MS Lofoten deck plans

MS Lofoten (1964-built, major refurbishment 1995, last refurbished in 2015) is the smallest and oldest of all Hurtigruten ships currently in operation (the second oldest is ms Vesteralen). Together with its fleet mates, the Lofoten ship serves the Hurtigruten line’s Norwegian Coastal Voyages (NCV) program for ferry and cruise travel by passenger-cargo vessels. These are “ro-ro” ships, sailing regularly (year-round) along the coast of Norway and visiting a total of 34 different ports of call. MS Lofoten itinerary calendar has sailings between Bergen and Kirkenes (with some departures from Tromso).

MS Lofoten cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 91 staterooms for 153 passengers (max capacity is 340 guests on Norwegian coastal voyages) served by 40 crew-staff (all Norwegian). The boat has 5 passenger decks (all accessible only by stairs /no elevator), 2 bars, 3 lounges (no Spa/Sauna, Fitness, Laundry or jacuzzies). The ship’s interior design resembles that of a small town hotel, featuring wood-panelled walls, polished wood floors and brass railings, plush carpets, oil paintings of Norwegian coastal scenery. An interesting feature of the oldest Hurtigruten ship is its open cargo deck serviced by a crane.

The Lofoten ship is named after an archipelago located within the Arctic Circle (in Nordland, Norway). The Lofoten islands are famous with their distinctive scenery – beautiful mountains and bays, picturesque small towns and villages, wildlife, and the Rost Reef – the largest deepwater coral reef in the world.