Nordkapp
Sails from Bergen, Norway · Fly into BGO
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About Nordkapp
Nordkapp is a Hurtigruten cruise ship of the Polarlys class, in service since 1996. She measures 11,386 gross tons and carries 473 guests. She sails Norwegian Fjords itineraries. We rate her 2.7 out of 5.
Nordkapp is an 11,386-ton Polarlys-class coastal ship built by Kleven Verft for Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab and placed in service on 2 April 1996. She is named after the North Cape on Magerøya, a highlight of the route. The ship has 209 cabins with beds for 473 guests and was refurbished in 2016 and 2022; on board are three restaurants, the Multe bakery and ice-cream bar, a sauna, a gym, two hot tubs and a bar at the bow. She sails the Original Bergen–Kirkenes coastal route alongside her sisters Polarlys and Nordnorge.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 473
- More guests than 56% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 1996
- Refitted 2022
- Length
- 123 m
- Shorter than 79% of 575 ships
Nordkapp is smaller than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 56%. At 24.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 79% 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.
Sister ships: Polarlys class
Nordkapp is one of 3 Polarlys class ships. Nordnorge (1997) and Polarlys (1996) are in service.
Official deck plans
Photos
Where she sails
Home port: Bergen, Norway.
Flying in for your cruise?
Nordkapp 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 Nordkapp?
Nordkapp is operated by Hurtigruten and belongs to its Polarlys class.
What are Nordkapp's sister ships?
Nordkapp is one of 3 Polarlys class ships. Nordnorge (1997) and Polarlys (1996) are in service.
How big is Nordkapp?
Nordkapp measures 11,386 gross tons and 123 metres in length.
How does Nordkapp compare in size with other cruise ships?
Nordkapp is smaller than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 56%. At 24.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 79% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Nordkapp feel?
Nordkapp has a passenger space ratio of 24.1: 11,386 gross tons for 473 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Nordkapp feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Nordkapp carry?
Nordkapp carries 473 guests at double occupancy.
When did Nordkapp enter service?
Nordkapp entered service in 1996 and was last refurbished in 2022.
Where does Nordkapp sail?
Nordkapp sails Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port is Bergen, Norway.
Which airport should I fly into for Nordkapp?
Nordkapp 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 Nordkapp?
Hurtigruten publishes the deck plans for Nordkapp; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Nordkapp rated?
Cruises Frog rates Nordkapp 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).
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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