Hurtigruten ships

[SAZ3]

Hi! My travel companion and I are tossing around a Northern lights cruise in the fall of 2019 or winter if 2020.

 

We are comparing the experience on the Trollfjord and the Lofoten.

 

We don't mind missing the glam or even giving up the Jacuzzi, but the science talks on the Trollfjord might be a loss if we go with the more intimate experience of the Lofoten

 

Any thoughts appreciated. My friend and I are single women in our 50s. I am a lifelong US American my friend was raised in Eastern Europe & moved to the US 30 years ago, so she is experienced with European travel. (I have only been to Europe once) We both prefer exploring more off the beaten path travel with a touch of adventure and this is a mutual "bucket list" item.

[Danish viking]

Lofoten is very basic but you will get a more charming trip compared to the mini cruise ship that Trollfjord is.

[SarniaLo]

Have a look at the dedicated forum section for Hurtigruten : https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=821

You will find heaps of info there (and can ask your question, you will find more people with Hurtigruten experience).

I have traveled on both ships and agree with above advice!

[hallasm]

Agree - I'm booked at Trollfjord next January - do find Lofoten a bit too 'old time' - 60s-inspired menus and retro-style uniforms.

[SAZ3]

Thank you for the replies! I am a bit of a novice on this site. I will try the dedicated forum (thanks for the link)

 

"Charming" sounds nice.

 

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