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The Ultimate Norwegian Cruise? Hurtigruten MS Trollfjord nails it!

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive guide to the MS Trollfjord, a ship operated by Hurtigruten on the Bergen to Spitsbergen route. They detail the vessel's layout, noting its 2023 refurbishment and its ability to access remote ports that larger ships cannot reach. The review covers various accommodation levels, ranging from budget friendly port hole cabins to luxurious owner suites featuring heated floors and large bay windows. Public spaces are highlighted, including the lecture hall, the panoramic lounge, and the 1893 bar. A significant portion of the video focuses on the dining experience, specifically praising the Rost fine dining restaurant for its bespoke, menu-free meals and the cozy atmosphere of the Aaro restaurant. The creators conclude by sharing five unexpected surprises from their journey, including the high standard of the interiors, the exceptional quality of the food, the outstanding Scandinavian service, the helpfulness of the coastal experience team, and the abundance of scenic sailing through narrow fjords and coastal passages.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MS Trollfjord
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for MS Trollfjord
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe · 14 nightsFrom BergenVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

today we're thrilled to take you on what we believe is the ultimate Norwegian Coastal Cruise

this isn't just another Cruise the this is the spard line and we're about to take you with us on this fascinating Journey

Rost is an absolute Revelation in Cruise dining it's quite simply in our opinion the best restaurant at Sea

the crew on board were nothing short of outstanding we couldn't help but notice that the entire team was Scandinavian and they all seem to be genuinely loving their jobs

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book Rost for the entire voyage as soon as you board
Take advantage of the coastal experience team's daily briefings for independent exploration
Enjoy the scenic sailing as an experience in itself

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the ultimate Norwegian coastal cruise experience?
QWhat are the accommodations, dining, and service like on MS Trollfjord?
QWhat makes this cruise unique compared to others?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bergen4 Happy Bacon
Spitsbergen4½ Happy Bacon
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