MS Spitsbergen joined the HX Hurtigruten Expeditions fleet in 2016 after an extensive renovation and operates expedition voyages primarily to Svalbard.
What we love
Following a complete renovation in 2016, MS Spitsbergen now operates expedition voyages in the Arctic including Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland. The small size and manoeuvrability of this ship allows her to get up close to explore the magnificent fjords and icy channels of this region.
| Capacity | 150 Guests |
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| Style | MS Spitsbergen is relaxed and comfortable, accommodating a combination of tourists and Norwegians ferrying goods up and down the coast. |
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| Year Built | 2009 |
| Last Refurbished | 2016 |
| Tonnage | 7,344 grt |
| Length | 320 feet |
| Breadth | 59 feet |
| Cruising Speed | 14.5 knots |
Find a cruise
Our top picks aboard the MS Spitsbergen
HX Expeditions
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In the Realm of the Polar Bear | With extended stay in Longyearbyen
From Oslo to Longyearbyen
23 Jul - 4 Aug 2026 (12 Nights)
From £11,698 per guest
HX Expeditions
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear
From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen
25 Jul - 6 Aug 2026 (12 Nights)
From £10,951 per guest
HX Expeditions
Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026 – Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard
From Longyearbyen to Reykjavik
2 Aug - 20 Aug 2026 (18 Nights)
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HX Expeditions
The Ultimate Fjord and National Park Expedition
From Reykjavik to Reykjavik
19 Aug - 31 Aug 2026 (12 Nights)
From £20,751 per guest
