MS Nordstjernen

MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north.

MS Nordstjernen in icy waters in Svalbard

About the Ship

  • Year built 1956
  • Shipyard Blohm & Voss
  • Passenger capacity 104
  • Beds 150
  • Gross tonnage 2191
  • Length 80.77 m
  • Beam 12.6 m
  • Speed 15 knots

Built for the Coastal Voyage fleet in 1956, MS Nordstjernen was extensively modernised in 2000 and 2013 for exclusive Arctic sailing. Today, the ship sails the waters around Svalbard, showcasing the wonders of this magical archipelago to its adventurous guests.

Despite modernisation, it still retains the aura of an old Atlantic ship, restored to its former splendour with new brass, classic wooden interiors, and all of its original art.

Inside, you’ll find a dining room and bar, a café, a panorama lounge, and a library. Much of the outside deck is covered, meaning that you can get up close with the untouched nature of this Arctic wilderness even in rough weather.

Ms Nordstjernen is equipped with both interior and exterior cabins, the majority of which have upper and lower berths and some of which have ensuites. Across all rooms and deck surfaces, you'll find that old, beautiful wood.

 

 

 

Meet your Expedition Team

During your voyage, our onboard Expedition Team will be on hand to deliver a daily programme with a list of port calls, landings, lectures, meals, and activities on board.

Meet your Expedition Team

During your voyage, our onboard Expedition Team will be on hand to deliver a daily programme with a list of port calls, landings, lectures, meals, and activities on board.

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Meet the team: MS Nordstjernen

 

 

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Cabins

  • Polar Outside

    Situated on the upper and middle decks, our Polar Outside cabins have ensuites with shower/WC. Most cabins have upper and lower beds, though some have a sofa that can be turned into a bed. Some cabins have more facilities than others.

    • Middle deck for 2 travellers

      Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths.

      Cabin code: A2

      • 5 - 10 m2
      • Window
      • Bathroom
      • Bunk beds

    • Upper deck for 2 travellers

      Found on the upper decks, these standard outside cabins with separate beds are for up to two people.

      Cabin code: N2

      • 7 - 13 m2
      • Window
      • Bathroom
      • Varied bed types

    • Upper deck for 2 travellers

      Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths. These are cabins with limited or no view.

      Cabin code: J2

      • 5 - 6 m2
      • Limited view
      • Bathroom
      • Bunk beds

    • Upper deck for up to 3 travellers

      Enjoy these standard outside cabins for up to three people found on upper deck. There are three beds, one of which turns into a sofa.

      Cabin code: N3

      • 7 - 13 m2
      • Window
      • Bathroom
      • Varied bed types

    • Upper deck for up to 3 travellers

      Situated on upper deck, these comfortable outside cabins have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with limited or no view.

      Cabin code: J3

      • 5 - 13 m2
      • Limited view
      • Bathroom
      • Varied bed types

  • Polar Inside

    Situated on the middle and lower decks, our Polar Inside cabins offer a cosy atmosphere. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Most share a bathroom and WC, which is found in the hallway. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.

    • Middle deck for 2 travellers

      Relax in these standard inside cabins with upper and lower berths, and wash basins inside.

      Cabin code: D2

      • 5 m2
      • No window
      • Bunk beds

    • Middle deck for 2 travellers

      Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper deck. Cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, as well as their own bathroom.

      Cabin code: I2

      • 7 m2
      • No window
      • Bathroom
      • Bunk beds

    • Lower deck for 2 travellers

      Relax in these standard inside cabins on the lower deck with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside.

      Cabin code: E2

      • 3 m2
      • No window
      • Bunk beds

    • Middle deck for up to 3 travellers

      Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. These cabins have their own bathroom.

      Cabin code: I3

      • 5 - 10 m2
      • No window
      • Varied bed types

    • Middle deck for up to 4 travellers

      Relax in these standard inside cabins for up to four people with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside.

      Cabin code: D4

      • 5 - 10 m2
      • No window
      • Bunk beds

Decks

  • A Deck A
  • B Deck B
  • C Deck C
  • Saloon Deck Saloon
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