Mini suite
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Expedition Suite - Q2
These refurbished suites situated on the upper deck have separate bedroom, double bed, chair, TV, and coffee and tea facilities.
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Polar Outside - SD
Polar Outside
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Polar Outside - SD3
Polar Outside
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Arctic Superior - 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.
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Unspecified cabin Polar Inside - UNI1
Unspecified cabin Polar Inside
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Unspecified cabin Polar Inside - 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.
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Unspecified cabin Polar Outside - 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.
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Polar Outside - Wheelchair accessible cabin - 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.
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Unspecified cabin Polar Inside - USP1
These unspecified Polar Inside cabins for up to two people have bathrooms with shower/WC.
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Unspecified cabin Polar Outside - USPD
Unspecified cabin Polar Outside
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Unspecified Inside Cabin - USPI
Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa
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Unspecified Cabin - USPL
Unspecified Cabin
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Unspecified Cabin Arctic Superior - USPT
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.
Staterooms
Inside
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower, middle or upper decks h…ave separate beds (one of which converts into a sofa) or bunk beds.MoreLess
Outside
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have separate beds.
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Mini suite
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