Hurtigruten

MS Kong Harald

590 passengers • 1993

MS Kong Harald

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MS Kong Harald

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Line style:Expedition/coastal
Good fit for:expedition travelers, coastal-route travelers
Ship experience:expedition ships, coastal ships

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At a glance

Ship specifications

Capacity, dimensions, and onboard scale.

Passengers

590

Crew

70

Gross Tonnage

11,204 GT

Year Built

1993

Last Refit

2023

Length

121.8m

Beam

19.2m

Decks

6

Cabins

227

Accessible Cabins

3

IMO

9039119

Class

Contemporary

About

About MS Kong Harald

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.