Signature highlights
A small coastal ship with panoramic observation areas, an Explorer Lounge & Bar, outdoor walking and observation decks, and an onboard Expedition Team offering lectures and coastal activities.
MS Kong Harald
MS Kong Harald is a 577-guest Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 1993. This page lists 222 upcoming departures across 17 itineraries in Northern Europe, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Scenic coastal travelers
✓ Guests preferring smaller ships
✓ Passengers valuing frequent port calls
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MS Kong Harald at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 47%
A small ship at 11,204 gross tons — #298 of 566 ships we track. 19 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Scenic coastal travelers
- Guests preferring smaller ships
- Passengers valuing frequent port calls
- Casual dining travelers
- Travelers wanting panoramic lounges and outdoor viewing
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking a kids club
- Travelers wanting extensive pools and waterslides
- Guests seeking balcony cabins
- Passengers expecting formal nightlife
- Travelers needing a large fitness complex
Live Position ● 40 minutes ago
Heading to: BergenCurrently on: Kirkenes - Hammerfest - Tromsø (1 nights) — Underway from Tromsø
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Kong Harald
MS Kong Harald is a compact Hurtigruten Coastal Express vessel built in 1993 for voyages along Norway’s coast. Refurbished in 2016 and upgraded in 2023, it combines a traditional small-ship atmosphere with hybrid battery technology, updated engines and improved emissions-control systems. The ship carries up to 577 guests in 218 cabins, including two suites. Passengers have access to several restaurants, panoramic lounges, an expedition team, a sauna, fitness room and outdoor hot tubs. Its intimate scale is well suited to scenic coastal cruising and frequent port calls.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Hurtigruten Coastal AS
- Builder / shipyard
- Volkswerft, Stralsund, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Norway (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- LGIY
- IMO number
- 9039119
- MMSI
- 257200000
Onboard Experience
For families
The ship has cabins accommodating up to three guests and limited vehicle transport, but no extensive waterpark or children’s-club facilities are documented on the current operator page.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include a fitness room, sauna and two outdoor hot tubs, with open-deck areas for scenic walks and viewing.
Accessibility
Hurtigruten states that key public areas have step-free access and that the ship has two wheelchair-accessible toilets. Accessible cabins with automatic doors are available but limited, including cabins 331, 333 and 335.
Environmental features
Upgraded to hybrid operation in 2023 with large battery packs and new engines. Hurtigruten states that the upgrade reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by approximately 25% and cuts NOx emissions by at least 80% through SRC technology.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 7
Multe Explorer Lounge & Bar Fitness room Observation Deck Seating AreaDeck 6
Outdoor hot tubs Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic SuperiorDeck 5
Observation Deck Outdoor Walking Deck Polar Inside Polar Outside Arctic Superior Expedition SuiteDeck 4
Torget Kysten Brygga Lecture halls Shop Kompass Service Center Information Post OfficeDeck 3
Gangway Check-in Point Polar Inside Polar OutsideDeck 2
Sauna Car Deck Tender Area Polar OutsideView the official MS Kong Harald deck plans from Hurtigruten →
Cabins & suites
Inside 10%
Oceanview 89%
Suite 1%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar InsideCodes I2 and K3; I2 cabins are on deck 3, while K3 cabins are on decks 5 and 6. | Inside | 21 | 86-97 sq ft | 3 | 3, 5, 6 |
| Polar OutsideCodes L2, L2D, J2D, J3, N2, N2D, O2D, O3 and SD; includes porthole, window, restricted-view and accessible cabins. | Oceanview | 128 | 75-183 sq ft | 3 | 2, 3, 5, 6 |
| Arctic SuperiorCodes P2D and U2D; P2D cabins are on deck 5 and U2D cabins are on deck 6. | Oceanview | 67 | 86-118 sq ft | 2 | 5, 6 |
| Expedition SuiteCode M3; the two suites are on deck 5. | Suite | 2 | 312-323 sq ft | 3 | 5 |
Dining, bars & venues
5 included 3 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Torget
Included
The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with buffet and plated meals.
Kysten
Extra cost
The à la carte restaurant serves set menus for dinner.
Brygga
Extra cost
The bistro serves salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas and burgers.
Multe
Extra cost
The bakery and café serves pastries, coffee, open sandwiches and local ice cream.
Bars & lounges
Explorer Lounge & Bar
Varies
The forward lounge and bar provides indoor seating and panoramic views.
History & sister ships
- 1993Entered service, built by Volkswerft, Stralsund, Germany.
- 2016The ship received an Arctic-inspired interior refurbishment.
- 2023The ship was upgraded with hybrid propulsion, new engines, wastewater and emissions systems, and refurbished cabins on decks 2 and 3.
Other Coastal Ship ships
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Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All 17 itineraries and their departure dates
- Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen 25 Sep 2027
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim 10 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø 10 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 26 Jan 2027
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim - Svolvær 10 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 26 Jan 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes 10 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 26 Jan 2027, 6 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 28 Feb 2027, 11 Mar 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 2 Apr 2027, 13 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027, 5 May 2027, 16 May 2027, 27 May 2027, 7 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 21 Jul 2027, 1 Aug 2027, 12 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 14 Sep 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 6 Oct 2027, 17 Oct 2027, 28 Oct 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen 10 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 26 Jan 2027, 6 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 28 Feb 2027, 11 Mar 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 2 Apr 2027, 13 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027, 5 May 2027, 16 May 2027, 27 May 2027, 7 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 21 Jul 2027, 1 Aug 2027, 12 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 14 Sep 2027, 6 Oct 2027, 17 Oct 2027, 28 Oct 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim 10 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 26 Jan 2027, 6 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 28 Feb 2027, 11 Mar 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 2 Apr 2027, 13 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027, 5 May 2027, 16 May 2027, 27 May 2027, 7 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 21 Jul 2027, 1 Aug 2027, 12 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 14 Sep 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 6 Oct 2027, 17 Oct 2027, 28 Oct 2027
- Kirkenes - Hammerfest - Svolvær 16 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 8 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 10 Jan 2027, 21 Jan 2027
- Kirkenes - Hammerfest - Tromsø 16 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 8 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 10 Jan 2027, 21 Jan 2027, 1 Feb 2027
- Kirkenes – Bergen 16 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 8 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 10 Jan 2027, 21 Jan 2027, 1 Feb 2027, 12 Feb 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 6 Mar 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 28 Mar 2027, 8 Apr 2027, 19 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 11 May 2027, 22 May 2027, 2 Jun 2027, 13 Jun 2027, 24 Jun 2027, 5 Jul 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 27 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 18 Aug 2027, 29 Aug 2027, 9 Sep 2027, 20 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027
- Svolvær - Brønnøysund - Trondheim - Bergen 7 Nov 2026, 18 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027
- Svolvær - Tromsø - Honningsvåg - Kirkenes 13 Nov 2026, 24 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 7 Jan 2027, 18 Jan 2027, 29 Jan 2027
- Tromsø - Brønnøysund - Trondheim 7 Nov 2026, 18 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027
- Tromsø - Honningsvåg - Båtsfjord - Kirkenes 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027
- Tromsø - Kirkenes - Tromsø 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027
- Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø 12 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 4 Dec 2026, 15 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 6 Jan 2027, 17 Jan 2027, 28 Jan 2027
- Trondheim - Kristiansund - Bergen 9 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 1 Dec 2026, 12 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026, 3 Jan 2027, 14 Jan 2027, 25 Jan 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MS Kong Harald FAQ
What flag does MS Kong Harald sail under?
MS Kong Harald is registered in Norway.
How many passengers does MS Kong Harald hold?
MS Kong Harald carries about 577 guests.
How old is MS Kong Harald?
MS Kong Harald entered service in 1993 and was last refurbished in 2023.
How big is MS Kong Harald?
At 11,204 gross tons and 122 m long, MS Kong Harald is a small ship — larger than 47% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Is there a dress code on MS Kong Harald?
No formal dress code applies. Casual clothing is acceptable, but shoes must be worn in restaurants and the bar.
What dining is included?
On full Original Coastal Express voyages, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in Torget. Tap water, tea and coffee are included at meals; other drinks and specialty dining are extra.
Are gratuities included or expected?
Tipping is not customary on Hurtigruten ships. Guests may leave a voluntary tip for exceptional service.
Is Wi-Fi available onboard?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, although speeds and signal strength can vary in remote coastal areas. Fare conditions can affect access on some bookings.
Is MS Kong Harald accessible for wheelchair users?
Key public areas have step-free access, and the ship has accessible toilets on decks 4 and 7. Accessible cabins are limited; cabins 331, 333 and 335 are identified by the operator as accessible cabins.
Are children welcome, and is there a kids club?
Children are welcome, but MS Kong Harald does not have a dedicated kids club or dedicated children's activity program. Families can use communal areas for board games and similar activities.