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12-night Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In The Realm Of The Polar Bear | With Extended Stay In Longyearbyen

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MS Fram
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  • HX: MS Fram
  • |
  • July 9, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Oslo
    | Thu Jul 9, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Oslo
    | Fri Jul 10, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Longyearbyen
    | Fri Jul 10, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Longyearbyen
    | Sat Jul 11, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Longyearbyen
    | Sun Jul 12, 2026
    | Depart 8:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Krossfjorden
    | Mon Jul 13, 2026
    | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  7. Day 7
    Ny-Alesund
    | Mon Jul 13, 2026
    | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  8. Day 8
    Raudfjord
    | Tue Jul 14, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    Liefdefjorden
    | Wed Jul 15, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  10. Day 10
    At Sea
    | Thu Jul 16, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Hinlopen Strait
    | Fri Jul 17, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  12. Day 12
    Freemansundet
    | Sat Jul 18, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  13. Day 13
    Hornsund, Norway
    | Sun Jul 19, 2026
    | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  14. Day 14
    Bellsund
    | Mon Jul 20, 2026
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  15. Day 15
    Longyearbyen
    | Tue Jul 21, 2026
    | Arrive 6:00 AM
  16. Day 16
    Longyearbyen
    | Tue Jul 21, 2026
  17. Day 17
    Oslo
    | Tue Jul 21, 2026
Sailing Features
  • 12 Nights
  • Jul 9, 2026 / Jul 21, 2026
  • Oslo
  • Oslo
  • MS Fram
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • 180 Euro per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Inside
Oceanview
Suite
Inside
Inside Stateroom

Size approximately: 6 - 10 m2. Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins on middle or upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.

Inside
Inside Stateroom

Size approximately: 6 - 10 m2. Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins on middle or upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.

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MS Fram cruise ship

HX:   MS Fram

The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. 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. You can relax in a hot tub, dine in your choice of two restaurants or at the outdoor BBQ and catch up with your fellow guests with a cocktail in hand as you watch the scenery glide past in the Explorer Lounge & Bar. In the Science Centre, at the heart of the ship, you’ll discover more about the places you sail to and listen to talks by the Expedition Team.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2007
  • Last Refurbished:
    2025
  • Registry:
    Norway
  • Gross Tonnage:
    11647
  • Beam:
    66 ft (20.2 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    13 Knots
  • Ship Length:
    374 ft (114 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    318
  • Crew Nationality:
    Norwegian
  • Officer's Nationality:
    Norwegian
  • Number of Decks:
    Yes
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    Yes
  • Fitness Center:
    Yes
  • Staterooms / Suites:
    Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes
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