Hurtigruten's Spitsbergen
MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary.
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.
Ship Data
- Rating
- Specialty
- Cruise Line
- Hurtigruten
- Preferred Cruise Line
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length
- 100.54m
- Tonnage
- 7,344
- Maiden Voyage
- 2009
- Refurbished
- 2016
- Passenger Capacity (dbl)
- 180
- Crew Nationality
- Norwegian
- Officer Nationality
- Norwegian
- Dining Staff Nationality
- Norwegian
- Ship Registration
- Estaleiro Navais de Viana do Castelo (POR)
Ship Facilities
- A la carte Restaurant
- Espolin Johnson
- Expedition Team
- Fitness Room
- Fjord Bar
- Fjord Hall
- Hot Tub
- Laundry
- Lecutre Hall
- Library
- Panorama Lounge
- Polar Bar
- Saga Fjord Bar
- Saga Hall Main Dining Room
- Sauna
- Shop
- Two-storey Panorama Lounge
- Viking Cafe
- Wi-Fi
O3 - Polar Outside
This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.
V O3 - Polar Outside
This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.
V A2 - Polar Outside
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
V AJ - Polar Outside
These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view.
V J3 - Polar Outside
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
V QJ - Arctic Superior
These large, comfortable cabins for two or four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins have four single beds also have upper and lower berths. They also have TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
YA - Arctic Superior
This wheelchair accessible cabin on the upper deck has a wider door and adjusted bed. The cabin has a double bed, bathroom with shower and WC, and TV. This cabin has a limited view. (We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
V YA - Arctic Superior
This wheelchair accessible cabin on the upper deck has a wider door and adjusted bed. The cabin has a double bed, bathroom with shower and WC, and TV. This cabin has a limited view. (We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
V MX - Expedition Suite
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony. Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.
V MG - Expedition Suite
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony.
V Q2 - Expedition Suite
This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
Q3 - Expedition Suite
This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.
V Q3 - Expedition Suite
This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.
Q4 - Expedition Suite
This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
V Q4 - Expedition Suite
This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
MX - Expedition Suite
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony. Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.
MG - Expedition Suite
These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony.
Q2 - Expedition Suite
This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
QJ - Arctic Superior
These large, comfortable cabins for two or four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins have four single beds also have upper and lower berths. They also have TV. The cabins have limited or no view.
U2D - Arctic Superior
Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, the cabins all have double beds, bathrooms with shower and WC. They are also equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Outside cabin for 2 travellers
Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle.
A2 - Polar Outside
These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
AJ - Polar Outside
These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view.
J3 - Polar Outside
These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
O2D - Polar Outside
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. Most have double beds, while others offer separate beds (one of which is a sofa bed) or upper berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Outside cabin for 2 travellers
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window.
K2D - Polar Inside
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have double beds, while some are equipped with separate beds where one doubles as a sofa or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers
Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people.
K4D - Polar Inside
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have double beds, while some are equipped with separate beds where one doubles as a sofa or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Superior inside cabin for up to 4 travellers
Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV.
- A la carte Restaurant
- Espolin Johnson
- Expedition Team
- Fitness Room
- Fjord Bar
- Fjord Hall
- Hot Tub
- Laundry
- Lecutre Hall
- Library
- Panorama Lounge
- Polar Bar
- Saga Fjord Bar
- Saga Hall Main Dining Room
- Sauna
- Shop
- Two-storey Panorama Lounge
- Viking Cafe
- Wi-Fi