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MS Fridtjof Nansen

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  • Launched: 01 Jan 2020
  • Occupancy: 530
  • Tonnage: 20889
  • Length: 459
  • Total Crew 150
  • Rating

Entertainment


Expedition Team
Lecture Hall

Fitness


Gym
Outdoor Gym
Pool Deck
Running Track

Food & Drink


Explorer Lounge & Bar
Restaurant Aune
Restaurant Fredheim
Restaurant Lindstrøm

Other


Medical Center
Reception

Recreational


Expedition Launch
Library
Observation Deck
Science Center
Shop

Relaxation


Sauna
Wellness

Rooms

Outside


Polar Outside


Cabin Grade: RR

Larger cabins on middle decks. Most 20 square meters, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV. 19 - 23 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed
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Arctic Superior


Cabin Grade: TT

Large cabins without balcony. Lower/middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 24 - 27 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed
View Deck 4  |  View Deck 5

Arctic Superior


Cabin Grade: TY

Large accessible cabins without balcony. Middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed
View Deck 5

Balcony


Arctic Superior


Cabin Grade: XTD

Cabin with balcony, double bed.
View Deck 7  |  View Deck 8

Arctic Superior


Cabin Grade: XY

Wheelchair-accessible cabin with balcony, double bed.
View Deck 7

Arctic Superior


Cabin Grade: XT

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, with sofa bed or seating area.
View Deck 7  |  View Deck 8

Arctic Superior


Cabin Grade: XTJ

Cabin with balcony, double bed (optional twin)*, some with sofa bed. Limited view.
View Deck 7

Suite


Expedition XL Suite


Cabin Grade: MA

Extra Large Corner Suite with private balcony. Ship’s most spacious cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 46 - 48 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony
View Deck 8

Expedition XL Suite


Cabin Grade: MB

Extra Large Corner Suite without balcony. Aft corner suite with sofabed, flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 44 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed
View Deck 5

Expedition Corner Suite


Cabin Grade: MF

Corner cabin with large windows. Flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. Without balcony. 22 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed
View Deck 7

Expedition Corner Suite


Cabin Grade: MC

Aft Corner Suite with private balcony and hot tub. Various sizes, large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofa, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 30 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony
View Deck 7  |  View Deck 8  |  View Deck 9

Expedition Suite


Cabin Grade: ME

Suites with private balcony, different sizes, top-high decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker. 20 - 28 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony
View Deck 8  |  View Deck 9

Expedition Large Suite


Cabin Grade: MD

Large Corner Suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, espresso maker. Adapted for guests with wheelchair. 35 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony
View Deck 7
Ship Deck

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Overview of MS Fridtjof Nansen


The 528-passenger MS Fridtjof Nansen joined the Hurtigruten Expeditions fleet in 2020. Her clean and elegant interior design stems from Hurtitrugten’s Scandinavian roots, blending high quality with casual functionality.


Onboard Experience

Accommodation

Aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, there are two standard categories of cabins and six categories of suites. Choose from Polar Outside, Arctic Superior and Expedition Suites. Though every stateroom features a comfortable seating area, television, safe, hair dryer, mini-fridge and writing desk, there are a number of differences.

Polar Outside cabins are the most basic offering available. Great for those who wish to spend the majority of their time exploring the ship and the shore, Polar Outside’s feature a comfortable queen-size bed. Arctic Superiors accommodate two to four passengers and are perfect for groups travelling together. Half of the Arctic Superior cabins on MS Fridtjof Nansen have a balcony. Expedition Suites come in six categories, options include a corner suite without a balcony, large suites with balconies and extra large suites with or without balconies. Deck 9 is entirely dedicated to suites, each with a unique name.

Dining

Nordic and Norwegian heritage inspire all three restaurants on MS Fridtjof Nansen. Named after the Norwegian ship chandler and polar expedition supplier, Tinus Aune, Restaurant Aune, which is located on Deck 6, is the place to be for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For dinner, you can choose from a buffet or a set menu for both American and Scandinavian tastes.

Restaurant Fredheim, also on Deck 6, is MS Fridtjof Nansen’s informal and social meeting place, named after a 1900s hunting station on Svalbard. The menu in Restaurant Fredheim has been inspired by street food, so you’ll find everything from Mexican to American cuisine. There’s also a great plant-based offering. Restaurant Lindstrøm, a speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, is where you’ll find Hurtigruten’s famous king crab. Though included for suite passengers, Restaurant Lindstrøm has a small cover charge.

Entertainment

One of the most eye-catching design features on MS Fridtjof Nansen is her two-level indoor and outdoor Observation Deck which wraps around the top of her bow. Hidden behind it, you’ll find the core of the onboard experience; the Amundsen Science Center. Packed with state-of-the-art technology, the immersive ‘edutainment’ area allows you to mingle with the crew and gain a better understanding of the destinations you’re exploring.

The flexible venue features lecture spaces, a small library and speciality areas for workshops in photography, biology and much more. It is also the onboard headquarters for Hurtigruten Expeditions’ handpicked expedition team. The expedition team lead a range of exciting shore excursions from shore landings to explore historic expedition camps to ice cruising and kayaking trips.

After a full day of adventure, The Explorer Lounge on Deck 10 is the perfect spot to relax and reminisce alongside a cocktail. The faux fireplace (complete with a crackling sound to add to the atmosphere) will be ready and waiting to warm you up.


Destinations

MS Fridtjof Nansen sails her guests to the USA, Polar Regions, South America, Baltic and Scandinavia and Northern Europe.

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