MS Nordstjernen
- Built
- 1956 (refurbished in 2014)
- Guests
- 300
- Crew
- 40
- Length
- 81 m / 266 ft
- Staterooms
- 150
- Gross Tonnage
- 2191 gt
- Beam
- 13 m / 43 ft
- Cruising Speed
- 15 kn / 28 km/h / 17 mph
- Capacity
- 104
Ship Overview
MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north.
Built for the Coastal Voyage fleet in 1956, MS Nordstjernen was extensively modernized in 2000 and 2013 for exclusive Arctic sailing. Today, the ship sails the waters around Svalbard, showcasing the wonders of this magical archipelago to its adventurous guests.
Despite modernization, it still retains the aura of an old Atlantic ship, restored to its former splendor with new brass, classic wooden interiors, and all of its original art.
Inside, you’ll find a dining room and bar, a café, a panorama lounge, and a library. Much of the outside deck is covered, meaning that you can get up close with the untouched nature of this Arctic wilderness even in rough weather.
Ms Nordstjernen is equipped with both interior and exterior cabins, the majority of which have upper and lower berths and some of which have ensuites. Across all rooms and deck surfaces, you'll find that old, beautiful wood.
- The Bar (after-dinner spot for cocktails)
- The Shop (sells Norwegian souvenirs and Hurtigruten logo merchandise)
- Saloon Deck’s Lounge (with 270-degree views)
- The Panorama Lounge (with 270-degree panoramic views and comfortable seating)
- 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
Staterooms / Suites
- Polar Cabin Inside (I2) (75 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Inside (D2) (54 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Inside (E2) (32 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Outside (N2) (75 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Outside (A2) (53 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Outside (J2) (54 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Outside (N3) (54 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Outside (J3) (54 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Inside (I3) (54 ft²)
- Polar Cabin Inside (D4) (54 ft²)
Features
Middle deck for 2 travelers
Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on middle and upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. These cabins have their own wc and bathroom.
- Twin beds
- Sofa bed
Deck Plans
Dining
All meals in Nordstjernen's restaurant, which spans the width of the vessel, are included in fare if booking the full one-way sailing between Bergen and Kirkenes or a complete round-trip cruise. The food is good mid-level cooking, with choices including standard international cuisine and Norwegian specialties. The restaurant is a cozy room with original Norwegian paintings. Reservations apply to dinner only. There is only one sitting, unless the ship is full.
- The Restaurant (offers buffet-style Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Lunch 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m. - reservations-only, waiter served, with one fixed sitting)
- The Cafe (aft of the dining room, 24-hour open cafeteria with a la carte menu for hot/cold meals, snacks, beverages)