The Richard With by Hurtigruten was built in 1993 and is named after the founder og Hurtigruten. It offers place for up to 590 passengers and is furnished in the classic maritime style. On board are the following amenities: sun deck, large panoramic lounge and observation lounge with a great view, a restaurant, a separate á la carte restaurant, a cafe, a bar, a shop, a conference room and a fitness room with a sauna. Furthermore, there is an expedition team on your cruise which are there to create your cruise as an exciting and instructive adventure.
Hurtigruten is a traditional norwegian cruise line. Since 1893 it is active in the mailboat service along the norwegian fjord coast. Every day one of the 11 mailboats starts in Bergen to the 12 day post ship route. Meanwhile Hurtigruten also offers exciting expedition cruises through South America, the Antarctica and lots of other destinations. They always focus on sustainability, that's why the ships all sail with sustainable fuel and they don't want to pollute the environment in which they sail. Rubbish collecting is only one of the interesting shore excursions.
As the first cruise line Hurtigruten has banned all single-use plastic from its fleed. These things, e. g. straws oder plastic bags will be replaced by paper or other biological disposable material.
On board the Richard With there is a sun terrace, a panoramic deck and a salon. All offer a spectacular view over the coast. The expedition team organises presentations and evening events on a daily basis to give you the best insight in the destinations. For relaxation you can go to the sauna or the fitness room or get comfortable in the bar. Real explorer feel welcome and those who linek to experience new things. The scandinavian interior makes you feel cosy even on rainy days and creates an atmosphere which will make you never want to leave the ship again.
There is the main restaurant 'Torget' and the bakery and icebar 'Multe'. Also there is an a la carte restaurant 'Kysten FIne Dining' since 2018, which serves you innovative dishes based on high-quality and local products such as fresh seafood. You can find lunch and dinner there.
There is a sauna and a fitness room which you can use for relaxation. In the conference room you can sit down with the experts and exchange your experiences and clear open questions.
The Nordlys is the perfect ship for traveller who like to go on adventures along the norwegian post ship route. Perfect for those who are interested in landscapes and nature.