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The technology uses liquefied hydrogen (onboard storage) in combination with fuel cells. The technology was developed by the Norwegian company HAV Hydrogen AS (as part of its FreeCO2ast project/budgeted NOK 95 million (~EUR 9,4 M / ~USD 10,1M). When completed, the hydrogen energy system will be retrofitted on two Havila cruiseferries (Capella and Castor). Orca ESS (battery pack) has capacity 6,1 MWh (megawatt-hours) - or double the capacity of the currently largest battery-packed/electric ferries. Batteries allow ~4 hours of running solely on electric power, and the system is combined with hybrid gas-electric propulsion. The powerplant consists of 4x LNG-powered marine engines (per vessel) with combined output 7,76 MW.
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The Norwegian Government's annual subsidy for this regularly scheduled ferry service is NOK 788 million (~EUR 77M / ~USD 92M). The Government's ferry contracts are fixed (for a 10-year period) and secure a minimum annual revenue of NOK 285 million (~EUR 28M/ ~USD 33M). We make your Norwegian Coastal Voyage more sustainable, more comfortable and more affordable. Our staff is friendly and welcoming, always going the extra mile to ensure every guest has the best possible experience onboard. For a short journey where a cabin isn't necessary, a recliner in our Port-to-Port Lounge is an excellent choice.
Introducing the Havila Castor
‘It is magical to swim surrounded by the Arctic winter in all its brutal glory’: an eco cruise in Norway’s far north - The Guardian
‘It is magical to swim surrounded by the Arctic winter in all its brutal glory’: an eco cruise in Norway’s far north.
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The shower is very spacious and equipped with a fixed half glass partition. Havila Capella and its sister ships are 15,519 gross tons and carry 468 passengers at double occupancy in cabins and 172 foot passengers, with 78 crew. There are six categories of cabins, and the entry-level interior cabins start from 207 square feet.
Havila Capella Itineraries Follow the Norwegian Coastline
Whether eagle safari, the visit of the Nidaros Cathedral, the North Cape or trips by RIP boats, as well as in winter by dog or reindeer sled. A special highlight I could experience even in Kirkenes, the tender sweet meat of the self-caught king crabs in a rustic wooden hut to taste. Always with it an enriching knowledge transfer to nature, geography or way of life of the observed animal world.
Hurtigruten and Havila vessels now share the daily departures on the Norwegian coastal route. Following a decision by the Norwegian government to open up competition on the coastal route, the two companies now share the regular coastal timetable. The starboard side offers treadmills, bikes, and rowing machines, while the port side features a varied selection of strength equipment and dumbells.
A Daily Diary of Norway's Coastal Route in Winter (Part 1: Northbound) - Life in Norway
A Daily Diary of Norway's Coastal Route in Winter (Part 1: Northbound).
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My favorite plates generally centered on seafood, such as small but hearty bowls of mussels or fish stew, although standout dishes usually aligned with where we were sailing. Even now, cruising on battery power is an experience travelers can appreciate, not only ideologically but also experientially. Passing through Trollfjorden, for example, I relished the Capella’s atypical silence as it sailed harmoniously through the majestic fjord. According to Vangstein, if you listen carefully when the ship is operating on battery power, you could even hear a single drop of water splash into the sound. Only round-trip cruisers are eligible for the northern-lights guarantee, but with Havila Voyages, the length of your journey is entirely up to you.
Different food concept
The food arrives almost instantly, which together with the small-plate concept allows meals to be just as quick and varied as a buffet. Dinner begins similarly with as many appetizers as you’d like to try, followed by your choice of entree, which is served alongside a set of communal sides for the table. At any meal, Havila Gold cruisers can order from a small specialty menu, which for other cruisers costs extra.
From 2026 it will be a government requirement that any ships sailing into the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord will have to be emission-free. Havila has already achieved that by incorporating what it claims to be the world's largest battery packs -- equivalent to 600 Tesla cars -- into the propulsion system to enable the Havila Capella to sail without noise or emission. When battery power runs low the ship switches to liquefied natural gas (LNG) which is currently the most environmentally friendly marine fuel, and cuts CO2 emissions by around 25 percent. The same technology is being used in the sister ships and the batteries are recharged in ports. The ship sails year-round on the classic Bergen-Kerkenes-Bergen route along the Norwegian coastline with stops at 34 ports along the way.

Once you start to explore, you'll also notice the Scandinavian design aesthetic that dominates the furnishings. A friend of mine thought some of the design choices felt more like a modern office than a coastal ferry, but personally I love it. This article isn't intended to be a complete ship tour, as I only visited the ship briefly while in port. While Hurtigruten is the famous name on the route, Havila Voyages began operations in 2021. The Norwegian coastal route is now shared between Hurtigruten (7 of 11 departures) and Havila (4 of 11 departures). Come and take a look inside the new Havila Castor with this picture-packed tour.

That being said, with so much lounge space and outdoor deck space on the new Havila vessels and so many port calls, you may not find yourself spending all that much time in your cabin anyway. The Havila vessels are the first new ships to be put into service on the coastal route in 18 years. They are some of the most environmentally-friendly vessels of their size operating anywhere in the world. The 11-night voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes and back serves 34 ports as a cargo and passenger service, but doubles as a roundtrip cruise especially for key international markets including the U.S. and Germany. While many viewers will be familiar with Norway’s coastal cruise ferry service, the series offers Americans a first glimpse of the brand new name on the route, Havila Voyages.
With Hurtigruten reducing the size of its fleet many former crew members are now employed by Havila and have extensive experience of the coastal cruise and the passenger and cargo operation. The ships are LNG-powered hybrids (alternative battery power) and with passenger capacity 640 (179 cabins). The design was by "Havyard Ship Technology AS" (subsidiary of Havyard Group ASA) - a Norwegian maritime company established in 2000, owns Loland Verft in Leirvik Norway). For breakfast and lunch in the main Havrand restaurant, diners select dishes from an a la carte menu of small plates, which are then served tableside.
Recently, I took the opportunity to visit the Havila Castor while it was docked in Trondheim. While the Havila name is new, the family-owned line was founded by long-standing parent company Havila Holding which has subsidiaries in fisheries, offshore shipping and hotels. The next table shows the 11-night / 12-day "Classic Norwegian Coastal Voyage" roundtrip from Bergen.
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