MS Nordlys
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MS Nordlys

Hurtigruten·Built 1994
Passengers
590
Tonnage
11,204 GT
Built
1994
Length
122m
Decks
7
Crew
70

Where is MS Nordlys today?

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Calling at Trondheim, Norway and 2 other ports

On day 11 of an 11-night Norway cruise from Bergen to Alesund (Nov 2 to 13).

Next: Alesund, Norway, Torvik, Norway, Maloy, Norway, Norwegian Fjords (Scenic Cruising), Floro, Norway, Norwegian Fjords (Scenic Cruising) and Bergen, Norway, tomorrow.

Scheduled position from Hurtigruten's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.

Next departure, Fri Nov 13: 11 nights from $2,492

Upcoming MS Nordlys cruises from $1,212 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓

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Current cruise, day by day

11-night Norway cruise, Bergen to Alesund

Nov 2 to 13, 2026 · 34 ports of call.

Date
Port
Mon Nov 2
Bergen, Norway
Embarkation
Tue Nov 3
Norwegian Fjords (Scenic Cruising)
Alesund, Norway
Norwegian Fjords (Scenic Cruising)
Molde, Norway
Wed Nov 4
Trondheim, Norway
Rorvik, Norway
Thu Nov 5
Ornes, Norway
Bodo, Norway
Stamsund, Norway
Svolvaer, Norway
Fri Nov 6
Harstad, Norway
Finnsnes, Norway
Tromso, Norway
Skjervoy, Norway
Sat Nov 7
Hammerfest, Norway
Havoysund, Norway
Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway
Kjollefjord, Norway
Mehamn, Norway
Berlevag, Norway
Sun Nov 8
Batsfjord, Norway
Vardo, Norway
Vadso, Norway
Kirkenes, Norway
Vardo, Norway
Batsfjord, Norway
Berlevag, Norway
Mon Nov 9
Mehamn, Norway
Kjollefjord, Norway
Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway
Havoysund, Norway
Hammerfest, Norway
Oksfjord, Norway
Skjervoy, Norway
Tromso, Norway
Tue Nov 10
Finnsnes, Norway
Harstad, Norway
Risoyhamn, Norway
Sortland, Norway
Stokmarknes, Norway
Trollfjord (Scenic), Norway
Svolvaer, Norway
Wed Nov 11
Bodo, Norway
Ornes, Norway
Nesna, Norway
Sandnessjoen, Norway
Bronnoysund, Norway
Rorvik, Norway
Thu Nov 12
Trondheim, NorwayToday
Kristiansund, Norway
Molde, Norway
Fri Nov 13
Alesund, Norway
Torvik, Norway
Maloy, Norway
Norwegian Fjords (Scenic Cruising)
Floro, Norway
Norwegian Fjords (Scenic Cruising)
Bergen, Norway
Disembarkation

Where MS Nordlys sails, month by month

MS Nordlys sails from Bergen from December 2026 to November 2027 and Kirkenes from December 2026 to November 2027 on 5-, 6- and 11-night Norway cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Tromso (61 calls), Hammerfest (61) and Svolvaer (61).

  • Dec 2026
    Bergen · sold out
  • Jan 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Feb 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Mar 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Apr 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • May 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Jun 2027
    Kirkenes · sold out
  • Jul 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Aug 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Sep 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Oct 2027
    Bergen · sold out
  • Nov 2027
    Bergen · sold out

Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Hurtigruten may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's MS Nordlys sailings with prices.

MS Nordlys at a glance

MS Nordlys is a Hurtigruten cruise ship. It entered service in 1994 (32 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2019. It carries 590 passengers and 70 crew, about 8.4 passengers per crew member. At 11,204 gross tons and 122 m (400 ft) long, it is a small ship with 7 decks and 223 cabins. It was built by Volkswerft Stralsund GmbH (Stralsund, Germany) and sails under the flag of Norway.

MS Nordlys specs

Built
1994
Refurbished
2019
Gross Tonnage
11,204 GT
Length
122 m
Passengers
590
Cabins
223
Crew
70
Decks
7
Builder
Volkswerft Stralsund GmbH (Stralsund, Germany)
Flag
Norway
Quick facts
Age
32 years old
Size
Small ship
Space Ratio
19.0 GT/pax
Passenger-to-Crew
8.4:1
Fleet Rank
8th largest of 11
Typical Cruise
6 nights
Primary Region
Norway
Next Sailing
Nov 13, 2026
Amenities

🍽️ Dining & Bars

BuffetIce Cream BarSpecialty RestaurantBistroBakery

🎭 Entertainment

Live Music VenueLecture Venue

🏊 Recreation

Hot Tub

🧖 Wellness & Relaxation

Fitness CenterSauna

📚 Lifestyle

LibraryObservation Lounge

MS Nordlys FAQ

Where is MS Nordlys right now?

According to Hurtigruten's published itinerary, MS Nordlys is scheduled to be in Trondheim, Norway, Kristiansund, Norway and Molde, Norway today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 11 of an 11-night Norway cruise from Bergen to Alesund. It ends in Alesund on November 13. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.

Where does MS Nordlys sail from?

Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MS Nordlys sails from Bergen, Norway from December 2026 to November 2027 and Kirkenes, Norway from December 2026 to November 2027 on 5-, 6- and 11-night Norway cruises.

What ports does MS Nordlys visit?

Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MS Nordlys calls most often at Tromso, Norway (61 calls), Hammerfest, Norway (61), Svolvaer, Norway (61), Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway (61) and Harstad, Norway (61), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 38 ports in all.

How many passengers does MS Nordlys carry?

MS Nordlys carries 590 passengers in 223 cabins. It has 70 crew, about 8.4 passengers per crew member.

When was MS Nordlys built and how old is it?

MS Nordlys entered service in 1994, so it is 32 years old. It was last refurbished in 2019.

How big is MS Nordlys?

MS Nordlys is 11,204 gross tons and 122 m (400 ft) long, with 7 decks. That makes it a small ship.

How many crew work on MS Nordlys?

MS Nordlys has 70 crew.

Which cruise line operates MS Nordlys?

MS Nordlys is operated by Hurtigruten.

Where was MS Nordlys built?

MS Nordlys was built by Volkswerft Stralsund GmbH (Stralsund, Germany).

How much does a cruise on MS Nordlys cost?

The cheapest upcoming MS Nordlys cruise we track starts from $1,212. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.

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