A rave review by a close friend about the old world charm and the limited number of passengers on board the MS Lofoten (built in 1964) persuaded us to choose this ship for our Norwegian cruise. Bergen, the charming coastal town with its colourful higgledy piggeldy wooden buildings is the departure point and is worth the visit on its own, so make sure you allow a couple of days before or after your cruise to have time to explore it.

Both embarkation and disembarkation went very smoothly.

If you are expecting/wanting luxury and entertainment then this is not the ship for you. This is a coastal passenger and cargo ferry not a cruise ship. Nor is it suitable for those with disabilities as this ship has no lifts. Due to the age of the vessel the cabins are small and basic with many having shared facilities. We upgraded to one of the 4 cabins on the saloon deck which had a small en suite and 2 large windows. The cabins on the lower decks were smaller and could be more affected by engine noise. As most of our time was spent out on deck (the upper deck areas were sheltered by clear screens from the cold wind) or in one of the comfortable lounges, the cabin size wasn't an issue. With only 150 passengers on board we never felt crowded and were able to get to know our fellow travelers. Read more