MS Vesterålen provides passengers an authentic heritage experience. In its exciting programme you will learn more about the ship´s maritime operations, logistics and hotel operations. You will get an opportunity∘ to get closer to the Hurtigruten operation and to learn more about the operation along the Norwegian coast. The programme includes the following:
- Different topics every second day, related to Hurtigruten´s operations. Evening talks hosted by the ship´s tour leader, including interviews with different crew members∘ who share their insights about work and life on board.
- A short film and/or presentation during the evening talk programme about the engine room, bridge, galley, cargo deck, and more.
- Practical courses within relevant topics, including "Learn to read and use marine charts" and "Make the Norwegian traditional dinner Fårikål". Due to limited capacity, these courses are available for a fee and can be booked on board .
- Operational and historical `points of interest´/ fun facts presented on deck along the sailing route.
- An exhibition about Hurtigruten´s history, ship design and construction, route planning, navigational facts and operational development.
- A logbook of the entire journey available for purchase∘ at the end of the trip.
MS Vesterålen will be refurbished at the end of 2019. All the common areas will get an upgrade, including the lounge and 'Fyret' bar. The refurbishment will take care to ensure that MS Vesterålen continues to provide passengers with an authentic heritage experience.
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Decks
Select any deck plan to see more details. Once clicked, hover over the image to zoom.- Vesterålstuen Lounge & Bar
- Lecture Hall
- Library
- Fitness
- Playroom
- Shop
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Inside Cabins
- Outside Cabins
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Dining
The à la carte menu is a dining experience out of the ordinary - a dinner made from ultra-premium produce from our local suppliers. For those who are taking a classic voyage, full board is included in the price, and you can upgrade to the à la carte option for a small fee.
Even if you don’t have full board, you are still welcome to order tge à la carte menu. On most of Hurtigruten ships, the à la carte menu will be served in separate areas of the restaurants. Enjoy two-, three, four- or five-course dinners, and choose from four different starters, five main courses, four desserts and our famous cheese. Additional wine and drinks packages are also available. You can only book the à la carte menu when you are on board.
Passengers are requested to go to the restaurant on embarkation to make their table reservation. The usual meal times are: breakfast from 08.00 to 10.00 hours (open sitting); lunch from 13.00 hours (open sitting); dinner from 18.00 hours (set seating). During high season, there may be several sittings, the times of which will be shown on board. Full board begins with a buffet dinner on departure from Bergen and ends with brunch on the arrival day back in Bergen. The food is Norwegian and breakfast is buffet style with a selection of cold meats, cheese, eggs, cereals and fruit. Lunch is the famous Cold Table with a choice of fish dishes, cold meats, salads, a selection of hot dishes, desserts and fruit. Dinner is a three-course set meal; there is not usually a choice of menu. Occasionally the Cold Table may be served in the evening and the set meal at lunch time. All vessels are fully licensed.
Entertainment
The books are in a variety of languages including Norwegian, German and English, also there are game tables available to play cards and chess.
Selling souvenirs, knitwear, books, postcards, postage stamps and a limited supply of toiletries.