Why cruise on this ship?
MS Maud is designed to take you on a cruise in maximum comfort, equipped for a sustainable and memorable expedition.Reviews for MS Maud
MS Maud Customer Reviews
By Valerie on 12/06/2022
The Hurtigruten coastal voyage is amazing from start to finish and offers many opportunities to explore the ports visited. Crew on board are very helpful and trips out, although slightly expensive as ...
By Sylvia on 08/05/2022
An exciting and comprehensive itinerary - giving a chance to discover lots of amazing places in England, Scotland, N and S Ireland. Best suited to more active people as tenders needed to reach many o...
Dining
Welcome onboard to a culinary journey and our award-winning food sourcing program - Norways coastal Kitchen. You will find ingredients from our local suppliers along the coast in all three restaurants. Restaurant Aune - our main dining room; Fredheim - with casual fast food and plant based alternatives; and our fine dining restaurant Lindstrøm, named after Polar Hero and Amundsen Chef Adolf Lindstrøm. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy.Aune
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Varies
Fredheim
Fredheim is the ships third dining option, offering a casual dining in relaxed atmosphere.
Soft drinks and the ship wine and beer is included for all meals. Coffee, tea and water is included throughout the day.
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Varies
Lindstrøm
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Varies
Entertaining
An explorer voyage with Hurtigruten is rigged towards maximizing your experiences of the places we are going to. On days when we are not landing we encourage you to spend as much time as possible out on deck. Join our educational talks and lectures at different locations on board.
A travel experience is often much richer if you have knowledge and understanding about the nature, wildlife, culture and history of your destination.
Our Expedition team will make sure you are well prepared for the experiences ahead of you. They will also re-capitulate and answer questions in hindsight. You will not find bingo, arcade games and entertainment theatres often found on conventional cruise ships.
Our 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 light entertainment on board in the evenings.

Observation lounge
Features
- Lounge

Shopping
Features
- Shop




Library
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- Library
Observation Deck
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- Observation Point
Resident photographers
Our on board photographer will be there to assist guests in the use of their photo equipment and to help improve their photo skills.
To enhance the experience of the places we explore, we use photography actively with our guests.
Slideshow shared on board before the end of the voyage and made available for all guests in an Expedition Log Book (includes a selection of photos as well as the Daily Programmes, Expedition Team biographies, Maps from the voyage and more for sharing/download).
Features
- Photographers

Artworks
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- Art Gallery
Reception
Located on Deck 4.
Features
- Reception
Enrichment
Enjoy a lecture on the ship's deck or in one of the conference rooms and learn something new.





Expedition Team on board
MS Maud has her own on-board Expedition Team and serve as a university at sea. Interesting lectures, presentations and activities inside the ship as well as out on the sun deck make this an exciting and educational journey. Topics depend on the season and the waters we sail in. The Expedition Team will host a lecture and presentation programme and evening gatherings daily.
Out on deck you can participate in live points of interest to learn more about the nature, culture and other phenomena we encounter along the coast. In addition, the Expedition Team will introduce you to the uniquely Norwegian notion of `friluftsliv´ (outdoor life), and encourage you take part in `friluftsliv´ hikes and activities during the journey. Our dedicated Expedition Teams have one mission: to enhance your experience by engaging you and interpreting the nature, wildlife, and culture you encounter during the voyage..
Features
- Excursions
Science Center
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- Education

Lectures
The ship’s experienced lecturers’ command an in-depth knowledge of the areas in which we sail. They will conduct, on a regular basis, lectures on topics such as biology, history and geology throughout the voyage.
The lecturing schedule will be announced every day in the on board daily program.
Features
- Lectures


Shore excursions
We offer a selection of excursions that can be pre-booked with only remaining places sold on board. We do advise that you book well in advance in order to avoid disappointment due to the excursion being fully booked.
Please note that registration is binding and once on board the Expedition Team will advise you of booking deadlines for excursions still available. Our excursions have English speaking guides unless otherwise indicated and other languages cannot be guaranteed.
Excursions are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and dependent on number of participants. All excursions are subject to availability.
Along with the optional excursions available to book, the Expedition Team also arrange a variety of activities during the voyage. These will depend on location and season, but may include hiking, snowshoeing and kayaking. These activities are booked on board and subject to availability.
Features
- Excursions
Health and fitness
Gym, sauna and outdoor hot tubs will be available for all guests. The Wellness Center the guests may purchase treatments as body massage, face-, hand- and foot treatments. All opening hours will be announced on board.
Outdoor Hot Tubs
Relax in the outdoor hot tubs whilst floating past the scenery.
Features
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
Gym
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- Gym
Wellness Center
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- Spa
- Wellness
Kids and teens
There is a playroom available for children.Accommodation
Norway´s stunning scenery is reflected in the ship´s interior design. Comfortable cabins and suites feature natural Scandinavian materials, such as granite, oak, birch and wool.Expedition Suite - Owners Suite
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Expedition Suite - Grand Suite
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
Expedition Suite - Suite
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Expedition Suite - Mini suite
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- Coffee Machine


Arctic Superior - Outside cabin
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk


Arctic Superior - Outside cabin (Accessible)
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Arctic Superior - Outside cabin
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Arctic Superior - Outside cabin
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside - Outside cabin
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Polar Outside - Outside cabin
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside - Outside cabin
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Outside - Outside cabin
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Polar Inside - Inside cabin
Features
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Deck plans

Deck 3
- Expedition launch

Deck 4
- Gangway
- Reception
- Luggage

Deck 5
- Aune restaurant
- Shop
- Lindstrom restaurant
- Fredheim restaurant
- Science center

Deck 6
- Outdoor walking deck

Deck 7
- Gym
- Wellness / Sauna

Deck 8
- Expedition team
- Explorer lounge & bar

Deck 9
- Observation deck
- Hot tubs
- Outdoor gym
- Outdoor BBQ

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