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MS Nordstjernen vs. MV Polar Star

From: MS Nordstjernen cruise review

Comparing the two ships

Ship	MS Nordstjernen	MV Polar Star
Description of cruise	Adventure cruise	Expedition cruise
Atmosphere	Traditional ship with vintage character Former Hurtigruten coastal vessel built in 1956 and renovated in 2000.	Modern expedition ship Former Swedish Navy vessel built in 1969 and converted for passenger service in 2000.
Cabins	Small but cozy Most cabins have bunk beds; about 75% have private WC and shower.	Larger Most cabins have standard beds; nearly all have private WC and shower.
Itinerary	3 or 4 nights Ship explores the northwestern coast and fjords of Spitsbergen, with port calls in Barentsburg and Ny Ålesund.	7 nights Ship circles the whole of Spitsbergen and explores remote eastern areas if ice conditions permit, with port calls in Barentsburg and Ny Ålesund.
Shore landings	PolarCirkel boats "Easy on, easy off" PolarCirkel design is ideal for older passengers and those who aren't used to small boats. Landings are in easy to mildly rugged terrain.	Zodiac boats Traditional inflatables. Recommended for able-bodied passengers with good balance and steady legs. Landings are in easy to rugged terrain.
Crew/currency	Norwegian European guides. NOK used on board.	International European guides. USD used on board; NOK and EUR accepted.
More information	Pre-trip information for MS Nordstjernen (Microsoft Word) Web links for Norwegian Coastal Voyage / Hurtigruten	Pre-trip information for MV Polar Star (Microsoft Word) Web links for Norwegian Coastal Voyage / Hurtigruten

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*MS Nordstjernen* review and photo diary:**
Introduction	Crew and guides
The ship	Landings, port visits
Cabins	Planning your cruise
Dining, public roooms	Day-by-day photo diary

Also see:

Comparison - MS Nordstjernen Adventure Cruise vs. MV Polar Star Expedition Cruise

More about Spitsbergen:

Longyearbyen, Svalbard - Travel and tourist information

Bird Cliffs of Spitsbergen - An open-boat trip to Fuglefjellet

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