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.
About the ship
Built 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, MS Nordstjernen 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 if it rains.
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.
Facilities
MS Nordstjernen is no longer in service
After almost 70 years of service, MS Nordstjernen has now made its final sailing. From 2025, MS Serenissima (owned by our sister company, Hurtigruten Svalbard) will take its place on adventures around Svalbard.
Your Expedition Team
The Expedition Team will be by your side as part of your voyage with us, sharing stories and insights about Svalbard’s culture, nature, and history.
Knowing Svalbard
Each member of the team has a range of specialised topics in their repertoire, ready to share with you in lectures and presentations on board, on deck, and ashore.
Leaving only footprints
The team will give frequent safety briefings on what to expect in each place we visit, including what you can do to minimise your impact in these delicate environments.
Compare MS Nordstjernen's cabins
Middle deck for 2 travellers
A2 Polar Outside
Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
Upper deck for 2 travellers
N2 Polar Outside
Found on the upper decks, these standard outside cabins with separate beds are for up to two people.
Upper deck for 2 travellers
J2 Polar Outside
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
In-room Facilities
Specification and deck plans: MS Nordstjernen
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- Year built1956
- Ship yardBlohm & Voss
- Beds150
- Length80.77 m
- Speed15 knots
- Year of refurbishment2013
- Capacity104
- Gross tonnage2191
- Beam12.6 m