ms spitsbergen

MS Spitsbergen

The MS Spitsbergen, named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, is a modern and environmentally progressive ship that honors the history of Hurtigruten's 1896 'Sports Route'. Extensively refurbished, she is built for agility and off-the-beaten-track exploration, with an intimate capacity of just 150 guests. This small size fosters a relaxed, Scandinavian-style atmosphere and allows access to remote locations larger ships cannot reach. Every voyage is enriched by an onboard Expedition Team, who host lectures in the Science Centre and lead 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life) activities, ensuring an exciting and educational journey that deepens your connection with the places you discover. Contact your adventure polar experts at Cruise Norway for best HX Expeditions advice and rates.

Launch year
2009
Refit year
2025
Length
100 meters
Speed
14 knots
Max. capacity
150

Upcoming expeditions

Cabins

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MX: Expedition Suite | Owners Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Upper-deck two-room suite

  • Private balcony

  • Seating area

  • Some are wheelchair accessible, may be available for general booking

  • Double bed

  • Sofa bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 32-33 m2

  • Cabin Code: MX

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MG: Expedition Suite | Grand Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Upper-deck suite

  • Private balcony

  • Double bed

  • Sofa bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 28-29 m2

  • Cabin Code: MG

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Q2: Expedition Suite | Mini Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Lower-deck suite

  • Window

  • Double bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: 2 | Size: 16-17 m2

  • Cabin Code: Q2

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Q3: Expedition Suite | Mini Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Lower-deck suite

  • Window

  • Double bed

  • Sofa bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 3 | Size: 22-23 m2

  • Cabin Code: Q3

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Q4: Expedition Suite | Mini Suite

Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Spitsbergen and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply). Suites feature double beds, some with a seating area, some with a sofa bed or a Pullman bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.

  • Lower-deck suite

  • Window

  • Double bed

  • Sofa bed

  • Pullman bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 21-22 m2

  • Cabin Code: Q4

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QJ: Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin

Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic Superior cabins. They feature double beds, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin

  • Window (limited or no view)

  • Double bed

  • Some with sofa bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 14-18 m2

  • Cabin Code: QJ

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YA: Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible

Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic Superior cabins. They feature double beds, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin

  • Window (limited or no view)

  • Wheelchair-accessible cabin, may be available for general booking

  • Double bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: 2 | Size: 18 m2

  • Cabin Code: YA

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U2D: Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin

Most of our Polar Outside cabins onboard MS Spitsbergen have double beds. Some include a single or double sofa bed and two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths). All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

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O3: Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers

Most of our Polar Outside cabins onboard MS Spitsbergen have double beds. Some include a single or double sofa bed and two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths). All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Lower-deck cabin

  • Window

  • Two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths)

  • Twin bed that converts into a sofa

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 3 | Size: 13-14 m2

  • Cabin Code: O3

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J3: Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers

Most of our Polar Outside cabins onboard MS Spitsbergen have double beds. Some include a single or double sofa bed and two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths). All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin

  • Window (limited or no view)

  • Two Pullman beds (upper and lower berth)

  • Single sofa bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 3 | Size: 11-12 m2

  • Cabin Code: J3

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P2D: Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin

Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic Superior cabins. They feature double beds, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin

  • Window (limited or partly obstructed view)

  • Some with an observation deck

  • Double bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: 2 | Size: 11 m2

  • Cabin Code: P2D

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O2D: Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers

Most of our Polar Outside cabins onboard MS Spitsbergen have double beds. Some include a single or double sofa bed and two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths). All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Lower-deck cabin

  • Window

  • Double bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: 2 | Size: 13-14 m2

  • Cabin Code: O2D

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K2D: Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers

Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds and some have additional Pullman beds. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin

  • No window

  • Double bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: 2 | Size: 15-20 m2

  • Cabin Code: K2D

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J2D: Polar Outside | Outside Cabin

Most of our Polar Outside cabins onboard MS Spitsbergen have double beds. Some include a single or double sofa bed and two Pullman beds (upper/lower berths). All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Upper-deck cabin

  • Window (limited or no view)

  • Double bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: 2 | Size: 11-12 m2

  • Cabin Code: J2D

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K4D: Polar Inside | Superior Inside Cabin

Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds and some have additional Pullman beds. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.  

  • Lower- or upper-deck cabin

  • No window

  • Double bed

  • Two Pullman beds (upper and lower berths)

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 15-20 m2

  • Cabin Code: K4D

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I2D: Polar Inside | Inside Cabin

Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds and some have additional Pullman beds. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

  • Lower-deck cabin

  • No window

  • Double bed

  • Bathrobes and slippers on request

  • Guests: 2 | Size: 9-14 m2

  • Cabin Code: I2D

Restaurants

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Aune

MS Spitsbergen’s main restaurant serves three meals a day from generous breakfast buffets, casual lunches, to beautifully plated dinners that spotlight regional dishes.

Take Away - Prefer a quieter evening? Aune’s takeaway service lets you enjoy a freshly prepared meal in the comfort of your cabin or suite, perfect for laid-back nights in.

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Brygga Bistro

A casual venue new since 2025 serving snacks and light meals between restaurant hours. Perfect for when you've worked up an appetite in between landings.

Entertainment

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Explorer Lounge & Bar

This relaxed space is where the day’s stories gather. With sweeping views and a warm atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for sharing discoveries, attending briefings, or simply watching the waves roll by.

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Shop

Located on Deck 5

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Observation Decks

The ship has spacious outdoor areas. They are perfect vantage points to sit back, relax and watch the world go by.

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Reception

Located on Deck 5.

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Library

The ship has a small selection of books that are available to guests while on board.

Health & Fitness

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Fitness Centre

Well-equipped and compact, the gym includes treadmills, bikes, weights — and even a ping pong table. Finish your workout with a breath of fresh air on deck.

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Sauna

Perched high on the ship, the sauna offers not just heat but horizon. The ultimate way to warm up and wind down after a day in the elements.

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Hot Tub

Two open-air hot tubs, each with space for five, offer a soothing way to soak in the scenery. Ideal for easing tired muscles or simply watching the world roll by.

Deck plans

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