MS Nordstjernen

MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north.

MS Nordstjernen in icy waters in Svalbard

About the Ship

  • Year built 1956
  • Shipyard Blohm & Voss
  • Passenger capacity 104
  • Beds 150
  • Gross tonnage 2191
  • Length 265ft
  • Beam 41.3ft
  • Speed 15 knots

Built for the Coastal Voyage fleet in 1956, MS Nordstjernen was extensively modernized in 2000 and 2013 for exclusive Arctic sailing. Today, the ship sails the waters around Svalbard, showcasing the wonders of this magical archipelago to its adventurous guests.

Despite modernization, it still retains the aura of an old Atlantic ship, restored to its former splendor with new brass, classic wooden interiors, and all of its original art.

Inside, you’ll find a dining room and bar, a café, a panorama lounge, and a library. Much of the outside deck is covered, meaning that you can get up close with the untouched nature of this Arctic wilderness even in rough weather.

Ms Nordstjernen is equipped with both interior and exterior cabins, the majority of which have upper and lower berths and some of which have ensuites. Across all rooms and deck surfaces, you'll find that old, beautiful wood.

 

 

 

Meet your Expedition Team

During your voyage, our onboard Expedition Team will be on hand to deliver a daily programme with a list of port calls, landings, lectures, meals, and activities on board.

Meet your Expedition Team

During your voyage, our onboard Expedition Team will be on hand to deliver a daily programme with a list of port calls, landings, lectures, meals, and activities on board.

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Meet the team: MS Nordstjernen

 

 

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Cabins

  • Polar Outside

    Situated on the upper and middle decks, our Polar Outside cabins have ensuites with shower/WC. Most cabins have upper and lower beds, though some have a sofa that can be turned into a bed. Some cabins have more facilities than others.

    • Middle deck for 2 travelers

      Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths. These cabins are marked “A” on the deck plan.

      Cabin code: A2

      • 53 - 107 sq ft
      • Window
      • Bathroom
      • Bunk beds

    • Upper deck for 2 travelers

      Enjoy these standard outside cabins with upper and lower berths on the upper decks for up to two people. Cabin #304 has two lower berths.

      Cabin code: N2

      • 75 - 140 sq ft
      • Window
      • Bathroom
      • Mixed beds

    • Upper deck for 2 travelers

      Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths. These are cabins with limited or no view.

      Cabin code: J2

      • 54 - 64 sq ft
      • Window with limited view
      • Bathroom
      • Bunk beds

    • Upper deck for up to 3 travelers

      Enjoy these standard outside cabins for up to three people with separate beds found on upper deck.

      Cabin code: N3

      • 54 - 64 sq ft
      • Window
      • Bathroom
      • Mixed beds

    • Upper deck for up to 3 travelers

      These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on upper deck. These cabins have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with limited or no view.

      Cabin code: J3

      • 54 - 140 sq ft
      • Window with limited view
      • Bathroom
      • Mixed beds

  • Polar Inside

    Situated on the middle and lower decks, our Polar Inside cabins offer a cosy atmosphere. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Most share a bathroom and WC, which is found in the hallway. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.

    • Middle deck for 2 travelers

      Relax in these standard inside cabins with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside - shared bathroom and wc can be found in the hallway

      Cabin code: D2

      • 54 sq ft
      • No window
      • Bunk beds

    • Middle deck for 2 travelers

      Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on middle and upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. These cabins have their own wc and bathroom.

      Cabin code: I2

      • 75 sq ft
      • No window
      • Bathroom
      • Bunk beds

    • Lower deck for 2 travelers

      Relax in these standard inside cabins with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside - shared bathroom and wc can be found in the hallway.

      Cabin code: E2

      • 32 sq ft
      • No window
      • Bunk beds

    • Middle deck for up to 3 travelers

      Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.

      Cabin code: I3

      • 54 - 107 sq ft
      • No window
      • Mixed beds

    • Middle deck for up to 4 travelers

      Relax in these standard inside cabins for up to four people with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside - shared bathroom and wc can be found in the hallway.

      Cabin code: D4

      • 54 - 107 sq ft
      • No window
      • Bunk beds

Decks

  • A Deck A
  • B Deck B
  • C Deck C
  • Saloon Deck Saloon
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