
Hurtigruten SHIP
MS Polarlys
Polarlys is Norwegian for `polar light´, and refers to the natural Arctic phenomenon we pursue in winter.
Hurtigruten MS Polarlys
Overview
Polarlys is Norwegian for `polar light´, and refers to the natural Arctic phenomenon we pursue in winter.
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.
Expedition Suite | Two-bed suite on upper deck
These elegant suites on the upper deck for up to four people have a separate bedroom, a seating area with sofabed and two chairs, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities, and Wi-Fi.
Expedition Suite | Mini suite on middle or upper deck
These comfortable suites for up to two people have a double bed, two chairs, a desk, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities and Wi-Fi.
Expedition Suite | Two-bed mini suite on middle or upper deck
These comfortable suites for up to four people have a separate bedroom, a seating area with a sofabed, TV, minibar, hair dryer, coffee and tea facilities and Wi-Fi.
Arctic Superior | Double on upper deck with window
These inviting, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people have a double bed, chair, TV, and coffee and tea facilities.
Arctic Superior | Double on promenade deck with window
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people on the mid-level walking deck have a double bed, a chair, TV and coffee and tea facilities.
Polar Outside | Twin bunk beds on middle deck with window
These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to two people have bunk beds where one can be turned into a sofa, a chair, TV, and hair dryer.
Polar Outside | Triple on middle or upper deck with window
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.
Polar Outside | Double on lower deck with window
These comfortable, refurbished cabins for up to two people have a double bed, a chair, TV, and hair dryer.
Polar Outside | Triple on lower deck with window
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 | Twin on lower deck with window
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people have twin beds, a chair, TV, and hair dryer.
Please note that cabin 333 may experience noise.
Polar Outside | Double on lower deck with window
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people have a double bed, a chair, and a TV.
Please note that some cabins may experience noise.
Polar Outside | Triple on lower deck with porthole
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the lowest deck have separate beds (one of which converts into a sofa), a chair, TV, hair dryer, and porthole windows.
Polar Outside | Twin on lower deck with porthole
These comfortable, refurbished, outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have a separate beds, a chair, TV, and hair dryer. The cabins have portholes.
Polar Outside | Double on lower deck with porthole
These comfortable, refurbished outside cabins for up to two people have a double bed, chair, TV, hair dryer, and a porthole window.
Polar Outside | Triple on middle or upper deck with window (restricted view)
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to three people have separate bunk beds where one can be turned into a sofa, TV, and hair dryer. Cabins on deck 6 look out onto the mid-level walking deck, so have limited or no view.
Polar Outside | Accessible double on lower deck with window
Wheelchair-accessible room for up to two 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.
Polar Outside | Double on middle or upper deck with window (restricted view)
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people have a double bed. Cabins on deck 6 look out onto the mid-level walking deck, so the view may be obstructed.
Polar Inside | Triple on middle or upper deck
These standard inside cabins for up to three people have bunk beds (one can be turned into a sofa), plus TV and hair dryer.
Polar Inside | Single on lower deck
This comfortable standard inside cabin has bunk beds where the lower berth can be converted into a sofa. A cosy space ideal for a solo traveller on a budget.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy along with a selection of snacks, such as grilled sandwiches using local ham and cheese, or even a Norwegian speciality: dried fish!
Observation Deck
Enjoy our large outdoor sun deck waiting for the Northern Lights to appear.
Shopping
Selling 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, also there are game tables available to play cards and chess.
Deck 7
- Outdoor Explorer Deck
- Seating Areas
- Fitness Room
- Multe Bakery & Ice Cream
- Explorer Lounge & Panorama Bar
Deck 6
- Hot Tubs
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 5
- Observation Deck
- Outdoor Walking Deck
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 4
- Torget
- Kysten
- Brygga Bistro
- Kompass Service Center
- Information
- Shop
- Post Office
- Lecture Halls
Deck 3
- Laundry
- Gangway
- Luggage
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 2
- Car deck
- Tender area
- Outside Cabins
- Sauna





































