MS Otto Sverdrup

Local Cuisine: Hurtigruten serves just-caught fish and fresh ingredients sourced from regions around Norway, including smoked salmon, clip fish, and salted leg of lamb.

Pool and Sauna with a View: Don’t take these features for granted — MS Otto Sverdrup is the only ship in Hurtigruten’s Millennium class that offers both of these amenities.

Panoramic Lounge: This space hosts the best seats in the house for landscape- and nature-peeping.

Nature: No matter the season, there’s flora and fauna to capture on camera and landscapes known only to Norway: dramatic fjords, tumbling waterfalls, rugged mountains, and, of course, the Northern Lights.

Coastal Itineraries: Hurtigruten has been cruising up and down the coast of Norway from Kirkenes to Bergen since 1893. Today, it still runs a similar itinerary with the dual functions of a ferry and cargo service and tourism vessel. MS Otto Sverdrup cruises to handpicked coastal ports with tourism as its focus.  

Soft-Core Adventurers with a Cultural Bend: Offshore, you’ll have the option of dog sledding, snowmobiling, and attending midnight concerts in an Arctic church; while on board, you can kick back to the scenery and attend an occasional class like a cloudberry tasting or fish-filleting demonstration.

Standard Cabins Are Tight: Fitting more than two people in a starting inside cabin could be a squeeze (and expect bunks, not double beds). Book the higher categories for parties of three or more.

Slow Internet Access in Remote Regions: Be prepared for some sluggish browsing — in some areas, the Wi-Fi connection is slow and spotty at best.

It Can be Sleepy On Board: While the shore excursions and exploration in port can be quick-paced, there are few organized onboard activities.