HX Expeditions

MS Spitsbergen

MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. After a complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the HX Hurtigruten Expeditions fleet in 2016.
MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. After a complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the HX Hurtigruten Expeditions fleet in 2016.
Cruise Departures
Cruise Departures
Ship Type
Ship Type
Expedition Cruise Ship
Passengers
Passengers
220
No. Of Crew
No. Of Crew
65
Launch Date
Launched
2009
Last Refurbished
Refurbished
2025

MS Spitsbergen Cruises

Choose from 54 holidays cruising on board MS Spitsbergen

9 Days Oslo to Oslo

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 10,764pp

11 Days Tromso to Glasgow

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 7,444pp

14 Days Oslo to Oslo

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 17,783pp

8 Days Tromso to Tromso

Operator: HX Expeditions

From 6,360pp

Life On Board MS Spitsbergen

What can you expect when cruising on board MS Spitsbergen
MS Spitsbergen
MS Spitsbergen

Intimately scaled and perfectly designed to take the scenic route; enjoy open viewing spaces and Scandinavian touches. Read more

Expert Expedition Team
Expert Expedition Team

Passionate. Knowledgeable. Specialists in their field. Your dedicated Expedition Team bring each destination to life. Read more

The Science Centre
The Science Centre

A dedicated space to enjoy fascinating lectures from the specialist team and get hands on with interactive fun. Read more

Superb Local Cuisine
Superb Local Cuisine

Enjoy a delightful menu crafted from fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce served up in the main restaurant. 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

Wellness at Sea
Wellness at Sea

Make use of the wellness and recreation facilities on board, including a gym, sauna, and outdoor hot tubs. Read more

MS Spitsbergen Deck Plan

Deck 3
I2D
Polar Inside
K4D
Polar Inside (Up to 4 Passengers)
O2D
Polar Outside
O3
Polar Outside (Up to 3 Passengers)
Q2
Mini Suite
Q3
Mini Suite (Up to 3 Passengers)
Q4
Mini Suite (Up to 4 Passengers)
Deck 4
Deck 5
K2D
Polar Inside
K4D
Polar Inside (Up to 4 Passengers)
J3
Polar Outside (Up to 3 Passengers)
QJ
Arctic Superior
U2D
Arctic Superior
YA
Arctic Superior
MG
Grand Suite
MX
Owners Suite
Deck 6
K2D
Polar Inside
J2D
Polar Outside
P2D
Arctic Superior
U2D
Arctic Superior
Deck 7
Deck 8

MS Spitsbergen Cabins

MS Spitsbergen Polar Inside (Up to 4 Passengers)
Polar Inside (Up to 4 Passengers)
Cabin Type: Inside

15-20 sqm. Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. Equipped with separate beds where one doubles as a sofa or upper and lower berths

MS Spitsbergen Polar Inside
Polar Inside
Cabin Type: Inside

9-20 sqm. Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. Cabin include bathroom with shower/WC.

MS Spitsbergen Arctic Superior
Arctic Superior
Cabin Type: Oceanview

11-18 sqm. 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. Cabins may have limited or no view.

MS Spitsbergen Polar Outside
Polar Outside
Cabin Type: Oceanview

11-14 sqm. These outside cabins for up to two people have bathrooms with shower/WC, a double bed, and may have limited or no view.

MS Spitsbergen Polar Outside (Up to 3 Passengers)
Polar Outside (Up to 3 Passengers)
Cabin Type: Oceanview

11-14 sqm. These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins may have limited or no view.

MS Spitsbergen Mini Suite
Mini Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

16-23 sqm. Mini suites for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.

MS Spitsbergen Mini Suite (Up to 3 Passengers)
Mini Suite (Up to 3 Passengers)
Cabin Type: Suite

16-23 sqm. 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.

MS Spitsbergen Mini Suite (Up to 4 Passengers)
Mini Suite (Up to 4 Passengers)
Cabin Type: Suite

16-23 sqm. 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.

MS Spitsbergen Grand Suite
Grand Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

28-29 sqm. These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, double bed, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony.

MS Spitsbergen Owners Suite
Owners Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

32-33 sqm. 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.

MS Spitsbergen Cruise Schedule

All 54 sailings by departure date on board MS Spitsbergen
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Wednesday
19 Aug 2026
Days
13
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
17,780pp
Starts
Monday
31 Aug 2026
Days
10
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
10,764pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Sep 2026
Days
13
From - To
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
From
14,473pp
Starts
Monday
21 Sep 2026
Days
15
From - To
Reykjavik to Hamburg
From
16,081pp
Starts
Saturday
28 Nov 2026
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,559pp
Starts
Saturday
05 Dec 2026
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
6,360pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Dec 2026
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,713pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Dec 2026
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,791pp
Starts
Saturday
26 Dec 2026
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
8,641pp
Starts
Saturday
02 Jan 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,478pp
Starts
Saturday
09 Jan 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,478pp
Starts
Saturday
16 Jan 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,270pp
Starts
Saturday
23 Jan 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,270pp
Starts
Saturday
30 Jan 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,401pp
Starts
Saturday
06 Feb 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,894pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Feb 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
8,032pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Feb 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
8,171pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Feb 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
9,260pp
Starts
Saturday
06 Mar 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
8,310pp
Starts
Saturday
13 Mar 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
8,310pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Mar 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
8,171pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Mar 2027
Days
11
From - To
Tromso to Glasgow
From
7,444pp
Starts
Tuesday
06 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Glasgow to Glasgow
From
7,967pp
Starts
Friday
16 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Glasgow to Glasgow
From
9,996pp
Starts
Monday
26 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Glasgow to Glasgow
From
10,779pp
Starts
Thursday
06 May 2027
Days
11
From - To
Glasgow to Bergen
From
11,590pp
Starts
Sunday
16 May 2027
Days
15
From - To
Bergen to Oslo
From
11,619pp
Starts
Saturday
29 May 2027
Days
9
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
10,764pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Jun 2027
Days
11
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
14,273pp
Starts
Monday
21 Jun 2027
Days
14
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
17,783pp
Starts
Saturday
03 Jul 2027
Days
11
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
14,712pp
Starts
Saturday
24 Jul 2027
Days
11
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
14,712pp
Starts
Monday
02 Aug 2027
Days
14
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
18,222pp
Starts
Saturday
14 Aug 2027
Days
11
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
14,273pp
Starts
Monday
23 Aug 2027
Days
14
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
17,783pp
Starts
Saturday
04 Sep 2027
Days
11
From - To
Oslo to Oslo
From
14,273pp
Starts
Monday
13 Sep 2027
Days
16
From - To
Oslo to Bergen
From
11,730pp
Starts
Saturday
20 Nov 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
6,487pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Nov 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
6,487pp
Starts
Saturday
04 Dec 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
6,487pp
Starts
Saturday
11 Dec 2027
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
6,617pp
Starts
Saturday
18 Dec 2027
Days
10
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
9,216pp
Starts
Monday
27 Dec 2027
Days
13
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
12,077pp
Starts
Saturday
08 Jan 2028
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,137pp
Starts
Saturday
15 Jan 2028
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,397pp
Starts
Saturday
22 Jan 2028
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,397pp
Starts
Saturday
29 Jan 2028
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,527pp
Starts
Saturday
05 Feb 2028
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,527pp
Starts
Saturday
12 Feb 2028
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,656pp
Starts
Saturday
19 Feb 2028
Days
8
From - To
Tromso to Tromso
From
7,787pp
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.

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