From 19 January 2024, all MS Otto Sverdrup sailings will be operated by Hurtigruten Norway.
Norwegian Coastal Express
MS Otto Sverdrup
MS Otto Sverdrup is a German-language ship offering exciting, sustainable expedition cruises along the Norwegian coastline
Highlights
About the ship
MS Otto Sverdrup (formerly MS Finnmarken) is named after the great Norwegian polar hero. Sverdrup was one of the first to ski across Greenland, together with Fridtjof Nansen and three other Norwegians. He was a key member of polar expeditions and captain of the legendary Arctic ship, Fram. He also served as a Hurtigruten captain between expeditions. Otto Sverdrup was captain on the first Hurtigruten ship to sail from Norway to Svalbard, MS Lofoten.
The working language on board MS Otto Sverdrup is German.
Ship features
Sustainability is the core of every detail of your Hurtigruten Expeditions adventure. Hurtigruten Expeditions is constantly pushing boundaries and aims to become completely emissions free.
Hurtigruten Expeditions is the first cruise line in the world to permanently introduce biodiesel fuel on a number of ships – including MS Otto Sverdrup. As is the case with the rest of the Hurtigruten Expeditions fleet, single-use plastics are banned on MS Otto Sverdrup. This ship is also equipped for shore power, completely eliminating emissions when docked in ports with shore power facilities.
Welcome aboard
In the ship's 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 new Wellness area, complete with gym, treatment rooms and sauna, and guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and hot tubs on deck 7. To take in the magnificent scenery, outdoor observation decks are located on decks 5, 6 and 8.
Luscious local food
Prepare your tastebuds for a voyage of discovery aboard your expedition ship. Mouthwatering meals inspired by the region’s flavours and lovingly crafted from many locally sourced ingredients await you.
Restaurant Lindstrøm
A speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes.
Restaurant Fredheim
The ships’ informal and social meeting place – named after a 1900s hunting station on Svalbard.
Restaurant Aune
Named after the Norwegian ship chandler and polar expedition supplier Tinus Aune.
Take Away
We offer a variety of meals for takeaway. Come and collect after placing an order from your room.
Premium Beverage Package
Upgrade to our premium beverage package.
A haven like home
MS Otto Sverdrup is casual, comfortable and complete with everything you need for your adventure. It’s fitted out with quality natural materials in a simple and functional north-European style and uses the German language throughout.
Cabins and public areas
Norway's stunning scenery is reflected in the ship's interior design. Comfortable cabins and suites feature natural Scandinavian materials, such as granite, oak, birch and wool. Our stylish and welcoming public areas create great places to watch the world's most beautiful coastline pass by.
Explorer Lounge & Bar
The Explorer Lounge & Bar, with comfortable sitting areas at the top of the ship and large panoramic windows, gives you incredible views of nature.
Fitness and relaxation
Your ship is ready to keep your mind and body in great shape, with all of the facilities you require. Whether you want to move your body or calm your soul, you’ll find just what you need aboard your home-away-from-home.
Fitness Room
The MS Sverdrup also offers a complete gym.
Sauna, Spa and Relaxation
After a day of exploring, guests can relax and rejuvenate in the hot tubs, exercise in the gym, enjoy the scenery in the elegant Explorer Lounge & Bar, or browse in the on-board shop.
Hot Tub
Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and hot tubs on deck 7.
Cabins
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. Each Polar Inside cabin has its own unique specifications.
Inside cabin - Decks 3, 5, 6
Cabins on decks 3, 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some cabins have upper/lower bed.
Cabin code: I2
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Deck 3
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.
Cabin code: N2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view, and double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: J2
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Decks 3, 5
Cabins on decks 3 and 5 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: O2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 2, 3
Cabins on decks 2 and 3 that sleeps up to two people, with portholes, double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some have limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Mixed beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: QJ
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Deck 5
Cabins on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or a flexible sleeping arrangement and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: P2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 6, 7
Cabins on decks 6 and 7 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: U2
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite - Deck 8
One or two-room suites on deck 8 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to four people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M4
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite - Deck 5
One-room suites on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: Q2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Polar Outside
Our Polar Outside cabins are mostly situated on the middle or lower decks and have a bathroom with a shower. These cabins have a queen bed or separate beds. Some have upper and lower beds. Each Polar Outside cabin has its own unique specifications.
Inside cabin - Decks 3, 5, 6
Cabins on decks 3, 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some cabins have upper/lower bed.
Cabin code: I2
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Deck 3
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.
Cabin code: N2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view, and double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: J2
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Decks 3, 5
Cabins on decks 3 and 5 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: O2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 2, 3
Cabins on decks 2 and 3 that sleeps up to two people, with portholes, double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some have limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Mixed beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: QJ
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Deck 5
Cabins on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or a flexible sleeping arrangement and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: P2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 6, 7
Cabins on decks 6 and 7 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: U2
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite - Deck 8
One or two-room suites on deck 8 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to four people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M4
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite - Deck 5
One-room suites on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: Q2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are hallmarks of the Arctic Superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, these cabins have a bathroom with a shower. Most have a queen bed, while some have separate beds. Each Arctic Superior cabin has its own unique specifications.
Inside cabin - Decks 3, 5, 6
Cabins on decks 3, 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some cabins have upper/lower bed.
Cabin code: I2
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Deck 3
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.
Cabin code: N2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view, and double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: J2
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Decks 3, 5
Cabins on decks 3 and 5 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: O2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 2, 3
Cabins on decks 2 and 3 that sleeps up to two people, with portholes, double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some have limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Mixed beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: QJ
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Deck 5
Cabins on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or a flexible sleeping arrangement and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: P2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 6, 7
Cabins on decks 6 and 7 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: U2
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite - Deck 8
One or two-room suites on deck 8 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to four people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M4
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite - Deck 5
One-room suites on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: Q2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Expedition Suite
Our Expedition Suites are the most luxurious cabins on the ship. Situated on the upper decks of the ship, these cabins feature 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.
Inside cabin - Decks 3, 5, 6
Cabins on decks 3, 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some cabins have upper/lower bed.
Cabin code: I2
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Deck 3
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.
Cabin code: N2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view, and double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: J2
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Decks 3, 5
Cabins on decks 3 and 5 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: O2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 2, 3
Cabins on decks 2 and 3 that sleeps up to two people, with portholes, double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer. Some have limited or no view.
Cabin code: L2
- Mixed beds
- Porthole
Outside cabin - Decks 5, 6
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleeps up to two people, with limited/no view and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: QJ
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Deck 5
Cabins on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people, with a double bed or a flexible sleeping arrangement and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: P2
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin - Decks 6, 7
Cabins on decks 6 and 7 that sleeps up to two people, with double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, slippers, hair dryer.
Cabin code: U2
- Double bed
- Window
Grand suite - Deck 8
One or two-room suites on deck 8 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: MG
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to two people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M2
- Double bed
- Window
Suite - Deck 6
One room suites on deck 6 that sleeps up to four people. Suite with private balcony. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: M4
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite - Deck 5
One-room suites on deck 5 that sleeps up to two people. Ship’s cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofa bed, TV, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, hair dryer, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Cabin code: Q2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Decks
Explore our decks
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Specifications
MS Otto Sverdrup
- Year built - 2002
- Capacity - 530
- Year of refurbishment - 2020
- Ship yard - Kleven Yards, Norway
- Gross tonnage - 15 690 T
- Speed - 15 knots
- Length - 454.4 ft
- Beam - 70.5 ft
