MS Trollfjord

Former name: MS Eirik Raude

MS Trollfjord current position

MS Trollfjord current location is at North Sea (coordinates 57.43695 N / 10.54177 E) cruising en route to DK FREDERIKSHAVN. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of MS Trollfjord

MS Trollfjord current cruise is 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen. Prices start from USD 4296 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 10 Dec, 2024 and ends on 22 Dec, 2024.

Date / TimePort
10 Dec    Departing from Oslo, Norway hotels
10 Dec    Oslo, Norway
11 Dec    Kristiansand, Norway
12 Dec    Haugesund, Norway
12 Dec    Eidfjord, Norway Hardangerfjord
13 Dec    Alesund, Norway
14 Dec    Bronnoysund, Norway
15 Dec    Stokmarknes, Hadseloya Island Norway
15 Dec    Svolvaer, Austvagoya Island Lofoten Norway
16 Dec    Tromso, Norway
17 Dec    Honningsvag, Mageroya Island Norway
18 Dec    Alta, Norway
19 Dec    Lodingen, Hinnoya Island Lofoten Norway
20 Dec    Rorvik, Norway
21 Dec    Molde, Norway
22 Dec    Arriving in Bergen, Norway hotels

Specifications of MS Trollfjord

Year of build2002  /  Age: 22
Flag state Norway
BuilderFosen Mekaniske Verksteder (Rissa, Norway)
Classcruiseferry (Ro-Pax ship)
Ferry route / homeportsBergen-Kirkenes
Speed18 kn / 33 km/h / 21 mph
Length (LOA)136 m / 446 ft
Beam (width)22 m / 72 ft
Gross Tonnage16140 gt
Passengers822
Crew75
Passengers-to-space ratio23
Cars35
Beds638
Decks9
Cabins301
Decks with cabins5
Last Refurbishment2023
Sister-shipsMS Midnatsol, MS Finnmarken (Otto Sverdrup)
Former namesMS Eirik Raude
OwnerHurtigruten AS
OperatorHurtigruten Cruises

MS Trollfjord Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Dec 10 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen Oslo $4296
2024 Dec 16 3 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso
2024 Dec 17 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso $2396
2024 Dec 22 12 days, one-way from Bergen to Oslo Bergen $4072
2024 Dec 22 4 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen
2024 Dec 23 6 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen $2369
2025 Jan 03 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen Oslo $4071
2025 Jan 09 3 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso
2025 Jan 10 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso $2315
2025 Jan 15 12 days, one-way from Bergen to Oslo Bergen $3985
2025 Jan 15 4 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen
2025 Jan 16 6 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen $2369
2025 Jan 27 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen Oslo $4453
2025 Feb 02 3 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso
2025 Feb 03 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso $2574
2025 Feb 08 12 days, one-way from Bergen to Oslo Bergen $4296
2025 Feb 08 6 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen $2799
2025 Feb 08 4 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen
2025 Feb 14 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2839
2025 Feb 20 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen Oslo $4599
2025 Feb 26 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso $3087
2025 Feb 26 3 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso
2025 Mar 04 12 days, one-way from Bergen to Oslo Bergen $4296
2025 Mar 04 6 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen $2799
2025 Mar 04 4 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen
2025 Mar 10 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2839
2025 Mar 16 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen Oslo $4599
2025 Mar 22 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso $2996
2025 Mar 22 3 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso
2025 Mar 28 12 days, one-way from Bergen to Oslo Bergen $4160
2025 Mar 28 6 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen $2717
2025 Mar 28 4 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen
2025 Apr 03 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2757
2025 Apr 09 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen Oslo $4282
2025 Apr 15 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso $2850
2025 Apr 15 3 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso
2025 Apr 21 12 days, one-way from Bergen to Oslo Bergen $5444
2025 Apr 21 6 days, one-way from Bergen to Tromso Bergen $3523
2025 Apr 27 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2704
2025 May 03 12 days, one-way from Oslo to Bergen Oslo $4762
2025 May 09 6 days, one-way from Tromso to Bergen Tromso $3094
2025 May 20 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $10322
2025 Jun 03 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $6213
2025 Jun 03 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3728
2025 Jun 10 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3728
2025 Jun 17 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $6109
2025 Jun 17 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3712
2025 Jun 24 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3665
2025 Jul 01 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $6052
2025 Jul 01 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3631
2025 Jul 08 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3631
2025 Jul 15 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5917
2025 Jul 15 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3550
2025 Jul 22 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3550
2025 Jul 29 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $6216
2025 Jul 29 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3817
2025 Aug 05 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3643
2025 Aug 12 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5783
2025 Aug 12 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3556
2025 Aug 19 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3470
2025 Aug 26 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5648
2025 Aug 26 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3389
2025 Sep 02 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3389
2025 Sep 09 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5366
2025 Sep 09 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3241
2025 Sep 16 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3220
2025 Sep 26 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4412
2025 Sep 26 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2427
2025 Oct 02 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3243
2025 Oct 10 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4188
2025 Oct 10 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2303
2025 Oct 16 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3037
2025 Oct 24 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3846
2025 Oct 24 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2115
2025 Oct 30 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2808
2025 Nov 07 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3971
2025 Nov 07 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2184
2025 Nov 13 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2899
2025 Nov 21 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3786
2025 Nov 21 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2082
2025 Nov 27 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2764
2025 Dec 05 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3706
2025 Dec 05 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2039
2025 Dec 11 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2706
2025 Dec 19 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4236
2025 Dec 19 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2330
2025 Dec 25 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3092
2026 Jan 02 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3883
2026 Jan 02 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2136
2026 Jan 08 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2835
2026 Jan 16 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4086
2026 Jan 16 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2247
2026 Jan 22 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2983
2026 Jan 30 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4118
2026 Jan 30 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2265
2026 Feb 05 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3006
2026 Feb 13 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4471
2026 Feb 13 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2459
2026 Feb 19 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3264
2026 Feb 27 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4471
2026 Feb 27 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2459
2026 Mar 05 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3264
2026 Mar 13 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4471
2026 Mar 13 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2459
2026 Mar 19 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3264
2026 Mar 27 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4354
2026 Mar 27 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2395
2026 Apr 02 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3178
2026 Apr 10 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4118
2026 Apr 10 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2314
2026 Apr 16 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3006
2026 Apr 24 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4207
2026 Apr 24 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2314
2026 Apr 30 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3071
2026 May 12 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $4867
2026 May 26 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5084
2026 May 26 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3050
2026 Jun 02 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3050
2026 Jun 09 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5300
2026 Jun 09 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3180
2026 Jun 16 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3180
2026 Jun 23 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5192
2026 Jun 23 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3115
2026 Jun 30 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3115
2026 Jul 07 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $5084
2026 Jul 07 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $3050
2026 Jul 14 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $3050
2026 Jul 21 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $4976
2026 Jul 21 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $2985
2026 Jul 28 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $2985
2026 Aug 04 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $4976
2026 Aug 04 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $2985
2026 Aug 11 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $2985
2026 Aug 18 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $4867
2026 Aug 18 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $2920
2026 Aug 25 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $2920
2026 Sep 01 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The Svalbard Line Cruise Bergen $4867
2026 Sep 01 7 days, one-way from Bergen to Longyearbyen Bergen $2920
2026 Sep 08 7 days, one-way from Longyearbyen to Bergen Longyearbyen $2920
2026 Sep 25 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4110
2026 Sep 25 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2261
2026 Oct 09 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3894
2026 Oct 09 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2142
2026 Oct 15 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2842
2026 Oct 23 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3786
2026 Oct 23 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2082
2026 Oct 29 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2763
2026 Nov 06 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3677
2026 Nov 06 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2023
2026 Nov 12 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2684
2026 Dec 18 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3678
2026 Dec 18 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2023
2026 Dec 24 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2684
2027 Jan 01 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4327
2027 Jan 01 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2380
2027 Jan 07 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3158
2027 Jan 15 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3894
2027 Jan 15 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2142
2027 Jan 21 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2842
2027 Jan 29 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $3894
2027 Jan 29 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2142
2027 Feb 04 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2842
2027 Feb 12 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4002
2027 Feb 12 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2201
2027 Feb 18 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $2921
2027 Feb 26 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4327
2027 Feb 26 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2380
2027 Mar 04 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3158
2027 Mar 12 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4327
2027 Mar 12 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2380
2027 Mar 18 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3158
2027 Mar 26 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4327
2027 Mar 26 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2380
2027 Apr 01 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3158
2027 Apr 09 14 days, round-trip 14 Night The North Cape Line Cruise Oslo $4327
2027 Apr 09 6 days, one-way from Oslo to Tromso Oslo $2380
2027 Apr 15 8 days, one-way from Tromso to Oslo Tromso $3158

MS Trollfjord Review

Review of MS Trollfjord

The 2003-built MS Trollfjord cruise ship is the second of three Millennium-class Hurtigruten ships, together with Finnmarken (Otto Sverdrup) and Midnatsol.

NEWS: In 2021, Hurtigruten added 4 old ships to the company's expedition fleet - Spitsbergen (2009), Midnatsol (2003), Trollfjord (2002) and Finnmarken (2002). This fleet also includes Fram (2007) and the 3 newbuilds - Roald Amundsen (2019), Fridtjof Nansen (2020) and TBN (2022).

Following an extensive drydock refurbishment and refit, in 2023-H1 the Trollfjord ship will be renamed "MS Eirik Raude".

The vessel (IMO number 9233258) is currently Norway-flagged (MMSI 258465000) and registered in Tromso.

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.

MS Trollfjord cruise ship

The 800-passenger ship Trollfjord was named after the famous Trollfjord situated between the Lofotens and Vesteralens. The history of this place is connected with "The battle of the Trollfjord" in 1890. The interior is comfortable, with extensive use of Norwegian stone and wood.

MS Trollfjord was built in Norway and sailed its maiden voyage on May 13, 2002. It is among the newest vessels in Hurtigruten's fleet, sistership to ms Midnatsol. Both are the company's two largest vessels operated on the Norwegian coastal itinerary route. They are also the most comfortable and offer passengers more space, as well as some signature features - the Panorama Lounge (two-tiered) and the separate Concierge area (Deck 8), where the top suites are located.

Decks and Cabins

MS Trollfjord staterooms (301 total, in 11 grades) include 21x Suites, 216x Outside, 60x Inside. Cabin sizes vary from 65 to 485 ft2 (6-45 m2). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 4. Most staterooms are sized 75-140 ft2 (7-13 m2). The largest accommodations are the Owner's Suites (45 m2).

Standard cabin amenities include lower and upper bunk beds, bedside reading lamps, foldable table with chair, LCDTV, radio, phone, mini-fridge, electronic safe box, wardrobe with dressers and cabinets, en-suite bathroom (WC-shower, bath products, hairdryer), individual air-conditioning, blankets (for sitting outside).

The boat has 9 decks, of which 7 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

MS Trollfjord features various dining venues. Dining in the main restaurant is relaxed and informal. All menus are planned around seasonal fresh ingredients and benefit from local produce to satisfy guests' healthy appetites stimulated by the sea air. Breakfast is buffet-style, lunch is a "Cold Table", and dinner is 3-course set meal. There is also a selection of lounges and bars with drinks available.

MS Trollfjord cruise ship

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  • Saga Hall Restaurant (335-seat dining room, with floor-ceiling windows and a large buffet station in the middle; offers buffet-style Breakfast 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. and Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner is in two fixed seatings - at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., waiter-served, with a 3-course menu and a la carte menu with light snacks).
  • A la carte Restaurant 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.
  • Viking Saga and Viking Safari Cafe (cafe & snacks, deck 5).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

MS Trollfjord provides friendly and efficient service. Passengers have a lot of downtime for curling up with an interesting book while watching the great views outside. Hurtigruten ships appeal to passengers who choose expedition-style voyages over the huge party ships. The ship boasts a comfortable interior with extensive use of wood and stone, Norwegian modern art collection on display, large, 2-story Panorama Lounge above the bow, as well as a separate Concierge area (Deck 8). Hurtigruten's Trollfjord ship has the bars Polar and Fjord, fitness room with sauna, and two hot tubs on its top deck. A unique feature about the ship is its two-story Panorama Lounge, with floor-ceiling views on both levels. Interior decor is, traditionally for the line, marked by extensive use of stone and wood, with an impressive art collection by the Norwegian artist K. Espolin Johnsen.

MS Trollfjord cruise ship

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  • The Car Deck (capacity of 45 cars)
  • 6-deck high Atrium
  • Lecture Halls (host multimedia presentations, lectures by scientists/wildlife experts, films about Norway; no onboard show program is offered)
  • Viking Saga Cafe (24-hour cafeteria, with a la carte menu for snacks; has a separate seating area Cafe used for reading)
  • Viking Market Shop (sells Norwegian souvenirs, Hurtigruten logo merchandise, jewelry, toiletries, clothing)
  • Promenade Deck (full-circle open-air deck space)
  • Fjord Bar (a seating area served by the Saga Fjord Bar)
  • Saga Fjord Bar (with floor-ceiling windows; features a selection of Norway's Aquavit liquors)
  • Fjord Hall/Internet Cafe (4 Internet computers and a printer, free of charge); Library
  • The Espolin Johnson Room (decorated with wood panels and paintings by Norwegian artist Kenneth Blom; great to use the free Wi-Fi)
  • Panorama Lounge (2-deck indoor observation lounge with panoramic windows, served by the Polar Bar)
  • Polar Bar (12-seat, with great views of Atrium levels below)
  • The TRIM Fitness (equipped with exercise bikes, treadmills, free weights); Saunas (for men/women); 2 jacuzzis
  • 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.

Itineraries

MS Trollfjord itinerary program is based on Norwegian Coastal Voyages that also include fjord cruising.

Havila-Hurtigruten ferry route (Norwegian Coastal Express cruise ship itinerary map)

Trollfjord is mostly used as a ferry for both passengers and cars. However, some guests stay on board for roundtrip 12-day itineraries out of Bergen and Kirkenes.

MS Trollfjord cruises along the coast of Norway. Many passengers use the vessel as transportation (ferry). Others stay onboard for full 12-day roundtrips booking it as a cruise ship. Trollfjord transports travelers and goods to remote villages that are tucked between the fjords. Itineraries start in Port Bergen and end up 2400 km / 1500 mi to the north in Port Kirkenes, near Russia's border, before making way back down and doing it all over again. Hurtigruten voyages' highlights include the Lofoten Islands and Nordkapp/North Cape - Continental Europe's northernmost point.

Norwegian coastal cruise passengers can opt for 5-11-night stays, with the full 12-day sailing from Bergen to Kirkenes, then going back southbound. In most ports 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).

Hurtigruten's schedule 2023 included two MS Trollfjord cruises themed as "Svalbard Express" and "North Cape Express". The new for Hurtigruten itineraries are an upgraded extension to the Norwegian Coastal Express, featuring longer in-port stays (half-day or full-day), special onboard events and exclusive amenities (all-day dining, afternoon tea service, takeaway service, cooking classes, alcoholic beverages tastings, cocktail bar, live entertainment).

Svalbard Express (June 3 - Sept 9, 2023) was priced from USD 4960 pp. North Cape Express (departing on September 26, 2023) was priced from USD 2457 pp.

The 14-night/15-day "Svalbard Express" itinerary is a Bergen roundtrip that follows the original coastal routes operated by Hurtigruten in the period 1968-1982, visiting the archipelagos Lofoten and Vesteralen, as well as Nordkapp and Spitsbergen Island (Svalbard Archipelago). Svalbard Express' call ports include Andalsnes, Traena, Stokmarknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Bjornoya/Bear Island (coastal cruising), Spitsbergen (Longyearbyen, Ny-Alesund), Tromso, Senja Island, Svolvaer, Bronnoysund, Alesund, Urke/Hjorundfjord, Bergen.

Svalbard Express is also offered as a 7-day one-way either Kirkenes-Longyearbyen or Longyearbyen-Kirkenes. Both one-way packages are inclusive of a 2-night hotel in Longyearbyen, 2x land excursions, an evening at Camp Barentz's cabin, as well as catamaran cruising (MS Bard/hybrid-electric passenger ship, 2020-built/IMO 9892248).

The 14-night/15-day "North Cape Express" departs from Oslo (overnight) and ends in Bergen (overnight) visiting Kristiansand, Farsund, Haugesund, Hardangerfjord (cruising), Alesund, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Alta, Lodingen, Rorvik, Molde, Kristiansund, Bergen.

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Trollfjord cruise ship was christened on May 13, 2002. It is named after the renowned Trollfjord Norway, situated between the Norwegian archipelagos Lofoten and Vesteralen. The vessel is of Hurtigruten's Millennium-class, with sistership Midnatsol. Both share common design characteristics, such as large balconied suites, scenic bar lounge, spacious deck areas.

Drydock refurbishments review

By 2023-Q4, Hurtigtuten's all 7x "Norwegian Coastal Express" ferryboats (Trollfjord, Richard With, Nordlys, Kong Harald, Nordnorge, Polarlys, Nordkapp) were scheduled to complete drydocks for powerplant conversions (from diesel-only to diesel-electric / battery-hybrid), during which new low-emission diesel engines and large battery packs were installed.

  • For this project (budgeted ~EUR 100 million), on May 11, 2021, Hurtigruten Group signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime to deliver the hybrid equipment packages for the boats.
  • Each ship was fitted with 2x SAVe Energy storage systems (1120 kWh lithium-ion batteries) controlled via SAVe CUBE (drive switchboards that control the thrusters) and 2x Bergen B33:45V diesel engines (diesel generator sets with SCR-Selective Catalytic Reduction to optimize CO emissions control).
  • Kongsberg's equipment also included re-blading of the propellers, installing new thruster motors (retractable stern 360-degree azimuthing thruster), AC (switchboards/current switches), new safety and communication systems, new gears, bulbous bow (the hull was optimized to reduce drag), new boilers (improving heat recovery from the engines), new wastewater treatment plant.
  • The drydocks were conducted by Myklebust Verft AS (shipyard in Gursken, Norway's Gurskoya Island).

All Hurtigruten ships now have shoreside-power capabilities (plugs for electricity supply at port berths).

During the 2023 drydock refurbishment were also upgraded all staterooms, restaurants and public areas. Following the drydocking, MS Trollfjord was to be renamed "MS Eirik Raude".