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.
Specifications
MS Nordstjernen
Year built
1956
Ship yard
Blohm & Voss
Beds
150
Length
80.77 m
Speed
15 knots
Year of refurbishment
2013
Capacity
104
Gross tonnage
2191
Beam
12.6 m
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. 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.
A classic experience
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.
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.
Cabins
Polar Outside
Situated on the upper and middle decks, our Polar Outside cabins have ensuites with shower/WC. Most cabins have upper and lower beds, though some have a sofa that can be turned into a bed. Some cabins have more facilities than others.
Middle deck for 2 travellers
Relax in these comfortable outside cabins for up to two people. All cabins have upper and lower berths.
Cabin code: A2
- 5 - 10 m2
- Bunk beds
- Porthole
Upper deck for 2 travellers
Found on the upper decks, these standard outside cabins with separate beds are for up to two people.
Cabin code: N2
- 7 - 13 m2
- Mixed beds
- Window
Upper deck for 2 travellers
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 code: J2
- 5 - 6 m2
- Bunk beds
- Limited view
Upper deck for up to 3 travellers
Enjoy these standard outside cabins for up to three people found on upper deck. There are three beds, one of which turns into a sofa.
Cabin code: N3
- 7 - 13 m2
- Bunk beds
- Window
Upper deck for up to 3 travellers
Situated on upper deck, these comfortable outside cabins have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa. These are cabins with limited or no view.
Cabin code: J3
- 5 - 13 m2
- Mixed beds
- Limited view
Polar Inside
Situated on the middle and lower decks, our Polar Inside cabins offer a cosy atmosphere. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Most share a bathroom and WC, which is found in the hallway. 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, and wash basins inside.
Cabin code: D2
- 5 m2
- Bunk beds
- No Window
Middle deck for 2 travellers
Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper deck. Cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.
Cabin code: I2
- 7 m2
- Bunk beds
- No Window
Lower deck for 2 travellers
Relax in these standard inside cabins on the lower deck with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside.
Cabin code: E2
- 3 m2
- Bunk beds
- No Window
Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. These cabins have their own bathroom.
Cabin code: I3
- 5 - 10 m2
- Bunk beds
- No Window
Middle deck for up to 4 travellers
Relax in these standard inside cabins for up to four people with upper and lower berths. These cabins have wash basins inside.
Cabin code: D4
- 5 - 10 m2
- Bunk beds
- No Window
Decks
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