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MS Polarlys

HURTIGRUTEN

MS Polarlys

Built at Ulstein Mek. Verk. (N)

  • Guests 580 beds beds (portal's own word)
  • Staterooms 211
  • IATA accredited agency
  • CLIA member

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  • Built 1996 · refit 2016/2023
  • Gross tonnage 11,341 GT
  • Length 123 m
  • Dining 3 restaurants · 1 bar

How these are counted: Specifications are per-ship. Capacity is stated as beds (portal's own word) — NOT stated as double occupancy

The ship

About MS Polarlys

"Polarlys is Norwegian for `polar light´, and refers to the natural Arctic phenomenon we pursue in winter." — the portal's own description, verbatim.

The largest bed count in the fleet at 580 — which is the clearest single case against reading the fleet page's ”fewer than 500 guests on board” as a capacity statement. See the warning below.

Staterooms & suites

Where you'll stay

  • Expedition Suite

M4 · Expedition Suite

These elegant suites on the upper deck, accommodating up to 4 people, feature a separate bedroom, a seating area with a sofa bed and 2 chairs, a TV, minibar, hairdryer, coffee and tea facilities, and Wi-Fi.

  • Sleeps up to 4
  • Expedition Suite

Q2 · Expedition Suite

These comfortable suites for up to 2 people feature a double bed, 2 chairs, a desk, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea and Wi-Fi.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Expedition Suite

Q4 · Expedition Suite

These comfortable suites accommodate up to 4 people and feature a separate bedroom, a seating area with a sofa bed, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities, and Wi-Fi.

  • Sleeps up to 4
  • Arctic Superior

U2D · Arctic Superior

These refurbished outside cabins, accommodating up to 2 people, feature a double bed, a chair, a TV, and coffee and tea.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Arctic Superior

P2D · Arctic Superior

These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to 2 people on the mid-level walking deck have a double bed, a chair, TV and coffee and tea facilities.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

O2 · Polar Outside

These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to 2 people feature bunk beds, with one that can be converted into a sofa, along with a chair, TV, and hair dryer.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

O2D · Polar Outside

These refurbished cabins for up to 2 people feature a double bed, a chair, a TV, and a hair dryer.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

O3 · Polar Outside

These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people have separate bunk beds where one can be turned into a sofa, a chair, TV, and hair dryer.

  • Sleeps up to 3
  • Polar Outside

N2 · Polar Outside

These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins, accommodating up to 2 people, feature twin beds, a chair, a TV, and a hairdryer. Please note that cabin 333 may experience noise.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

N2D · Polar Outside

These refurbished outside cabins, perfect for up to 2 guests, feature a cosy double bed, a comfortable chair, and a TV for your enjoyment. Some cabins may experience noise.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

N3 · Polar Outside

These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to three people have separate beds or bunk beds, a chair, TV, and hair dryer. Please note that cabins 358 and 360 may experience noise.

  • Polar Outside

L2 · Polar Outside

These cosy outside cabins on the lower deck accommodate up to 2 guests and feature separate twin beds, a chair, a TV, and a hairdryer. Each cabin includes portholes for natural light.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

L2D · Polar Outside

These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins, accommodating up to 2 people, feature a double bed, a chair, a TV, a hairdryer, and a porthole window.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

L3 · Polar Outside

These comfortable outside cabins for up to 3 people on the lowest deck have separate twin beds (one of which converts into a sofa), a chair, TV, hair dryer, and porthole windows.

  • Sleeps up to 3
  • Polar Outside

J2D · Polar Outside

These comfortable outside cabins accommodate up to 2 people and feature a double bed. Cabins on deck 6 face the mid-level walking deck, so the view may be partially obstructed.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Outside

J3 · Polar Outside

These outside cabins accommodate up to 3 guests and feature separate bunk beds, one of which can be converted into a sofa, along with a TV and hair dryer. Cabins on Deck 6 face the mid-level walking deck and therefore have limited or no view.

  • Sleeps up to 3
  • Polar Outside

SD · Polar Outside

Wheelchair-accessible room for up to 2 people with wider door, accessible bathroom and adjustable bed. (We have a limited number of wheelchair-accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Inside

I2 · Polar Inside

These comfortable, refurbished standard inside cabins for up to 2 people have twin beds, a chair, a TV, and a hair dryer.

  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Polar Inside

K3 · Polar Inside

These standard inside cabins for up to three people have bunk beds (one can be turned into a sofa), plus TV and hair dryer.

  • Sleeps up to 3
  • Polar Inside

I1 · Polar Inside

This comfortable standard inside cabin features bunk beds, with the lower bunk/berth converting into a sofa. A cosy space ideal for a solo traveller on a budget.

  • Sleeps up to 1

Eating & drinking

Dining

Torget

Meaning ‘marketplace’ in Norwegian, the main restaurant offers a variety for all three daily meals. For dinner, it provides either a buffet or set menus. Torget offers multiple dinner seatings between

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. Kysten is typical

Brygga

The name of this bistro is the Norwegian word for ‘wharf’. It serves salads, pizzas, and other crowd-pleasers with a Nordic twist. Brygga is generally open for lunch and snacks from 12pm to 9:30pm for

Multe

Meaning ‘cloudberry’ in Norwegian, this bakery serves up freshly baked cakes, pastries, and waffles. Enjoy the latter topped with generous dollops of whipped or ice cream, and some cloudberry jam.

Explorer Lounge & Bar

Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail and sweeping panoramic views of the Norwegian coast in our bar on Deck 7.

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