Welcome on board
Soon, you will embark MS Fridtjof Nansen for the adventure of a lifetime! Here, we offer 10 tips to help you prepare and get the most out of your upcoming expedition cruise.
1. Get to know the ship
Familiarize yourself with our hybrid electric–powered expedition ship by taking a virtual tour.
2. Check-in made easy
For a smooth and comfortable embarkation, we check you in on the same deck where your cabin is located. Suite guests will check-in at the Lindstrøm restaurant on Deck 9.
3. Wi-Fi
Yes, we offer Wi-Fi on board. But on expedition cruises to remote destinations, coverage and speed will be very limited. Internet will mainly be available via satellite, except when we’re close to land and 4G coverage via mobile is within range.
Internet will mainly be available via satellite, except when we’re close to land and 4G coverage via mobile is within range.
For those regions where it is hard to connect to the Internet, your family and friends back home can still see where the ship is at all times.
4. The daily program
Rather than having a rigid schedule, your Expedition Team tailors your activities for each day according to weather conditions and the area we are sailing in.
That´s why you will receive your daily program one day at a time, usually in the evening.
It's all part of being on an expedition cruise, where every day is an adventure.
We recommend you download the Hurtigruten onboard app, which includes everything about your cruise, including your excursion bookings, the daily program and services on board.
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5. Lectures
The onboard Expedition Team runs a series of fascinating world-class lectures in the Science Center. These are also streamed to the TV in your cabin, allowing you to enjoy the lectures in total comfort.
Sauna
Photo: Oscar Farrera
6. Gym, wellness center, sauna, and pool area
You’ll find the Wellness Center on Deck 7, which is usually in high demand during days at sea. We recommend you plan and book any treatment you would like - massages, facials, etc - as early as possible after embarking the ship.
You can book directly in the Wellness Center or at Reception.
Feel free to also make use of the ship’s facilities which do not require booking: indoor gym on Deck 7; sauna, infinity pool, and hot tubs on Deck 10; and the outdoor running track on Deck 11.
Aune Restaurant.
Photo: Agurtxane Concellon
7. Restaurant Aune
Aune is the main restaurant on board and serves all guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The set dinners offer a choice of protein between meat, fish, or plant-based dishes.
Occasionally, in order to meet landing schedules, we will opt for a delicious evening dinner buffet instead of a set dinner.
We know that with our guests, if there is a choice between sitting down for dinner or going on a landing in a remote region to see rare wildlife up close, the latter will win every time.
8. Restaurant Fredheim
In Fredheim, you are welcome to relax in an informal atmosphere and enjoy the chance to get to know your fellow travelers while enjoying great food together. The menu will vary throughout your journey; in addition to the restaurant´s signature dishes, you can also order food from Aune. Fredheim is included for all our guests, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lindstrøm Restaurant.
Photo: Agurtxane Concellon
9. Restaurant Lindstrøm
The ship's à la carte restaurant serves exquisite lunches and dinners every day and welcomes all guests to book their tables on board. The skilled chefs in Lindstrøm rotate an 8-day set menu throughout your voyage.
Lindstrøm is included for Suite guests and is offered to all other guests for an additional charge. In addition, Lindstrøm offers Suite guests an à la carte breakfast in the morning, as an alternative to the breakfast served in Aune.
On MS Fridtjof Nansen, soft drinks and the ship wine and beer are included for all meals. Coffee and tea is included throughout the day.
Dietary requests
If you have any special dietary requests, please inform us before departing for your expedition. We will try to accommodate all individual needs as much as possible.
However, please understand that we cannot guarantee that all requirements will be catered for within the limitations of an expedition.
10. Onboard activities
There will be a lot happening on board with many things to do and see. You can take part in lectures, landings, excursions, and activities.
If you prefer to enjoy time to yourself, we encourage you to bring the books you always wanted to read, but never had time to, or maybe your favorite playing cards.
MS Roald Amundsen offers a collection of polar history books in the library section of the Science Center on Deck 6. You can also relax and enjoy the incredible scenery as it passes you by in the Explorer Bar on Deck 10.
Download App
We recommend you download the Hurtigruten onboard app to get even more out of your expedition. It includes everything about your cruise, including your excursion bookings, the daily program, and services on board.
The app is available in English and German and can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play.
