Hurtigruten has announced that MS Finnmarken, which has been chartered in Australia for two years, is to return to sailing the Norwegian Coast from 16 February 2012. As one of the operator’s newest and largest ships, she will sail the traditional coastal voyage route from Bergen to Kirkenes, replacing MS Nordlys for a short time and then MS Nordstjernen which will head to Spitsbergen.
The ship will undergo a thorough refurbishment
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MS Finnmarken is currently undergoing a thorough refurbished so as to will be in peak condition when she resumes services for Hurtigruten. MS Finnmarken is one of the favourite ships amongst Hurtigruten guests. The ship is the only one with a pool and with various cabins with balconies. The ship has 283 cabins and 639 beds. The ship was built in Ulsteinvik in Norway and has been part of the Hurtigruten fleet since 2002.
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Back in Service 16 February 2012
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From 16 February 2012, MS Finnmarken will replace Hurtigruten ship MS Nordlys, which will be undergoing repairs and is expected to return to the Hurtigruten schedule on 22 March 2012. From the 22nd of March MS Finnmarken will take the place in the schedule of MS Nordstjernen, which will be operating in the Svalbard archipelago during the summer of 2012.
For more information call Hurtigruten – 0844 448 7601 www.hurtigruten.co.uk
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