Polarlys

Polarlys

MS Polarlys was refurbished in 2016 and now features a modern, Arctic-inspired interior. On board are three different restaurants, the Multe bakery and ice cream bar, a sauna∘ and fitness room. Out on deck you can enjoy the view from one of our two hot tubs. We have a comfortable bar at the front of the ship where you can enjoy a nice traditional drink. The vessel also has a large compass area where you find the reception, the expedition team, conference room and shop.

Ship Calendar

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Decks
Ship Categories
Dining
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Kids & Teen

Ship Details

Year Built
1996
Capacity
N/A
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
N/A
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
12,000
Bars
N/A
Fitness Center
N/A
Cabins
N/A
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
N/A
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A

Decks

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Deck 2

  • Car deck
  • Tender area
  • Outside Cabins
  • Sauna

Deck 3

  • Laundry
  • Gangway
  • Luggage
  • Outside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins

Deck 4

  • Torget
  • Kysten
  • Brygga Bistro
  • Kompass Service Center
  • Information
  • Shop
  • Post Office
  • Lecture Halls

Deck 5

  • Observation Deck
  • Outdoor Walking Deck
  • Expedition Suites 
  • Arctic Superior Cabins
  • Outside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins

Deck 6

  • Hot Tubs
  • Expedition Suites
  • Arctic Superior Cabins
  • Outside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins

Deck 7

  • Outdoor Explorer Deck
  • Seating Areas
  • Fitness Room
  • Multe Bakery & Ice Cream
  • Explorer Lounge & Panorama Bar

Ship Categories

These superior inside cabins for up to three people on the upper deck are newly refurbished and have bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have TV and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable, newly refurbished cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds.
Polar Outside | Wheelchair accessible cabins for 2 travellers
Wheelchair accessible cabins for 2 travellers.
Polar Outside | Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper or middle decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, and double beds. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have bunk beds and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.
Polar Outside | Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to three people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and bunk∘ beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck
These elegant suites on the upper deck have one or two rooms and a seating area. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and a great view.
Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper decks
These comfortable suites for up to four people on the upper deck have double beds, and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and great view. 
Expedition Suite | Mini suite on upper deck
These comfortable suites for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds, and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and great view.
Expedition Suite - Mini suite on upper deck
These comfortable suites for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds, and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and great view.
Arctic Superior - Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable, newly refurbished cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds.
Polar Outside (O3)
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to three people on the middle/upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, and bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa
Polar Outside (O2)
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle/lower decks have bathroom∘ with shower/WC, and single beds, one of which converts into a sofa
Polar Outside (N3)
These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have bunk beds and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.
Polar Outside (N2)
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.
Polar Outside (L2)
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and bunk∘ beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outside (J3)
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to three people on the upper or middle decks have bathrooms∘ with shower/WC, and bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside (J2D)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper or middle decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, and double beds. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Inside (K3)
These superior inside cabins for up to three people on the upper deck are newly refurbished and have bathrooms∘ with shower/WC. The cabins have TV and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.
Polar Inside (I2)
These comfortable, standard inside∘ cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.
Polar Inside (I1)
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for one person on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.
Expedition Suite (Q4)
These comfortable suites for up to four people∘ on the upper deck have double beds, and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and great view.
Expedition Suite (M4)
These elegant suites on the upper deck have one or two rooms and a seating area∘. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and a great view.
Arctic Superior (P2D)
These comfortable, newly refurbished cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have double beds.
Arctic Superior (P2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper decks have bunk beds.
Polar Outside Upper deck for 3 travellers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to three people on the upper or middle decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, and bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper or middle decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, and double beds. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 3 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have bunk beds and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.
Polar Outside Middle deck for 2 travellers
These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.
Polar Outside Lower Deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and bunk beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Outside Middle deck for 3 travellers
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have bunk beds and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower/WC.
Polar Inside Lower deck for 2 Travellers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.
Polar Inside Lower deck for 1 passenger
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for one person on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa.
Polar Inside Cabin for 3 passengers
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. These superior inside cabins for up to three people on the upper deck are newly refurbished and have bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have TV and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.
Mini Suite on upper decks
Our Expedition suites are the most luxurious cabins on the ship. Situated on the upper decks of the ship, the cabins feature seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC, and double beds. These comfortable suites for up to four people on the upper deck have double beds, and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and great view.
Expedition Suite on upper deck
Our Expedition suites are the most luxurious cabins on the ship. Situated on the upper decks of the ship, the cabins feature seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC, and double beds. The suites also provide complimentary cabin kits, with bathrobe, slippers and more. Some suites have more facilities than others. These elegant suites on the upper deck have one or two rooms and a seating area. The suites also have a TV, Wi-Fi, and a great 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, the cabins all have bathrooms with shower and WC. They are also equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities and TV. Most have double beds, and some have bunk beds. All the cabins have individual specifications.(Note: All Arctic superior cabins on deck 5 have the promenade deck outside.)
Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, the cabins all have bathrooms with shower and WC. They are also equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities and TV. Most have double beds, and some have bunk beds. All the cabins have individual specifications.(Note: All Arctic superior cabins on deck 5 have the promenade deck outside.)
Polar Outside
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins also have bunk beds and individual specifications.
Expedition Suite
One or two rooms, seating area, TV,mini-bar, some with private balcony.
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

Brygga

The name of our onboard bistro can be translated from the Norwegian as ‘wharf’. As you’ll probably see during your voyage with us, wharves on the Norwegian coast are typically busy places bustling with workers loading and unloading cargo, without much time for a relaxing sit-down meal.

It’s fitting then that Brygga serves easy-to-eat yet satisfying dishes such as fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and good old comfort food like freshly prepared pizzas and gastro burgers. Try the soup of the day, sirloin steak, or grilled salmon, and finish with locally-inspired desserts and sweet cakes.

Among these crowd pleasers is our mouth-watering signature shrimp sandwich, served with eggs, dill mayonnaise, and a wedge of lemon – a pure Norwegian classic.  

Kysten

Dine in style at ‘The Coast’, our à la carte option. You’ll savour exquisite dishes crafted by our most skilled chefs, using the finest 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. 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.

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 Lounge & 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.

Observation Deck

Enjoy our large outdoor sun deck waiting for the Northern Lights to appear.

Reception

The vessel also has a large compass area where you find the reception.

Shopping

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

Health & Fitness

Outdoor Hot Tubs

Soak in the bubbles of the ship’s two outdoor hot tubs, while admiring views of the coast.

Sauna and Fitness Room

Keep active in the fitness room before enjoying a soothing steam in the sauna.

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