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MS Roald Amundsen

MS Roald Amundsen — In Service, operated by Hurtigruten Expeditions.

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Hurtigruten Expeditions Published October 20, 2026
MS Roald Amundsen
MS Roald Amundsen Photo: Birgitta Michal, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

MS Roald Amundsen is a in service vessel (Expedition-class (hybrid)) in Hurtigruten Expeditions's fleet, delivered in 2019 and homeported at Norway / Arctic (seasonal). At 20,889 gross tons and 140 meters long, she carries around 530 guests at double occupancy with a crew of about 200, across 10 decks. She sails a 12- to 18-night Arctic & Antarctic expedition voyages, seasonal. The world's first hybrid-electric-powered cruise ship, named for the polar explorer.

From Wikipedia

MS Roald Amundsen

Norwegian hybrid powered cruise ship

MS Roald Amundsen is a hybrid powered expedition cruise ship operated by HX Expeditions. She was built by Kleven Yards of Norway and started her maiden voyage on 3 July 2019 from the Norwegian port Tromsø to Hamburg. She and her sister ship Fridtjof Nansen were the first hybrid-powered ships in the Hurtigruten fleet, but now sail with HX.

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Cruiseliner details

Cruise Line
Hurtigruten Expeditions
Status
In Service
Year Launched
2019
Gross Tonnage
20889
Passenger Capacity
530
Crew Size
200
Length (Meters)
140
Ship Class
Expedition-class (hybrid)
Home Port
Norway / Arctic (seasonal)
Decks
10
Pools
2
Entertainment Venues
Explorer Lounge, Science Center
Dining Venues
Aune, Fredheim
Sailing Day Options
12- to 18-night Arctic & Antarctic expedition voyages, seasonal
Press / Media Kit URL
https://www.hurtigruten.com/press
Ship Highlight
The world's first hybrid-electric-powered cruise ship, named for the polar explorer.
Vibe
Relaxed & Low-Key
Cuisine
Seafood, Farm-to-Table, Casual & Buffet
Onboard Activities
Spa & Wellness
Nightlife
Quiet Evenings, Live Music

Sample itinerary

12-Night Norwegian Coast & Svalbard

12 nights
  1. Day 1 Embarkation — Bergen, Norway
  2. Day 2 Day at Sea
  3. Day 3 Flam
  4. Day 4 Geiranger
  5. Day 5 Day at Sea
  6. Day 6 Scenic Cruising — Svalbard Archipelago
  7. Day 7 Scenic Cruising — Svalbard Archipelago
  8. Day 8 Day at Sea
  9. Day 9 Day at Sea
  10. Day 10 Day at Sea
  11. Day 11 Day at Sea
  12. Day 12 Day at Sea
  13. Day 13 Disembarkation — Bergen, Norway

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