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MS Fridtjof Nansen Longest voyage25 nights visiting 4 ports on MS Fridtjof Nansen.

By the numbers

20,889 GT

Tonnage

530

Guests

2020

Built

9

Decks

265

Cabins

459ft

Length · 140 m

$4,983 pp

Fares from

$11,484 pp

Median fare

More specifications

150

Crew

4 star

Rating

About MS Fridtjof Nansen

The newest addition to our fleet will honor the heritage of her namesake – the Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen. Known for his innovations in Arctic expeditions, Nansen led the first crossing of Greenland on cross-country skis. He is perhaps most famous for his attempt to reach the geographical North Pole during the Fram Expedition (1893-1896). Interestingly, after Nansen's Fram expedition, the ship was passed on to another great explorer who secretly planned an expedition to the South Pole - Roald Amundsen. Each expedition voyage is accompanied by a hand-picked team of specialists and modern-day explorers. Highly experienced, passionate and knowledgeable, the Expedition Team will be your guides and guardians on your voyage of exploration, instructing you on safety, sustainability and science. MS Fridtjof Nansen will feature a variety of custom built expedition equipment, including kayaks, a fleet of Blueye underwater drones and Expedition Boats for safe landings in remote areas. The stunning scenery will be reflected in a rich and comfortable interior design. Scandinavian materials from nature, such as granite, oak, birch and wool will be used to create relaxed and stylish cabins and public areas. All cabins are outside, 50 % will have private balconies, aft suites will feature private outdoor hot tubs with spectacular views. MS Fridtjof Nansen's three restaurants will host a variety of dining options, with menus drawn from our rich Norwegian and Nordic tradition, as well as international cuisine and local inspiration.

Ports MS Fridtjof Nansen visits

Buenos Aires (30) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Buenos Aires Antarctica (29) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Antarctica Ushuaia, Argentina (29) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Ushuaia, Argentina Reykjavik, Iceland (14) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Reykjavik, Iceland Nuuk Godthaab (12) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Nuuk Godthaab Disko Bay (10) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Disko Bay Ilulissat, Greenland (10) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Ilulissat, Greenland Uummannaq (10) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Uummannaq Nome, Alaska (4) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Nome, Alaska Seattle (4) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Seattle Akureyri (3) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Akureyri Falkland Islands (3) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Falkland Islands Heimaey (3) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Heimaey Qeqertarsuaq, Godhavn (3) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Qeqertarsuaq, Godhavn Sisimiut, Greenland (3) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Sisimiut, Greenland Castro, Chiloe Island (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Castro, Chiloe Island
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Chilean Fjords (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Chilean Fjords Dutch Harbor, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Dutch Harbor, Alaska Grundafjordur (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Grundafjordur Hamburg, Germany (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Hamburg, Germany Husavik (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Husavik Inside Passage, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Inside Passage, Alaska Isafjordur (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Isafjordur Kodiak, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Kodiak, Alaska Misty Fjords, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Misty Fjords, Alaska Patagonian Fjords (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Patagonian Fjords Puerto Madryn (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Puerto Madryn Sitka (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Sitka St Matthew Island, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting St Matthew Island, Alaska St Paul Island, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting St Paul Island, Alaska Tierra del Fuego (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Tierra del Fuego Tortel (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Tortel Unga Spit, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Unga Spit, Alaska Valparaiso (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Valparaiso Vancouver, Canada (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Vancouver, Canada Wrangell, Alaska (2) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Wrangell, Alaska Bordeaux (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Bordeaux Cape Horn, Chile (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Cape Horn, Chile Douarnenez (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Douarnenez Ferrol (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Ferrol Gijon (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Gijon Gjoa Haven, Nunavut (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Gjoa Haven, Nunavut Grimsey Island (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Grimsey Island Heligoland (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Heligoland Herschel Island, Yukon Territory, Canada (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Herschel Island, Yukon Territory, Canada Leixoes, Portugal (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Leixoes, Portugal Lisbon (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Lisbon Lysefjord (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Lysefjord Montevideo (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Montevideo Niebla, Chile (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Niebla, Chile Patreksfjordur,Iceland (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Patreksfjordur,Iceland Puerto Natales (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Puerto Natales Puerto Williams, Chile (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Puerto Williams, Chile Seydhisfjordur (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Seydhisfjordur Shetland Islands (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Shetland Islands Smoking Hills, Northwest Territories (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Smoking Hills, Northwest Territories St Malo, France (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting St Malo, France Thorshaven (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Thorshaven Ulukhatok (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Ulukhatok Île d'Yeu (1) port guide Search cruises on MS Fridtjof Nansen visiting Île d'Yeu

Ship gallery

MS Fridtjof Nansen Pool Reception Wellness Center Fredheim Restaurant Fredheim Restaurant Aune Restaurant Lounge Explorer Oscar Farrera Science Center

Deck plans

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on MS Fridtjof Nansen cost?
Fares start at $4,983 per person. The median fare across 47 upcoming sailings is $11,484 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does MS Fridtjof Nansen sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Antarctica (16 sailings), then Polar Regions (15).
When is the next cruise on MS Fridtjof Nansen?
The next sailing departs Sep 6, 2026 — a 17-night Alaska cruise.
How big is MS Fridtjof Nansen?
MS Fridtjof Nansen is 20,889 gross tons with room for 530 guests across 9 decks, and entered service in 2020.

Sailing soon on MS Fridtjof Nansen

Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.

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from $9,460

$556 / night

Alaska Sep 6, 2026 17

from $7,036

$502 / night

South America Oct 17, 2026 14

from $9,567

$869 / night

Antarctica Oct 30, 2026 11

from $12,014

$1,092 / night

South America Nov 10, 2026 11

from $10,027

$911 / night

Antarctica Nov 19, 2026 11

from $13,202

$1,200 / night

Antarctica Nov 29, 2026 11

from $12,369

$1,124 / night

Antarctica Dec 9, 2026 11

from $12,954

$1,177 / night

Antarctica Dec 19, 2026 11

from $16,081

$1,461 / night

Antarctica Dec 29, 2026 11

from $14,813

$1,346 / night

South America Jan 8, 2027 11

from $10,946

$995 / night

South America Jan 18, 2027 11

from $11,484

$1,044 / night

South America Jan 28, 2027 11

from $11,484

$1,044 / night

South America Feb 7, 2027 11

from $11,095

$1,008 / night

Antarctica Feb 17, 2027 11

from $14,267

$1,297 / night

Antarctica Feb 27, 2027 11

from $13,099

$1,190 / night

South America Mar 9, 2027 11

from $11,314

$628 / night

Antarctica Mar 19, 2027 18

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Europe Apr 25, 2027 11

from $7,920

$660 / night

Polar Regions May 7, 2027 12

from $4,983

$711 / night

Polar Regions May 19, 2027 7

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise on MS Fridtjof Nansen cost?
Fares start at $4,983 per person. The median fare across 47 upcoming sailings is $11,484 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does MS Fridtjof Nansen sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Antarctica (16 sailings), then Polar Regions (15).
When is the next cruise on MS Fridtjof Nansen?
The next sailing departs Sep 6, 2026 — a 17-night Alaska cruise.
How big is MS Fridtjof Nansen?
MS Fridtjof Nansen is 20,889 gross tons with room for 530 guests across 9 decks, and entered service in 2020.