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Nordlys
Nordlys is a Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 1994. She measures 11,204 gross tons and carries 505 guests with a crew of 55. She sails Norwegian Fjords itineraries.
About Nordlys
Nordlys, whose name means northern lights, is an 11,204-ton coastal ship built by Volkswerft in Stralsund, Germany, and placed in service in April 1994 for Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap, one of the companies later merged into Hurtigruten. She is a sister of Kong Harald and Richard With, with 200 cabins and beds for 505 guests. Now a battery-hybrid ship, she was refurbished in 2019 and again in 2024, and her interior design takes its cue from the aurora. She sails the Original Bergen–Kirkenes coastal route year-round.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Bergen, Norway.
Flying in for your cruise?
Nordlys sails from Bergen, Norway. The airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Bergen Airport, Flesland on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Bergen, NorwayQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Nordlys?
Nordlys is operated by Hurtigruten.
How big is Nordlys?
Nordlys measures 11,204 gross tons and 122 metres in length.
How crowded does Nordlys feel?
Nordlys has a passenger space ratio of 22.2: 11,204 gross tons for 505 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Nordlys feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Nordlys carry?
Nordlys carries 505 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 55 (about 9.2 guests per crew member).
When did Nordlys enter service?
Nordlys entered service in 1994 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Nordlys sail?
Nordlys sails Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port is Bergen, Norway.
Which airport should I fly into for Nordlys?
Nordlys sails from Bergen, Norway. Fly into Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Nordlys?
Hurtigruten publishes the deck plans for Nordlys; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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