Richard With

Richard With

When Captain Richard With established the Norwegian Coastal Express in 1893, he made an enormous impact on life along the Norwegian coastline. The MS Richard With lives up to that legacy.

Relax in the ship´s panorama lounges∘ and take in the unforgettable views of remarkable coastal scenery, much of it the same as when the first Hurtigruten boats sailed by more than a century ago. Beautiful art throughout the ship´s interior adds contemporary elegance to the vessel´s maritime ambience.

Refurbishment in 2018

More comfort, new technology and better views of the spectacular Norwegian coast. MS Richard With emerged as a brand new ship in December 2018 during the largest upgrade project in Hurtigruten's history.

- The upgrade saw a number of new features being added to the ship:

- All staterooms and suites are fully upgraded∘ to match Hurtigruten’s new standards. On deck 6, a number of cabins were merged into 14 larger suites, some with large bay windows and spectacular views.

- In addition to a full makeover, the aft-facing Torget main restaurant has large deck-to-ceiling windows.

- The brand-new Activity Center will act as the on-board headquarter for Hurtigruten’s Expedition Team.

- Kysten Fine Dining - serving innovative dishes based on high quality, local produce such as ultra-fresh seafood - is slightly different from other Hurtigruten ships, and also be open for a la carte lunch.

- The gym on deck 7 is bigger, the sauna upgraded and two aft-facing outdoor hot tubs are added.

- Two new lecture halls have been added on deck 4, together with the open Kompass information and shopping area, where guests can enjoy exclusive offers on outdoor clothing and other items.

- On deck 7, the informal and hugely popular Hurtigruten venue Multe Bakery is now open- serving freshly baked cakes and pastries, smørbrød (open sandwiches with generous amounts of topping), smoothies, a large assortment of local ice cream with homemade toppings, premium coffee, organic∘ herbal tea, and premium juice.

- The forward-facing Explorer Lounge and Panorama Bar offer a unique atmosphere and the best views on the ship – with front-row seats for enjoying the Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, wildlife and nature as it passes by.

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Decks
Ship Categories
Dining
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Kids & Teen

Ship Details

Year Built
1993
Capacity
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Meeting Rooms
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Elevators
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Casino
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Registry
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Restaurants
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Disco
N/A
Tonnage
11,205
Bars
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Fitness Center
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Cabins
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Pools
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Children's Program
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Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A

Decks

Select any deck plan to see more details. Once clicked, hover over the image to zoom.
Deck 2

  • Car Deck
  • Tender Area
  • Sauna
  • Cabins

Deck 3

  • Laundry 
  • Gangway
  • Check-in point
  • Luggage
  • Cabins

Deck 4

  • Torget Restaurant
  • Bistro
  • Kysten
  • Activity Center
  • Kompass Service Center
  • Shop
  • Post Office
  • Lecture Halls

Deck 5

  • Observation Deck
  • Outdoor Walking Deck
  • Cabins

Deck 6

  • Hot Tubs
  • Cabins

Deck 7

  • Observation Deck
  • Seating Area
  • Fitness Room
  • Multe Bakery & Ice Cream
  • Explorer Lounge & Bar

Ship Categories

These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have a TV, chair, and portholes or windows, some with limited or no view. Most of L2 cabins have portholes. The pictu
These standard inside cabins for up to two people on the upper and lower decks have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, and a TV. None of the cabins have windows.

8 - 9 m2
No window
Bathroom
TV
1 bed/1 couch
Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers
Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed. The cabins are situated on lower decks and have separate beds with one sofa. All have TV, extra chair, and window with full view.
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable cabins for up to two people are on the upper decks and have separate beds, one which doubles as a sofa. They have a TV, extra chair, and window with full view.
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 people
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on deck 5 and 6 have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. All cabins have a TV, sofa, chair and windows with limited views.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Refurbished outside cabin for up to 3 people, with a single bed/sofa and two pullman beds. The cabin comes with a TV, fridge, and has a full view.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have a TV, extra chair, and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. All cabins have windows with full view.
Polar Inside | Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable inside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, TV, and a hairdryer.
Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck for 4 people
Refurbished expedition suite with bay windows on upper deck. The suites have double beds and extra sofa beds, TV and minibar.
Expedition Suite | Suite for up to 4 people
Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, minibar and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins.
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 people
Refurbished arctic superior cabin for 2 people. These cabins have double beds, a chair, desk, TV, and window with limited view.
Polar Outside - Middle deck for 2 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have a TV, extra chair, and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. All cabins have windows with full view.
Expedition Suite - Mini suite on upper deck
These comfortable suites on the upper dek have double beds, and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have TV, internet access, minibar, and a great view. The suites are double the size of other cabins.
Arctic Superior - Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds.
Polar Outside (O3)
Refurbished outside cabin for up to 3 people, with a single bed/sofa and two pullman beds. The cabin comes with a TV, fridge, and has a full view.
Polar Outside (O2)
These comfortable cabins for up to two people are on the upper decks and have separate beds, one which doubles as a sofa. They have a TV, extra chair, and window with full view.
Polar Outside (N3)
These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the lower decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. They have a TV, extra chair, and window with full view.
Polar Outside (N2D)
Refurbished outside cabin for 2 people on middle decks with full view. The cabin has a double bed, sofa, extra chair, TV and fridge.
Polar Outside (N2)
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have a TV, extra chair, and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. All cabins have windows with full view.
Polar Outside (L3)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have a TV, chair, and portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outside (L2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have a TV, chair, and portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outside (J2D)
Refurbished outside cabin on the upper decks for 2 people, with a double bed, extra chair and TV. These cabins have limited views.
Polar Outside (J2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on deck 5 and 6 have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. All cabins have a TV, sofa, chair and windows with limited views.
Polar Inside (I2)
These standard inside cabins for up to two people on the upper and lower decks have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, and a TV. None of the cabins have windows.
Expedition Suite (Q4)
Junior suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, fridge and TV.
Expedition Suite (MG4)
Refurbished expedition suite with bay windows on upper deck. The suites have double beds and extra sofa beds, TV and fridge.
Expedition Suite (M4)
Refurbished expedition suite for up to 4 people on the upper decks. These cabins have a double bed (and sofa beds), with extra chair, TV, fridge, and full view.
Arctic Superior Accessible (YA)
Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people on top deck. This spacious cabin has a wider door, accessible WC and double bed.
Arctic Superior (U2D)
Refurbished arctic superior cabin for 2 people. These cabins have double beds, a chair, desk, TV, and window with limited view.
Arctic Superior (P2D)
Refurbished arctic superior cabin for 2 people on upper decks. The cabin comes with a double bed, full view, chair, desk and TV.
Polar Outside Upper Deck for 2 travellers
Refurbished outside cabin on the upper decks for 2 people, with a double bed, extra chair and TV. These cabins have limited views.
Polar Outside Middle deck for 3 travellers
Refurbished outside cabin for up to 3 people, with a single bed/sofa and two pullman beds. The cabin comes with a TV, fridge, and has a full view.
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 2 travellers
Refurbished outside cabin for 2 people on middle decks with full view. The cabin has a double bed, sofa, extra chair, TV and fridge.
Polar Outside Lower Deck for 3 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have a TV, chair, and portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outer Lower deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have a TV, chair, and portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Inside Cabin
The Polar Inside cabins are situated on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others. 
Expedition Suite on upper deck for 4 people
Our Expedition suites are the most luxurious cabins on the ship. Situated on the upper deck of the ship, the cabins feature double beds, seating areas with TV, and bathrooms with shower/WC. The suites also provide complimentary cabin kits, with bathrobe, slippers and more. Suite on upper deck for 4 peopleRefurbished expedition suite with bay windows on upper deck. The suites have double beds and extra sofa beds, TV and fridge.
Expedition Suite for up to 4 people
Refurbished expedition suite for up to 4 people on the upper decks. These cabins have a double bed (and sofa beds), with extra chair, TV, fridge, and full view.
Arctic Superior Upper Deck for 2 travellers
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, they all have bathrooms with shower and WC. They also come equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. All have double beds.
Arctic Superior Accessible suite on top deck
Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people on top deck. This spacious cabin has a wider door, accessible WC and double bed.
Polar Outside
Our Polar outside cabins are situated on the lower decks with private bathroom facilities. All of the cabins have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, or upper and lower berths.
Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, they all have bathrooms with shower and WC. They also come equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. All have separate beds.
Expedition Suite
These elegant suites are situated on upper deck with one or two rooms, seating area, TV and mini-bar. Some of them have private balcony. These suites are marked “M” on the deck plan.
Suite
1 room, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar, veranda
Minisuite
1 room, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar
Outside Cabin
2- or 3-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed. Categories L & J have limited or no view. Categories J & U have a 3-bed cabin with a bunk bed.
Inside Cabin
2-bed cabin with a bed and sofa bed or bunk beds

Dining

Bistro
Serving traditional husmannskost, soup of the day, fresh salads, wraps and sandwiches. Enjoy bistro dishes such as Hurtigruten’s signature burger and famous shrimp sandwich, sirloin steak, grilled salmon, locally-inspired pizza, desserts and sweet cakes. Juice, yoghurt with topping, soft drinks, local beverages and wine are also available. 
Kysten

Dine in style at Kysten, our à la carte restaurant. The name "Kysten" reflects the restaurant's simple, elegant and modern style. Here you can enjoy delicious dishes from our skilled chefs, who use the best ingredients the Norwegian coast has to offer.

Look forward to a menu based on seaweed and kelp, extra tender reindeer and juicy scallops with local butter and wild herbs. You can be sure that the seafood is fresh, that the meat comes from free-range animals, and that the cheeses have won several awards.

Choose a wine to go with the food from the expert selection on our wine list or try a wine package in which Hurtigruten's best wine tasters have paired wine with the food. If you choose our Platinum package, you can eat all three meals every day here as part of the journey.

Multe

Let the aroma of freshly baked cakes and pastries guide you to Multe. This onboard bakery serves open sandwiches, called smørbrød, piled with generous helpings of toppings. Treat yourself to fresh smoothies, a choice of coffees, and luscious ice cream direct from Lofoten.

The name Multe means ‘cloudberry’ in Norwegian. Jam made from this rare Arctic berry can be sampled in the bakery, often served with waffles and generous dollops of whipped cream or ice cream.

All the favourite ice cream flavours are present, plus a few Norwegian inspired ones which you might like to try, like the brunost – brown cheese – ice cream. Two scoops or three? 

Torget

Where do many of those who live along the coast get their ingredients from? The local food marked. In the same way as the markets in the local communities, Torget is the local center for food on board Hurtigruten, with much to see, hear and smell, our main restaurant offers a varied selection of dishes for the three meals of the day.

Breakfast - served from 7am Start the day with a selection of hot dishes and a buffet of fresh bread, cereal, fruit, yoghurt, smoothies, juices, energy shots, porridge, salmon, eggs, and pancakes.

Lunch - served from 12pm From short-traveled products and based on the season's best ingredients, our chefs create bountiful buffets. Taste your way through a culinary journey based on our local, short-traveled products. There is a great selection of vegan dishes every day. Look for the vegan brand and try a sustainable plant-based meal.

Dinner – served from 6pm Enjoy a three-course dinner and choose from different dishes each day during the journey. There will be a selection of meat and fish dishes. There is a great selection of vegan dishes every day, look for the vegan label on the menu, and try a sustainable plant-based meal.. Each dinner ends with traditional desserts such as homemade cakes, sorbets or pudding - preferably with berry sauces.

Entertainment

Explorer Bar

What really makes the Explorer Bar stand out is the atmosphere of the surrounding lounge and the panoramic views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Order from a range of hot and cold beverages, relax in a comfortable armchair, chat with a drink in hand, and watch the world go by.

The Explorer Bar serves premium coffee, organic teas, hot chocolate, fruit juices, various Norwegian beers, red, white, and rosé wine, and a collection of Norwegian aquavit that would make any spirit lover jump for joy.

Enjoy along with a selection of snacks, such as grilled sandwiches using local ham and cheese, or even a Norwegian speciality: dried fish! 

Library

The books are in a variety of languages including Norwegian, German and English, also there are game tables available to play cards and chess.

Outdoor Walking Deck
The outdoor walking deck is located on deck 5.
Shopping

Selling souvenirs, knitwear, books, postcards, postage stamps and a limited supply of toiletries.

Health & Fitness

Fitness Room

A basic fitness centre for passengers to enjoy.

Hot Tubs

Relax in the hot tubs whilst floating past the scenery.

Sauna

Head to the sauna and relax in luxury.

Kids & Teen

Young Explorers

Good news, parents! If your child is aged 6-13, they can join our complimentary Young Explorers activity programme on board our ships (except MS Vesterålen) during July and August.

We warmly invite families with young children to come and experience the Norwegian coast together with us. Through a range of activities on and off the ship, our team will feed your children’s curiosity and nurture their sense of adventure. It’ll be a family holiday full of fun memories that they and you will cherish for years to come.

Please note: the Young Explorers programme is available only on our 12-day Classic Roundtrip Voyage.

Forming friendships

The programme has been designed to be interactive and engaging for young minds. Art workshops, creative challenges, competitive games, and quick-fire quizzes add to a stimulating pace that grabs their attention.

The tasks and activities also naturally lend themselves to team building and bonding. The children therefore often make new friends, playing together outside the programme, beginning friendships that could last a lifetime.

Minds of the future

Below are some examples of topics your children might learn about as part of the Young Explorers programme.

Each is taught in a way that will activate your child’s imagination and increase their awareness of the world they’ll eventually inherit from us.

History

  • Learn how the ancient Vikings lived and explored
  • Get to know famous Norwegian polar explorers and their journeys
  • Learn about polar exploration during a mountain hike
  • Hear about key moments in Norway’s history

Nature

  • Discover the science and myths behind the Northern Lights
  • Learn how to identify bird species along the Norwegian coast
  • See how we recycle on board the ship
  • Join a clean-up on a local beach, removing plastic and litter

Culture

  • Explore Northern Norway’s indigenous Sámi culture
  • Learn about the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv - outdoors life
  • Practise speaking a few Sámi words and counting to ten
  • Craft works of art using everyday items