Original Fleet · Built 1993
Named after Captain Richard With, who established the Norwegian Coastal Express in 1893, this ship proudly carries the founder's name along the same route he first sailed. Upgraded to hybrid propulsion in 2022, cutting fuel use and emissions by around a quarter.
About The Ship
When Captain Richard With established the Norwegian Coastal Express in 1893, he changed life along this coastline for good. MS Richard With carries his name and, in many ways, his legacy: her panorama lounges look out over much of the same remarkable scenery the very first Hurtigruten ships sailed past more than a century ago.
In 2022 she was upgraded to hybrid propulsion, with large battery packs paired with new, efficient engines cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by around 25%. New navigation and control equipment, new waste water treatment, and SCR technology reducing NOx emissions by at least 80% were fitted at the same time, alongside a further refurbishment in 2023.
In Detail
Like the rest of the Original fleet, MS Richard With keeps a more informal, working atmosphere than the all-inclusive Signature ships, with the same Nordic sense of koselig running through her public rooms and contemporary artwork throughout adding a touch of elegance to her maritime character.
Life On Board
Life at sea aboard MS Richard With has an easy, informal rhythm to it. These are the rooms and spaces that shape a typical day on board, from morning coffee to the last drink of the evening.
The Expedition Team's base on board, where they organise excursions, hikes and seasonal activities in the ports you call at. Talk to the team here to sign up, or simply to hear their recommendations for the ports still ahead.
Four different dining venues on board, from the main restaurant to an à la carte option, a casual bistro and a bakery serving cloudberry jam and freshly baked pastries. See our full restaurants section below for details on each.
199 cabins in all, including 20 suites, spread across four categories from Polar Inside through to the Expedition Suites. The refurbished suites include a minibar, Wi-Fi, TV and coffee and tea facilities, several sleeping up to four.
The natural spot to nestle into a comfy chair with a handcrafted cocktail, chat to fellow guests, and watch the world go by. It has an unhurried, sociable feel that suits the ship's slower pace.
Also On Board
Dining On Board
Torget, meaning "marketplace", is the main restaurant, offering a buffet or set menu for all three daily meals. Kysten, meaning "the coast", is the à la carte option for a more formal evening. Brygga, named for the wharf, is the all-day bistro for salads, pizzas and other easy dishes. Multe, named after the Arctic cloudberry, is the onboard bakery, serving fresh pastries, open sandwiches and cloudberry jam with waffles.
The Facts
| Flag | Norwegian |
| Built | 1993 |
| Shipyard | Volkswerft, Germany |
| Hybrid Upgrade | 2022 |
| Refurbished | 2018 / 2023 |
| Cabins | 199, including 20 suites |
| Guest Capacity | Up to 590 |
| Gross Tonnage | 11,205 tonnes |
| Length | 121.8m |
| Beam | 19.2m |
| Speed | 18 knots |
| Car Capacity | 5 (Sept–Apr) / 10 (May–Aug) |
Find Your Way Around
Download The MS Richard With Deck Plan (PDF)
Call 0333 405 0194 if you'd like help matching a cabin number to its position on board.
Sail On MS Richard With
