Shipyard: Volkswerft (D)
Year of construction: 1993
Gross tonnage: 11,204
Passengers: 691
Beds: 483
Overall length: 400 ft
Width: 63 ft
Car capacity: 45
Service speed: 15 knots

Although this ship is formally named after the King of Norway, Harald V, you will also find other famous Norwegians on board: The bar is named after Nobel Peace Laureate, Fridtjof Nansen; the café, after explorer Roald Amundsen. MS Kong Harald was set afloat in 1993 to mark Hurtigruten´s 100- year anniversary. In the ship´s interior, you will see decorative details of the King´s Crown emblem.