MS Vesterålen provides passengers an authentic heritage experience.

In its exciting program you will learn more about the ship’s maritime operations, logistics and hotel operations. You will get an opportunity to get closer to the Hurtigruten operation and to learn more about the operation along the Norwegian coast. The program includes the following:

  • Different topics every second day, related to Hurtigruten’s operations.
  • Evening talks hosted by the ship’s tour leader, including interviews with different crew members who share their insights about work and life on board.
  • A short film and/or presentation during the evening talk programme about the engine room, bridge, galley, cargo deck, and more.
  • Practical courses within relevant topics, including “Learn to read and use marine charts” and “Make the Norwegian traditional dinner Fårikål”.

There are operational and historical points of interest and fun facts presented on deck along the sailing route.

And onboard, there is an exhibition about Hurtigruten’s  history, ship design and construction, route planning, navigational facts and operational development.

For a special souvenir, a logbook of the entire journey available for purchase at the end of the trip.