MS Trollfjord is a homage both to Norwegian nature and our 130-year heritage sailing the Norwegian coast. Locally sourced natural materials such as wood and stone feature prominently throughout the ship’s furnishings, reflecting the beauty of the fjords we sail through. The style of décor is classic, timeless, and unique in our fleet. You’ll notice details and flourishes that evoke a sense of nostalgia, harking back to a golden era of exclusive small-ship sailing.
- Size small
- Style Expedition
- Type ocean
- Year of launch 2002
- Year of last refit 2023
- Gross tonnage 16140t
- Length 135.75m
- Width 21.5m
- Speed 15kts
- Decks 7
- Language Norwegian & English
- Currency Norwegian Krone (kr)
- No. of passengers 500
- No. of crew 69
- No. of cabins 301
- -wheelchair access 4
Together with Norwegian Institute of Water Research (NIVA), Hurtigruten is continuing its almost 100 year old tradition of contributing to oceanographic research.
MS Trollfjord is carrying a so-called Ferrybox that automatically collects data from the waters we sail. Every 15 minutes, the scientific station located in the forward port side pump room goes online and pushes valuable environmental data on salinity, temperature, algae, particles, etc. to NIVA. This falls into the proud tradition of Hurtigruten's social responsibility to support science and communities around us.
It is not common practice to tip on Hurtigruten ships on the coastal voyage, but if you feel that crew members should be rewarded for providing exceptional service, tip boxes are placed in the restaurant together with envelopes.
Expedition Suites
Luxurious, spacious, stylish, these suites are the finest on the ship and are all located on the upper deck for views to match. They feature seating areas with a TV, an espresso machine, a mini bar loaded with goodies, ensuite bathrooms, and soft, king-size beds.
Arctic Superior Cabins
Pure comfort is the hallmark of these cabins. Situated on almost every deck, they all have ensuite shower rooms, a TV, mini bar, and kettle with complimentary teas and coffees. Most of the cabins have double beds and some have separate beds.
Polar Outside Cabins
Our Polar Outside cabins are mostly on the lower decks. All have ensuite shower rooms. Most feature a window or small porthole for exterior views. Some views may be blocked by lifeboats and others may look out onto the mid-level walking deck.
Polar Inside Cabins
These are similar in size to Polar Outside cabins, just without the window. Cabins may have twin single beds, one of which converts into a sofa, or have upper and lower berths with one bed above the other for a traditional sailing experience.
The cabin images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the cabin.
Expedition Suite | Owners suite on upper deck
For unmatched luxury, you’ll want the owners suite. Exclusive to the upper deck, they consist of a comfortable lounge and the bedroom with ensuite bathtub. The added wow-factor is a private balcony from where you can watch the Norwegian coast go by.
Expedition Suite | Grand suite on upper deck
The second largest suite on the ship has a dedicated seating area plus a bedroom with an ensuite. Most have bay windows, some have a bathtub, and a few have private balconies.
Expedition Suite | Suite on upper deck
These elegant suites come with a seating area as standard, in addition to the bedroom and ensuite. Most feature a private balcony where you can enjoy the fresh sea air.
Expedition Suite | Mini suite on middle deck
Smaller but by no means less stylish, mini-suites still sport a king-size bed to send you off to sleep after a busy day exploring the Norwegian coast. Most have a sofa to relax on as well.
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for two travellers
Relax in this comfortable cabin that has a full view of the Norwegian coast and a double bed.
Arctic Superior | Upper deck for 2 travellers
Relax and watch the fjords and mountains of the Norwegian coast from your own window in this cabin. Beds are either a double or a twin with one bed converting into a sofa.
Arctic Superior | Middle decks for two travellers
These comfy cabins offer a room with a view and easy access to the restaurant, bistro, activity centre, and lecture halls. Some windows look out onto the mid-level walking deck. Image for illustration only.
Arctic Superior | Middle decks for two travellers
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair accessible cabin for up to 3 travellers
More information coming soon.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
These comfortable cabins are unchanged by the recent 2023 refurbishment, for guests who want a classic experience. They all enjoy full, unobstructed views of the passing scenery. Image for illustration only.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for two travellers
Polar Outside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
A standard cabin grade with twin beds, of which one converts to a sofa. The view from the porthole may be blocked, partially covered, or look out onto the mid-level walking deck. Image for illustration only.
Polar Outside | Lower deck for 2 travellers
Similar to the cabins on the middle decks, these also come with twin beds with one of the beds converting to a sofa. Likewise, the view from the window may be limited or blocked. Image for illustration only.
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Inside | Middle deck for 2 travellers
Simple and functional, these are cosy cabins with twin beds, with one doubling up as a sofa during the day. Or the two single beds will be arranged one above the other. Image for illustration only.
Polar Inside | Upper and middle decks for two travellers
Deck 9
- Observation Deck
- Hot Tubs
- Bar
- Sauna
- Fitness Room
- Lounge & Bar
Deck 8
- Library
- Espolin Johnson Lounge
- Coastal Experience Team
- Rost Arctic Fine Dining
- Lounge & Bar
Deck 7
- Suites & Cabins
Deck 6
- Outdoor Walking Deck
- Suites & Cabins
Deck 5
- Flora Restaurant
- Brasserie Arran
- Shop
- Lecture Hall
- Lecture Rooms (2)
Deck 4
- Laundry
- Gangway
- Reception
- Luggage
- Cabins
The dining concepts aboard exquisitely designed MS Trollfjord proudly present Norwegian cuisine at its finest and most sustainable.
Culinary Encounters
The produce and culinary heritage of Norway’s coast is at the heart of your experience on board MS Trolljord. New ports mean new suppliers to work with, new ingredients to play with and new stories to tell. The ship’s peerless menus, cocktails and food courses are inspired by them all, as well as archive menus and age-old Norwegian preservation techniques.
MS Trollfjord’s strikingly reimagined three restaurants, bar and new live show cooking features offer an exciting flavour of Norway’s past, present and future. Each one embraces traditional preservation methods that have been tried and trusted by Norwegians through 1,000 Arctic winters, such as drying, fermenting and salting. On board, you can eat dry-aged beef served by a chef with a story about the meat’s provenance, drink beer made from water sourced in Trollfjord, and learn all about the distinctly Nordic spirit aquavit.
Best of all, the journey from fjord or field to fork is short but deliciously sweet. As we sail, you’ll pass the very fjords that gave us our fish, the mountains that grew our herbs and the slopes that reared our lamb.
Flora Restaurant
MS Trollfjord’s main restaurant, Flora, is inspired by Norway’s edible herbs, berries, mushrooms, flowers, fruit and vegetables. This incredible treasury of produce influences every part of your dining experience here, from the herb-infused mayonnaises to the petals and scrolls of the distinctly Norwegian Rosemaling folk art design that unfurls across the restaurant’s decor.
Depending on what’s in season, you could try dishes such as lightly smoked Arctic char, plant-based Wellington with sugar kelp confit Trøndersopp from our own kelp farm, or flavoursome wild game enriched by time spent grazing on berries, herbs and flowers.
When can I dine in Flora? Come here for self-service breakfast buffets and pre-seated a la carte lunches and dinners. Flora is also the venue for the gala dinner towards the end of your voyage.
Røst - Arctic Fine Dining
Inspired by the ancient fish bank of Røst in the Lofoten Islands, our fine dining restaurant is a homage to the produce that helped established Norway: fish. Røst’s menu is based on the flora and fauna that flourishes beneath the ship and along the coast.
Alongside the stockfish that Norway’s economy – and heritage – was built on, your dishes could include salmon or reindeer as well as more unexpected ingredients such as seaweed, kelp, Arctic pearls (a vegan roe) and sea urchins. Our resident sommeliers are on hand to help pair each dish with the perfect wine.
This attention to detail extends to the restaurant’s decor. Modern art, gold accents and an open kitchen perfectly complement the refined Scandinavian design, which draws on the undulating lines of a salmon.
When can I dine in Røst? Fine dining in Røst is included for Suite guests and available via upgrade packages for Select guests. Røst also hosts afternoon tea with a Norwegian twist for Suite guests (upgrade available for Select guests).
Brasserie Árran
Brasserie Árran is our way of showing our respect and gratitude to the Sámi people and everything they have done for Norway. Árran is a northern Sámi word for the fire at the heart of a lavvo (a temporary dwelling used by the Sámi people for thousands of years). It’s a place for people to gather and share stories, which is exactly what we hope you’ll do in Brasserie Árran. The restaurant decor’s use of dark wood, leather and rough-hewn stone creates a warm and rustic feel that reflects the hearty food on the menu.
Here, you can dine on traditional dishes with a modern twist such as bidos (a Sámi reindeer stew), souvas (sliced smoked reindeer meat) with lingonberry aioli, or pickled herring on rye bread with cured egg yolk.
When can I dine in Árran? There’s no need to reserve a place for lunch or dinner in this self-seating restaurant. Come in any time from late morning to late evening to dine and swap stories with other guests from around the world.
In between ports, be as active as you choose. Expect show cooking from our chefs, handicraft sessions in the library, and thought-provoking presentations that you can watch in person or livestream to your cabin.
Regular photography workshops reveal tips for shooting the perfect image, from capturing the Northern Lights to zooming in on polar wildlife. When you feel confident, you can hire camera equipment on board and practice what you learnt on your next on-shore excursion.
Library
The ship has a small selection of books on different topics that is available to guests while on board.
Bar
Your culinary experience on MS Trollfjord extends to the Bar too. Settle down in a comfortable chair behind the huge windows on the two-storey observation deck and take your pick of drinks laced with the flavours and remarkable stories of the Norwegian coast. Perhaps a Nordic-themed cocktail made with berries picked along the coast, beer brewed with water from Trollfjord, spirits distilled with glacial water, or something from the a wide selection of Norwegian aquavit – including our very own. There’s no better place to watch that extraordinary scenery slip by.
Shopping
In our on-board shop you can buy modern clothing suitable for your voyage. Our Coastal Team will be happy to give you expert advice on how to dress properly.
We offer a great range of both warm and practical clothing, and we focus on fabrics with natural fibres. We also offer souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards. In addition, we also stock a small selection of soap, toothpaste and other personal effects.
Observation Deck
Keep yourself feeling fresh and active in the Fitness Room or sweating away the day in the sauna.
Trim Fitness Centre
A basic fitness centre for passengers to enjoy.
Sauna
Head to the sauna and relax in luxury.
Young Explorers
Good news, parents! If your child is aged 6-13, they can join our complimentary Young Explorers activity programme on board our ships (except MS Vesterålen) during July and August.
We warmly invite families with young children to come and experience the Norwegian coast together with us. Through a range of activities on and off the ship, our team will feed your children’s curiosity and nurture their sense of adventure. It’ll be a family holiday full of fun memories that they and you will cherish for years to come.
Please note: the Young Explorers programme is available only on our 12-day Classic Roundtrip Voyage.
Forming friendships
The programme has been designed to be interactive and engaging for young minds. Art workshops, creative challenges, competitive games, and quick-fire quizzes add to a stimulating pace that grabs their attention.
The tasks and activities also naturally lend themselves to team building and bonding. The children therefore often make new friends, playing together outside the programme, beginning friendships that could last a lifetime.
Minds of the future
Below are some examples of topics your children might learn about as part of the Young Explorers programme.
Each is taught in a way that will activate your child’s imagination and increase their awareness of the world they’ll eventually inherit from us.
History
- Learn how the ancient Vikings lived and explored
- Get to know famous Norwegian polar explorers and their journeys
- Learn about polar exploration during a mountain hike
- Hear about key moments in Norway’s history
Nature
- Discover the science and myths behind the Northern Lights
- Learn how to identify bird species along the Norwegian coast
- See how we recycle on board the ship
- Join a clean-up on a local beach, removing plastic and litter
Culture
- Explore Northern Norway’s indigenous Sámi culture
- Learn about the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv - outdoors life
- Practise speaking a few Sámi words and counting to ten
- Craft works of art using everyday items
During your voyage, our onboard Coastal Experience Team will enhance your experience by offering engaging insights on the nature, wildlife, and culture you encounter along the way. Join one of their expert lectures, listen to them talk about wildlife on deck, or head ashore with them on a `friluftsliv´ hike.
Exclusive Excursions
Exclusive Excursions
A host of brand-new and exclusive excursions offers you more ways than ever to immerse yourself in the Norwegian coast when you sail on MS Trollfjord.
From dog sledding in Svalbard to the Viking history of the saga islands, let us introduce you to some of the most exciting adventures and stories to be found along Norway’s coast.
The Svalbard Express and The North Cape Express spend an average of 6 hours in each place they stop. The new ports on route offer new opportunities to explore on shore. Even ports that are familiar to us take on a hue of newness as the extra time ashore means more opportunities to really get to know the people, places and traditions of the areas we sail.
Brand-new and exclusive optional excursions
We have worked with a range of trusted local activity providers to create an exciting programme of more than 60 new and exclusive optional excursions across The Svalbard Express and The North Cape Express. Between us, we provide you with everything you need for a memorable experience, from kit, snacks and transport to local expertise and enchanting storytelling.
With an average of three excursions in each port there’s something for you whatever your interests or how active you’re feeling on the day, from bus tours along the beautiful Atlantic Road in Norway’s west to kayaking or fishing in Svalbard. When you arrive in Tromsø on The North Cape Express, for example, you can choose from six excursions including dog sledding, whale watching or admiring the views and knitting with the locals on Sommarøy island.
Excursion highlights on The Svalbard Express
With excursions that include everything from stand-up paddleboarding in Åndalsnes or a sea eagle safari by RIB in Vesterålen to a multitude of things to do in Svalbard, it’s hard to pick favourites. But if you’d like to pedal around the idyllic island of Senja, one of our new ports on The Svalbard Express, make sure you book a place on the Scenic e-bike tour. It’s run by a small local company with only 11 bikes, so you get a truly intimate experience.
Excursion highlights on The North Cape Express
Excursions on The North Cape Express vary slightly depending on the season you travel. Dog sledding in Norway isn’t only a winter activity. Try it on wheels in Alta if you’re there before or after the snow. Other excursions, such as the trip to the magical Igloo Hotel, immerse you in a winter wonderland! For raw Arctic adventure, drive a snowmobile to North Cape. Or jump back through Viking history by bus, e-bike or RIB in Haugesund.
How to book
It’s easy to book excursions on The Svalbard Express and The North Cape Express. We recommend booking as early as possible as places are limited on some excursions. Pre-book your excursions online when you book your voyage, email us or add them to your trip via our call centre. It’s easy to book through your Coastal Experience Team when you’re sailing on MS Trollfjord, too.
Coastal Experience Team
Experts on the Norwegian coast, many of whom live locally, will be by your side as part of your voyage with us, showing you their home and sharing their stories with you.
When it comes to travelling, no guidebook, website, or mobile app can replace the human connection of having someone point out places that are special to them. And that’s where our onboard Coastal Experience Team come in. Using their hands-on experience of Norway and the Norwegian coast, they have one mission: to enhance your voyage by offering engaging insights on the nature, wildlife, and culture you encounter along the way.
From near and far
Many of our Coastal Experience Team members are Norwegians, born and raised on the coast and elsewhere in Norway. They’ll be able to tell you their childhood memories of our ships, what our service means to their coastal community, and perhaps how generations of their family have been connected to Hurtigruten, either as crew or as passengers.
Other team members have lived in Norway for several years. You can learn about what drew them to Norway and to working on our ships. See the coast through their eyes as they pick out details about life here and share interesting anecdotes about their experiences of Norwegian culture.
Enriching your experience
Our Coastal Experience Team enhances your voyage with in-depth knowledge of the local culture, nature, science, and history; an understanding they’ve nurtured over years.
Each team member has a range of specialist, well-researched topics in their repertoire, ready to share with you in lectures and presentations on board, on deck, and ashore.
Passionate about the coast
Dedicated to what they do and to the Norwegian coast, our Coastal Experience Team provide an intimate and personal perspective to your journey with us.
You’ll sense their passion whether they’re busy talking about points of interest out on deck or animatedly telling stories over a relaxed drink at evening gatherings.
Hikers’ heaven
The exceptionally beautiful landscape of the Norwegian coast beckons you to explore it. Thankfully, our onboard Coastal Experience Team knows the areas we sail in better than anyone.
They’ve handpicked a selection of optional hikes for you to enjoy almost every day of your voyage. Enjoy learning more about the local region’s history, geology, biology, and culture as you hike together with them.
Embracing ‘friluftsliv’
Hikes give you an opportunity to ‘friluftsliv’, a Norwegian concept which has at its heart an innate, quasi-spiritual affinity towards nature and the outdoors.
Fresh air, sitting around a campfire with a warm cup of coffee, the crunch of soft snow underfoot, or the warmth of the sun on your skin while walking the trail – these are some of the simple elements you’ll probably experience on your hike, making up the pure pleasure of friluftsliv.
Compelling onshore activities
Each voyage sails with a four-strong (plus an enthusiastic trainee) Coastal Experience Team. As well as onboard activities, these experienced leaders, including two dedicated nature and culture guides, run a full programme of onshore activities.
In many cases, the same team members sharing their spellbinding stories on board will be the same people taking you hiking, snowshoeing, beach cleaning or on photography walks on shore. At other times, local guides and experts will lead the way, giving you a unique insight into their worlds.
We also travel with a stock of outdoors equipment, such as fishing gear, snowshoes and traditional skis, for use on activities led by the Coastal Experience Team. Members of the team can show you how to use the equipment if you’re not sure. And if you’d rather explore by yourself, don’t forget to ask the Team for their recommendations on the best things to do in Svalbard and all along the Norwegian coast.
Daily Themes
Each day’s cruise ship entertainment is guided by a daily theme based on the destination ahead.
For example, the theme on The Svalbard Express as you near Tromsø and Senja is Seaweed and the Working Ship. You might sample ‘blue food’, learn about Hurtigruten’s unique cargo story or meet some of our trusted fish suppliers.
On The North Cape Express around Kristiansund and Farsund, you can dive into lectures about Norway’s maritime history as we approach the country’s southernmost cape and its oldest lighthouse.