MS Spitsbergen is a cruise ship profile in the SeaDays directory for travelers comparing ships and itineraries. MS Spitsbergen is associated with Hurtigruten / HX, so travelers should confirm current cabins, dining, entertainment, and itinerary details with the cruise line before booking. MS Spitsbergen entered service in 2009. MS Spitsbergen is a Spitsbergen-class cruise ship operated by Hurtigruten. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare MS Spitsbergen with other Hurtigruten ships before booking.
MS Spitsbergen Cruise Ship Guide
Hurtigruten · Spitsbergen-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Hurtigruten
- Ship class
- Spitsbergen
- Entered service
- 2009
- Gross tonnage
- 43,000 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 335 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 140
- Length
- 247 m
- Beam
- 27 m
What makes this ship notable
MS Spitsbergen is a cruise ship profile in the SeaDays directory for travelers comparing ships and itineraries. MS Spitsbergen is associated with Hurtigruten / HX, so travelers should confirm current cabins, dining, entertainment, and itinerary details with the cruise line before booking.
Highlights
- MS Spitsbergen is a cruise ship profile in the SeaDays directory for travelers comparing ships and itineraries.
- MS Spitsbergen is associated with Hurtigruten / HX, so travelers should confirm current cabins, dining, entertainment, and itinerary details with the cruise.
Practical planning
Use MS Spitsbergen’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Hurtigruten for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for MS Spitsbergen in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates MS Spitsbergen?
MS Spitsbergen is operated by Hurtigruten.
When did MS Spitsbergen enter service?
MS Spitsbergen entered service in 2009.
What class is MS Spitsbergen?
MS Spitsbergen is a Spitsbergen-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does MS Spitsbergen carry?
Catalog capacity is 335 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is MS Spitsbergen?
Verified catalog specs list MS Spitsbergen at 43,000 GT, 247 m long, 27 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for MS Spitsbergen?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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