MS Maud
Formerly the MS Midnatsol, the MS Maud is well-suited for expedition cruising.
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').
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.
Deeply delicious dining
Wonderful meals await you aboard your expedition ship. Highly skilled chefs in our three onboard restaurants take pride in offering menus that draw inspiration from our destinations, while offering you a rich variety to choose from.
Restaurant Lindstrøm
And our fine dining restaurant Lindstrøm, named after Polar Hero and Amundsen Chef Adolf Lindstrøm. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy.
Restaurant Fredheim
The ships’ informal and social meeting place – named after a 1900s hunting station on Svalbard. Fredheim - with casual fast food and plant based alternatives.
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.
Your ocean oasis
A place of tranquillity and comfort to return to, MS Maud has the perfect blend of Scandinavian style and homely comforts to refresh you anew each time you return from your explorations.
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.
Explorer lounge & bar
Enjoy the view with a drink in the Explorer lounge & bar.
Exercise and enjoy
You can stay active with modern exercise facilities to get your pulse up and your muscles working. Then relax your body and mind as you gaze out from the panoramic sauna or a hot tub on deck.
Fitness Room
The MS Maud offers a complete gym.
Sauna and Relaxation
After a day of exploring, guests can relax and rejuvenate in the hot tubs or the sauna, exercise in the gym, take in the scenery in the elegant Explorer Lounge & Bar, or browse in the on-board shop.
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.
Inside cabin - Lower deck for up to 4 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to four people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I4
- Beds
- No window
Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I2
- Beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the upper or middle decks have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J3
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins for two people on the middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: N2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins on the middle and upper decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: O2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J2
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Wheelchair accessible cabin for 3 travelers
This is a wheelchair accessible cabin. The bed, bathroom and door are adjusted to wheelchair and have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.
(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
Cabin code: YA3
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
Most of these large, comfortable cabins with single beds on the middle or upper decks have sofa groups. They all have a private bathroom and TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: QJ
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: U2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: P2
- Beds
- Window
Owners suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites are situated on the upper decks. The suites have two rooms, a seating area and dining table, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom, minibar and private balcony. Travel the best way possible!
Cabin code: MX
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites have a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some of the suites also have bathtubs, and a private balcony or bay window.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite on upper deck
These elegant suites are on the upper deck with a seating area, bathroom, TV and minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Mini Suite on middle or upper deck
These comfortable suites on the middle or upper decks have double beds and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, internet access, a bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some cabins have portholes and limited view, while the cabins on deck 7 have a full view.
Cabin code: Q2
- Double bed
- Window
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 - Lower deck for up to 4 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to four people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I4
- Beds
- No window
Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I2
- Beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the upper or middle decks have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J3
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins for two people on the middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: N2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins on the middle and upper decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: O2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J2
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Wheelchair accessible cabin for 3 travelers
This is a wheelchair accessible cabin. The bed, bathroom and door are adjusted to wheelchair and have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.
(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
Cabin code: YA3
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
Most of these large, comfortable cabins with single beds on the middle or upper decks have sofa groups. They all have a private bathroom and TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: QJ
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: U2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: P2
- Beds
- Window
Owners suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites are situated on the upper decks. The suites have two rooms, a seating area and dining table, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom, minibar and private balcony. Travel the best way possible!
Cabin code: MX
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites have a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some of the suites also have bathtubs, and a private balcony or bay window.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite on upper deck
These elegant suites are on the upper deck with a seating area, bathroom, TV and minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Mini Suite on middle or upper deck
These comfortable suites on the middle or upper decks have double beds and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, internet access, a bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some cabins have portholes and limited view, while the cabins on deck 7 have a full view.
Cabin code: Q2
- Double bed
- Window
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 - Lower deck for up to 4 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to four people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I4
- Beds
- No window
Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I2
- Beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the upper or middle decks have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J3
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins for two people on the middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: N2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins on the middle and upper decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: O2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J2
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Wheelchair accessible cabin for 3 travelers
This is a wheelchair accessible cabin. The bed, bathroom and door are adjusted to wheelchair and have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.
(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
Cabin code: YA3
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
Most of these large, comfortable cabins with single beds on the middle or upper decks have sofa groups. They all have a private bathroom and TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: QJ
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: U2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: P2
- Beds
- Window
Owners suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites are situated on the upper decks. The suites have two rooms, a seating area and dining table, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom, minibar and private balcony. Travel the best way possible!
Cabin code: MX
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites have a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some of the suites also have bathtubs, and a private balcony or bay window.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite on upper deck
These elegant suites are on the upper deck with a seating area, bathroom, TV and minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Mini Suite on middle or upper deck
These comfortable suites on the middle or upper decks have double beds and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, internet access, a bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some cabins have portholes and limited view, while the cabins on deck 7 have a full view.
Cabin code: Q2
- Double bed
- Window
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 - Lower deck for up to 4 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to four people on the lower deck have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I4
- Beds
- No window
Inside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle or upper decks have separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. All cabins have private bathrooms.
Cabin code: I2
- Beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the upper or middle decks have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J3
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins for two people on the middle decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: N2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle and upper decks for 2 travelers
These standard outside cabins on the middle and upper decks have separate beds and private bathrooms.
Cabin code: O2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have portholes, some with limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the upper deck have private bathrooms and separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: J2
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Wheelchair accessible cabin for 3 travelers
This is a wheelchair accessible cabin. The bed, bathroom and door are adjusted to wheelchair and have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa. The third bed is an upper berth.
(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
Cabin code: YA3
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Large cabin on middle deck
Most of these large, comfortable cabins with single beds on the middle or upper decks have sofa groups. They all have a private bathroom and TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
Cabin code: QJ
- Beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the top/upper decks have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: U2
- Beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable, outside cabins for up to two people on the middle deck have a private bathroom and separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa.
Cabin code: P2
- Beds
- Window
Owners suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites are situated on the upper decks. The suites have two rooms, a seating area and dining table, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom, minibar and private balcony. Travel the best way possible!
Cabin code: MX
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites have a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, internet access, bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some of the suites also have bathtubs, and a private balcony or bay window.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite on upper deck
These elegant suites are on the upper deck with a seating area, bathroom, TV and minibar. Some have a private balcony.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Mini Suite on middle or upper deck
These comfortable suites on the middle or upper decks have double beds and most have sofa groups as well. The suites also have a TV, internet access, a bathroom and minibar. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable. Some cabins have portholes and limited view, while the cabins on deck 7 have a full view.
Cabin code: Q2
- Double bed
- Window
Decks
Explore our decks
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Specifications
MS Maud
- Year built - 2003
- Capacity - 570
- Ship yard - Fosen Mek. Verk., Norway
- Gross tonnage - 16 151 T
- Speed - 15 knots
- Length - 445.4 ft
- Beam - 70.5 ft
