MS Spitsbergen
Where MS Spitsbergen sails, month by month
MS Spitsbergen sails from Bergen on 14-night Arctic cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Spitsbergen (3 calls).
- Dec 2026No sailings listed
- Jan 2027No sailings listed
- Feb 2027No sailings listed
- Mar 2027No sailings listed
- Apr 2027No sailings listed
- May 2027Bergen · 1 sailing14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027No sailings listed
- Jul 2027No sailings listed
- Aug 2027No sailings listed
- Sep 2027No sailings listed
- Oct 2027No sailings listed
- Nov 2027No sailings listed
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Hurtigruten may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's MS Spitsbergen sailings with prices.
MS Spitsbergen at a glance
MS Spitsbergen is a Hurtigruten cruise ship. It entered service in 2009 (17 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 335 passengers and 65 crew, about 5.2 passengers per crew member. At 7,344 gross tons and 101 m (331 ft) long, it is a yacht-size ship with 8 decks and 180 cabins. It was built by Estaleiros Navais/WestSEA Shipyard (Viana do Castelo, Portugal) and sails under the flag of Norway.
MS Spitsbergen specs
- Built
- 2009
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 7,344 GT
- Length
- 101 m
- Passengers
- 335
- Cabins
- 180
- Crew
- 65
- Decks
- 8
- Builder
- Estaleiros Navais/WestSEA Shipyard (Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
- Flag
- Norway
- Age
- 17 years old
- Size
- Yacht
- Space Ratio
- 21.9 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 5.2:1
- Fleet Rank
- 10th largest of 11
- Typical Cruise
- 14 nights
- Primary Region
- Arctic
- Next Sailing
- May 16, 2027
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MS Spitsbergen FAQ
Where does MS Spitsbergen sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MS Spitsbergen sails from Bergen, Norway on 14-night Arctic cruises.
What ports does MS Spitsbergen visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MS Spitsbergen calls most often at Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway (3 calls), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 12 ports in all.
How many passengers does MS Spitsbergen carry?
MS Spitsbergen carries 335 passengers in 180 cabins. It has 65 crew, about 5.2 passengers per crew member.
When was MS Spitsbergen built and how old is it?
MS Spitsbergen entered service in 2009, so it is 17 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is MS Spitsbergen?
MS Spitsbergen is 7,344 gross tons and 101 m (331 ft) long, with 8 decks. That makes it a yacht-size ship.
How many crew work on MS Spitsbergen?
MS Spitsbergen has 65 crew.
Which cruise line operates MS Spitsbergen?
MS Spitsbergen is operated by Hurtigruten.
Where was MS Spitsbergen built?
MS Spitsbergen was built by Estaleiros Navais/WestSEA Shipyard (Viana do Castelo, Portugal).