Midnatsol

Midnatsol

The MS Midnatsol (Midnight Sun) is dedicated to the wonders of Arctic summer. The ship sails along the Norwegian coast from May to September, and is part of our global Explorer sailings during the rest of the year.

MS Midnatsol has a strong environmental profile and modern design. The interior’s bright, colourful décor is inspired by Norway´s sunny warm days during summer, a motif reflected in many of the pieces of Norwegian∘ modern art on board. The ship is also a TV star, having been featured in the award-winning Norwegian television documentary, `Hurtigruten 365´. The vessel´s sun deck and hot tub are on deck 9. Key features on MS Midnatsol include the large, two-storey panorama lounge above the bow. Its wall-to-wall windows bathe the lounge in natural light and provide extraordinary views. 

Hurtigruten continues to move boundaries for green technology: Through giant makeovers, three Hurtigruten vessels will be transformed to premium, hybrid powered expedition cruise ships.

With these new expedition cruise vessels, you will be able to explore Norway like never before, with all the comforts, facilities and expertise you need for creating a perfect adventure. Combined with groundbreaking∘ green technology, these ships will truly stand out, Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam says.

As they are transformed into full-fledged premium expedition cruise ships, the current MS Midnatsol, will be renamed MS Eirik Raude in 2021.

Ship Calendar

Destination Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 2027 Mar Mar
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Decks
Ship Categories
Dining
Entertainment
Health & Fitness

Ship Details

Year Built
2003
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
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Tonnage
15,000
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
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Theaters
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Internet Cafe
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Shops
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Library
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Spa
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Decks

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Deck 4

  • Gangway
  • Reception
  • Luggage
  • Laundry
  • Arctic Superior Cabins
  • Polar Outside Cabins
  • Polar Inside Cabins

Deck 5

  • Flora Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Brasserie Arran
  • Lecture Hall

Deck 6
  • Outdoor walking deck
  • Arctic Superior Cabins
  • Polar Outside Cabins
  • Polar Inside Cabins

Deck 7

  • Expedition Suites
  • Arctic Superior Cabins
  • Polar Outside Cabins
  • Polar Inside Cabins

Deck 8

  • 1893 Bar
  • Røst Fine Dining
  • Info/Expedition Team
  • Library
  • Lounge
  • Expedition Suites
  • Arctic Superior Cabins

Deck 9

  • Observation deck
  • Hot tubs
  • Seating Area
  • Bar
  • Fitness room
  • 1893 Lounge
  • Sauna

Ship Categories

Polar Outside (O2)
These standard outside cabins on the lower or middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms. 
Polar Outside (N2)
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. They have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual∘ specifications.These standard outside cabins for two people on the middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms. 
Polar Outside (L2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view. 
Polar Outside (J2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view. 
Polar Inside (I2)
Our cosy Polar inside cabins are on all decks. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds, with one doubling as a sofa. Others are equipped with upper∘ and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Expedition Suite (Q2)
These comfortable suites on the middle or upper decks have double beds and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, internet access, a bathroom, minibar, and a great view. 
Expedition Suite (MX)
These exclusive suites are situated on the upper decks. The suites have two rooms, a seating area and dining table, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom, minibar and private balcony. Travel the best way possible!
Expedition Suite (MG)
These exclusive suites have a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom and minibar. Some of the suites also have bathtubs, and a private balcony or bay window.
Expedition Suite (M2)
These elegant suites are on the upper deck with a seating area, bathroom, TV and minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Arctic Superior (U2)
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a private bathroom and double or separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. 
Arctic Superior (QJ)
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, the cabins have bathrooms with shower and WC. They are also equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. Most have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, and some have double beds. All the cabins have individual specifications.Most of these large, comfortable cabins∘ with single beds on the middle or upper decks have sofa groups. They all have a private bathroom, TV and minibar. The cabins have limited or no view.
Arctic Superior (P2)
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. 
Suite on upper deck
These elegant suites are on the upper deck with a seating area, bathroom, TV and minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Polar Outside Upper Deck for 2 Travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside Middle Deck for 2 Passengers
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. They have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.These standard outside cabins for two people on the middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms. 
Polar Outside Lower or Middle Deck for 2 Travellers
These standard outside cabins on the lower or middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Polar Outside Lower Deck for 2 Travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Polar Inside Middle Deck for 2 Passengers
Our cosy Polar inside cabins are on all decks. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds, with one doubling as a sofa. Others are equipped with upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Mini Suite on middle deck
These comfortable suites on the middle or upper decks have double beds and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, internet access, a bathroom, minibar, and a great view.
Grand suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites have a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom and minibar. Some of the suites also have bathtubs, and a private balcony or bay window.
Arctic Superior Upper deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a private bathroom and double or separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Arctic Superior Middle Deck for 2 Travellers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Arctic Superior Large Cabin on Middle Deck
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, the cabins have bathrooms with shower and WC. They are also equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. Most have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, and some have double beds. All the cabins have individual specifications.Most of these large, comfortable cabins with single beds on the middle or upper decks have sofa groups. They all have a private bathroom, TV and minibar. The cabins have limited or no view.
Polar Outside
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. They have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Polar Inside
Our cosy Polar inside cabins are on all decks. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds, with one doubling as a sofa. Others are equipped with upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Expedition Suite
Our Expedition suites are the most luxurious cabins on board. Situated on the upper deck of the ship, the suites feature seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC, and most with double beds. All of the suites provide complimentary cabin kits, with bathrobe, slippers and more. Some suites have more facilities than others. Located on deck 6, 7 and 8.
Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, the cabins have bathrooms with shower and WC. They are also equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. Most have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, and some have double beds. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Suite
Containing one or two rooms, with a seating area, TV,and mini-bar. Some also come with private balcony.
Owners Suite
With two rooms, a seating and dining table. Owners suites also contain a television, stereo, Internet access, mini-bar, private balcony.
Captains Suite
2 rooms, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar, safe, veranda
Grand Suite
1 room, full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar, safe, bay window or veranda
Minisuite
QJ: 2-bed cabin with separate beds or a single full-sized bed, seating area, TV , minibar, limited view Q: 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

Brasserie Árran

Named after the northern Sámi word for the fire found at the heart of their traditional lavvo tent, Brasserie Árran specialises in traditional Norwegian cuisine with a twist.

It’s a place for people to gather and share stories, which is exactly what we hope you’ll do here. The dark wood, leather, and rough-hewn stone create a warm and rustic feel that reflects the hearty food on the menu.

Here, you can dine on traditional dishes with a modern twist such as bidos (a Sámi reindeer stew), souvas (sliced smoked reindeer meat) with lingonberry aioli, or pickled herring on rye bread with cured egg yolk.

You can dine in Brasserie Árran for lunch or dinner (open: 12:00-21:00).

Flora

Our main restaurant, Flora is inspired by Norway’s edible herbs, berries, mushrooms, flowers, fruit, and vegetables.

Depending on what’s in season, you could try dishes such as lightly smoked Arctic char, plant-based Wellington with sugar kelp, or confit Trøndersopp mushrooms from our own kelp farm.

Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, while the evening menu is à la carte.

This changes every night of your voyage, curated around the port we have visited that day, meaning that you will never eat the same dish twice.

Sailings on MS Midnatsol are all-inclusive, and all main meals are included and served in the main restaurant, Flora.

  • Breakfast: 07:00–10:00 (buffet)
  • Lunch: 12:00–14:00 (buffet)
  • Dinner: 18:00–20:00 (plated 3-course meal)

Røst

Inspired by the ancient fish bank of Røst in the Lofoten Islands, our fine-dining restaurant is a homage to the produce that helped established Norway: fish.

The food in Røst is based on the flora and fauna that flourishes beneath our ships as they sail along the coast.

Its three-to-five course menu rotates throughout the voyage, featuring 16 beautiful, palate-pleasing seasonal dishes.

Alongside the stockfish that Norway’s economy – and heritage – was built on, you might dine on salmon or reindeer as well as more unexpected ingredients such as seaweed, kelp, Arctic pearls (a vegan roe), and sea urchins.

What’s more, our resident sommeliers are on hand to help pair each dish with the perfect wine or expertly crafted mocktail.

Fine dining at Røst (open for breakfast 07:00-10:00, lunch 12:00-14:00 and dinner 18:00-20:00) is included for Suite guests and can be added as an onboard upgrade for other cabin categories.

Entertainment

1893 Bar

Settle down in a comfortable chair behind the huge windows on the two-storey observation deck and take your pick of drinks laced with the flavours and remarkable stories of the Norwegian coast. We offer a wide selection of international and local Norwegian beverage.

Library
The ship has a small selection of books on different topics that is available to guests while on board.
Observation Deck
The ship has spacious outdoor areas. They are perfect vantage points to sit back, relax and watch the world go by.
Reception

The Reception can be located on Deck 4.

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

Health & Fitness

Fitness Room

You’ll find the fitness room on the top deck. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to work up a sweat while admiring the spectacular scenery.

Outdoor Hot Tubs

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

Sauna

Find the panoramic sauna on the top deck. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to work up a sweat while admiring the spectacular scenery.