Midnatsol
Sails from Hamburg, Germany · Fly into HAM
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Midnatsol at Sortland, 2018 · Photo: Synscheid, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Midnatsol
Midnatsol is a Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 2003. She measures 16,151 gross tons and carries 570 guests. She sails Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 2.7 out of 5.
Midnatsol is a 16,151-ton ship from 2003, built by Bruces Verkstad in Sweden and Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder in Norway and a sister of Trollfjord; she is the fourth Hurtigruten ship to carry the name. After years on the coastal route she sailed for the expedition division as Maud from 2021, then returned to Hurtigruten under her original name in November 2024 and stood in on the Bergen–Kirkenes route. A spring 2026 refurbishment made her the line's third Signature ship from May 2026, with 272 cabins for up to 570 guests, a two-story observation deck, a panoramic sauna and the Røst restaurant. She sails the Svalbard Line in summer and the North Cape Line from Hamburg in winter.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 570
- More guests than 57% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2003
- Refitted 2026
- Length
- 136 m
- Longer than 50% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 9
Midnatsol is smaller than 66% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 57%. At 28.3 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 78% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 1/5, fleet average 1.0
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Hurtigruten fleet average across 10 rated ships in service.
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Photos
Midnatsol at Sortland, 2018Photo: Synscheid, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Norwegian Fjordsfjords and the North Cape, with midnight sun in summer
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Hamburg, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
Midnatsol sails from Hamburg, Germany. The airport is Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeHAM Non-Schengen Area4.0 ★
- Lufthansa Senator LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.8 ★
- Airport LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.1 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Midnatsol?
Midnatsol is operated by Hurtigruten.
How big is Midnatsol?
Midnatsol measures 16,151 gross tons and 136 metres in length, with 9 decks.
How does Midnatsol compare in size with other cruise ships?
Midnatsol is smaller than 66% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 57%. At 28.3 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 78% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Midnatsol feel?
Midnatsol has a passenger space ratio of 28.3: 16,151 gross tons for 570 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Midnatsol feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Midnatsol carry?
Midnatsol carries 570 guests at double occupancy.
When did Midnatsol enter service?
Midnatsol entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Midnatsol sail?
Midnatsol sails Norwegian Fjords and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Hamburg, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for Midnatsol?
Midnatsol sails from Hamburg, Germany. Fly into Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Midnatsol?
Hurtigruten publishes the deck plans for Midnatsol; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Midnatsol rated?
Cruises Frog rates Midnatsol 2.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (1/5).
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