Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
Highlights
About the ship
MS Maud, previously MS Midnatsol, is named after one of the most famous polar vessels of all time, Roald Amundsen's 'Maud' from 1917. The original 'Maud' got her name from the first Queen of modern-day Norway. She also had her namesake in Hurtigruten Expedition’s 1925 flagship, DS Dronning Maud ('DS Queen Maud').
Ship features
This ship has passed stringent tests and has been accredited by the leading independent certification body Bureau Veritas (BV). The strict and thorough safety audit required by BV ensures every ship is in compliance with industry and international health, safety and hygiene best practices. When you see the SafeGuard label, you can feel confident the vessel you’re sailing in meets the highest standards to achieve certification. SafeGuard furthermore ensures that best practice guidelines are being followed with regard to hygiene, sanitation and limiting the spread of infectious diseases on board.
Today, MS Maud is equipped with advanced technology that makes her exceptionally well-suited for expedition cruises in Norway and the British Isles.
Premium expedition comfort
Her bright interiors are appointed in a classic Art Deco style. Colours are inspired by the Midnight Sun, allowing you to relax in warm vibes every day of the year. Channel your inner scientist in the advanced Science Center and enjoy daily lectures in the lecture hall or in the comfort of your cabin with our new streaming service. Sample delicious dishes from local suppliers in the restaurants and enjoy beverages and the spectacular views in the Explorer Lounge & Bar. On deck 9, you can enjoy the spectacular views from the outdoor Observation deck. There’s also a gym and a sauna with stunning views.
Ship walkthrough
Ship Facilities
Interior and Cabins
MS Maud is well-suited for expedition cruising, with a décor inspired by Norway’s stunning nature, reflected in many of the pieces of Norwegian modern art on board. Her bright interiors are appointed in a classic Art Deco style. Colours are inspired by the Midnight Sun, allowing you to relax in warm vibes every day of the year.
Restaurant Aune
Welcome onboard to a culinary journey and our award-winning food sourcing program. On board you find restaurant Aune - our main dining room; Named after the Norwegian ship chandler and polar expedition supplier Tinus Aune.
Explorer lounge & bar
Enjoy the view with a drink in the Explorer lounge & bar.
Science Center
The hub of onboard learning is our Science Center, an edutainment venue where guests and crew meet to create a deeper understanding of the areas we explore. We stream for your comfort our lectures to cabins.
Reception
The reception is the place where you will find the central bulletin board with daily program and other valuable information on the expedition experience.
Fitness Room
The MS Maud offers a complete gym.
Cabins
Polar Inside
Our cozy Polar Inside cabins are located on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with a shower/toilet. Most cabins have separate beds, with one doubling as a sofa. Others are equipped with upper and lower berths. All cabins have individual specifications.
- bathroom
Inside cabin - Lower deck for up to 4 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
bathroomtvOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroom
Owners suite on upper deck
bathroombalconysofatvdinnerTableGrand suite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvSuite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvMini Suite on middle or upper deck
bathroomtv
Polar Outside
Our Polar Outside cabins are mostly situated on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with a shower/toilet. They have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, or upper and lower berths. All cabins have individual specifications.
Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroomInside cabin - Lower deck for up to 4 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
bathroomtvOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroom
Owners suite on upper deck
bathroombalconysofatvdinnerTableGrand suite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvSuite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvMini Suite on middle or upper deck
bathroomtv
Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic Superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, they all have bathrooms with shower/toilet. They are also equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities. Most of them have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, and some have double beds. All cabins have individual specifications.
Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroomInside cabin - Lower deck for up to 4 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
bathroomtvOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroom
Owners suite on upper deck
bathroombalconysofatvdinnerTableGrand suite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvSuite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvMini Suite on middle or upper deck
bathroomtv
Expedition Suite
Our Expeditions Suites are the most luxurious cabins. Situated on the ship’s upper deck, the suites feature seating areas with TV and bathrooms with shower/toilet, all with double beds. Some suites have more amenities than others. Located on decks 6, 7, and 8. An exciting welcome gift awaits all suite guests in their cabin.
Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroomInside cabin - Lower deck for up to 4 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
bathroom
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
bathroomtvOutside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travellers
bathroomOutside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travellers
bathroom
Owners suite on upper deck
bathroombalconysofatvdinnerTableGrand suite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvSuite on upper deck
bathroomsofatvMini Suite on middle or upper deck
bathroomtv
Decks
Explore our decks
Specifications
MS Maud
- Year built - 2003
- Passenger capacity - 528
- Gross tonnage - 16 151 T
- Beam - 21,5 m
- Ship yard - Fosen Mek. Verk., Norway
- Length - 135,75 m
- Speed - 15 knots