|
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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