Why cruise on this ship?
MS Fram brings on the heritage of the original Fram, using the most advanced technology to make her exceptionally well suited for expedition voyages in Polar Regions.
Dining
Visiting 34 ports, Hurtigruten have an exceptional opportunity to get fresh produce from local suppliers everyday. This means delicious new and fresh ingredients, both from coastal and inland areas.
Based on the season's best ingredients, the chefs create either three-course dinners or lavish buffets. Being a coastal voyage, seafood dominates the menu, accompanied with fresh vegetables and delicately flavoured∘ sauces. Each dinner ends with traditional desserts, like home-made cakes, puddings, berries or sorbet. Breakfast and lunch is served buffet style, while dinner is a set dinner.
In the restaurant on deck 5, you can enjoy the finest cuisine. The floor has different levels, so no matter where your table is placed; there are views to the outdoors.
Restaurant Aune
In the restaurant on deck 5, you can enjoy the finest cuisine. The floor has different levels, so no matter where your table is placed; there are views to the outdoors. The restaurant is located in the aft of the ship, on your way there you walk through an exhibition of original artefacts from the historic expeditions of Amundsen and Nansen. At the far end of the restaurant there is a balcony for taking pictures when wildlife show up during a meal.
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Varies
Lindstrom
Lindstrøm is a speciality restaurant named after Hurtigruten's favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes.
Lindstrøm will be an upper premium fine dining restaurant with strong roots in traditional Norwegian cooking that are contrasted with modern cuisine, accompanied with a lounge for a glass of champagne and classic cocktails.
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Wine
Entertaining
The emphasis onboard is on relaxation and discovery, and not the commercial entertainment that is so often a part of conventional cruises. Hertigruten’s aim is to get you closer to unique environments∘ and to allow you to share the experience with your fellow travellers. Occasionally there may be some musical entertainment onboard in the evenings.
Observation Lounge
The forward-facing Qilak Observation Lounge will be completely refurbished and reemerge as Explorer Lounge & Bar. In addition to hand crafted cocktails, this area serves unbeatable views.
Features
- Lounge
Observation Decks
Features
- Observation Point
Shop
In the onboard shop you can buy modern clothes suitable for Explorer voyages. The Expedition Team will be happy to give you advice on how to dress properly in the polar areas. A wide range of both warm and practical clothing is on offer. There is also souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards. In addition, a small selection of soap,toothpaste and other personal effects are available.
Features
- Shop
Internet Café
Passwords can be purchased from reception, costs are currently 40NOK for 30 mins, 60NOK for 1 hour and 200NOK for 6 hours (subject to change).
Features
- Cafe
Library
The books are in a variety of languages including Norwegian, German and English, also there are game tables available to play cards and chess.
Features
- Library
Enrichment
Huritgruten enrichment activities aimed to compliment your trip. With resident photographers and experienced lecturers on hand to help you make the most of the destinations you visit.
Lectures
The ship's experienced lecturers' command an in-depth knowledge of the areas in which Ms Fram sails. they will conduct, on a regular basis, lectures on topics such as biology, history and geology throughout the course of the trip. The lecturing schedule will be announced everyday in the on board daily program.
Features
- Lectures
Resident Photographer
Hurtigruten's resident photographer will invite you to photography workshops and practical sessions out on deck to enable you to take the best possible pictures from your voyage.
Features
- Art Class
Health and fitness
On deck 7 you will find a well-equipped fitness room, with its panoramic ocean view there is no better place to exercise. On top of the ship you can get warm and cosy in the sauna or bathe in one of the outdoor∘ hot tubs. Let the warm water surround you while the icebergs float silently past the side of the ship.
Sauna
Head to the sauna and relax in luxury.
Features
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
Jacuzzis
Relax in the jacuzzis whilst floating past the scenery.
Features
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
Fitness Room
A basic fitness centre for passengers to enjoy.
Features
- Gym
Kids and teens
There are no children's facilities available.
Accommodation
There is a wide range of comfortable cabins onboard, all with private bathrooms. You will be informed at check in when your cabin is ready for you. Please note that cabins on deck 5 with passenger access to outside areas∘ may sometimes have an obstructed view due to other passengers walking past. Please ask the reservation team for advice on the best cabin location for you.
Expedition Suite - Grand Suite
Enjoy these exclusive suites with one or two rooms, seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo and mini-bar. Some of them also have bathtub. Most of these suites have a private balcony or bay window.
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Coffee Machine
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service Available
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
Expedition Suite - Mini Suite
Features
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- Paid Mini Bar
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Arctic Superior
Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins on middle or upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- One Single Bed
- Sofa Bed
- Room Service Available
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Arctic Superior
Enjoy these comfortable cabins, situated on middle and upper decks, suitable for up to two people. These cabins have double beds, a seating area, TV and private bathroom/shower. Some have limited view.
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Hair Dryer
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Room Service Available
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside
Features
- One Single Bed
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside
Features
- One Single Bed
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside - Accessible
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Inside
Features
- One Single Bed
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Inside
Features
- Pullman Bed x4
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Deck plans
Deck 8
- Observation Deck
- Sauna
- Locker Room
- Shower
Deck 7
- Observation Deck
- Hot Tubs
- Shower
- Gym
- Explorer Lounge & Bar
Deck 6
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 5
- Observation Decks
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 4
- Lindstrom Restaurant
- Aune Main Dining
- Shop
- Lobby
- Fram Science Center
- Expedition Team Desk
- Lecture Hall
Deck 3
- Gangway
- Arctic Superior Cabin
- Outside Cabins
Deck 2
- Hospital
- Tender Lobby
- Expedition Launch
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