MS Midnatsol: from coastal contemporary to Signature stylish
MS Midnatsol joins our Signature fleet in May 2026. Find out what her fresh new look could mean for your voyage.
Our second Signature ship
MS Midnatsol will soon become the second ship in our Signature fleet, sailing two seasonal routes:
The Svalbard Line
Experience a Norway cruise to Svalbard from Bergen to Longyearbyen, available May through September, with stunning fjords and Arctic wildlife.
Explore each of our Svalbard Line itineraries:
Ready to sail in May 2026
Before she sets sail on her new adventure, MS Midnatsol will be thoughtfully refurbished, returning to service in time to sail beneath the Midnight Sun – her namesake – in May 2026.
What is being upgraded?
1. Cabins and interior décor
Signature voyages are all about relaxation and a calm onboard atmosphere, and so we are refurbishing the public spaces as well as many of the cabins on MS Midnatsol to reflect this. Expect more double and outside cabins, as well as the addition of more suites for those who enjoy sailing in high style.
2. Signature restaurants
Onboard restaurants will get a fine-dining upgrade. Feast on bountiful breakfasts, lunch buffets and buffet or à la carte dinners in Flora, the main restaurant. Gather in Sámi-inspired Brasserie Árran for hearty classics. Or dine on exquisite dishes crafted by our most skilled chefs at Røst.
3. 1893 Bar
Settle down in a comfortable chair behind the huge windows on the two-story observation deck that will host our Signature 1893 Bar as you sip a drink laced with the flavors and remarkable stories of the Norwegian coast.
4. Outdoor hot tubs
Sit back and relax in one of two new outdoor hot tubs as you take in the ever-changing panorama of sea, sky and Norwegian coastline.
The art of exquisite cuisine
Savor the rich bounty of the Norwegian coast, crafted into sublime dishes that showcase Nordic gastronomy at its best.
Flora
The main restaurant’s name is inspired by Norway’s herbs, berries, mushrooms, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Come here for bountiful breakfast buffets and à la carte lunches and dinners.
Brasserie Árran
Named after the northern Sámi word for the fire at the heart of their traditional lavvo tent, this brasserie specializes in traditional Norwegian cuisine with a twist.
Røst
Dine in style at restaurant Røst, our à la carte option. You’ll savor exquisite dishes crafted by our most skilled chefs, using the finest ingredients the Norwegian coast has to offer. Located on deck 8 with magnificent views over the coastline.
A sense of what's to come
You can expect the same premium touches and small-ship charm that define our Signature voyages when you sail on the refurbished MS Midnatsol. Her sister ship, MS Trollfjord, can give you an idea of what we are working towards (illustrative images).
FAQs
MS Midnatsol will be in dry dock for refurbishment from 25 March to 18 May 2026.
MS Midnatsol’s first voyage as a Signature ship departs 19 May 2026. She’ll set sail on The Svalbard Line, bound for Longyearbyen for the first time. There's still time to book your cabin on this special voyage.
MS Midnatsol will sail The Svalbard Line between Bergen and Svalbard in summer and The North Cape Line between Hamburg, Germany and the North Cape in winter. In addition to the ports she’s already familiar with from The Coastal Express, new destinations for her on The Svalbard Line include Åndalsnes, Træna, Reine, Longyearbyen, Ny-Ålesund and Senja. On The North Cape Line – Winter, she’ll make her debut departure from Hamburg in September 2026 and call at ports including Stavanger, Rørvik, Alta and Narvik for the first time.
Yes, and we may add more double and outside cabins to bring them in line with those on our other Signature ships. Please note that we can't actually show exactly how they will look in advance, so the images you see on the website may differ from how they will appear upon completion of work.
No. She will remain MS Midnatsol, which is her original name. Built in 2003, for a brief period (January 2021 until May 2024), she was renamed MS Maud.
