--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9b78399a-bc89-4038-a487-8b44f4c2bbde slug: 2323113 voyage_code: cruise_line: Hurtigruten ship: MS Nordlys departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Helsinki, Finland disembarkation_port: Reykjavik starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-07T19:03:05Z --- # Grand Nordic Adventure – Finland, Norway & Iceland > Hurtigruten · MS Nordlys · Jul 14 – Aug 1   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hurtigruten | | **Ship** | MS Nordlys | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Helsinki, Finland | | **Disembarkation Port** | Reykjavik | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Helsinki, Finland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor. ### Day 2: Helsinki, Finland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor. ### Day 3: Helsinki, Finland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor. ### Day 4: Rovaniemi **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Rovaniemi **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Saariselka **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Saariselka **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Kirkenes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We're about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as far east as St. Petersburg. Most of the approximately 7,000 inhabitants are of Norwegian background, while a minority is Sami. Others originate from Finland and some 500 immigrants have recently arrived from Russia. ### Day 9: Kirkenes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We're about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as far east as St. Petersburg. Most of the approximately 7,000 inhabitants are of Norwegian background, while a minority is Sami. Others originate from Finland and some 500 immigrants have recently arrived from Russia. ### Day 10: Finnsnes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Finnsnes is a small town located on the mainland in the municipality of Lenvik. Every summer, the community prepares for the one-week summer festival, aiming to put Finnsnes on the map. The central park offers the rare attraction of a natural lake within it. Fishing and agriculture is still important, and fish farming is of increasing economic importance. Several small boroughs surround Finnsnes, forming one large urban area. It is an important hub for transportation both on land and sea. Tromsø... ### Day 11: Bodo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Surrounded by sea and fjord, the light in Bodø constantly shifts with the wind and weather. And then there’s the exotic fact that both the midnight sun and northern lights can be seen from here. Bodø is the capital of Nordland county and lies just north of the Arctic Circle where the midnight sun is visible from 2 June to 10 July. Due to atmospheric refraction, there is no true polar night in Bodø, but because of the mountains south of Bodø, the sun is not visible from the city from early Decemb... ### Day 12: Trondheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM This attractive city was Norways first capital, between 997 and 1380, it was here that the new Kings of old Norway recieved their ceremonial blessing. Rebuilt in the 17th century, this cosmopolitan city boasts wide streets lined with brightly coloured houses and gabled warehouses. ### Day 13: Floro **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM A stay in Florø gives you the opportunity to experience Norwegian nature from a more active perspective, with lighthouse safaris, sea fishing, kayaking and coastal hikes. This is an area full of stunning archipelagos, with great opportunities for summit hikes on islands rising straight out of the sea. ### Day 14: Bergen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains, and one of the most popular attractions of the world: the fjords. The city offers the ideal combination of nature, culture, history and exhilarating city life. What has made Bergen famous is its unique charm, which is something you have to experience for yourself. Enjoy strolling around the old streets and alleyways where people have lived for centuries. Walking through UNESCO-listed Bryggen’s narrow alleyways, made even darker and more mysterious by o... ### Day 15: Reykjavik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik. ### Day 16: Selfoss **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 17: Vik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 18: Reykjafjorour **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 19: Reykjavik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Polar Inside** (Code: I2) These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have bathrooms with shower/WC, and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. 8 - 11 m2 No window Bathroom 1 bed/1 couch ### Outside Cabins **Polar Outside** (Code: O2) These comfortable cabins for up to two people on the middle/upper decks have bathrooms with shower and WC. 8 - 12 m2 Window Bathroom **Polar Outside** (Code: O3) These comfortable cabins for up to two people on the middle/upper decks have bathrooms with shower and WC. **Polar Outside** (Code: N2) These standard outside cabins for up to two people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. 8 - 12 m2 Window Bathroom **Polar Outside** (Code: L2) These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view. 8 - 12 m2 Porthole Bathroom 1 bed/1 couch **Arctic Superior** (Code: YA) Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people on top deck. This spacious cabin has a wider door, accessible WC and double bed. 15 - 20 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Arctic Superior** (Code: P2D) Arctic superior cabin on upper decks for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV. 8 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Unspecified cabin for up to 2 travellers Polar Outside** (Code: USPO) These comfortable, unspecified outside cabins for two people on the middle or higher decks have bathrooms with shower/WC. Some have bunk beds (one a sofa bed) or upper and lower berths. **Polar Outside** (Code: N2D) Refurbished outside cabin on middle decks for 2 people. The cabin comes with a double bed, full view and TV. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Outside** (Code: N3) These standard outside cabins for up to three people on the middle decks have separate beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. 8 - 12 m2 Window Bathroom **Arctic Superior** (Code: U2D) Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV. 8 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Outside** (Code: J2D) Refurbished outside cabin on upper deck for 2 people. The cabin comes with a double bed, TV, and has a limited view. 5 - 13 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Outside** (Code: J2) These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, and bathrooms with shower and WC. The cabins have limited or no view. 8 - 12 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch **Unspecified cabin for up to 3 travellers Polar Outside** (Code: UNO3) These comfortable, unspecified outside cabins on the middle or higher deck have double beds, separate beds (one of which is a sofa bed) or upper and lower berths. All have bathrooms with shower/WC. **Arctic Superior ** (Code: P2) These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper decks have a bathroom with shower and WC, and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. 8 - 12 m2 Window Bathroom **Polar Outside - Wheelchair accessible** (Code: SD) Wheelchair accessible rooms for up to two people with wider door and accessible WC. These comfortable, outside cabins for two people on the middle deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. (We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by ... **Polar Outside** (Code: USD) Unspecified wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 people Wheelchair accessible room for up to two people with wider door, accessible WC and adjusted bed. **Arctic Superior Cabin** (Code: USPD) Unspecified Arctic Superior cabin Our Arctic Superior cabins all have private facilities, and double beds. **Arctic Superior** (Code: VU2D) Arctic superior cabin on upper deck for 2 people, with double bed, full view and TV. 8 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed ### Suite Cabins **Expedition Mini suite** (Code: Q2) Mini suite on upper deck for up to 2 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, fridge and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins. **Expedition suite** (Code: MG4) Refurbished suite on upper deck for 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), fridge and TV. The cabin has a bay window with full view. 15 - 20 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Expedition Suite** (Code: M4) Suite on upper decks for up to 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), full view, sofa, fridge and TV. 28 - 30 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Expedition Mini suite** (Code: Q4) Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, fridge and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins. 15 - 20 m2 Bathroom TV Double bed **Expedition Suite** (Code: V M4) Suite on upper decks for up to 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), full view, sofa, fridge and TV. 28 - 30 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Expedition Mini suite** (Code: V Q2) Mini suite on upper deck for up to 2 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, fridge and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins. **Expedition Mini suite** (Code: V Q4) Mini suite on upper deck for up to 4 people. The suite comes with a double bed and sofa bed, full view, fridge and TV. Please note that we have wheelchair accessible cabins within this category, please contact us to book one of these cabins. 15 - 20 m2 Bathroom TV Double bed **Expedition suite** (Code: VMG4) Refurbished suite on upper deck for 4 people, with a double bed (and sofa beds), fridge and TV. The cabin has a bay window with full view. 15 - 20 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed ## Ship Information ### MS Nordlys Both the name and the interior design of this modern expedition ship are inspired by the spectacular Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The art, décor and colours employed aboard this ship are all inspired by the northern lights. The delicate aesthetic creates a distinct and unique on-board ambience. Passengers are invited to relax after a long day experiencing Hurtigruten´s various excursions and activities in comfy reclining chairs in the one of the ship’s lounges. Refurbishment in 2019 In May 2019 MS Nordlys was refurbished. All cabins got a makeover, while new cabin grades were added. The upgrade saw a number of new features being added to the ship: All staterooms and suites are fully upgraded to match Hurtigruten’s new standards. On deck 6, a number of cabins were merged into larger suites, some with large bay windows and spectacular views. In addition to a full makeover, the aft-facing Torget main restaurant has large deck-to-ceiling windows. The brand-new Activity Center will act as the on-board headquarter for Hurtigruten’s Expedition Team. Kysten Fine Dining - serving innovative dishes based on high quality, local produce such as ultra-fresh seafood - is slightly different from other Hurtigruten ships, and also be open for a la carte lunch. The gym on deck 7 is bigger, the sauna upgraded and two aft-facing outdoor hot tubs are added. Two new lecture halls have been added on deck 4, together with the open Kompass information and shopping area, where guests can enjoy exclusive offers on outdoor clothing and other items. On deck 7, the informal and hugely popular Hurtigruten venue Multe Bakery is now open- serving freshly baked cakes and pastries, smørbrød (open sandwiches with generous amounts of topping), smoothies, a large assortment of local ice cream with homemade toppings, premium coffee, organic herbal tea, and premium juice. The forward-facing Explorer Lounge and Panorama Bar offers a unique atmosphere and the best views on the ship – with front-row seats for enjoying the Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, wildlife and nature as it passes by. Expedition team on board MS Nordlys has her own on-board Expedition Team that serves as a university at sea. Interesting lectures, presentations and activities inside as well as out on the sun deck of the ship make this an exciting and educational journey. Topics depend on the season and the waters we sail in. The Expedition Team will host a lecture and presentation programme and evening gatherings daily. Out on deck you may participate in live points of interest to learn more about the nature, culture and other phenomena we encounter along the coast. In addition, the Expedition Team will introduce you to the uniquely Norwegian notion of `friluftsliv´, and encourage you take part in `friluftsliv´ hikes and activities during the journey. The dedicated Expedition Team has one mission: to enhance your experience by engaging you and interpreting the nature, wildlife, and culture you encounter during the voyage. Read more about our Expedition Teams here. Special features: Expedition Team Outdoor explorer deck Large panorama and observation lounges with great views Bar Shop Restaurant Separate à la carte option restaurant Fitness room and sauna Wi-Fi Lift Conference room Car deck #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 590 | | Crew | 70 | | Gross Tonnage | 11,204.0 | | Length | 396.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 223 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Brygga**: The name of this bistro is the Norwegian word for ‘wharf’. It serves salads, pizzas, and other crowd-pleasers with a Nordic twist. - **Explorer Lounge & Bar**: Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail and sweeping panoramic views of the Norwegian coast in our bar on Deck 7. - **Kysten**: Dine in style at ‘The Coast’, our à la carte option. You’ll savour exquisite dishes crafted by our most skilled chefs, using the finest ingredients th... - **Multe**: Meaning ‘cloudberry’ in Norwegian, this bakery serves up freshly baked cakes, pastries, and waffles. Enjoy the latter topped with generous dollops of ... - **Torget**: Meaning ‘marketplace’ in Norwegian, the main restaurant offers a variety for all three daily meals. For dinner, it provides either a buffet or set men... ### Technology - **Knowing Norway**: Each member of the team has a range of specialised topics in their repertoire, ready to share with you in lectures and presentations on board, on deck... - **Meet your team**: Talk to the team to sign up to available seasonal excursions or to join them on invigorating hikes to scenic spots in several of the ports we call at.... ### Entertainment - **Large outdoor sun deck**: Enjoy our large outdoor sun deck waiting for the Northern Lights to appear. ### Fitness - **Sauna and fitness room**: Work up a sweat in our well-equipped gym, or unwind in the cozy sauna. The gym offers great views. ## Ports of Call ### Helsinki, Finland *Coordinates: 60.1733, 24.941* Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor. ### Rovaniemi ### Saariselka ### Kirkenes *Coordinates: 69.7206, 30.0514* Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We're about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as far east as St. Petersburg. Most of the approximately 7,000 inhabitants are of Norwegian background, while a minority is Sami. Others originate from Finland and some 500 immigrants have recently... ### Finnsnes *Coordinates: 69.2319, 17.9808* Finnsnes is a small town located on the mainland in the municipality of Lenvik. Every summer, the community prepares for the one-week summer festival, aiming to put Finnsnes on the map. The central park offers the rare attraction of a natural lake within it. Fishing and agriculture is still important, and fish farming is of increasing economic importance. Several small boroughs surround Finnsnes, ... ### Bodo *Coordinates: 67.28, 14.405* Surrounded by sea and fjord, the light in Bodø constantly shifts with the wind and weather. And then there’s the exotic fact that both the midnight sun and northern lights can be seen from here. Bodø is the capital of Nordland county and lies just north of the Arctic Circle where the midnight sun is visible from 2 June to 10 July. Due to atmospheric refraction, there is no true polar night in Bodø... ### Trondheim *Coordinates: 63.4346, 10.3985* This attractive city was Norways first capital, between 997 and 1380, it was here that the new Kings of old Norway recieved their ceremonial blessing. Rebuilt in the 17th century, this cosmopolitan city boasts wide streets lined with brightly coloured houses and gabled warehouses. ### Floro *Coordinates: 61.5902, 5.02306* A stay in Florø gives you the opportunity to experience Norwegian nature from a more active perspective, with lighthouse safaris, sea fishing, kayaking and coastal hikes. This is an area full of stunning archipelagos, with great opportunities for summit hikes on islands rising straight out of the sea. ### Bergen *Coordinates: 60.3881, 5.33185* Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains, and one of the most popular attractions of the world: the fjords. The city offers the ideal combination of nature, culture, history and exhilarating city life. What has made Bergen famous is its unique charm, which is something you have to experience for yourself. Enjoy strolling around the old streets and alleyways where people have lived for centuries. ... ### Reykjavik *Coordinates: 64.1353, -21.8952* Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik. ### Selfoss ### Vik *Coordinates: 61.0275, 6.56435* ### Reykjafjorour ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2323113 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2323113 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2323113.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2323113/ - **Primary Image:** ax6uh8qo0a8j.compat.objectstorage.us-chicago-1.oraclecloud.com/v3/static/cruise-lines/hurtigruten/ms-nordlys/ship/59241.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-07 19:03:05 UTC