MS Nordnorge
MS Nordnorge current position
MS Nordnorge current location is at North Sea (coordinates 60.39987 N / 5.31545 E) cruising en route to Bergen. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of MS Nordnorge
Year built | 1997 / Age: 24 |
Flag state | Norway |
Builder | Kvaerner Kleven Verft AS (Ulsteinvik, Norway) |
Class | cruiseferry (Ro-Pax ship) |
Ferry route / homeports | Bergen-Kirkenes |
Owner | Hurtigruten AS |
Operator | Hurtigruten Cruises |
Speed | 18 kn / 33 kph / 21 mph |
Length (LOA) | 123 m / 404 ft |
Beam (width) | 20 m / 66 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 11384 gt |
Passengers | 590 |
Crew | 70 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 33 |
Cars | 32 |
Beds | 476 |
Decks | 7 |
Cabins | 214 |
Decks with cabins | 6 |
Last Refurbishment | 2019 |
Christened by | Sissel Rönback |
MS Nordnorge Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2021 Apr 04 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $2778 |
2021 Apr 15 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $2778 |
2021 Apr 25 | 11 days, round-trip Spring Norwegian Classic Round Voyage | Bergen | $2930 |
2021 Jul 12 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $3487 |
2021 Jul 22 | 11 days, round-trip Summer Norwegian Classic Round Voyage | Bergen | $3487 |
2021 Aug 03 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $3386 |
2021 Aug 13 | 11 days, round-trip Summer Norwegian Classic Round Voyage | Bergen | $3386 |
2021 Aug 25 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $3284 |
2021 Sep 05 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $3183 |
2021 Sep 16 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $3183 |
2021 Sep 26 | 11 days, round-trip Autumn Gold Norwegian Classic Round Voyage | Bergen | $3082 |
2022 Jan 14 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Lights Classic Round Voyage | Bergen | $2180 |
2022 Jan 25 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Lights Classic Round Voyage | Bergen | $2726 |
2022 Feb 06 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $2726 |
2022 Feb 17 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $2385 |
2022 Feb 28 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $2726 |
2022 Mar 11 | 11 days, one-way from Cruise departs from Bergen to Bergen | Bergen | $2248 |
MS Nordnorge Review
Review of MS Nordnorge
Launched in 1997, MS Nordnorge is one of the six “contemporary” Hurtigruten ships, together with Kong Harald, Nordlys, Nordkapp, Polarlys and Richard With. Together with its fleet mates, Nordnorge serves Hurtigruten’s Norwegian Coastal Voyages (NCV) program for cruise ferry travel by passenger-cargo ships.
History - construction and ownership
The shipowner Hurtigruten is a Norwegian passenger shipping company specializing in cruise and ferry services. The "Norwegian Coastal Express Route" (Bergen-Kirkenes) is a cargo-passenger ferry service along Norway's western and northern coast. Hurtigruten's cruise ferries sail nearly the entire length of Norway and complete this roundtrip itinerary in 11 days. The route also includes Lofoten Islands and Vesteralen Islands.
The 11,384-ton, 691-passenger cruise ship ms Nordnorge was launched in 1997 in Norway as the second ship in Hurtigruten’s fleet to have this name. "Nord-Norge" translates as "Northern Norway" (country's northern part, with territories located mostly inside the Arctic Circle). Between 2002 and 2007 this Hurtigruten vessel sailed in Antarctica. The ship became a national celebrity after she was the main venue for NRK “Hurtigruten – Minute by Minute”. 3.2 million viewers were reported to have watched the show.
Cruise itinerary program
MS Nordnorge itinerary program is based on Norwegian Coastal Voyages. Ship's routes include the beautiful Norwegian fjords. Nordnorge is mostly used as a ferry for both passengers and cars. However, some guests stay on board for round-trip 12-day itineraries out of Bergen and Kirkenes.
MS Nordnorge cruises Norway’s coast in summer, and in winter, she heads to Antarctica for expedition-style adventures with lectures and naturalists. During her Antarctica trips, passengers’ number is limited to 350. In the program are included shore excursions and exploration of places led by local guides.
Cabins
MS Nordnorge has a total of 214 cabins (of which 12 Suite, 178 Oceanview, 21 Inside, 3 for disabled) in 9 grades. Most ms Nordnorge staterooms are 75-140-sq. foot Oceanview rooms. The largest aboard ms Nordnorge are the Suites (320 ft2). For the comfort of the passengers on board are included amenities in the staterooms such as telephone, writing desk, heated floors, hairdryer, bath products, vast wardrobe. Suites feature a queen-size bed, separate sitting area, television, and minibar.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
MS Nordnorge features some qualities which separate her from the traditional cruise ships. The everyday conveniences are offered in a large ship setting. The main restaurant offers a relaxed informal atmosphere in the evenings, and all menus use locally-sourced fresh ingredients. Hurtigruten dining boasts authentic Norwegian specialties and international cuisine.
Follows the complete list of ms Nordnorge restaurants and food bars.
- Torget Restaurant (Deck 4) is the Nordnorge ship’s 240-seat Dining Room with floor-ceiling windows and a large buffet station in the middle. Here are offered buffet-style Breakfast (7-10 am) and Lunch (11:30 am - 2:30 pm). Dinner is waiter-served, with 4 seatings, a 3-course menu (plus a la carte menu with light snacks). In the Torget Restaurant are also sold Hurtigruten wine packages.
- Multe Bakery (Deck 7 midship) is a patisserie/ice cream bar with a knitting corner and jigsaw puzzles. It offers freshly baked cakes and pastries along with a range of local ice creams. Guests can try the stockfish, brown cheese, and cloudberry ice cream.
- Brygga Bistro (Deck 4) offers cafe-style food and is perfect for a light lunch. It serves beverages, sandwiches, and burgers throughout the day.
- Kysten Arctic Fine Dining (Deck 4) offers a more private, intimate setting. This exquisite restaurant serves some of the world's best seafood, exotic meat and other produce directly sourced from the Arctic.
Unlike most Hurtigruten ships, Nordnorge has no 24-hour open Cafe Restaurant (Cafeteria with a la carte menu for hot/cold meals, snacks, beverages). The only 24-hours open venue is the Reception, offering guest assistance and information, along with a reduced variety of beverages, packed snacks, and sandwiches.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Nordnorge is not a cruise ship as the usual ones. Classed as one of the six “contemporary ships” of Hurtigruten, this vessel is a combination between a cruise ship, a ferry and UPS delivery service. The vessel features brass and panoramic windows everywhere, polished wood stairways and fascinating Norwegian artwork. The stops are frequent and brief – what would you say about 33 call ports in six days? You can simply disembark in one town, then hop on the bus tour and meet your ship at the next port.
The onboard entertainment is low-key as most of the time is spent in discussions with fellow passengers. Occasionally, there may be live music performances in the evenings at the Bar Lounge. The ship has a small Fitness (gym room), two spa pools (outdoor jacuzzies), Infirmary. However, the small hospital is not served by a resident doctor/nurse. In cases of emergencies, the crew asks among passengers if there is medical personnel, and the ferry is always navigating close to land to deliver sick passengers to a hospital if needed.
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- The Car Deck (capacity of 45 cars)
- Two Lecture Halls / Conference Rooms (Deck 4) host multimedia presentations, lectures by scientists/wildlife experts, Norway-themed films. A show program is not offered.
- Explorer Lounge and Bar (Deck 7 forward) is a Panorama Lounge (with scenic bow views from floor-ceiling-windows) that also serves as Library (shelved books, board games and cards playing).
- The Shop (sells Norwegian souvenirs, Hurtigruten logo merchandise, jewellery, toiletries, clothing)
- Promenade Deck (full-circle open-air deck space)
- Observation Lounge and Bar
- TRIM Fitness (equipped with exercise bikes, treadmills, free weights); 2 Saunas (separate for men/women)
The Sun Deck is the place for Hurtigruten’s special ceremony “Arctic Circle baptism”, including a Neptune-costumed crewmember, icy seawater, and a shot for warming up.
The cruise ship doesn't have Kids Playroom (indoor playground), Nursery (babysitting facility), Video Games Arcade, Internet Cafe.
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VIDEO: MS Nordnorge Hits Harbour Wall in Norway
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January 29, 2020 - Accidents
Fire Erupts on Cruise Ship MS Nordnorge
Fire has erupted in the engine room of ms Nordnorge yesterday morning, June 29, when the Hurtigruten ship was docked at Trondheim. Fire...
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The ship was christened by godmother Sissel Ronback on March 20, 1997. The vessel is named after the northern part of Norway (Arctic Circle territories). This is the second Hurtigruten ship to bear this name. Classed as one of the line's contemporary ships, Nordnorge is a combination of a ferry (RO-RO), UPS delivery (on water) service, and a cruise ship.
The vessel's godmother Sissel Ronback is a Norwegian politician (Labour Party), at that time serving as Norway's Minister of Transport and Communications. After the extensive drydock refurbishment in 2005, the ship now has two outdoor hottubs (on its top deck) and a unique onboard art collection by Norwegian authors (Johanne Marie Hansen-Krone, Dagfinn Bakke, Ellen Lenvik). Vessel's last drydock was in December 2019 (Bredo Drydocks, Bremerhaven Germany).
Nordnorge's interior decor reflects Art Deco and Art Nouveau influence. The ship is just like a floating art gallery, including artworks by the famous Norwegian artists J.M. Hansen-Krone, D. Bakke, E. Lenvik). Passenger cabins as sizes vary from 65 to 323 sq.feet. Three of the staterooms are designed for disabled guests.
For winter 2002-2003, the Nordnorge ship was deployed in Antarctica. In 2009, the ship didn't operate on Norwegian coastal voyages but was chartered as a hotel ship in the Mediterranean (homeported in Venice Italy).
Fun fact is, that on June 16, 2011, NRK2 (Norwegian Public Service broadcaster) started non-stop live footage transmitting from ms Nordnorge during her 134-hour cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes. The "live show" reached 3.2 million Norwegians. Currently, MS Nordnorge cruises on the same route, visiting 35 ports. Many use the vessel as transportation (ferry). Cruise passengers stay on board for full round trips booking it as a cruise ship. Norwegian coastal cruise passengers can opt for 5-11 nights stays, with the full 12-day sailing from Bergen to Kirkenes, then going back southbound. In most ports of call are offered Hurtigruten-sponsored excursions and tours. A ceremony "Crossing the Arctic Circle” welcomes newcomers. On Hurtigruten Norwegian coastal voyages, the line offers flight-cruise package deals. Bookings are protected with ATOL Certificate. ATOL stands for "Air Travel Organisers' Licensing" (Civil Aviation Authority, UK).
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