MS Vesteralen deck plans

MS Vesteralen (1983-built, major refurbishment in 1995, last refurbished in 2020) is the second-oldest and one of the smallest Hurtigruten ships currently in operation (the oldest is MS Lofoten). Together with her fleet mates, Vesteralen serves Hurtigruten’s Norwegian Coastal Voyages (NCV) program, providing both ferry and cruise services by passenger-cargo vessels. These “ro-ro” ships sail year-round along the Norwegian coast, visiting a total of 34 ports of call. MS Vesteralen’s itinerary calendar includes sailings between Bergen and Kirkenes, with some departures also offered from Tromso.

The MS Vesteralen deck plan shows a total of 146 staterooms for 294 passengers (maximum capacity is 490 guests on Norwegian Coastal Voyages), served by 50 Norwegian crew. The vessel has 7 passenger decks (5 with cabins, all accessible via one elevator), one car lift (connecting Decks B and C only), 4 bars, 5 lounges, and a Fitness room (no sauna, spa, or jacuzzis). Her interior design is modest compared to the line’s newer vessels, which feature larger art collections and floor-to-ceiling windows in public spaces. A notable feature of this Hurtigruten ship is her open cargo deck, equipped with a portside cargo hatch and a stern crane.

The ship is named after the Vesteralen archipelago in Nordland, Norway, where Stokmarknes—Hurtigruten’s first homeport—is also located. The vessel also pays tribute to Hurtigruten’s first-ever ship, which sailed in 1893 under the name “DS Vesteralen.”