MS Spitsbergen
MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary.
Highlights
About the ship
MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the 'Sports Route'. MS Spitsbergen cruises along the Norwegian coast from September to May and becomes part of our global expedition sailings during the rest of the year.
Ship features
After a complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel's fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive and will undergo further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters.
Premium expedition comfort
MS Spitsbergen has her own onboard Expedition Team which serves as a university at sea. Interesting lectures inside the ship as well as out on the sun deck make cruising with her an exciting and educational journey. Topics depend on the season and the waters in which we sail. The Expedition Team hosts a lecture programme and evening gatherings daily. Out on deck, you can participate in live points of interest to learn more about the nature, culture and other phenomena we encounter along the coast. In addition, the Expedition Team will introduce you to the uniquely Norwegian notion of 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life), and encourage you take part in 'friluftsliv' hikes and activities throughout the cruise.
Ship Facilities
Interior and Cabins
After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel's fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea.
Restaurant Aune
On board, we serve a delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all in accordance with your daily programme. Mealtimes will be announced in the daily programme.
Explorer Lounge & Bar
The Explorer Lounge offer large panoramic windows with ample and comfortable seats. There will be binoculars for sale in the onboard shop. And the Explorer Bar, also hosting daily multimedia presentations and professional lectures by expert scientists and wildlife experts.
Science Center
This is the core of the onboard experience. The Science Center is packed with state of the art technology and high tech gadgets such as touch screens and science equipment. This is where guests and staff/crew meet, mingle and create a deeper understanding for the areas you explore. The flexible venue features lecture spaces, a small library, and speciality areas for workshops in photography, biology, and more. This is also where you'll find Hurtigruten’s hand picked Expedition Team.
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.
Hot Tub
For a nice relaxing time our two hot tubs with capacity for 5 guests each. Located on the Expedition deck are ideal.
Cabins
Polar Inside
Our cozy Polar Inside cabins are located on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with a shower/toilet. Most of the cabins have double beds, while some are equipped with separate beds where one doubles as a sofa, or upper and lower berths. All cabins have individual specifications.
Inside cabin for 2 travelers
Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Larger inside cabin for 2 travelers
Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Superior inside cabin for up to 4 travelers
Spacious inside cabin for four travelers, with one double bed and TV.
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travelers
This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
- Bunk beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view.
- Bunk beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2-4 travelers
These large, comfortable cabins for two to four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins also have upper and lower berths and have a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Owners Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.
- Double bed
- Window
Grand Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for 2 travelers
This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for up to 3 travelers
This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Beds
- Window
Mini suite for up to 4 travelers
This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- 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. Most have double beds, while others offer separate beds (where one is a sofa bed) or upper berths. All cabins have individual specifications.
Inside cabin for 2 travelers
Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Larger inside cabin for 2 travelers
Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Superior inside cabin for up to 4 travelers
Spacious inside cabin for four travelers, with one double bed and TV.
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travelers
This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
- Bunk beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view.
- Bunk beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2-4 travelers
These large, comfortable cabins for two to four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins also have upper and lower berths and have a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Owners Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.
- Double bed
- Window
Grand Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for 2 travelers
This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for up to 3 travelers
This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Beds
- Window
Mini suite for up to 4 travelers
This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- 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. All cabins have individual specifications.
Inside cabin for 2 travelers
Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Larger inside cabin for 2 travelers
Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Superior inside cabin for up to 4 travelers
Spacious inside cabin for four travelers, with one double bed and TV.
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travelers
This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
- Bunk beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view.
- Bunk beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2-4 travelers
These large, comfortable cabins for two to four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins also have upper and lower berths and have a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Owners Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.
- Double bed
- Window
Grand Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for 2 travelers
This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for up to 3 travelers
This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Beds
- Window
Mini suite for up to 4 travelers
This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Double bed
- Window
Expedition Suite
Our Expeditions Suites are the most luxurious cabins on the ship. Situated on the ship’s upper deck, the cabins feature seating areas with TV, and bathrooms with shower/toilet, all with double beds. Some suites have more amenities than others. An exciting welcome gift awaits all suite guests in their cabin.
Inside cabin for 2 travelers
Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Larger inside cabin for 2 travelers
Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travelers.
- Double bed
- No window
Superior inside cabin for up to 4 travelers
Spacious inside cabin for four travelers, with one double bed and TV.
- Mixed beds
- No window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travelers
This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.
- Mixed beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Lower deck for 2 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
- Bunk beds
- Window
Outside cabin - Middle deck for 2 travelers
These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view.
- Bunk beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Middle deck for up to 3 travelers
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Mixed beds
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin - Upper deck for 2-4 travelers
These large, comfortable cabins for two to four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins also have upper and lower berths and have a TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed.
- Double bed
- Window - limited view
Outside cabin for 2 travelers
Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle for up to two people.
- Double bed
- Window
Owners Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.
- Double bed
- Window
Grand Suite on upper deck
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for 2 travelers
This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
- Double bed
- Window
Mini suite for up to 3 travelers
This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.