Signature highlights
Panoramic lounges, two outdoor hot tubs, coastal views, an onboard Expedition Team and a battery-hybrid propulsion upgrade. The ship also supports limited vehicle carriage as part of its passenger-and-cargo role.
MS Richard With
MS Richard With is a 590-guest Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 1993. This page lists 207 upcoming departures across 16 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.
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MS Richard With at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 47%
A small ship at 11,205 gross tons — #296 of 565 ships we track. 19 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: BergenCurrently on: Svolvær - Brønnøysund - Trondheim - Bergen (3 nights) — Currently at Svolvær
Coming up
- Bronnøysund
- Trondheim
- Bergen end of cruise
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Richard With
MS Richard With is a Norwegian Coastal Express passenger-and-cargo ship named after Hurtigruten’s founder. Built in 1993 at Volkswerft Stralsund, the vessel combines practical coastal transport with panoramic lounges, locally sourced dining and a relaxed Nordic atmosphere. Its current configuration includes 199 cabins, space for up to 590 guests, accessible accommodation and facilities suited to scenic voyages along Norway’s coast. A battery-hybrid and emissions-reduction upgrade has modernized the ship while retaining its classic maritime character.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Hurtigruten
- Builder / shipyard
- Volkswerft Stralsund, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Norway (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- LGWH
- IMO number
- 9040429
- MMSI
- 258500000
Onboard Experience
Dining
The current operator page lists Torget, Brygga, Multe and Kysten. Dining follows Hurtigruten’s Norway’s Coastal Kitchen approach, emphasizing Norwegian coastal ingredients and locally sourced produce.
Entertainment
Entertainment is centered on scenery, social spaces and informal onboard programming. The ship features the Explorer Lounge and Bar, panoramic public areas, Wi-Fi and expedition presentations.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 199 cabins, including suites, mini-suites, interior and exterior rooms, single cabins and wheelchair-adapted options. Selected renovated suites include seating areas, double beds, sofa beds, Wi-Fi, television and minibar facilities.
For families
The ship offers flexible cabin configurations, including cabins and suites that can accommodate families. Vehicle carriage is available in limited numbers when space is reserved and the vehicle meets the operator’s size restrictions.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness room, sauna and two outdoor hot tubs. These amenities are designed for light exercise and relaxation while traveling through Norway’s coastal scenery.
Accessibility
Hurtigruten identifies step-free access to important public areas, two adapted public toilets and a limited number of cabins with automatic doors. Accessible cabin availability should be confirmed before booking.
Environmental features
The ship received a battery-hybrid and emissions-reduction upgrade, including large battery packs, newer engines, improved wastewater treatment and SRC technology for reducing nitrogen-oxide emissions. Hurtigruten states that the upgrade reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions by approximately 25 percent.
History & sister ships
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Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 22, 2026
32 upcoming departures
All 16 itineraries and their departure dates
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim 16 Oct 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø 16 Oct 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027
- Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim - Svolvær 16 Oct 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes 16 Oct 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027, 3 Feb 2027, 14 Feb 2027, 25 Feb 2027, 8 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 30 Mar 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 21 Apr 2027, 2 May 2027, 13 May 2027, 24 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 15 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 7 Jul 2027, 18 Jul 2027, 29 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 22 Sep 2027, 3 Oct 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen 16 Oct 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027, 3 Feb 2027, 14 Feb 2027, 25 Feb 2027, 8 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 30 Mar 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 21 Apr 2027, 2 May 2027, 13 May 2027, 24 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 15 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 7 Jul 2027, 18 Jul 2027, 29 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 22 Sep 2027, 3 Oct 2027
- Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim 16 Oct 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027, 3 Feb 2027, 14 Feb 2027, 25 Feb 2027, 8 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 30 Mar 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 21 Apr 2027, 2 May 2027, 13 May 2027, 24 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 15 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 7 Jul 2027, 18 Jul 2027, 29 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 22 Sep 2027, 3 Oct 2027
- Kirkenes - Hammerfest - Svolvær 22 Oct 2026, 2 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 7 Jan 2027
- Kirkenes - Hammerfest - Tromsø 22 Oct 2026, 2 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 7 Jan 2027
- Kirkenes – Bergen 22 Oct 2026, 2 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 16 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 7 Jan 2027, 18 Jan 2027, 29 Jan 2027, 9 Feb 2027, 20 Feb 2027, 3 Mar 2027, 14 Mar 2027, 25 Mar 2027, 5 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027, 27 Apr 2027, 8 May 2027, 19 May 2027, 30 May 2027, 10 Jun 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 13 Jul 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 4 Aug 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 26 Aug 2027, 6 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 28 Sep 2027, 9 Oct 2027
- Svolvær - Brønnøysund - Trondheim - Bergen 13 Oct 2026, 24 Oct 2026, 4 Nov 2026, 15 Nov 2026, 7 Dec 2026, 18 Dec 2026, 29 Dec 2026, 9 Jan 2027
- Svolvær - Tromsø - Honningsvåg - Kirkenes 19 Oct 2026, 30 Oct 2026, 10 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 13 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 4 Jan 2027
- Tromsø - Brønnøysund - Trondheim 23 Oct 2026, 4 Nov 2026, 15 Nov 2026, 7 Dec 2026, 18 Dec 2026, 29 Dec 2026, 9 Jan 2027
- Tromsø - Brønnøysund - Trondheim - Bergen 23 Oct 2026
- Tromsø - Honningsvåg - Båtsfjord - Kirkenes 20 Oct 2026, 31 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 5 Jan 2027
- Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø 18 Oct 2026, 29 Oct 2026, 9 Nov 2026, 1 Dec 2026, 12 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026, 3 Jan 2027
- Trondheim - Kristiansund - Bergen 15 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 6 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026, 9 Dec 2026, 20 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026, 11 Jan 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MS Richard With FAQ
What flag does MS Richard With sail under?
MS Richard With is registered in Norway.
How many passengers does MS Richard With hold?
MS Richard With carries about 590 guests with roughly 70 crew.
How old is MS Richard With?
MS Richard With entered service in 1993 and was last refurbished in 2023.
How big is MS Richard With?
At 11,205 gross tons and 122 m long, MS Richard With is a small ship — larger than 47% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.