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Roald Amundsen Tour & Roald Amundsen Review ~ Hurtigruten ~ Cruise Ship Tour & Review [4K Ultra HD]

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👁️ 38K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 9:00

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Editorial Summary

The video provides a preview and review of the Hurtigruten Roald Amundsen, a next-generation expedition ship utilizing hybrid technology to switch between gas and electric power. The host explores various accommodation options, highlighting the Scandinavian style of the polar outside cabins and the amenities found in the Arctic superior outside cabins with balconies. Features such as thoughtful storage, vanity desks, and USB charging ports are noted. The tour continues through public spaces, including a central atrium with a large LED screen, a retail store, and a gym. Wellness facilities like the spa, sauna, and an infinity style pool overlooking the stern are showcased, along with an outdoor running track. Dining options range from a self-service buffet in the main dining room to more casual and formal restaurants. Because the ship focuses on expedition cruising rather than traditional entertainment, the Science Center serves as a primary venue for discovery, featuring microscopes and lecture halls. The review concludes with a look at the ship's massive battery array, the observation deck at the bow, and the expedition equipment like zodiacs used for remote region journeys.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Hurtigruten
Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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I personally enjoyed an evening in an Arctic superior outside cabin with balcony

the thoughtful layout even includes a separate vanity desk and seating area before reaching the teddy bear approved bed

blessings upon Hurtigruten for providing plenty of hooks on the outside and inside of the bathroom

it's truly an imaginative space for expedition cruising

Creator's Tips & Advice

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Be mindful of smoking at the full bar at the opposite end of the ship

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the accommodations like on the Roald Amundsen?
QWhat activities and amenities are available onboard?

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