Signature highlights
A destination-focused Norwegian coastal vessel with panoramic lounges, an Expedition Team, free Wi-Fi, outdoor hot tubs and scenic access to the coastline. The ship has seven decks, with six generally accessible to passengers.
MS Nordkapp
MS Nordkapp is a 590-guest Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 1996. This page lists 225 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.
✓ Coastal sightseeing and scenic viewing
✓ Travelers preferring smaller ships
✓ Informal dining and relaxed onboard life
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MS Nordkapp at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 48%
A small ship at 11,386 gross tons — #294 of 566 ships we track. 19 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Coastal sightseeing and scenic viewing
- Travelers preferring smaller ships
- Informal dining and relaxed onboard life
- Passengers who value lectures and local context
- Families comfortable without a kids club
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking large-ship entertainment
- Guests wanting casinos or nightclubs
- Passengers needing extensive children’s facilities
- Travelers looking for balconies or large outdoor cabins
- Guests expecting formal evening events
Live Position ● 57 minutes ago
Heading to: KirkenesCurrently on: Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim (10 nights) — Currently at Ålesund
Bergen
→ Ålesund
→ Trondheim
→ Bodø
→ Tromsø
→ Honningsvåg
→ Kirkenes
→ Hammerfest
→ Svolvær
→ Brønnøysund
→ Trondheim
0.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Nordkapp
MS Nordkapp is a compact Hurtigruten coastal ship built in 1996 for voyages along Norway’s fjord-lined coastline. The 11,386-gross-ton vessel accommodates up to 590 guests in 209 cabins and was most recently upgraded through refurbishment and environmental work listed by Hurtigruten as 2016/2022. Its intimate scale, panoramic viewing spaces, expedition team, local-food dining and practical coastal-ship facilities make it better suited to destination-focused travel than resort-style cruising.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Hurtigruten
- Builder / shipyard
- Kværner Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway
- Registry / flag
- Norway (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- LASQ
- IMO number
- 9107772
- MMSI
- 259330000
Onboard Experience
For families
The ship offers a relatively informal, small-ship environment suitable for families traveling together, with varied dining, lounges and coastal excursions. No dedicated children’s club or major onboard water-park facilities were identified on the current operator page.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness room, sauna and two outdoor hot tubs. Guests can combine wellness facilities with open-deck viewing of the Norwegian coast.
Accessibility
Hurtigruten states that MS Nordkapp has step-free access to key public areas, two wheelchair-accessible toilets and a limited number of accessible cabins with automatic doors.
Environmental features
Hurtigruten included MS Nordkapp in its Norwegian Coastal Express environmental upgrade program, including installation of selective catalytic reduction equipment intended to reduce nitrogen-oxide emissions.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 7
Multe bakery & ice cream Explorer Lounge & Bar Fitness room Observation Deck Seating AreaDeck 6
Hot tubs Expedition Suite Arctic Superior Polar OutsideDeck 5
Observation Deck Outdoor Walking Deck Expedition Suite Arctic Superior Polar Outside Polar InsideDeck 4
Torget restaurant Kysten restaurant Brygga bistro Lecture halls Shop Kompass Service Center Information Post OfficeDeck 3
Gangway Check-in Point Polar Outside Polar InsideDeck 2
Sauna Car Deck Tender Area Polar Outside Polar InsideCabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition SuiteM4, Q2 and Q4 booking codes; M4 suites are on Deck 5, while Q2 and Q4 suites are on Decks 5 and 6. | Suite | 183-269 sq ft sq ft | 4 | 5, 6 |
| Arctic SuperiorP2D and U2D booking codes; window cabins with double beds. | Oceanview | — | 2 | 5, 6 |
| Polar OutsideJ2D, J3, L2, L2D, N2, N2D, N3, O2D, O3 and SD booking codes; SD cabins are wheelchair-accessible cabins 331, 333 and 335. | Oceanview | — | 3 | 2, 3, 5, 6 |
| Polar InsideI2, I2D and K3 booking codes. | Inside | — | 3 | 2, 3, 5 |
Dining, bars & venues
4 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Torget restaurant
Varies
The main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Kysten restaurant
Extra cost
An à la carte restaurant offering dinner service.
Brygga bistro
Extra cost
A bistro serving salads, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and similar casual dishes.
Multe bakery & ice cream
Varies
A bakery and café serving pastries, waffles, coffee and ice cream.
Bars & lounges
Explorer Lounge & Bar
Varies
A forward lounge and bar with seating and coastal views.
History & sister ships
- 1996Entered service, built by Kværner Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway.
- 2016Hurtigruten refurbished the ship with an Arctic-inspired interior and updated public areas and cabins.
- 2022The operator lists 2022 as a refurbishment year but does not specify the work completed.
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Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All 17 itineraries and their departure dates
- Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen 23 Nov 2027, 17 Jan 2028
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim - Svolvær 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027
- Bergen – 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, 10 Feb 2027, 21 Feb 2027, 4 Mar 2027, 15 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 6 Apr 2027, 17 Apr 2027, 28 Apr 2027, 9 May 2027, 20 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 22 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 14 Jul 2027, 25 Jul 2027, 5 Aug 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 7 Sep 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 29 Sep 2027, 10 Oct 2027, 21 Oct 2027, 1 Nov 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027, 10 Feb 2027, 21 Feb 2027, 4 Mar 2027, 15 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 6 Apr 2027, 17 Apr 2027, 28 Apr 2027, 9 May 2027, 20 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 22 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 14 Jul 2027, 25 Jul 2027, 5 Aug 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 7 Sep 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 29 Sep 2027, 10 Oct 2027, 21 Oct 2027, 1 Nov 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim 14 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027, 10 Feb 2027, 21 Feb 2027, 4 Mar 2027, 15 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 6 Apr 2027, 17 Apr 2027, 28 Apr 2027, 9 May 2027, 20 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 22 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 14 Jul 2027, 25 Jul 2027, 5 Aug 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 7 Sep 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 29 Sep 2027, 10 Oct 2027, 21 Oct 2027, 1 Nov 2027
- Kirkenes - Hammerfest - Svolvær 9 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 1 Dec 2026, 12 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026, 3 Jan 2027, 14 Jan 2027, 25 Jan 2027
- Kirkenes - Hammerfest - Tromsø 9 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 1 Dec 2026, 12 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026, 3 Jan 2027, 14 Jan 2027, 25 Jan 2027
- Kirkenes – 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, 5 Feb 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 27 Feb 2027, 10 Mar 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 1 Apr 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 23 Apr 2027, 4 May 2027, 15 May 2027, 26 May 2027, 6 Jun 2027, 17 Jun 2027, 28 Jun 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 20 Jul 2027, 31 Jul 2027, 11 Aug 2027, 22 Aug 2027, 2 Sep 2027, 13 Sep 2027, 24 Sep 2027, 5 Oct 2027, 16 Oct 2027, 27 Oct 2027
- Svolvær - Brønnøysund - Trondheim - Bergen 11 Nov 2026, 22 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 5 Jan 2027, 16 Jan 2027, 27 Jan 2027
- Svolvær - Tromsø - Honningsvåg - Kirkenes 6 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026, 9 Dec 2026, 20 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026, 11 Jan 2027, 22 Jan 2027
- Tromsø - Brønnøysund - Trondheim 11 Nov 2026, 22 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 5 Jan 2027, 16 Jan 2027, 27 Jan 2027
- Tromsø - Honningsvåg - Båtsfjord - Kirkenes 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 - Kirkenes - Tromsø 7 Nov 2026, 18 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027
- Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø 5 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 8 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 10 Jan 2027, 21 Jan 2027
- Trondheim - Kristiansund - Bergen 13 Nov 2026, 24 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 7 Jan 2027, 18 Jan 2027, 29 Jan 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MS Nordkapp FAQ
What flag does MS Nordkapp sail under?
MS Nordkapp is registered in Norway.
How many passengers does MS Nordkapp hold?
MS Nordkapp carries about 590 guests.
How old is MS Nordkapp?
MS Nordkapp entered service in 1996 and was last refurbished in 2022.
How big is MS Nordkapp?
At 11,386 gross tons and 123 m long, MS Nordkapp is a small ship — larger than 48% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Is there a dress code on MS Nordkapp?
No formal dress code is required. Hurtigruten recommends comfortable clothing and keeping shoes on in restaurants and bars.
Are meals included on MS Nordkapp?
Meal inclusion depends on the voyage and fare. Original Coastal Express full-board voyages include breakfast, lunch and dinner, while some fares or port-to-port bookings may require a dining package.
Is Wi-Fi available on MS Nordkapp?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, including cabins and shared areas. Speeds can be limited in remote coastal areas, and some basic or port-to-port fares require loyalty-program registration.
Is tipping expected on MS Nordkapp?
No. Tipping is not expected on Hurtigruten voyages, although guests may leave an optional tip for exceptional service.
Is MS Nordkapp accessible for wheelchair users?
Key public areas have step-free access, and accessible toilets are located on Decks 4 and 7. Three automatic-door accessible cabins are identified as cabins 331, 333 and 335.
Are children welcome on MS Nordkapp?
Children are welcome, but the ship has no dedicated kids club or organized children’s activity program.