About ship

The King is a skilled sailor, even representing Norway in sailing at the Olympic Games three times. In 2016, at the age of 78, he and his team finished second in the Sailing World Championships.

MS Kong Harald was upgraded to a greener hybrid ship in 2023. Emissions are cut by large battery packs combined with the ships efficient and brand-new engines, reducing fuel consumption and CO2-emissions by approximately 25 percent. The ship is also updated with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment equipment, and SRC technology that reduce NOx emissions by at least 80 percent. In addition, cabins on deck 2 and 3 were refurbished.  

The vessel was also refurbished in 2016 to feature a modern, Arctic-inspired interior. On board are three different restaurants, the Multe bakery and ice cream bar, a sauna and fitness room. Out on deck you can enjoy the view from one of our two hot tubs. There is a comfortable bar at the front of the ship where you can enjoy a nice traditional drink. 

MS Kong Harald also has a large compass area where you find the reception, the Expedition Team, conference room and shop. The top deck of the boat features a sun deck, observation saloon and panorama lounge, all of which provide splendid views of spectacular coastal scenery.

The bar is named after the Norwegian polar pioneer Fridtjof Nansen, while explorer Roald Amundsen lends his name to the café. The top deck offers great views of nature, whether you choose the sun deck, the observation lounge or the panorama lounge.

Special features: 

• Sun deck
• Large panorama and observation lounges with great views
• Fitness room
• Restaurant
• Separate a la carte restaurant
• Café
• Shop
• Library
• Conference facilities

Deck plan

Cabins

Expedition Suites

Cabin numbers

M2-501,M2-502

Choose from our wide range of comfortable suites. They are graded Q, M, MG, and MX and have one or two rooms that include a seating area with TV, a kettle and a small tray with coffee/tea. They have a shower/wc and most have a double bed.

Expedition Suite M

One or two rooms, seating area, TV, mini-bar, some with private balcony.

Deck: 5

Arctic Superior

Cabin numbers

P2-503,P2-504,P2-505,P2-506,P2-507,P2-508,P2-509,P2-510,P2-511,P2-512,P2-513,P2-514,P2-515,P2-516,P2-522,P2-526,P2-528,P2-530,P2-538,P2-540,P2-542,P2-544,P2-547,P2-549,P2-550,P2-551,P2-552,P2-553,P2-554,P2-555,P2-556,P2-557,P2-558,P2-559,P2-560,P2-561,P2-

Our Arctic Superior cabins grades QJ, P and U all have private facilities and double beds, one of which can be turned into a sofa. All cabins are equipped with TV, a kettle and a small tray with coffee/tea.

Arctic Superior U

Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa, table. Upper decks.

Arctic Superior P

Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Upper and middle decks.

Deck: 5,6

Polar Inside

Cabin numbers

I2-327,I2-328,I2-329,I2-330,I2-365,I2-367,I2-369,I2-384,I2-386,I2-388,I2-390,I2-392,I2-394,I2-559,I2-570,I2-571,I2-572,I2-657,I2-658,I2-659,I2-660

Our cozy Polar Inside cabins in category I mostly have separate beds, while some category I have upper and lower berths. Please note that cabins on deck 5 and 6 might have limited views due to passengers standing or walking on the deck outside the cabin window.

Polar Inside I

Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Some with upper/lower berths.

Deck: 3,5,6

Polar Outside

Cabin numbers

L2-202,L2-204,L2-206,L2-208,L2-210,L2-212,L3-213,L2-214,L3-215,L2-216,L3-217,L2-218,L3-219,L2-220,L3-221,L2-301,L2-302,L2-303,L2-304,L2-305,L2-306,L2-307,L2-308,J2-354,J2-521,J2-523,J2-524,J2-609,J2-610,J2-611,J2-612,J2-615,J2-617,J2-618,J2-619,J2-621,J2-

Cabin grades O, N, L and J have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa. Cabin grade A have upper and lower berths. Grade L have portholes and grade J have limited/no view.

Unspecified Outside cabin

Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Situated from upper/middle/lower decks.

Polar Outside N

Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa (some with upper/lower berths). Middle/lower decks.

Polar Outside L

With portholes, separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa. Some with limited/no view.

Polar Outside J

With limited/no view, separate beds, one bed can be turned in to a sofa. Some with upper/lower berths.

Deck: 2,3,5,6