15
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite
MX
Overview
Named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen embodies the history of HX's 1896 'Sports Route' between mainland Norway and Svalbard.
Rebuilt in 2016 and extensively refurbished in 2025, MS Spitsbergen combines modern expedition capability and adaptability with elegance and simplicity. With space for just 150 guests, she offers a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that speaks to Scandinavian style — and the agility to access remote places larger ships can’t.
On every voyage, you’ll be joined by our dedicated Expedition Team — a close-knit group of naturalists, historians, and guides. They lead landings, host science lectures, and share stories that deepen your understanding of the places we explore. From spotting whales to discussing Norwegian friluftsliv, they make each encounter more meaningful.
Welcome aboard
An HX trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks* and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
Suites
15
5
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite
MG
3
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Q2
3
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Q3
2
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
USPS · Q4
5
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
QJ
3
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible
YA
3
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
U2D
3
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
USPB · P2D
3
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
UNO3 · O3
4
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
J3
3
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers
O2D
4
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
USPO · J2D
5
Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers
K2D
3
Polar Inside | Superior Inside Cabin
K4D
3
Polar Inside | Inside Cabin
I2D
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite
MX
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite
MG
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Q2
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Q3
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
USPS · Q4
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
QJ
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible
YA
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
U2D
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
USPB · P2D
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
UNO3 · O3
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
J3
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers
O2D
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
USPO · J2D
Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers
K2D
Polar Inside | Superior Inside Cabin
K4D
Polar Inside | Inside Cabin
I2D
Dining
19
Aune
Buffet
5
Brygga Bistro
Varies
Aune
Buffet
Brygga Bistro
Varies
Life on board
Explorer Lounge & Bar
Lounge
This relaxed space is where the day’s stories gather. With sweeping views and a warm atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for sharing discoveries, attending briefings, or simply watching the waves roll by.
Shop
Shop
Located on Deck 5
Observation Decks
Observation Point
The ship has spacious outdoor areas. They are perfect vantage points to sit back, relax and watch the world go by.
Reception
Reception
Located on Deck 5.
Library
Library
The ship has a small selection of books that are available to guests while on board.
Expedition Team
Expeditions
The onboard Expedition Team is composed of the Expedition Leader, the Assistant Expedition Leader, the Expedition Coordinator plus several lecturers and experts. Your Expedition Leader will regularly update you on the progress of the trip as well as the different points of interest and wildlife sightings that may occur. Biographies of the Expedition Team can be found on board. In the ships science center, you will be able to find information rega …
Expedition Team
The onboard Expedition Team is composed of the Expedition Leader, the Assistant Expedition Leader, the Expedition Coordinator plus several lecturers and experts. Your Expedition Leader will regularly update you on the progress of the trip as well as the different points of interest and wildlife sightings that may occur. Biographies of the Expedition Team can be found on board. In the ships science center, you will be able to find information regarding the trip and book optional excursions and activities.
Shore Excursions
Excursions
We offer a rich and varied programme of included and optional shore excursions run by third-party providers in many areas we sail to. In many ports, we offer an included excursion, which can be reserved for no additional charge. In some cases, the included excursion can be combined with other optional excursions in the port. Most excursions can be pre-booked, but may also be bookable onboard if capacity remains. We advise that you book well in ad …
Shore Excursions
We offer a rich and varied programme of included and optional shore excursions run by third-party providers in many areas we sail to. In many ports, we offer an included excursion, which can be reserved for no additional charge. In some cases, the included excursion can be combined with other optional excursions in the port. Most excursions can be pre-booked, but may also be bookable onboard if capacity remains.
We 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 unless specified. Excursions are subject to change and possible cancellation due to weather conditions. They are also dependent on the number of participants.
In addition, the Expedition Team also arrange a variety of activities during the cruise. These will depend on location and season but may include hiking, snowshoeing, and kayaking. These activities are booked on board and subject to availability.
Science Centre
Excursions
The Science & Education program brings together like-minded individuals Covering over 3/4 of the planet's surface, our oceans are vital in supporting human life on earth and are also home to over 90% of all known wildlife. Despite it influencing everything from our weather to transportation and yes, expedition cruises, very little is known about our blue planet. This is where HX Expeditions and our fleet of small, state-of-the-art Expedition …
Science Centre
The Science & Education program brings together like-minded individuals
Covering over 3/4 of the planet's surface, our oceans are vital in supporting human life on earth and are also home to over 90% of all known wildlife. Despite it influencing everything from our weather to transportation and yes, expedition cruises, very little is known about our blue planet.
This is where HX Expeditions and our fleet of small, state-of-the-art Expedition ships come in. We can reach, explore and collect vital scientific data on some of the planet’s most remote regions. From understanding whale migrations and phytoplankton communities to cloud observations and the Northern Lights, our onboard Science & Education Teams - with the help of you, our guests - captures, analyses, and reports invaluable data to organisations and research projects around the world.
Expedition Launch
Expeditions
Located on Deck 3
Lectures
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.
Fitness Centre
Gym
Well-equipped and compact, the gym includes treadmills, bikes, weights — and even a ping pong table. Finish your workout with a breath of fresh air on deck.
Panoramic Sauna
Spa
Perched high on the ship, the sauna offers not just heat but horizon. The ultimate way to warm up and wind down after a day in the elements.
Hot Tub
Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
Two open-air hot tubs, each with space for five, offer a soothing way to soak in the scenery. Ideal for easing tired muscles or simply watching the world roll by.
Deck plans
Deck 8
- Observation Deck
Deck 7
- Hot Tubs
- Sauna
- Gym
- Observation Deck
- Polar Inside Cabins
- Polar Outside Cabins
- Arctic Superior Cabins
Deck 6
- Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Polar Outside Cabins
- Polar Inside Cabins
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Expedition Suites
Science Centre
Deck 5
- Aune Restaurant
- Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Reception
- Brygga
- Observation Deck
- Shop
Deck 4
- Polar Outside Cabins
- Polar Inside Cabins
- Expedition Suites
- Luggage
- Gangway
- Medical Centre
Deck 3
- Expedition Launch Pad
Cruises on MS Spitsbergen
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear
From £7,468 pp
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen – In the Realm of the Polar Bear with Extended Stay in Longyearbyen
From £9,324 pp
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen – In the realm of the Polar Bear (with Overnight in Oslo)
From £7,276 pp
Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition
From £9,311 pp
Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition (with Overnight in Oslo)
From £9,119 pp
Circumnavigating Svalbard: The Ultimate Expedition | With extended stay in Longyearbyen
From £11,224 pp
Faroe Islands, Iceland, Spitsbergen – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Northbound)
From £7,199 pp
Faroe Islands, Iceland, Spitsbergen – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Northbound)
From £6,659 pp
Nordic Navigator – From Norway’s Wilds to Scotland’s Isles
From £4,764 pp
Norway Cape to Cape – Beyond the Arctic Circle
From £6,108 pp
Scotland's Hidden Landscapes - The Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland to Bergen
From £8,251 pp
Southern Scandinavia: Between Norwegian Fjords and Swedish Isles (Northbound)
From £4,372 pp
Southern Scandinavia: Between Norwegian Fjords and Swedish Isles (Southbound)
From £4,372 pp
Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound)
From £8,056 pp
Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound)
From £6,852 pp
Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands – Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound) | Overnight in Oslo
From £7,864 pp
Spitsbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands –Island Hopping in and around the Arctic (Southbound) with Extended Stay in Longyearbyen
From £7,835 pp
Svalbard in Spring – The Return of the Sun
From £5,626 pp
Svalbard in Spring – The Return of the Sun (with Overnight in Oslo)
From £5,434 pp
Svalbard in Spring – The Return of the Sun with Extended Stay in Longyearbyen
From £7,174 pp
Sweden & Finland: Autumn in the Gulf of Bothnia (Northbound)
From £6,485 pp
Sweden & Finland: Autumn in the Gulf of Bothnia (Southbound)
From £5,860 pp
The Scottish Isles – Island Hopping in the Hebrides
From £4,679 pp
Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights
From £3,151 pp
Ultimate Norway at Christmas - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights
From £3,676 pp
Ultimate Norway at Christmas - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights (2027/28)
From £4,869 pp
Ultimate Norway at New Year’s - Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights
From £6,381 pp