Hurtigruten SHIP
MS Kong Harald
The King is a skilled sailor, even representing Norway in sailing at the Olympic Games three times.
Hurtigruten MS Kong Harald
Overview
The King is a skilled sailor, even representing Norway in sailing at the Olympic Games three times. In 2016, at the age of 78, he and his team finished second in the Sailing World Championships.
MS Kong Harald was upgraded to a greener hybrid ship in 2023. Emissions are cut by large battery packs combined with the ships efficient and brand-new engines, reducing fuel consumption and CO2-emissions by approximately 25 percent. The ship is also updated with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment equipment, and SRC technology that reduce NOx emissions by at least 80 percent. In addition, cabins on deck 2 and 3 were refurbished.
The vessel was also refurbished in 2016 to feature a modern, Arctic-inspired interior. 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 at the front of the ship where you can enjoy a nice traditional drink.
MS Kong Harald also has a large compass area where you find the reception, the Expedition Team, conference room and 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.
Expedition Suite | Suite on middle deck
Our most luxurious option. These spacious and elegant two-room suites sleep up to three guests. They have a separate bedroom, a private bathroom with shower and toiletries, a seating area with sofabed and armchairs, a TV, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Arctic Superior | Double on upper deck with window
These comfortable outside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with shower, a chair, a TV, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Arctic Superior | Double on middle deck with window
These comfortable outside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with shower, a chair, a TV, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Polar Outside | Twin on lower deck with porthole
These standard outside cabins sleep up to two guests. Each come with a private bathroom and shower, TV, chair, hair dryer and porthole windows.
Polar Outside | Double on upper or middle deck with window (restricted view)
These standard outside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with shower, a TV, and a chair. These cabins have limited or no view, and those on Deck 5 look out on to the mid-level promenade deck.
Polar Outside | Double on lower deck with porthole
These standard outside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with shower, a TV, a chair, a hair dryer and porthole windows.
Polar Outside | Triple on upper or middle deck with window (restricted view)
These standard outside cabins sleep up to three guests. They have single beds (one converts into a sofa, one is an upper berth), a private bathroom with shower and a TV. These cabins have limited or no view, and cabin 523 overlooks the mid-level promenade deck.
Polar Outside | Twin on lower deck with window
These standard outside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have single beds (one of which converts into a sofa), a private bathroom with shower, a chair, a TV, and a hair dryer.
Polar Outside | Double on lower deck with window
These standard outside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with shower, a TV, a chair, and a hair dryer.
Polar Outside | Double on lower deck with window
These standard outside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with shower, a TV, a chair, and a hair dryer.
Polar Outside | Triple on lower, middle or upper deck with window
These standard outside cabins sleep up to three guests. They have single beds (one converts into a sofa, one is an upper berth), a private bathroom with shower, and a TV.
Polar Outside | Accessible twin on lower deck with window
Accessible twin on lower deck with window
This spacious wheelchair-accessible cabin sleeps up to 2 people. It has a wider door, accessible bathroom, adjustable bed, a chair, TV and hairdryer.
We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins.
Polar Inside | Twin on lower deck
These standard inside cabins sleep up to two guests. They have single twin beds, a private bathroom with shower, a chair, and a TV.
Polar Inside | Triple on middle and upper decks
These standard inside cabins sleep up to three guests. They have single beds (one converts into a sofa, one is an upper berth), a private bathroom with shower, and a TV.
Torget
Our main restaurant, Torget, is the focal point when it comes to dining on The Coastal Express, and offers a varied selection of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner designed by head chef, Øistein Nilsen.
Breakfast – served from 7am
Start the day with a selection of hot dishes and a buffet of fresh bread, cereal, fruit, yoghurt, smoothies, juices, energy shots, porridge, salmon, eggs, and pancakes.
Lunch – served from 12pm
Using local, homegrown produce and the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create delicious plated dishes alongside sumptuous buffets for your lunch. For sustainable, plant-based meals, you can also find a great selection of vegan dishes on the menu.
Dinner – served from 6pm (set timings, with 4-5 seatings)
Enjoy a three-course dinner and choose from different dishes each day of your voyage, with a wide selection of meat, fish, and plant-based options. Top off your meal with a choice of traditional desserts, such as homemade cakes, sorbets or puddings, often accompanied by a local berry coulis.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner time might vary
Kysten
Dine in style at Kysten, our à la carte restaurant. The name “Kysten” reflects the restaurant’s simple, elegant and modern style. Here you can enjoy delicious dishes from our skilled chefs, who use the best ingredients the Norwegian coast has to offer.
Look forward to a menu based on seaweed and kelp, extra tender reindeer with local butter and wild herbs. You can be sure that the seafood is fresh, that the meat comes from free-range animals, and that the cheeses have won several awards.
To accompany your meal, choose a wine from the expert selection on our wine list or opt for a wine package in which our best wine tasters have paired wine with the food. If you choose to upgrade to our Platinum package, you can dine here every day as part of your voyage.
Brygga
The name of our onboard bistro can be translated from the Norwegian as ‘wharf’. As you’ll probably see during your voyage with us, wharves on the Norwegian coast are typically busy places bustling with workers loading and unloading cargo, who don’t have much time for a sit-down lunch.
It’s fitting, then, that Brygga serves quick and tasty dishes such as fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and good old-fashioned comfort food like pizzas and gastro burgers. Among these crowd pleasers is our mouth-watering signature shrimp sandwich, served with eggs, dill mayonnaise, and a wedge of lemon – a true Norwegian classic.
To finish, take your pick from a range of locally inspired desserts and sweet cakes.
Multe
Let the aroma of freshly baked cakes and pastries guide you to Multe. Our onboard bakery serves open sandwiches called smørbrød, piled high with generous helpings of toppings. Treat yourself with a choice of coffees, and luscious ice cream direct from Lofoten. You’ll find all the classic flavors plus a few Norwegian-inspired ones, like brunost – brown cheese. Two scoops or three?
The name Multe means ‘cloudberry’ in Norwegian. Jam made from this rare Arctic berry can be sampled in the bakery, often served with waffles and generous dollops of whipped cream or ice cream.
Explorer Lounge & Bar
What really makes the Explorer Bar stand out is the atmosphere of the surrounding lounge and the panoramic views of the fjords through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Order from a range of hot and cold beverages, relax in a comfortable armchair, chat with a drink in hand, and watch the world go by.
The Explorer Bar serves premium coffee, organic teas, hot chocolate, fruit juices, various Norwegian beers, red, white, and rosé wine, and a collection of Norwegian aquavit that would make any spirit lover jump for joy.
This is the perfect place on the ship to go to nestle into a comfy chair, sip a handcrafted cocktail, chat to fellow guests, and watch the world go by.
Outdoor Walking Deck
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.
Shopping
The onboard shop sells souvenirs, knitwear, books, postcards, postage stamps and a limited supply of toiletries.
Library
The books are in a variety of languages including Norwegian, German and English.
Reception
MS Kong Harald also has a large compass area where you find the reception.
Sauna and fitness room
Keep active in the fitness room before enjoying a soothing steam in the sauna.
Outdoor Hot Tubs
Soak in the bubbles of the ship’s two outdoor hot tubs, while admiring views of the coast.
Deck 7
- Observation Deck
- Explorer Lounge and Bar
- Fitness Room
- Seating Area
- Multe Bakery & Ice Cream
Deck 6
- Hot Tubs
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 5
- Outdoor Walking Deck
- Observation Deck
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 4
- Torget
- Kysten
- Brygga Bistro
- Kompass Service Center
- Lecture Halls
- Information
- Shop
- Post Office
Deck 3
- Outside Accessible Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
- Gangway
- Check-in Point
- Luggage
Deck 2
- Car Deck
- Tender Area
- Sauna
- Cabins