Totally agree.
Hurtigruten is not a internationally cruise per se. They are not making a profit, as far as i know.. so the government are chipping in.

The service is typical Norwegian: Don't think you are something..
I have had some bad experiences, and some good.
If you are paying for premium, don't expect better service than the cheapskate..

If you like some bad weather, the season jan-feb should be on your list.
In norwegian, but it should give you a good idea http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/indeks/58144
This clip is extreme, because the stabilizers didn't apply.

Sorry for my poor english.