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    1/10 MS Nordstjernen passing an iceberg at Spitsbergen Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo Photo
  • On board MS Nordstjernen there is a good, old speedometer.
    2/10 On board MS Nordstjernen there is a good, old speedometer. Photo: Spitsbergen Travel Photo
  • Welcome to the bar! MS Nordstjernen.
    3/10 Welcome to the bar! MS Nordstjernen. Photo: Petra Wöbke – Guest image Photo
  • Arranging for dinner on board MS Nordstjernen.
    4/10 Arranging for dinner on board MS Nordstjernen. Photo: Spitsbergen Travel Photo
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    5/10 MS Nordstjernen Photo: Michael Müller - Guest image Photo
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    6/10 MS Nordstjernen Photo: Hans Jacobsen - Guest image Photo
  • MS Nordstjernen outside Hammerfest
    7/10 MS Nordstjernen outside Hammerfest Photo: Eckhard Böhme Photo
  • MS Nordstjernen berthed in Svolvær
    8/10 MS Nordstjernen berthed in Svolvær Photo: Thorsten Kahl - Guest image Photo
  • Meet the Captain on board MS Nordstjernen.
    9/10 Meet the Captain on board MS Nordstjernen. Photo: Melanie Dreysse Photo
  • MS Nordsjernen is happy with all kinds of weather.
    10/10 MS Nordsjernen is happy with all kinds of weather. Photo: Walter Schober – guest image Photo
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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.

The ship was built for the Coastal Voyage fleet in 1956 and extensively modernised in 2000 for exclusive Arctic sailing. Today she takes explorers on adventures in the waters around Spitsbergen. Despite modernisation, she still retains the aura of an old Atlantic ship, restored to her former splendour with new brass, classic wooden interiors and all her original art. Out on deck you come extra close to the untouched nature of the Polar Arctic and with roofs over a lot of the deck space you can enjoy being outside, even in rough weather.

MS Nordstjernen is equipped with a dining room and bar, a café, a panorama lounge and a library. Inside you’ll find cosy interior and exterior cabins, the majority of which have upper and lower berths. All rooms and deck surfaces exhibit that old, beautiful wood.

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Contact

Tel: +47 46 93 55 68 (only available in ports)
Email: [email protected] 

Year built
1956
Year of refurbishment
2014
Ship yard
Blohm & Voss
Passenger capacity
149
Beds
150
Car capacity
0
Gross tonnage
2191
Length
80,77 m
Beam
12,6
Speed
15 knots
  • Decks and cabins
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Decks and cabins

  • Polar Inside

    Cabin
    • MS Nordstjernen - Polar Inside D
      1/2 MS Nordstjernen - Polar Inside D Photo: Morten Sebastian Sørensen Photo
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    Our Polar Inside cabins are situated on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. On MS Nordstjernen, shared bathroom and wc will be found in the hall. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.

    Middle deck for 2 travellers

    Relax in these standard inside cabins with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside - shared bathroom and wc can be found in the hallway
    Cabin grade: D2

    Lower deck for 2 travellers

    Relax in these standard inside cabins with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside - shared bathroom and wc can be found in the hallway.
    Cabin grade: E2

    Middle deck for 2 travellers

    Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on middle and upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.
    Cabin grade: I2
  • Polar Outside

    Cabin
    • MS Nordstjernen - Polar Outside N
      1/2 MS Nordstjernen - Polar Outside N Photo: Hilde Fålun Strøm Photo
    • MS Nordstjernen - Polar Outside A
      2/2 MS Nordstjernen - Polar Outside A Photo: Morten Sebastian Sørensen Photo
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    Our Polar Outside cabins are situated on lower deck. Cabins have wash basin inside and shared bathrooms. Most of them offer separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.

    Upper deck for 2 travellers

    Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on upper decks for up to two people.
    Cabin grade: N2

    Middle deck for 2 travellers

    Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths. These cabins are marked “A” on the deck plan.
    Cabin grade: A2

    Upper deck for 2 travellers

    These are comfortable outside cabins, situated on upper or middle decks. These cabins have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with limited or no view.
    Cabin grade: J2

Related voyages for MS Nordstjernen

  • Spitsbergen - Polar Bears and Arctic Adventure (Monday - Saturday)

    This adventure voyage on MS Nordstjernen is the essential Spitsbergen experience. Spend two nights on land and the rest at sea sailing along the west coast of Spitsbergen on this exploration. Discover the extraordinary Arctic landscape, glaciers, fjords and scan for magnificent Arctic wildlife. If we are really lucky, we might just see the King of the Arctic himself; the mighty polar bear.

    MS Nordstjernen
    Departure
    May - Sept 2019
    Duration
    6 days
    From
    £ 1342
    See voyage
  • Spitsbergen - Polar Bears and Arctic Adventure (Thursday-Tuesday)

    This adventure voyage on MS Nordstjernen is the essential Spitsbergen experience. Spend one night on land and the rest at sea sailing along the west coast of Spitsbergen. Explore the extraordinary Arctic landscape, glaciers, fjords and scan for magnificent Arctic wildlife. If we are really lucky, we might get to see the King of the Arctic; the polar bear.

    MS Nordstjernen
    Departure
    May - Sept 2019
    Duration
    6 days
    From
    £ 1286
    See voyage

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