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MS Polarlys

ship of Hurtigrute, Bergen, Norway
Ranked #2 of 34 attractions in Bergen
5.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Ships
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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We’ve recently returned from Hurtigruten’s Classic Round Voyage (Bergen to Kirkenes and back) on the MS Polarlys followed by three nights at the First Marin Hotel in Bergen. The overall impression of the holiday is good, but it would have been excellent if there had been clearer weather. However, we did see the Northern Lights on two occasions, and it... More

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cornwall
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012
5
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Voyages in Search of the Northern Lights If your main purpose for travelling with Hurtigruten, is to see the Northern Lights, you could be in for a big disappointment. Hurtigruten provide a well oiled transportation system, linking the many coastal villages and towns, throughout mid and north Norway. The shipping line is efficient, almost to obsession and makes it clear... More

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South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012
2
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It was great. Mid winter. The ship is basically a ferry and it stops at many ports along the way, day and night. However, the facilities for passengers on board are great. Comfortable cabin with bathroom. The restaurant was magnificent!! Oh how the Norwegians know how to eat good food and present it so well. We saw the northern lights... More

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Aarhus, Denmark
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012
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It´s my second trip with Polarlys to Kirkeness and back, - this time without the fantastic weather in Februar 2011 but still a fantastic trip and experience. More

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London, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012
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We stayed in one of the suites and found the whole experience to be thoroughly fantastic. The dining each night over the 11 days we were on the Polarlys was truly outstanding with fish dishes of great character. We took advantage of the Wine Package that can be purchased and some very fine wines indeed were provided. The whole ships... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

We travelled from Bodø to Kirkenes with the MS Polarlys. The vessel is sailing in the Hurtigruten Line that sails along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes calling at 34 ports . The lHurtigruten used to be the main life-line between these 34 towns and small villages, now it is mostly a tourist ship although they are still carrying... More

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Perth, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
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plenty to see and only possible when you get on board More

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Bergen, Norway
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011
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or the Coast Liner along the coast of Norway is a fantastic experience. In utter comfort, you see the most beautiful nature of the world. More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

It was everything the Hurtigruten advertising said it would be. More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2011
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GOOD POINTS - agree with all that has been positive about all the Hurtigruten reviews. After doing this trip for over 120 years, 7 days a week, this Norwegian Company does get it right. THE FOOD WAS SUPERB YOU MUST sail in winter south from The Lofoten. If you have time, do the full 12 day round trip Bergen -... More

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