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We had a fabulous north bound Norwegian coast trip in March and decided to go back to Norway again next year. The last time, we had a room on the 5th deck of the MS Kong Harold with a partially obstructed view, which was fine for us. The only time we were in our cabin, for the most part, was to sleep. So we are considering getting an inside cabin this time, to save a bit since we won't be in the room much. The ship will be the MS Richard With. From what I've read, deck 3 can be very noisy, but I'd love opinions on inside cabins on deck 5. Pros and cons. And I've read that the starboard side is preferable. Thank you!

Thank you again for everyone's input. We are planning a Northbound voyage in March of 2024. Is it okay to ask about things besides the cruise itself? i.e. Favorite restaurants in Bergen? We plan to stay a couple nights there before the ship sales. Has anyone done a dog sled ride in Kirkenes? Are exclusions best booked from the ship, or can you book things at the (few) ports where there is time to go on one? I'm thinking back to an Alaska cruise where it was better to get off the ship and book excursions--of which there were plenty. Do cell phone cameras do an okay job photographing the Northern Lights, or should I borrow my friend's "good" camera. Favorite things to do/see in Bergen? I want to do a King Crab excursion but have no desire to be on snow mobiles as one of you did (just personal preference)--are there other options? Has anyone else done the train from Oslo to Bergen? And flights from Kirkenes back to Bergen. Did you book on your own or through the cruise line. Any tips on what time of year to book our flight from the US to Norway--do prices drop at certain times of the year? And how easy is it to get from airport to hotels and to/from cruise ship in Bergen and Kirkenes. Thank you!