Researching a cruise trip to Norway has led me into a deep rabbit hole over the last few weeks. I was about to book a P&O cruise through the fjords, which has the advantage of not needing to fly, but then I looked at the Hurtigruten coastal express, and I think that's actually what I'm after. Small ships, lots of scenery, lots of ports (albeit with short stops) actual Norwegian food and talks about culture.
As a solo traveler it seems some ships are cheaper than others as they have one-person cabins. The cheapest seems to be the MS Vesterålen, the oldest and smallest, and MS Polarlys. Assuming I'd be in an inside cabin I'm interested in places to sit, read and see the sights, inside and outside, as well as the lectures offered. Does anyone have any advice?