MS Otto Sverdrup
MS Otto Sverdrup is a hybrid-powered ship sailing year-round to handpicked highlights of the Norwegian coast, departing from Hamburg to North Cape in northern Norway and back.
Specifications
MS Otto Sverdrup
Year built
2002
Ship yard
Kleven Verft (N)
Beds
554
Length
138.5 m
Speed
15 knots
Year of refurbishment
2020
Capacity
530
Gross tonnage
15,690 t
Beam
21.5 m
MS Otto Sverdrup (formerly MS Finnmarken) is named after a great Norwegian polar explorer who was a contemporary of famous Nansen and record-breaking Amundsen. Sverdrup also served as a Hurtigruten captain, and was captain of MS Lofoten, the first Hurtigruten ship to sail from Norway to Svalbard.
Norway’s stunning scenery is reflected in the ship's interior design. With its 2020 renovation, natural Scandinavian materials like granite, oak, birch, and wool were used to create a relaxed and stylish atmosphere that adds to the premium onboard experience.
This ship also offers a chance to indulge yourself in our wellness area, complete with gym, treatment rooms, and sauna. Guests can also enjoy the heated outdoor pool and hot tubs on deck 7. To take in the magnificent scenery, outdoor observation decks are located across two middle decks and the uppermost deck.
MS Otto Sverdrup is a hybrid-powered ship with large battery packs that enable greater fuel efficiency and lower NOx and CO2 emissions. It is also equipped for shore power connectivity, which completely eliminates emissions when docked in ports where shore power is available. As is the case with the rest of our fleet, single-use plastics are banned on board.
Classic and contemporary
Life at sea aboard MS Otto Sverdrup is a marriage of modern comforts and age-old maritime ambience.
Explorer Lounge & Bar
This is the perfect place on the ship to go to nestle into a comfy chair, sip a handcrafted cocktail, chat to fellow guests, and watch the world go by.
Wellness area
This ship also offers a chance to indulge yourself in our wellness area, complete with gym, sauna, and treatment rooms for massage and aromatherapy.
Outdoor hot tubs and heated pool
Few things in life are as blissful as soaking in the bubbles of the ship’s outdoor hot tubs, while admiring views of the coast.
The art of exquisite cuisine
Mouth-watering meals inspired by regional flavours and crafted from locally sourced ingredients await you. Please note: the following restaurants will be renamed as Flora, Arran, and Røst, from summer 2025.
Aune
The ship’s main restaurant, which serves a mixture of overflowing buffets and balanced set menus, is named after the historic Norwegian ship chandler Tinus Aune.
Fredheim
This bistro doubles as an informal and social meeting place – named after a well-known 1900s hunting station in the Svalbard archipelago high up in Arctic Norway.
Lindstrøm
A speciality fine-dining restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the great 19th-century Norwegian polar heroes.
Your Coastal Experience Team
The Coastal Experience Team will be by your side as part of your voyage with us, sharing stories and insights about Norway’s culture, nature, and history.
Knowing Norway
Each member of the team has a range of specialised topics in their repertoire, ready to share with you in lectures and presentations on board, on deck, and ashore.
Meet your team
Talk to the team to sign up to available seasonal excursions or to join them on invigorating hikes to secret scenic spots in several of the ports we call at.
At home with us
The team organise a range of inclusive, onboard activities for you, such as morning yoga, film nights, hands-on arts and crafts, photography tips, and cooking demonstrations.
Cabins
Expedition Suite
Our Expedition Suites are the most luxurious cabins on the ship. Situated on the upper decks, they feature large windows, a seating area with a TV, a bathroom with a shower, and a queen bed, unless otherwise specified.
Each Expedition Suite has its own unique specifications, but generally include a safe, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker, and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, and after that each replenishment is chargeable.
Grand suite
One- or two-room suites on deck 8 that sleep up to two people.
Cabin code: MG
- 25 - 29 m2
- Double bed
- Window
Suite
One-room suites on deck 6 that sleep up to two people.
Cabin code: M2
- 19 - 22 m2
- Double bed
- Window
Suite
One-room suites on deck 6 that sleep up to four people.
Cabin code: M4
- 19 - 22 m2
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite
One-room suites on deck 5 that sleep up to two people.
Cabin code: Q2
- 16 - 19 m2
- Double bed
- Window
Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of the Arctic Superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, all feature a bathroom with a shower. Most have a queen bed, while some have separate beds. Each Arctic Superior cabin has its own unique specifications, though generally they include a TV, kettle, tea and coffee, and hair dryer.
Outside cabin
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleep up to two people, with limited/no view.
Cabin code: QJ
- 16 - 17 m2
- Mixed beds
- Limited view
Outside cabin
Cabins on deck 5 that sleep up to two people, with a double bed or a flexible sleeping arrangement.
Cabin code: P2
- 10 - 11 m2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin
Cabins on decks 6 and 7 that sleep up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements.
Cabin code: U2
- 10 - 12 m2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Polar Outside
Our Polar Outside cabins are mostly situated on the middle or lower decks. All have a bathroom with a shower, and a queen bed or separate beds. Some have upper and lower beds. Each Polar Outside cabin has its own unique specifications, but generally come with a TV, kettle, tea and coffee, and hair dryer.
Outside cabin
Cabins on deck 3 that sleep up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements.
Cabin code: N2
- 12 - 13 m2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view, and double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements.
Cabin code: J2
- 10 - 11 m2
- Mixed beds
- Limited view
Outside cabin
Cabins on decks 3 and 5 that sleep up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements.
Cabin code: O2
- 10 - 12 m2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin
Cabins on decks 2 and 3 that sleep up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements. Some have limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- 8 - 13 m2
- Mixed beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin (Accessible)
Cabins on deck 3 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Adapted for guests with disabilities.
Cabin code: SD
- 20 - 21 m2
- Twin beds
- Window
Polar Inside
Our Polar Inside cabins are on decks 3, 5, and 6 and include a bathroom with a shower. These cabins have either a queen bed or separate beds. Some have upper and lower beds.
Inside cabin
These cabins sleep up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, and hair dryer.
Cabin code: I2
- 8 - 12 m2
- Mixed beds
- No Window
Decks
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By phone: +47 52870700 By e-mail: [email protected]