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Our Arctic Explorer ship, MS Spitsbergen will take you on an itinerary beyond the ordinary.
MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Spitsbergen archipelago. 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 re-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.
There is a wide range of comfortable cabins onboard, all with private bathrooms. You will be informed at check in when your cabin is ready for you. Please note that cabins on deck 5 with passenger access to outside areas may sometimes have an obstructed view due to other passengers walking past. Please ask the reservation team for advice on the best cabin location for you.
AccommodationVisiting 34 ports, Hurtigruten have an exceptional opportunity to get fresh produce from local suppliers everyday. This means delicious new and fresh ingredients, both from coastal and inland areas.
Based on the season's best ingredients, the chefs create either three-course dinners or lavish buffets. Being a coastal voyage, seafood dominates the menu, accompanied with fresh vegetables and delicately flavoured sauces. Each dinner ends with traditional desserts, like home-made cakes, puddings, berries or sorbet. Breakfast and lunch is served buffet style, while dinner is a set dinner.
DiningThe emphasis onboard is on relaxation and discovery, and not the commercial entertainment that is so often a part of conventional cruises. Hertigruten’s aim is to get you closer to unique environments and to allow you to share the experience with your fellow travellers. Occasionally there may be some musical entertainment onboard in the evenings.
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May we present you with a small selection of the wide range of cruises available on Hurtigruten' MS Spitsbergen. For more details click on one of the links below.
View all MS Spitsbergen CruisesBrowse MS Spitsbergen's deck plans to get a feel of her layout. Explore cabins, restaurants, entertainment and shared spaces at your leisure.
MS Spitsbergen DeckplansSince 1893, the Hurtigruten ships have been a hallmark of the Norwegian coast. Our 11 ships in Norway and 4 exploration ships feature modern facilities carefully blended with true character.
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MS Fram
MS Fridtjof Nansen
MS Kong Harald
MS Lofoten
MS Midnatsol
MS Nordkapp
MS Nordlys
MS Nordnorge
MS Nordstjernen
MS Polarlys
MS Richard With
MS Roald Amundsen
MS Spitsbergen
MS Trollfjord
MS Vesterålen