Havila Capella ferry

The 2021-built MS Havila Capella cruise ship is the first Norwegian coastal cruiseferry operated by the Norwegian travel brand Havila Voyages (a fully-owned subsidiary of HAVILA KYSTRUTEN). The shipowner is HK Ship V AS (also fully owned by Havila Kystruten).

The vessel has a maximum capacity of 680 passengers (plus 76 staff/crew) and cargo capacity for 9 cars and 190 pallets (40 of which can be refrigerated or frozen). She was inaugurated on December 12, 2021 (Maiden Voyage) and operates year-round on Norway's coastal ferry route Bergen-Kirkenes (crossing time 7 days), calling at 34 ports along the itinerary. This route is served by 11 ships in total (7 by Hurtigruten and 4 by Havila) and is government-subsidized.

The vessel (IMO number 9865570) is currently Norway-flagged (MMSI 257753000) and registered in Bergen.

Decks and Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Havila Capella staterooms (179 in total) offer 468 berths (lower and upper beds), in addition to 172 seats for day passengers. All cabins are air-conditioned, with carpeted flooring, ensuite bathrooms (washbasin, WC, glass shower, mirrored cabinets, hairdryer), wall-mounted HDTV, multiple USB ports, free WiFi, bedside tables, reading lamps, wardrobe, writing desk with chair, 2-seater couch, and electronic safe (in the closet). Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided.

The ship has 9 decks, 6 of which are accessible to passengers, with 4 decks featuring cabins.

Some cabins are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers and those with reduced mobility). The ship also offers "pet-friendly" cabins (with linoleum flooring). Passenger cabins are available in inside and outside categories, ranging from economy to luxury. Luxury cabins are larger, oceanview, and equipped with fixed lower beds (a double convertible to twins), a double sofabed (or 2-seater sofa), a larger wardrobe with sliding doors, and additional amenities such as a mini-refrigerator and tea/coffee machine.

The ship also has 172 recliners (aircraft-style seats) in a Reserved Seating Lounge available for pre-booking.

Passengers requiring special assistance should visit the Reception/Information Desk in the Lobby. All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes prior to arrival in port.

Shipboard Dining and Entertainment

Facilities onboard Havila Capella include:

• Lobby Hall (Reception Desk, luggage lockers, gangways for embarkation/debarkation)
• Main Dining Room (MDR) Restaurant with menus featuring traditional Norwegian specialties made from locally sourced ingredients
• Café Bar (cafeteria, patisserie, buffet restaurant)
• Panorama Bar Lounge, the ship's observation lounge with comfortable recliners, floor-to-ceiling and slanted forward-facing windows, glass roof, and full bar service
• Reserved Seating Lounge with reclining seats and bar service
• Duty-Free Shop selling alcohol (including Norwegian brands), tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, clothing, accessories, electronics, toys, confectionery, gifts, and souvenirs
• A La Carte Restaurant offering complimentary meals for passengers in Junior Suites (breakfast only) and Presidential Suites (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Conference Hall with presentations about the itinerary, ports, Norwegian culture, and history
• Bow Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the forward-facing outdoor Bow Viewpoint
• ATM located next to the Reception Desk
• Shipwide WiFi coverage

The ship has two gyms with sea views, equipped with Cybex machines, free weights, benches, treadmills, and exercise bikes, positioned to face the windows so passengers can enjoy the scenery while exercising.

The Outdoor Deck features 2 Jacuzzis. Passenger Sun Decks include open-air spaces with a bow sunbathing area furnished with loungers. A Cloakroom area with a sauna is located near the Jacuzzis.

The Navigation Bridge and Helideck (aft-located helipad for emergencies) are on the top deck. Large parts of the top deck are covered with solar panels, generating part of the ship's electricity.

Emergency instructions are displayed in all staterooms, on TV screens, and at muster stations. Life jackets are distributed at muster stations. In emergencies, elevators may not be used. Smoking is prohibited throughout the ship.

Car Deck

MS Havila Capella has a single garage deck for cars and wheeled/palletized cargo. Cargo deck safety procedures include:

• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or first gear. Switch off ignition, alarms, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders (if any) must be closed. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage with you.
• Access to the car deck is prohibited during the voyage.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start the engine until instructed, to avoid air pollution.

Havila Cruise Itinerary / "Norwegian Coastal Express"

Below is the itinerary map of the 12-day "Norwegian Coastal Express" route, jointly operated by Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages since 2021.

The ports along Havila's northbound route include Bergen (homeport), Alesund, Floro, Geiranger (Stranda), Maloy (Vagsoy), Molde, Torvik (Heroy, Leinoya Island), Kristiansund, Rorvik (Vikna), Trondheim, Bodo, Bronnoysund (Bronnoy), Nesna, Ornes (Meloy), Sandnessjoen (Alstahaug), Stamsund (Vestvagoy Island), Svolvaer (Vagan, Austvagoya Island), Trollfjorden (Hadsel), Finnsnes (Lenvik), Harstad (Hinnoya Island), Risoyhamn (Andoy Island), Skjervoy, Sortland (Langoya Island), Stokmarknes (Hadseloya Island), Tromso, Berlevag, Hammerfest, Honningsvag (Mageroya Island, Nordkapp / North Cape), Kjollefjord (Lebesby), Mehamn (Gamvik), Oksfjord (Loppa), Batsfjord, Vardo (Vardoya Island), and Kirkenes (homeport).

Since 2021, Havila Kystruten (a subsidiary of the 2002-founded Havila Shipping ASA, headquartered in Fosnavag, Norway) together with Hurtigruten has provided a regularly scheduled and government-subsidized Norwegian Coastal ferry service between Bergen and Kirkenes. Havila Kystruten's fleet consists of 4 sisterships (identical cruiseferries), built in pairs by two shipyards: Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain (Polaris and Pollux) and Tersan Shipyard in Yalova, Turkey (Capella and Castor).