Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air.
Day 2 - Longyearbyen
Depart: Sun 23 August 2026
Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air.
Day 3 - Ålesund
Arrive: Mon 24 August 2026/Depart: Mon 24 August 2026
Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries.
Day 4 - At sea
Day 5 - At sea
Day 6 - Greenland
Arrive: Thu 27 August 2026
Greenland is the world's largest island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Day 7 - Greenland
Depart: Fri 28 August 2026
Greenland is the world's largest island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Day 8 - Scoresby Sund
Day 9 - Scoresby Sund
Day 10 - Scoresby Sund
Day 11 - Scoresby Sund
Day 12 - Scoresby Sund
Day 13 - Scoresby Sund
Day 14 - Denmark strait
Day 15 - Reykjavik
Arrive: Sat 05 September 2026/Depart: Sat 05 September 2026
Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.
MS Fram From HX Expeditions
MS Fram was purpose-built as an expedition vessel with a superior ice class, chart drawing tools, a ship depth-sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, an autonomous tracking system, an oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full ‘expedition tools deck’ equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. We believe that as an explorer, you need an ‘expedition base camp’ that is comfortable. It should combine ‘all oceans capabilities’ with safety, flexibility, and environmental friendliness. That’s MS Fram. She’s simply the best expedition ship imaginable.
This ship has passed stringent tests and is accredited by Bureau Veritas (BV), the leading independent certification body. BV’s strict and thorough safety audit ensures that every ship complies with industry and international best practices in health, safety and hygiene. Feel confident when you see the SafeGuard label, as this means your vessel met the highest standards to achieve certification. SafeGuard also entails following best practice guidelines with regard to hygiene, sanitation and limiting the spread of infectious diseases on board.
Fram means ‘forward’ — lifting our expectations of the cruise ahead. MS Fram was built in 2007 with one mission in mind: to bring her guests closer to nature, wildlife, and unforgettable experiences. The spacious outside decks include access to the very front of the ship, which is perfect for observing marine wildlife.
Ship Cabins
Polar Inside
Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. This cabin can fit up to four people.
6 - 10 m2
No window
Bathroom
TV
1 bed/1 couch
Polar Inside
Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins on middle or upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.
6 - 10 m2
No window
Bathroom
TV
1 bed/1 couch
Arctic Superior
Enjoy these comfortable outside cabins, situated on top/upper decks. These cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa.
8 - 13 m2
Window
Bathroom
TV
1 bed/1 couch
Polar Outside
Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks, adapted for guests with disabilities. This cabin can fit two people.
10 - 13 m2
Window
Bathroom
Polar Outside
Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks. This cabin can fit two people.
7 - 13 m2
Window
Bathroom
TV
1 bed/1 couch
Polar Outside
Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds and bunk beds found on middle decks, with space for up to four people.
7 - 13 m2
Window
Bathroom
TV
Polar Outside
Enjoy these comfortable cabins, situated on middle and upper decks, suitable for up to two people. These cabins have double beds, a seating area, TV and private bathroom/shower. Some have limited view.
16 - 18 m2
Window
Bathroom
TV
Double bed
Polar Outside
Enjoy these comfortable cabins with double beds* and TV situated on upper decks with limited view.
16 - 21 m2
Limited view
Bathroom
TV
Double bed
Expedition Grand Suite
Enjoy these exclusive suites with one room, seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo and mini-bar. Some of them also have bathtub. Most of these suites have a private balcony or bay window.
35 - 37 m2
Window
Bathroom
TV
Double bed
Balcony
Expedition Mini suite
These elegant suites are situated on upper deck with one room, seating area, TV and mini-bar.
15 - 20 m2
Window
Bathroom
TV
Double bed
