FAQ: Temporary replacement for MS Nordlys
From 23 September 2024 until 28 November 2024, MS Trollfjord will replace MS Nordlys on The Coastal Express. After 28 November 2024, MS Vesterålen will sail in place of MS Nordlys until it returns from dry-dock.
No, the food and drink experience on MS Trollfjord will be the same as on MS Nordlys. MS Trollfjord is only a replacement ship for a short period, and the onboard dining, menus, and beverage offerings will be identical to those on the other coastal ships. Food and drink is not all inclusive.
From 23 September 2024 until 28 November 2024.
MS Nordlys will be in dry dock to be equipped with hybrid engines and other green upgrades.
Your booking on MS Nordlys will be automatically rebooked on MS Trollfjord according to the same cabin grade as your original booking. Where your original cabin grade is not available on MS Trollfjord, we will upgrade you to the next cabin grade.
No, the price remains the same as your original booking on MS Nordlys.
Yes, you will enjoy the same welcoming, informal, and engaging onboard experience on MS Trollfjord as you would on MS Nordlys. Some of the crew from MS Nordlys will also be on board MS Trollfjord.
Yes, the excursion programme will be the same. There will be a full Expedition Team on board MS Trollfjord offering hikes in various ports as well.
MS Nordlys operates along our Original route, the Coastal Express. MS Trollfjord, freshly refurbished in 2023, is normally the Signature flagship of The Svalbard Line and The North Cape Line. There are no significant differences between the two ships, except that MS Trollfjord does not have outdoor hot tubs.
Yes, it still applies. There are no changes to your Platinum upgrade.
Yes, MS Trollfjord is able to transport passenger cars, just as MS Nordlys can.