Nordnorge
Sails from Bergen, Norway · Fly into BGO
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Nordnorge, 2011 · Photo: nrkbeta, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Nordnorge
Nordnorge is a Hurtigruten cruise ship of the Polarlys class, in service since 1997. She measures 11,384 gross tons and carries 452 guests with a crew of 57. She sails Norwegian Fjords itineraries. We rate her 2.7 out of 5.
Nordnorge, whose name means Northern Norway, is an 11,384-ton Polarlys-class ship completed by Kværner Kleven in Ulsteinvik and in service from 19 March 1997. For several years from 2002 she spent northern winters on Antarctic cruises before returning to full-time coastal work. She has 211 cabins with beds for 452 guests and was refurbished in 2016 and 2022. Onboard are three restaurants, the Multe bakery and ice-cream bar, a sauna, a fitness room and two hot tubs. She sails the Original Bergen–Kirkenes route.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 452
- Crew 57 · 1:7.9
- Entered service
- 1997
- Refitted 2022
- Length
- 123 m
- Shorter than 79% of 575 ships
Nordnorge is smaller than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 55%. At 25.2 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
Nordnorge is one of 3 Polarlys class ships. Nordkapp (1996) and Polarlys (1996) are in service.
Official deck plans
Photos
Nordnorge, 2011Photo: nrkbeta, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: Bergen, Norway.
Flying in for your cruise?
Nordnorge 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 Nordnorge?
Nordnorge is operated by Hurtigruten and belongs to its Polarlys class.
What are Nordnorge's sister ships?
Nordnorge is one of 3 Polarlys class ships. Nordkapp (1996) and Polarlys (1996) are in service.
How big is Nordnorge?
Nordnorge measures 11,384 gross tons and 123 metres in length.
How does Nordnorge compare in size with other cruise ships?
Nordnorge is smaller than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 55%. At 25.2 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 79% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Nordnorge feel?
Nordnorge has a passenger space ratio of 25.2: 11,384 gross tons for 452 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Nordnorge feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Nordnorge carry?
Nordnorge carries 452 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 57 (about 7.9 guests per crew member).
When did Nordnorge enter service?
Nordnorge entered service in 1997 and was last refurbished in 2022.
Where does Nordnorge sail?
Nordnorge sails Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port is Bergen, Norway.
Which airport should I fly into for Nordnorge?
Nordnorge 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 Nordnorge?
Hurtigruten publishes the deck plans for Nordnorge; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Nordnorge rated?
Cruise Frog rates Nordnorge 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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