--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 6d12464c-1cc9-476a-8294-e39ececdab22 slug: 2283728 voyage_code: None cruise_line: HX Expeditions ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: Lisbon, Portugal disembarkation_port: Hamburg, Germany starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T07:03:57Z --- # Europe´s Atlantic Highlights - From Lisbon to Hamburg > HX Expeditions · MS Fridtjof Nansen · Apr 25 – May 7, 2027   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | HX Expeditions | | **Ship** | MS Fridtjof Nansen | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Lisbon, Portugal | | **Disembarkation Port** | Hamburg, Germany | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Lisbon, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 2: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### Day 3: Ferrol **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ferrol is a city in the Province of A Coruña in Galicia, on the Atlantic coast in north-western Spain, in the vicinity of Strabo's Cape Nerium. According to the 2016 census, the city has a population of 66,065, making it the seventh largest settlement in Galicia. ### Day 4: Gijon, Spain **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Gijón is a large coastal city in northern Spain. It’s known for its maritime heritage and the old fishermen’s quarter of Cimadevilla. Santa Catalina hill has a clifftop park and sculpture. The 18th-century Revillagigedo Palace houses an international arts center. It adjoins the Collegiate Church of San Juan Bautista, now a concert hall. Nearby is the 16th-century Clock Tower, with a museum about the city. ### Day 5: Bordeaux, France **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool. ### Day 6: Bordeaux, France **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool. ### Day 7: Île-d’Yeu **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Douarnenez **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Saint Malo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s house and museum. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Heligoland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Hamburg, Germany **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Ship Information ### 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. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 530 | | Crew | 150 | | Gross Tonnage | 20,889.0 | | Length | 459.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 265 | ## Ports of Call ### Lisbon, Portugal *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Leixoes (Porto), Portugal *Coordinates: 41.1833, -8.7* The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### Ferrol *Coordinates: 43.4884, -8.22251* Ferrol is a city in the Province of A Coruña in Galicia, on the Atlantic coast in north-western Spain, in the vicinity of Strabo's Cape Nerium. According to the 2016 census, the city has a population of 66,065, making it the seventh largest settlement in Galicia. ### Gijon, Spain *Coordinates: 43.5453, -5.66193* Gijón is a large coastal city in northern Spain. It’s known for its maritime heritage and the old fishermen’s quarter of Cimadevilla. Santa Catalina hill has a clifftop park and sculpture. The 18th-century Revillagigedo Palace houses an international arts center. It adjoins the Collegiate Church of San Juan Bautista, now a concert hall. Nearby is the 16th-century Clock Tower, with a museum ab... ### Bordeaux, France *Coordinates: 44.8374, -0.576144* Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d... ### Île-d’Yeu *Coordinates: 46.725, 2.3469* ### Douarnenez *Coordinates: 48.0932, -4.32862* ### Saint Malo *Coordinates: 48.6482, -2.02609* Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s ... ### Heligoland *Coordinates: 54.1831, 7.88639* ### Hamburg, Germany *Coordinates: 53.5534, 9.9922* Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St.... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283728 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283728 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283728.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2283728/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hx-expeditions/ms-fridtjof-nansen/other/59233.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 07:03:57 UTC