Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum.
Day 2 - Longyearbyen
Arrive: Sun 21 June 2026/Depart: Sun 21 June 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 - North West Spitsbergen National Park
Arrive: Mon 22 June 2026
North West Spitsbergen National Park
Day 4 - North West Spitsbergen National Park
North West Spitsbergen National Park
Day 5 - North West Spitsbergen National Park
Depart: Wed 24 June 2026
North West Spitsbergen National Park
Day 6 - Svalbard Nature Reserve
Arrive: Thu 25 June 2026
Day 7 - Svalbard Nature Reserve
Depart: Fri 26 June 2026
Day 8 - Hornsund, Norway
Arrive: Sat 27 June 2026/Depart: Sat 27 June 2026
Hornsund is a fjord on the western side of the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen island. The fjord's mouth faces west to the Greenland Sea, and is 12 kilometres wide. The length is 30 kilometres, the mean depth is 90 metres, and the maximal depth is 260 metres
Day 9 - Isfjorden (Svalbard)
Arrive: Sun 28 June 2026/Depart: Sun 28 June 2026
Isfjorden is the second longest fjord in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. It lies on the west side of Spitsbergen, an island in the Arctic Ocean about midway between Norway and the North Pole, and the largest in the archipelago.
Day 10 - Longyearbyen
Arrive: Mon 29 June 2026/Depart: Mon 29 June 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.
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
