HX Expeditions

MS Fram

Purpose-built as an expedition cruise ship, MS Fram is an exceptional base camp for explorers. She was built for polar conditions and is perfectly suited to the explorer who wants to enjoy the thrill of discovery in an intimate setting. With a fresh new look, featuring upgraded cabins and a brand-new Science Centre, MS Fram is designed to bring you closer to the wild places HX explore.
Ship Type
Expedition Cruise Ship
Passengers
250
Crew
75
Launched
2007
Refurbished
2025

MS Fram Cruises View all Choose from 54 vacations cruising on board the MS Fram

11 Days Lisbon to Hamburg

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 5,415
Save 2,185

9 Days Oslo to Oslo

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 6,929
Save 3,704

23 Days Buenos Aires to Santiago

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 15,323
Save 11,194

17 Days Dover to Oslo

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 10,115
Save 3,159

Life On Board MS Fram What can you expect when cruising on board MS Fram

MS Fram
MS Fram

Purpose built for a pure expedition experience and offering a comfortable base camp for remote exploration. Read more

Expert Expedition Team
Expert Expedition Team

Enjoy a fascinating onboard program and exciting excursions delivered by your dedicated Expedition Team. Read more

The Science Centre
The Science Centre

The home of edutainment and scientific learning on board, complete with lecture spaces and specialist equipment. Read more

World-Class Cuisine
World-Class Cuisine

In each of our onboard restaurants, our skilled chefs create exciting menus using ingredients from the areas we travel. Read more

Adventure is All-Inclusive
Adventure is All-Inclusive

Everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks and more. Read more

Recreation & Wellness
Recreation & Wellness

Facilities include a gym, outdoor hot tubs, and a soothing sauna. Because even explorers need a comfortable base camp. Read more

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Deck Plans

Deck 2
F2
Arctic Superior (F2)
N2
Polar Outside (N2)
SD
Polar Outside (SD) (Accessible)
Deck 3
Deck 4
F4
Arctic Superior (F4)
FJ
Polar Outside (FJ)
U2
Arctic Superior (U2)
Q2
Mini Suite (Q2)
MG
Grand Suite with Balcony (MG)
Deck 5
I2
Polar Inside (I2)
U2
Arctic Superior (U2)
Q2
Mini Suite (Q2)
MG
Grand Suite with Balcony (MG)
Q4
Mini Suite (Q4)
Deck 6
Deck 7
Deck 8

Cabins

Inside

Polar Inside (I2)

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. It accommodates 2 guests and spans 10 to 13 square meters. This cabin does not have a window.

Oceanview

Polar Outside (FJ)

The upper-deck cabin features a window with limited or no view, a refrigerator, and a double bed that can be converted into twin beds. Some cabins include a sofa bed. Bathrobes and slippers are available upon request. This cabin can accommodate up to 4 guests and measures between 17 to 21 square meters. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Oceanview

Polar Outside (N2)

The lower-deck cabin includes a window, a double bed which can be converted into twin beds, and offers bathrobes and slippers upon request. It accommodates 2 guests and spans 10 to 13 square meters. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Oceanview

Polar Outside (SD) (Accessible)

The lower-deck cabin features a window and is wheelchair-accessible, with availability for general booking as well. It includes a refrigerator and twin beds, one of which converts to a sofa. Bathrobes and slippers are available on request. This cabin accommodates 2 guests and measures between 15 to 16 square meters. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Oceanview

Arctic Superior (U2)

The upper-deck cabin features a window, a double bed that can be converted into twin beds, and offers bathrobes and slippers upon request. It accommodates 2 guests and measures between 10 to 11 square meters. 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.

Oceanview

Arctic Superior (F4)

The upper-deck cabin features a window, some with limited views, a refrigerator, a double bed, and a sofa bed. Bathrobes and slippers are available upon request. It can accommodate up to 4 guests and measures between 22 to 23 square meters. 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.

Oceanview

Arctic Superior (F2)

The cabin, available on either the lower or upper deck, features a window (some with a limited view), a seating area, a refrigerator, and a double bed. Bathrobes and slippers are available upon request. It accommodates 2 guests and measures between 17 to 18 square meters. 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.

Suite

Mini Suite (Q2)

The upper-deck suite includes a window, a seating area, a double bed, and bathrobes and slippers available on request. It accommodates 2 guests and ranges in size from 15 to 20 square meters. 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.

Suite

Mini Suite (Q4)

he upper-deck suite features a window, a seating area, a double bed, and a sofa bed. Bathrobes and slippers are available upon request. This suite can accommodate up to 4 guests and measures between 15 to 20 square meters. 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.

Suite

Grand Suite with Balcony (MG)

The Grand Suite features a private balcony, window and seating area, double bed private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. 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.

MS Fram Cruise Schedule All 54 cruise sailings by departure date on board MS Fram

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Thursday
28 Aug 2025
17 Arctic Island Odyssey - Svalbard, Greenland And Iceland Oslo to Reykjavik 17,774
Saturday
30 Aug 2025
15 Arctic Island Odyssey - Svalbard, Greenland And Iceland Oslo to Reykjavik 16,745
Saturday
13 Sep 2025
15 Serene Greenland - To The World's Largest National Park Reykjavik to Reykjavik 11,945
Friday
24 Oct 2025
23 Life Returns - Springtime Expedition To Antarctica Buenos Aires to Santiago 26,517
Friday
14 Nov 2025
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 29,707
Friday
05 Dec 2025
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 30,797
Friday
26 Dec 2025
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 34,069
Friday
16 Jan 2026
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 34,069
Friday
06 Feb 2026
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 33,413
Friday
27 Feb 2026
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 31,888
Friday
20 Mar 2026
24 Antarctica & Falklands - From Punta Arenas To Buenos Aires Santiago to Buenos Aires 28,077
Friday
01 May 2026
8 European Spring Explorer – From Lisbon To Dover Lisbon to Dover 5,695
Friday
01 May 2026
11 European Spring Explorer – From Lisbon To Hamburg Lisbon to Hamburg 7,600
Friday
08 May 2026
17 Sublime Svalbard – From Dover Via Norway’s Springtime Fjords Dover to Oslo 13,274
Thursday
21 May 2026
11 Svalbard In Spring: The Return Of The Sun with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 12,138
Saturday
23 May 2026
9 Svalbard In Spring – The Return Of The Sun Oslo to Oslo 11,200
Thursday
28 May 2026
11 Svalbard In Spring: The Return Of The Sun with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 12,138
Saturday
30 May 2026
9 Svalbard In Spring – The Return Of The Sun Oslo to Oslo 11,200
Thursday
04 Jun 2026
11 Svalbard In Spring: The Return Of The Sun with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 12,657
Saturday
06 Jun 2026
9 Svalbard In Spring – The Return Of The Sun Oslo to Oslo 11,719
Thursday
11 Jun 2026
11 Svalbard In Spring: The Return Of The Sun with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 12,657
Saturday
13 Jun 2026
9 Svalbard In Spring – The Return Of The Sun Oslo to Oslo 11,719
Thursday
18 Jun 2026
13 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In The Realm Of The Polar Bear with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 16,120
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
11 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In The Realm Of The Polar Bear Oslo to Longyearbyen 15,182
Saturday
27 Jun 2026
16 Circumnavigating Svalbard: The Ultimate Expedition with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 20,793
Monday
29 Jun 2026
14 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition Oslo to Oslo 19,855
Thursday
09 Jul 2026
13 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In The Realm Of The Polar Bear with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 16,638
Saturday
11 Jul 2026
11 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In The Realm Of The Polar Bear Oslo to Longyearbyen 15,700
Saturday
18 Jul 2026
16 Circumnavigating Svalbard: The Ultimate Expedition with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 20,793
Monday
20 Jul 2026
14 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition Oslo to Oslo 19,855
Thursday
30 Jul 2026
13 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In The Realm Of The Polar Bear with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 16,639
Saturday
01 Aug 2026
11 Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In The Realm Of The Polar Bear Oslo to Longyearbyen 15,701
Saturday
08 Aug 2026
16 Circumnavigating Svalbard: The Ultimate Expedition with Extended Stay In Longyearbyen Oslo to Oslo 20,793
Monday
10 Aug 2026
14 Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition Oslo to Oslo 19,855
Saturday
22 Aug 2026
15 Arctic Island Odyssey - Svalbard, Greenland And Iceland Oslo to Reykjavik 13,732
Saturday
05 Sep 2026
15 Serene Greenland - To The World's Largest National Park Reykjavik to Reykjavik 14,523
Friday
16 Oct 2026
23 Life Returns - Springtime Expedition To Antarctica Buenos Aires to Santiago 27,113
Friday
06 Nov 2026
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 30,537
Friday
27 Nov 2026
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 31,747
Friday
18 Dec 2026
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 35,037
Friday
08 Jan 2027
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 35,037
Friday
29 Jan 2027
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 34,343
Friday
19 Feb 2027
23 In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Santiago to Santiago 32,786
Friday
12 Mar 2027
24 Antarctica & Falklands - From Punta Arenas To Buenos Aires Santiago to Buenos Aires 28,534
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from HX Expeditions. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.