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Max Passengers: 590
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By: HX

MS Nordlys has her own onboard Expedition Team that serves as a university at sea. Interesting lectures, presentations and activities inside as well as out on the ship´s sun deck make this an exciting and educational journey. Topics depend on the season and the waters we sail in. The Expedition Team will host a lecture and presentation program and evening gatherings daily. Out on deck you may participate in live points of interest to learn more about the nature, culture and other phenomena we encounter along the coast. In addition, the Expedition Team will encourage you take part in hikes and activities during the cruise.

Special features: 
Expedition Team
Outdoor explorer deck
Large panorama and observation lounges with great views
Bar
Shop
Restaurant
Separate à la carte option restaurant
Café
Library
Fitness room and sauna
Children’s play area
Wi-Fi
Elevator
Conference room

Year built: 1994
Year of refurbishment: 2019
Shipyard: Volkswerft (D)
Passenger capacity: 590
Beds: 471
Car capacity: 24
Gross tonnage: 11,204
Length: 121.8 m/ 400 ft
Beam: 19.2 m/ 63 ft
Speed: 18 knots
Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: 2 pin Continental Flag

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Departures

Cabins

Polar Inside - I2
Polar Inside - I
Inside cabin, 90-118 sq ft. Separate beds, where one bed can be turned into a sofa, bathroom with shower.
Polar Outside - L2
Polar Outside - L
Outside cabin, 94-121 sq ft. With portholes, separate beds, where one bed can be turned into a sofa, three-berth cabins with additional upper berth, bathroom with shower. Some with limited view.
Polar Outside - J2 and P2
Polar Outside - J
Outside cabin, 90-121 sq ft. With limited/no view, J2D cabins with queen bed, J2 cabins with separate beds, bathroom with shower.
Polar Outside - N2D
Polar Outside - N
Outside cabin, 90-121 sq ft. N2D cabins with queen bed, N2 cabins with separate beds, where one bed can be turned into a sofa, N3 cabins with separate beds and additional upper berth, bathroom with shower
Polar Outside - O2
Polar Outside - O
Outside cabin, 90-121 sq ft. Separate beds, where one bed can be turned into a sofa, three-berth cabins with additional upper berth, bathroom with shower
Polar Outside - SD
Outside cabin, 181 sq ft. Separate beds, where one bed can be turned into a sofa, bathroom with shower. Accessible to guests with limited mobility.
Arctic Superior - P2D
Arctic Superior - P
Outside cabin, 121 sq ft. Queen bed, TV, kettle, bathroom with shower
Arctic Superior - U2D
Arctic Superior - U
Outside cabin, 121 sq ft. Queen bed, some with table, TV, kettle, bathroom with shower.
Expedition Suite - Q2
Expedition Suite - Q
Mini suite, 183-248 sq ft. One-room suite with queen bed and double sofa bed, seating area, TV, kettle, bathroom with shower. Select cabin with queen bed and accessible to guests with limited mobility.
Expedition Suite - M4
Expedition Suite - M
Suite, 291 sq ft. Two-room suite with queen bed, TV, kettle, bathroom with shower
Expedition Suite - MG4
Expedition Suite - MG
Grand suite, 161-215 sq ft. Queen bed with one sofa bed, seating area, TV, safe, mini-bar, bay window with full view, bathroom with shower

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