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MS Nordkapp

MS Nordkapp is one of Hurtigruten’s classic coastal ships, offering an intimate and authentic way to experience Norway’s spectacular fjords and Arctic landscapes. Built in 1996 and refurbished in 2016, she accommodates around 590 guests and 57 crew members. With her cosy Nordic interiors, panoramic lounges and regional cuisine, MS Nordkapp combines comfort with the spirit of adventure, ideal for travellers seeking a relaxed and scenic voyage along Norway’s coastline.

Ship facts

best-time-to-go

1996

Launch Year

best-time-to-go

2016

Refit Year

guest-capacity

590

Capacity

crew-number

70

Crew

weight

11386 tonnes

Gross Tonnage

length

123.3m

Length

length

19.5m

Width

max-speed-knots

18 knots

Speed

Featured Itineraries

Complete Norway – Midnight Sun

Complete Norway – Midnight Sun

  • calendar4 Apr '26
  • moon 15 nights
  • anchor MS Nordkapp
  • ship-cardDep: Oslo
  • location-pinArr: Bergen

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£4,199pp
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Complete Norway – Midnight Sun

Complete Norway – Midnight Sun

  • calendar8 Apr '26
  • moon 11 nights
  • anchor MS Nordkapp
  • ship-cardDep: Bergen
  • location-pinArr: Bergen

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£3,219pp
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West Fjords to the Viking Capital

West Fjords to the Viking Capital

  • calendar8 Apr '26
  • moon 10 nights
  • anchor MS Nordkapp
  • ship-cardDep: Bergen
  • location-pinArr: Trondheim

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£3,299pp
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The Coastal Express – North & The Snowhotel

The Coastal Express – North & The Snowhotel

  • calendar8 Apr '26
  • moon 6 nights
  • anchor MS Nordkapp
  • ship-cardDep: Bergen
  • location-pinArr: Kirkenes

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£2,259pp
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Best of Norway

Best of Norway

  • calendar11 Apr '26
  • moon 11 nights
  • anchor MS Nordkapp
  • ship-cardDep: Oslo
  • location-pinArr: Oslo

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£3,269pp
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Best of Norway

Best of Norway

  • calendar14 Apr '26
  • moon 5 nights
  • anchor MS Nordkapp
  • ship-cardDep: Kirkenes
  • location-pinArr: Bergen

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£1,719pp
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Ship features

MS Nordkapp provides an authentic coastal voyage experience enriched by modern Nordic design and cultural discovery.

Overview
Accommodation
Dining
Amenities
Wellness
Entertainment
Families
  • Sails the iconic Bergen–Kirkenes coastal route
  • Refurbished with contemporary Scandinavian décor
  • Panorama Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Main restaurant Torget serving locally inspired cuisine
  • Explorer Bar and Multe Bakery & Ice Cream for casual dining
  • Small fitness area and sauna with ocean views
  • Library, boutique and conference facilities
  • Expedition team offering lectures and enrichment activities
MS Nordkapp Accommodation

Accommodation

MS Nordkapp’s cabins range from cosy Polar Inside and Outside cabins to Arctic Superior and Suite categories. All feature private bathrooms, climate control and comfortable Nordic décor. Suites offer additional space, seating areas and large picture windows or balconies for enhanced views.

MS Nordkapp Dining

Dining

Meals on board focus on Norway’s coastal flavours, featuring fresh seafood and regional produce. Torget Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner inspired by the Norwegian Sea. Guests can also enjoy lighter options at Multe Bakery or social drinks at the Explorer Bar.

MS Nordkapp Amenities

Amenities

Public areas include the Panorama Lounge, Explorer Bar, library, and shop. Expansive decks offer outdoor seating, perfect for viewing fjords, wildlife, and the Northern Lights.

MS Nordkapp Wellness

Wellness

MS Nordkapp does not feature a full spa but offers a sauna, a fitness room, and an open-deck relaxation area for wellness through nature.

MS Nordkapp Entertainment

Entertainment

Entertainment focuses on learning and culture, including lectures, photography workshops and destination talks led by Hurtigruten’s expedition team.

MS Nordkapp Families

Families

Families are welcome, though MS Nordkapp’s environment and programming are best suited to adults or families with older children.

Polar Inside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Inside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite | Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite | Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite | Suite for up to 2 travellers

Polar Inside | Upper deck for up to 3 travellers

These comfortable, refurbished standard inside cabins for three people on the upper deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, bunk beds, and a TV.

Amenities

  • Twin
  • Sofa Bed
  • Pullman Bed
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Room Service Available
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Desk

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