The name MS Nordnorge translates to “northern Norway,” the region generally above the Arctic Circle, leading up to the North Cape. The 623-passenger Hurtigruten ship travels a remote route where the sun shines almost 24 hours a day in the summer months — a sharp contrast to the winters, when passengers are getting up and going to bed in the dark. MS Nordnorge's style of cruising is more fast-paced than the classic coastal voyages, thanks to an onboard team of experts who create a learning environment with talks aboard and guided trips ashore. Originally outfitted in Art Deco and Nouveau touches, MS Nordnorge is slated for a complete refurbishment in late 2016.