Modernized Atlantic Expedition Ship
MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or 'Stella Polaris', the famous star in the northern celestial pole that seafarers and Vikings used to navigate before the advent of electronic systems such as GPS.
The ship was built in 1956 and extensively modernized in 2000, especially for expeditions on the Arctic Sea. Her beauty has been restored with new copper and classic wood interiors and decks that preserve the look of the old Atlantic ship it once was. MS Nordstjernen is equipped with a dining room and bar, a café, a panorama lounge and a library. Outside, on the largely covered deck, you can enjoy the untouched nature of the polar region unhindered, in good and bad weather.
Unparalleled expertise
The on-site expedition teams are experts in safety and sustainability, ensuring that your exploration of the remote destinations is done responsibly. Together with guest lecturers and scientists, they will share with you first-hand knowledge and fascinating insights, ensuring your complete safety during landings and leaving the smallest possible footprint in this pristine environment. With access to the most remote regions of the world, the teams participate in various scientific projects and passengers are invited to participate.
TIPS & TOPS of MS Nordstjernen:
- Room for a total of 108 passengers in two- and three-person cabins; you can choose a cabin on the lower, middle or upper deck, for a private or shared bathroom and for a bunk or normal bed
- There is always an English speaking doctor and nurse on board and there is a modest medical facility with the necessary equipment for minor emergencies
- Every day the expedition team distributes a day program with a list of port visits, landings, lectures, meals and activities on board
- Download the Hurtigruten APP in advance; your digital guide on board. This allows you to track onboard activities, make restaurant reservations, book tours and find AZ info from the moment you step on board
- The lectures are given in English and German. There is English, French, German and Norwegian speaking staff on board
- There is no internet connection on board except in the harbor of Longyearbyen and Barentsburg
- A limited number of thermal suits are on board for expedition cruises on Spitsbergen and life jackets are provided for expedition boat landings
- Your cruise includes meals; there are buffets for breakfast and lunch and dinners vary between buffets, set meals and barbecues using seasonal ingredients and local produce as much as possible
