
MS Fram
A fresh new look is coming to MS Fram, featuring upgraded cabins and brand-new Science Centre, all designed to bring you closer to the wild places we explore. With space for 250 guests, MS Fram was built for polar travel, carrying on the spirit of the legendary Norwegian exploration vessel that once drifted through Arctic ice under great explorer Fridtjof Nansen. MS Fram returns to service on May 26, 2025—ready to welcome explorers like you on board.
Good for
Daily Excursions, Onboard Science Centre, Meals, Gratuities, Wellness Centre
What to expect from MS Fram
Overview
A fresh new look is coming to MS Fram, featuring upgraded cabins and brand-new Science Centre, all designed to bring you closer to the wild places we explore. With space for 250 guests, MS Fram was built for polar travel, carrying on the spirit of the legendary Norwegian exploration vessel that once drifted through Arctic ice under great explorer Fridtjof Nansen. MS Fram returns to service on May 26, 2025—ready to welcome explorers like you on board.
A favourite within our fleet, MS Fram is a purpose-built expedition ship named in honour of the Original FRAM - the world's greatest exploration ship between 1893 to 1912 and has been captained by both Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen during her years at sea.
With 119 cabins, she is one of the smallest ships in the fleet and spends her time between the Arctic in the summer (May-August), before heading south to Antarctica for the winter (November-March). Her small size, allows her to bring you closer to nature - and with key expedition features such as smaller expedition boats and Science Center, she is perfect for creating an unforgettable expedition experience.
With space for 250 guests, MS Fram was built for polar travel, carrying on the spirit of the legendary Norwegian exploration vessel that once drifted through Arctic ice under great explorer Fridtjof Nansen. Now, we’re making the onboard experience even better.
Elsewhere on board, comfort is a top priority, so after a day of exploration you can relax and dine in your choice of two restaurants, or at the outdoor BBQ and catch up with your fellow guests with a cocktail in the Explorer Lounge & Bar as you watch the scenery glide past the windows. Around the ship there are numerous artworks commissioned by local artists based around the Arctic, adding an extra sense of inspiration to your voyage.
An HX Hurtigruten Expeditions trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks* and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
Accommodation
We’re making the onboard experience even better: 19 Arctic Superior cabins are receiving a complete makeover. MS Fram’s interiors are bright and airy with a Nordic vibe.
Expedition Suites
Coming in May: A fresh redesign for 14 Expedition Suites and 6 Grand Suites—now featuring a twin-bed option.
The best accommodation on our expedition ships. Spacious, private, and with wide windows to watch the world drift by, suites are comfortable and calm havens at sea. A fresh redesign is in progress for 14 Expedition Suites and 6 Grand Suites—now featuring a twin-bed option. Selected suites also offer a private balcony which may have an outdoor hot tub for added luxury.
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite with balcony
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram 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 and a seating area, some with a sofa 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. Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can enjoy all meals exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.
- Upper-deck suite
- Private Balcony
- Window
- Seating area
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 20-27 m2
- Cabin Code: MG
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram 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 and a seating area, some with a sofa 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. Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can enjoy all meals exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.
- Upper-deck suite
- Window
- Seating area
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 15-20 m2
- Cabin Code: Q2
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram 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 and a seating area, some with a sofa 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. Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can enjoy all meals exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.
- Upper-deck suite
- Window
- Seating area
- Double bed
- Sofa bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: up to 4 | Size: 161 - 215 ft2
- Cabin Code: Q4
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- Upper-deck cabin
- Window
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 10-11 m2
- Cabin Code: U2
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- Lower or upper-deck cabin
- Window (some with limited view)
- Seating area
- Refrigerator
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 17-18 m2
- Cabin Code: F2
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- Upper deck cabin
- Window (some with limited view)
- Refrigerator
- Double bed
- Sofa bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: up to 4 | Size: 22-23 m2
- Cabin Code: F4
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. 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 (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 10-13 m2
- Cabin Code: N2
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. 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)
- Refrigerator
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Some with sofa bed
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: up to 4 | Size: 17-21 m2
- Cabin code: FJ
Polar Outside | Wheelchair-Accessible Outside Cabin
Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. 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
- Wheelchair-accessible cabin, may be available for general booking
- Refrigerator
- Twin beds (one converts to a sofa)
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 15-16 m2
- Cabin Code: SD
Polar Inside | Inside Cabin
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. 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 (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 10-13 m2
- Cabin Code: I2
Decks
Deck 8
- Observation Deck
- Sauna
- Locker Room
- Shower
Deck 7
- Observation Deck
- BBQ Area
- Hot Tubs
- Shower
- Gym
- Explorer Lounge & Bar
Deck 6
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 5
- Observation Deck
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 4
- Lindstrom Restaurant
- Aune Restaurant
- Balcony
- Shop
- Lobby
- Science Centre
- Reception & Expedition Desk
- Lecture Hall
Deck 3
- Gangway
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
Deck 2
- Medical Centre
- Expedition Launch
Kids and Teens
Please note: there are no dedicated Children's facilities onboard.
Gratuities
Tipping is optional. If you wish to tip, use the reception or the tipping box. Tips are shared among all crew members, excluding officers and the Expedition Team. Note: Gratuities for land services are detailed in your travel documents.
Entertainment
Embarking on MS Fram, you’ll quickly feel safe and relaxed. Surrounding you with quality, natural materials and plenty of light and space, your expedition ship is reassuring, comfortable and built for adventure.
Explorer Lounge & Bar
Situated at the stern of the ship, the Explorer Lounge & Bar is the perfect spot to relax with talk with your fellow explorers and take in the sweeping panoramic views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Shop
In our on-board shop you can buy clothing suitable for expedition cruises. Our Expedition Team will be happy to give you expert advice on how to dress properly according to the destinations. We offer a great range of both warm and practical clothing, and we focus on fabrics with natural fibres. We also offer souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards, in addition to a small selection of soap, toothpaste, and other personal effects.
Observation Decks
Observation Decks are on Deck 5, 7 & 8.
Reception & Expedition Desk
The Reception & Expedition Desk can be found on Deck 4.
Around the ship
Embarking on MS Fram, you’ll quickly feel safe and relaxed. Surrounding you with quality, natural materials and plenty of light and space, your expedition ship is reassuring, comfortable and built for adventure.
Enrichment
An HX trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks and more. ​ All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
Shore Excursions
We offer a rich and varied program of optional shore excursions. In many ports, we offer an included excursion, which can be reserved for no additional charge. In many cases the included excursion can be combined with other optional excursions in the port. Most excursions can be pre-booked but may also be bookable onboard if capacity remains.
We advise that you book well in advance in order to avoid disappointment due to the excursion being fully booked. Please note that registration is binding, and once on board the Expedition Team will advise you of booking deadlines for excursions still available. Our excursions have English speaking guides unless otherwise indicated and other languages cannot be guaranteed unless otherwise specified. Excursions are subject to change and possible cancellation due to weather conditions. They are also dependent on the number of participants.
All expedition shore landings and small boat cruising during our exploration of Antarctica are included the programme. Along with the optional excursions available to book, the Expedition Team also arrange a variety of activities during the voyage. These will depend on location and season, but may include hiking, small boat cruising, kayaking, snowshoeing, or camping. A limited amount of kayaking is available for booking prior to select voyages, but all other activities are booked on board and subject to availability.
Lecture Halls
The ship's experienced lecturers' command an in-depth knowledge of the areas in which Ms Fram sails. they will conduct, on a regular basis, lectures on topics such as biology, history and geology throughout the course of the trip. The lecturing schedule will be announced everyday in the on board daily program.
Science Centre
The beating heart of your onboard learning experience, the Science Centre is being upgraded and expanded. Join lectures, examine specimens through powerful microscopes, and chat with the Expedition Team to deepen your understanding of the areas we explore.
Science & Education program
Unlock your inner scientist with our onboard Science & Education program, helping you uncover more about the people, places and wildlife you discover as you sail with us.
Delivering a more rounded and hands on experience
Unlock your inner scientist with these hands-on experiences helping you to get a better understanding of the world around where we sail. From researching the impact of climate change on animal populations and sea ice to getting a better understanding of migratory patterns of marine life. There are a range of projects to get involved with as we venture to many beautiful off-the-beaten-track locations.
The Science & Education program brings together like-minded individuals
Covering over 3/4 of the planet's surface, our oceans are vital in supporting human life on earth and are also home to over 90% of all known wildlife. Despite it influencing everything from our weather to transportation and yes, expedition cruises, very little is known about our blue planet.
This is where HX Hurtigruten Expeditions and our fleet of small, state-of-the-art Expedition ships come in. We can reach, explore and collect vital scientific data on some of the planet’s most remote regions. From understanding whale migrations and phytoplankton communities to cloud observations and the Northern Lights, our onboard Science & Education Teams - with the help of you, our guests - captures, analyses, and reports invaluable data to organisations and research projects around the world.
Resident Photographer
Hurtigruten's resident photographer will invite you to photography workshops and practical sessions out on deck to enable you to take the best possible pictures from your voyage.
Dining
World-Class Cuisine
Every day of your expedition cruise, your tastebuds will get the opportunity to explore. In each of our onboard restaurants, our skilled chefs create exciting menus using ingredients from the areas we travel.
Aune
Aune Restaurant is getting an upgrade, refining its menu and creating an even better atmosphere for your meals at sea.
Social, informal and with an emphasis on the natural, Aune is MS Fram’s main dining area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner choices are influenced by the areas we explore and our own rich heritage, dating back to 1896.
Lindstrøm
A speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes. Fine dining in Restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests. Non-suite guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in Lindstrøm for an additional cost.
Health and Fitness
Your ship comes equipped with full suite of facilities to maintain an active lifestyle. From an indoor gym to a wellness centre for both body and mind, you’ll find everything you need to feel fully rejuvenated.
Sauna & Relaxation
Get warm and cosy as you watch the world glide by through the windows of sauna on the top deck.
Fitness Room
Maintain your regular fitness regime (or kickstart a new one) in the well-equipped gym on Deck 7. The panoramic views will help you stay motivated.
Jacuzzis
Located on Deck 7.
Other Cruise Information
ClassCruise Type: ocean
Class: Explorer
Ship Size: small
Style: expedition
Operator Reference: hurtigruten-expeditions
Nursery: none
Child Facilities: none
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