MS Spitsbergen
Our new ship, MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary.

About the Ship
- Year built 2009
- Year of refurbishment 2016
- Shipyard Estaleiro Navais de Viana do Castelo (POR)
- Passenger capacity 335
- Beds 243
- Car capacity 0
- Gross tonnage 7,344
- Length 100.54 m/ 330 ft
- Beam 18.0 m/ 59 ft
- Speed 14.5 knots
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 Explorer sailings during the rest of the year.
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. She is modern and environmentally progressive, and we plan 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.
Photo: Genna Roland / Hurtigruten , Photo: Genna Roland/ Hurtigruten, Tor Farstad / Hurtigruten and Tor Farstad / Hurtigruten
Expedition team on board
MS Spitsbergen has its own on-board Expedition Team and serves as a university at sea. Interesting lectures inside the ship as well as out on the sun deck make this an exciting and educational journey. Topics depend on the season and the waters we sail in. The Expedition Team host 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 during the journey.
Our dedicated Expedition Teams have one mission: to enhance your experience by engaging you and interpreting the nature, wildlife, and culture you encounter during the voyage. Read more about our Expedition Teams here.
Photo: Stefan Dall / Hurtigruten , Genna Roland / Hurtigruten , Lise Dreistel / Hurtigruten , Lise Dreistel / Hurtigruten and Stefan Dall / Hurtigruten
Ship facilities
- Expedition Team
- Explorer bar
- Panoramic lounge – Explorer lounge
- Compass Service Centre
- Brygga bistro
- Shop
- Torget main dining
- Wi-Fi
- Sauna
- Fitness room
- Lift
- Hot tub
- Guest launderette
- Panoramic deck 8
- Outside bar for events, decks 7 & 8
MS Spitsbergen does not have capacity for car parking.
- Practical information for expedition cruises with MS Spitsbergen
- Travelling with MS Spitsbergen along the Norwegian Coast? Find Practical information here.
Contact
- Tel: +47 97 49 10 00
- Email: [email protected]
Please note that the below deck plan is for cruises along the Norwegian coast only. View the deck plan for expedition cruises with MS Spitsbergen.
Day 3
Eventyrets siste kapittel - Bergen
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