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Voyage Overview

Our classic route during aurora season, with expert astronomer & exclusive excursions

Destinations

Norway Northern Europe & Scandinavia

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Day-by-day stops

Onboard lectures by an expert astronomer

Learn about astronomy, the Northern Lights and celestial phenomena

Guided tour of Tromsø’s planetarium

Learn more about the night sky at the world's northernmost planetarium

Full-board dining

Enjoy daily breakfast, lunch & dinner on board at ship’s main restaurant, Torget

Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected in your cabin and throughout the ship

Cabin or suite selection

Choose the location and grade of your cabin or suite

Unlimited tea & filter coffee

Choose from our selection of teas & on-tap filter coffee, available all day

Air travel and airport transfers (unless booked as a package with Hurtigruten)
Shore excursions and optional activities
Alcoholic beverages outside of included Platinum selections
Premium dining upgrades
Spa services
Travel insurance
Gratuities (at guest discretion)
Port taxes and government fees (may vary by itinerary)

Ship

MS Polarlys

Hurtigruten

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. There is a comfortable bar in the panorama lounge where you can enjoy a nice traditional drink. The vessel also has a large compass area where you find the reception, the Expedition Team, a conference room and a shop. The top deck of the boat features a sun deck, observation saloon and panorama lounge, all of which provide splendid views of spectacular coastal scenery. See the current location of MS Polarlys with out ship locator.

Passengers479

Tonnage11,341 GT

Built1996

Decks7

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Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

A child is defined as 2–15 years old at the time of sailing (6–17 years on short voyages of 5 days or less). Child sharing a cabin with two adults: up to 50% off the child's cruise portion. Child with one adult: up to 20% off. Cot hire: 130 NOK per voyage; infants may share a bed with their parents.

Third Person Policy

Third-guest occupancy depends on the ship and cabin category's physical bedding configuration. Triple availability on a specific sailing should be confirmed with Hurtigruten Guest Services.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Termination fees scale with the notice period before departure per Hurtigruten's General Terms & Conditions and applicable package travel regulations. The 'Book with Confidence' option permits cancellation up to 14 days before departure with a refund of fares paid (less deposit and a per-passenger cancellation fee). Refunds are processed within 14 days for direct bookings; travel-agent bookings follow the agent's own refund schedule.

Name Change Fee

Name changes are permitted subject to the fee stated on the booking confirmation. Request changes in writing via Hurtigruten Guest Services or your travel agent.

Wi-Fi & Communications

Complimentary satellite WiFi is available onboard. Guests on Basic fares or port-to-port sailings receive complimentary WiFi upon enrolment in the 1893 Ambassador loyalty programme. Bandwidth is suitable for browsing and messaging; streaming is not supported.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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The hunt begins

A day for masterpieces

The Royal City of Trondheim

Welcome to the Arctic!

Expand your Northern Lights knowledge

The Northern Lights and the North Cape

To the top and back again

The extreme north

Welcome to Lofoten

A date with the Seven Sisters

The old cities and the sea

The final chapter of the fairytale

International flights

Onboard lectures by an expert astronomer

Guided tour of Tromsø’s planetarium

Full-board dining

Free Wi-Fi

Cabin or suite selection

Unlimited tea & filter coffee

Ship

MS Polarlys

Deck Plans

Onboard Facilities

Live Position

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

Third Person Policy

Cancellation Policy

Name Change Fee

Wi-Fi & Communications

Cabin Categories

Polar Inside

Polar Outside

Arctic Superior

Expedition Suite

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Northern Lights: Chasing the Aurora Borealis

The Original Coastal Express: Bergen to Kirkenes

Explore Norwegian Culture

Norway Northern Lights | Norwegian Aurora Borealis

Discover More

Northern Lights: Chasing the Aurora Borealis

The Original Coastal Express: Bergen to Kirkenes

Explore Norwegian Culture

Norway Northern Lights | Norwegian Aurora Borealis