MS Vesterålen is one of the oldest and smallest ships, named an archipelago in Nordland country, to the north of Lofoten. Vesterålen was also the name of the first Original Coastal Express steamship from 1893.
Fresh and lightly refurbished in 2019 and again in 2022, MS Vesterålen has bright, informal public areas and lounges throughout. The last refurbishment included upgrading 32 outside cabins to Arctic Superior standard with double beds, rebuilding 4 cabins into 2 mini suites, upgrading the restaurant, the café, the reception area, and the gym, in addition to giving Trollfjord lounge a new look and feel.
On a journey with MS Vesterålen, we will have a "behind the scenes" focus where the guests will get an opportunity to get closer to the Hurtigruten heritage, emphasizing maritime operations, logistics and hotel operations. With a focus on edutainment and engaging activities, we will provide guests with an in-depth knowledge of the different departments and the interaction between them.
Enjoy a lecture on the ship's deck or in one of the conference rooms and learn something new.
It is not common practice to tip on Hurtigruten ships on the coastal voyage, but if you feel that crew members should be rewarded for providing exceptional service, tip boxes are placed in the restaurant together with envelopes.
These standard outside cabins for up to 2 people on the middle decks have bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and a chair.
These comfortable outside cabins for up to 3 people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
The emphasis onboard is on relaxation and discovery, and not the commercial entertainment that is so often a part of conventional cruises. Hertigruten’s aim is to get you closer to unique environments∘ and to allow you to share the experience with your fellow travellers. Occasionally there may be some musical entertainment onboard in the evenings.
Trollfjord Lounge can be found on Deck 5.
Vesterålstuen Lounge & Bar can be found on Deck 4.
Selling souvenirs, knitwear, books, postcards, postage stamps and a limited supply of toiletries.
The books are in a variety of languages including Norwegian, German and English, also there are game tables available to play cards and chess.