Dover is a coastal town in England’s southeastern county of Kent. It’s a major port for ferries to Calais, in France. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover are symbolic safeguards at Britain’s closest point to continental Europe
Day 2 - Harlingen
Arrive: Sat 09 May 2026/Depart: Sat 09 May 2026
Harlingen is a city in Cameron County in the central region of the Rio Grande Valley of the southern part of the U.S. state of Texas, about 30 miles from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Day 3 - Heligoland
Arrive: Sun 10 May 2026/Depart: Sun 10 May 2026
Day 4 - Germany’s Hanseatic
Day 5 - Esbjerg
Arrive: Tue 12 May 2026/Depart: Tue 12 May 2026
Day 6 - Haugesund
Arrive: Wed 13 May 2026/Depart: Wed 13 May 2026
Day 7 - Sognefjord
Arrive: Thu 14 May 2026/Depart: Thu 14 May 2026
The Sognefjord or Sognefjorden, nicknamed the King of the Fjords, is the largest and deepest fjord in Norway. Located in Vestland county in Western Norway, it stretches 205 kilometres inland from the ocean to the small village of Skjolden in the municipality of Luster
Day 8 - Andalsnes
Arrive: Fri 15 May 2026/Depart: Fri 15 May 2026
Åndalsnes is a town in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Åndalsnes is in the administrative center of Rauma Municipality. It is located along the Isfjorden, at the mouth of the river Rauma, at the north end of the Romsdalen valley.
Day 9 - Arctic Circle
Day 10 - Lofoten Islands, Norway
Arrive: Sun 17 May 2026/Depart: Sun 17 May 2026
Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway. Its known for its dramatic scenery, with peaks like the Svolværgeita pinnacle jutting up into the sky. Himmeltindan Mountain sits on Vestvågøya Island. The nearby Lofotr Viking Museum features a Viking longhouse reconstruction. Cycle routes cover the islands, passing through fishing villages like Henningsvær, which has colorful buildings lining its waterways.
Day 11 - Tromso, Norway
Arrive: Mon 18 May 2026/Depart: Mon 18 May 2026
Tromsø’s numerous attractions include wildlife and impressive vistas, as well as history, culture and daring architecture. Often described as the Paris of the north, Tromsø offers a lively nightlife, friendly locals and a range of restaurants specializing in the fresh produce of the region. The city centre offers great shopping - from locally made specialties to Nordic and international brands.
Day 12 - North Cape
Day 13 - At sea
Day 14 - Spitsbergen
Arrive: Thu 21 May 2026
Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea.
Day 15 - Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea.
Day 16 - Spitsbergen
Depart: Sat 23 May 2026
Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the Arctic Ocean, the Norwegian Sea, and the Greenland Sea.
Day 17 - Longyearbyen
Arrive: Sun 24 May 2026/Depart: Sun 24 May 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 with double beds* and TV situated on upper decks with limited view.
16 - 21 m2
Limited view
Bathroom
TV
Double bed
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
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