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MS Spitsbergen
Last refurbished
2020
Last refurbished
Passengers
335
Passengers
Ports Visited
27
Ports visited
Cruises from $873 per day
$873
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MS Spitsbergen
7,344
Gross Tonnage

MS Spitsbergen Cruises

MS Spitsbergen is a captivating expedition ship that seamlessly combines modern comfort with an unparalleled Arctic exploration experience. This vessel, named after the beautiful Norwegian archipelago of Spitsbergen, offers an extraordinary journey for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The ship embodies the spirit of expedition travel, accommodating up to 335 passengers in cozy cabins designed with your comfort in mind. Each cabin features large windows, allowing you to marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic as you sail. The ship boasts modern amenities and stylish Scandinavian décor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway; the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. As you embark on this Arctic expedition, you will be accompanied by a team of experienced and knowledgeable expedition leaders and crew members. They will guide you through the stunning icy landscapes, share their expertise on the region's flora and fauna.

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The ship offers multiple observation decks, enabling you to capture mesmerizing views of towering glaciers, rugged mountains, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights. You can also enjoy delicious meals in the panoramic restaurant, savoring Nordic-inspired cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients. From hiking through untouched wilderness and encountering Arctic wildlife to visiting remote communities and witnessing the untamed beauty of the polar regions, the MS Spitsbergen promises an extraordinary adventure that will leave you with lifelong memories.

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Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2009
Number of decks: 8
Tonnage: 7344
Cabins: 180
Passengers: 335
Number of crew: 65
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Current Cruise Deals

  • HX Expeditions Experience

    HX Expeditions Experience

    Your expedition cruise with HX Expeditions includes:
    • All meals in the main dining room
    • A selection of wine, beer, sodas and mineral water during lunch and dinner
    • Tea and coffee available during the day
    • Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
    • Free Wi-Fi (subject to accessibility)
    • No gratuities expected
    • A variety of shore excursions and explorations with expert guiding from the HX expedition team*
    • A selection of gear, such as trekking poles and boots, will be available for loan depending on the voyage
    • Access to in-depth lectures as well as the Advanced Science Center and Citizen Science Program

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • HX Expeditions Club Offer

    HX Expeditions Club Offer

    Clean Cruising Club Members receive EUR180 per cabin onboard credit per stateroom*
    Plus, your cruise with HX Expeditions includes:
    • All meals in the main dining room
    • Specially selected wine, beer, sodas and mineral water including during lunch and dinner plus tea and coffee available during the day
    • Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
    • Free Wi-Fi (subject to accessibility)
    • No gratuities expected
    • On board and on shore excursions and explorations*
    • A small selection of gear, such as trekking poles and rubber boots, will be available for loan depending on the season and the destination
    • Expert guiding with the assistance of the HX expedition team
    * To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the MS Spitsbergen

    The main dining room Restaurant Aune showcases elegant Scandinavian design, creating a serene ambiance for guests to savor their meals. Expert chefs on board utilize fresh, locally sourced ingredients to prepare a diverse array of culinary delights. Indulge in a delectable mix of international and traditional Norwegian dishes, expertly crafted to reflect the unique flavors of the regions visited.

  • Bars

    • Bar on the MS Spitsbergen

    The Explorer Lounge and Bar offers large panoramic windows with stunning views of the surrounding Arctic landscapes and ample comfortable seating to sit back and enjoy a well-stocked selection of premium spirits, wines, and beers.. This space also hosts daily multimedia presentations and professional lectures by expert scientists and wildlife experts.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the MS Spitsbergen

    MS Spitsbergen has her own onboard Expedition Team which serves as a university at sea. Interesting lectures inside the ship as well as out on the sun deck make cruising with her an exciting and educational journey. Topics depend on the season and the waters in which we sail. The Expedition Team hosts a lecture programme and evening gatherings daily.

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    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 throughout the cruise.

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  • Activities

    • Activities on the MS Spitsbergen

    The Science Center is the core of the onboard experience. This space is packed with state of the art technology and high tech gadgets such as touch screens and science equipment. The flexible venue features lecture spaces, a small library and specialty area for workshops in photography, biology and much more.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the MS Spitsbergen

    A small fitness room can be located at the aft of the ship, this modern gym is equipped with treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machine, ping pong table and free weights. On top of the ship you can also get warm and cosy in the sauna. On the Expedition deck there are 2 hot tubs where you can relax and enjoy the Arctic scenery go by.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the MS Spitsbergen

    For safety reasons, children under 12 years of age will be considered for participation in excursions at each landing. It is entirely at the captain’s discretion whether or not to allow children on shore landings.

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Cabins

MS Spitsbergen offers 4 different cabin categories. The Expedition suites are the most luxurious cabins on the ship. Situated on the upper deck of the ship, the cabins feature seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC, and all with double beds. The suites also provide complimentary cabin kits, with bathrobe and slippers. Some of the suites have more facilities than others. Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of the 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. 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. And the 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.)

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  • Inside

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    Cabin Types

    K4D, K2D, I2D

    Size approximately: 15 - 20 m2. Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. Size approximately: 150 - 215 sq. ft.

  • Oceanview

    Oceanview on the MS Spitsbergen Oceanview on the MS Spitsbergen

    Cabin Types

    YA, J2D, O3, O2D, J3, AJ, UNT3, USPT, A2, USPD, U2D, P2D, QJ

    Size approximately: 17 - 18 m2. 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.

  • Minisuite

    Minisuite on the MS Spitsbergen Minisuite on the MS Spitsbergen

    Cabin Types

    Q4, Q3, Q2

    Size approximately: 21 - 22 m2. 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. Size approximately: 236 sq. ft.

  • Suite

    Suite on the MS Spitsbergen Suite on the MS Spitsbergen

    Cabin Types

    MG, MX

    Size approximately: 28 - 29 m2. 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.

MS Spitsbergen Deck Plans

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MS Spitsbergen Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
28 Nov 2026 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7979
05 Dec 2026 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7480
12 Dec 2026 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7633
19 Dec 2026 Ultimate Norway at Christmas - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8247
26 Dec 2026 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8209
02 Jan 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $6660
09 Jan 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7421
16 Jan 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $6906
23 Jan 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $6906
30 Jan 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7031
06 Feb 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8356
13 Feb 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8503
20 Feb 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8649
27 Feb 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8797
06 Mar 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8797
13 Mar 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7895
20 Mar 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8649
27 Mar 2027 Nordic Navigator – From Norway’s Wilds to Scotland’s Isles Tromsoe $8734
06 Apr 2027 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $11281
16 Apr 2027 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $11796
26 Apr 2027 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $13676
06 May 2027 Scotland's Hidden Landscapes - The Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland to Bergen Glasgow $15763
16 May 2027 Faroe Islands, Iceland, Spitsbergen – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Northbound) Bergen $14091
30 May 2027 Svalbard in Spring – The Return of the Sun Longyearbyen Sold Out
06 Jun 2027 Svalbard in Spring – The Return of the Sun Longyearbyen Sold Out
13 Jun 2027 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear Longyearbyen Sold Out
22 Jun 2027 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition Longyearbyen Sold Out
04 Jul 2027 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear Longyearbyen Sold Out
13 Jul 2027 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition Longyearbyen Sold Out
25 Jul 2027 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear Longyearbyen Sold Out
03 Aug 2027 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition Longyearbyen Sold Out
15 Aug 2027 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear Longyearbyen Sold Out
24 Aug 2027 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition Longyearbyen Sold Out
05 Sep 2027 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear Longyearbyen Sold Out
14 Sep 2027 Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound) Longyearbyen Sold Out
20 Nov 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7660
27 Nov 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $6547
04 Dec 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $6875
11 Dec 2027 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $6679
18 Dec 2027 Ultimate Norway at Christmas - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights (2027/28) Tromsoe $9768
27 Dec 2027 Ultimate Norway at New Year’s - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $12800
08 Jan 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7564
15 Jan 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7466
22 Jan 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7466
29 Jan 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7597
05 Feb 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7977
12 Feb 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7728
19 Feb 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8253
26 Feb 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7991
04 Mar 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8391
11 Mar 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7991
18 Mar 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $7860
25 Mar 2028 Nordic Navigator – From Norway’s Wilds to Scotland’s Isles Tromsoe $9282
04 Apr 2028 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $9114
14 Apr 2028 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $9114
24 Apr 2028 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $9504
04 May 2028 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $9504
14 May 2028 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $9892
24 May 2028 The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides Glasgow $9892
03 Jun 2028 Faroe Islands, Iceland, Spitsbergen – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Northbound) Glasgow $12973
16 Jun 2028 Svalbard in Spring – The Return of the Sun (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
23 Jun 2028 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen – In the realm of the Polar Bear (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
02 Jul 2028 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
14 Jul 2028 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen – In the realm of the Polar Bear (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
23 Jul 2028 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
04 Aug 2028 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen – In the realm of the Polar Bear (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
13 Aug 2028 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
25 Aug 2028 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen – In the realm of the Polar Bear (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
03 Sep 2028 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
15 Sep 2028 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen – In the realm of the Polar Bear (with Overnight in Oslo) Longyearbyen Sold Out
24 Sep 2028 Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound) Longyearbyen Sold Out
08 Oct 2028 Sweden & Finland: Autumn in the Gulf of Bothnia (Northbound) $11416
20 Oct 2028 Sweden & Finland: Autumn in the Gulf of Bothnia (Southbound) $11416
01 Nov 2028 Southern Scandinavia: Between Norwegian Fjords and Swedish Isles (Northbound) $8517
10 Nov 2028 Southern Scandinavia: Between Norwegian Fjords and Swedish Isles (Southbound) Bergen $8517
19 Nov 2028 Norway Cape to Cape – Beyond the Arctic Circle $11899
02 Dec 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8357
09 Dec 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8357
16 Dec 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $8517
23 Dec 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9806
30 Dec 2028 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9483
06 Jan 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9162
13 Jan 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9483
20 Jan 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9483
27 Jan 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9645
03 Feb 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9645
10 Feb 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9806
17 Feb 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9967
24 Feb 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $10128
03 Mar 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $10128
10 Mar 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $10128
17 Mar 2029 Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights Tromsoe $9967

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