Trollfjord
Sails from Oslo, Norway · Fly into OSL
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Trollfjord turning in port · Photo: Aldebaran, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Trollfjord
Trollfjord is a Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 2002. She measures 16,140 gross tons and carries 500 guests. She sails Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 2.7 out of 5.
Trollfjord is a 16,140-ton ship built in 2002 by Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder in Rissa, a sister of Midnatsol and the first of Hurtigruten's all-inclusive Signature ships. She is named after the narrow Trollfjord in the Vesterålen archipelago. Refurbished in 2023, she has 270 cabins including 21 suites and beds for 500 guests, plus a two-story observation deck, a panoramic sauna and fitness room and three restaurants, among them the à la carte Røst on Deck 8. In summer she sails the Svalbard Line between Bergen and Longyearbyen, and in winter the North Cape Line from Oslo to Honningsvåg.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 500
- More guests than 57% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2002
- Refitted 2023
- Length
- 136 m
- Longer than 50% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 10
Trollfjord 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 32.3 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% 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
Trollfjord turning in portPhoto: Aldebaran, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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: Oslo, Norway.
Flying in for your cruise?
Trollfjord sails from Oslo, Norway. The airport is Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- SAS LoungeOSL Schengen Area3.6 ★
- SAS Domestic LoungeOSL Schengen Area3.5 ★
- OSL Lounge InnlandOSL Schengen Area3.1 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Trollfjord?
Trollfjord is operated by Hurtigruten.
How big is Trollfjord?
Trollfjord measures 16,140 gross tons and 136 metres in length, with 10 decks.
How does Trollfjord compare in size with other cruise ships?
Trollfjord 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 32.3 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Trollfjord feel?
Trollfjord has a passenger space ratio of 32.3: 16,140 gross tons for 500 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Trollfjord feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Trollfjord carry?
Trollfjord carries 500 guests at double occupancy.
When did Trollfjord enter service?
Trollfjord entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2023.
Where does Trollfjord sail?
Trollfjord sails Norwegian Fjords and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Oslo, Norway.
Which airport should I fly into for Trollfjord?
Trollfjord sails from Oslo, Norway. Fly into Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Trollfjord?
Hurtigruten publishes the deck plans for Trollfjord; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Trollfjord rated?
Cruises Frog rates Trollfjord 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
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