--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 52b93386-34dd-4821-9b34-eb0e85d528e3 slug: 2283955 voyage_code: _@FRSVA01-270531 cruise_line: HX Expeditions ship: MS Fram departure_date: return_date: nights: 8 embarkation_port: Longyearbyen disembarkation_port: Longyearbyen starting_price_usd: 8334.57 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-15T22:45:07Z --- # Svalbard in Spring > HX Expeditions · MS Fram · May 31 – Jun 8, 2027   (8 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | HX Expeditions | | **Ship** | MS Fram | | **Duration** | 8 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Longyearbyen | | **Disembarkation Port** | Longyearbyen | | **Starting Price** | 8,335 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | _@FRSVA01-270531 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Longyearbyen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air. ### Day 2: Longyearbyen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air. ### Day 3: Hornsund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hornsund is a fjord on the western side of the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen island. The fjord's mouth faces west to the Greenland Sea, and is 12 kilometres wide. The length is 30 kilometres, the mean depth is 90 metres, and the maximal depth is 260 metres ### Day 4: Bellsund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bellsund is a 20-kilometer long sound on the west coast of Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard archipelago of Norway. It is separated from Van Mijenfjorden by the islands of Akseløya and Mariaholmen. Bellsund is located south of Nordenskiöld Land and north of Wedel Jarlsberg Land. ### Day 5: Spitsbergen National Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Spitsbergen National Park **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Ice edge attempt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Ny Alesund **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries. ### Day 9: Longyearbyen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole by air. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $8,335 | | Suite | $10,485 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Polar Inside** (Code: I4) Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. This cabin can fit up to four people. 6 - 10 m2 No window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch **Polar Inside** (Code: I2) Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins on middle or upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. 6 - 10 m2 No window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch ### Outside Cabins **Polar Outside** (Code: N4) Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds and bunk beds found on middle decks, with space for up to four people. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV **Polar Outside** (Code: SD) Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks, adapted for guests with disabilities. This cabin can fit two people. 10 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom **Polar Outside** (Code: N2) Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks. This cabin can fit two people. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch **Polar Outside** (Code: FJ) Enjoy these comfortable cabins with double beds* and TV situated on upper decks with limited view. 16 - 21 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Outside ** (Code: F2) Enjoy these comfortable cabins, situated on middle and upper decks, suitable for up to two people. These cabins have double beds, a seating area, TV and private bathroom/shower. Some have limited view. 16 - 18 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Arctic Superior** (Code: U2) Enjoy these comfortable outside cabins, situated on top/upper decks. These cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa. 8 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom TV 1 bed/1 couch ### Suite Cabins **Expedition Grand Suite** (Code: MG) Enjoy these exclusive suites with one room, seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo and mini-bar. Some of them also have bathtub. Most of these suites have a private balcony or bay window. 35 - 37 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed Balcony **Expedition Mini suite** (Code: Q4) Q4 | Mini Suite Upper-deck suite Window Seating area Double bed Sofa bed Bathrobes and slippers are available on request Guests: up to 4 | Size: 161 - 215 ft2 Cabin Code: Q4 Double bed Window **Expedition Mini suite** (Code: Q2) These elegant suites are situated on upper deck with one room, seating area, TV and mini-bar. 15 - 20 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed ## Ship Information ### MS Fram MS Fram was purpose-built as an expedition vessel with a superior ice class, chart drawing tools, a ship depth-sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, an autonomous tracking system, an oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full ‘expedition tools deck’ equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. We believe that as an explorer, you need an ‘expedition base camp’ that is comfortable. It should combine ‘all oceans capabilities’ with safety, flexibility, and environmental friendliness. That’s MS Fram. She’s simply the best expedition ship imaginable. This ship has passed stringent tests and is accredited by Bureau Veritas (BV), the leading independent certification body. BV’s strict and thorough safety audit ensures that every ship complies with industry and international best practices in health, safety and hygiene. Feel confident when you see the SafeGuard label, as this means your vessel met the highest standards to achieve certification. SafeGuard also entails following best practice guidelines with regard to hygiene, sanitation and limiting the spread of infectious diseases on board. Fram means ‘forward’ — lifting our expectations of the cruise ahead. MS Fram was built in 2007 with one mission in mind: to bring her guests closer to nature, wildlife, and unforgettable experiences. The spacious outside decks include access to the very front of the ship, which is perfect for observing marine wildlife. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 318 | | Crew | 75 | | Gross Tonnage | 11,647.0 | | Length | 374.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 127 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Fitness - **Fitness Room**: Maintain your regular fitness regime (or kickstart a new one) in the well-equipped gym on Deck 7. The panoramic views will help you stay motivated. ### Relaxation - **Hot Tubs**: After a day of exploring new destinations, guests can relax and rejuvenate in one of the two steaming outdoor hot tubs. - **Sauna and Relaxation**: Get warm and cosy as you watch the world glide by through the windows of sauna on the top deck. ### Other - **What our guests say**: Don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from guests who’ve travelled aboard MS Fram and shared their experiences on Tripadvisor. - **Science Centre**: The beating heart of your onboard learning experience, the Science Centre is being upgraded and expanded. Join lectures, examine specimens through pow... - **Professional photos of your trip from our onboard photographer​**: Every expedition has an onboard photographer who’ll capture stunning images from each day of your voyage. After you’ve returned home, we’ll send you a... - **Full access to our Science Centre**: Often described by guests as “the heart of an HX ship”, our interactive science programme is like nothing you'll find elsewhere. Join our onboard scie... ### Food and Drink - **All-inclusive drinks​**: Enjoy a glass of wine or beer before dinner in the Pool Bar. Or unwind in the evening with a cocktail in the Explorer Lounge. Whatever and whenever yo... - **Explorer Lounge & Bar**: There’s no better place for a hand-crafted cocktail than the forward-facing, fully refurbished Explorer Lounge & Bar. Sit back, chat with your fellow ... - **Breakfast, lunch and dinner**: Indulge in anything your appetite desires across a huge list of delicious choices that almost rival the memories you’ll make off the ship. Start the d... - **Restaurant Lindstrøm**: A speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes. Fine dining in Restaurant Lindstrøm is included... - **Restaurant Aune**: Social, informal and with an emphasis on the natural, Aune is MS Fram’s main dining area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner choices are influenced by the ar... ## Ports of Call ### Longyearbyen *Coordinates: 78.22, 15.65* Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum chronicles the region’s natural and cultural history. It includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum recounts early efforts to reach the pole... ### Hornsund *Coordinates: 76.9687, 15.6435* Hornsund is a fjord on the western side of the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen island. The fjord's mouth faces west to the Greenland Sea, and is 12 kilometres wide. The length is 30 kilometres, the mean depth is 90 metres, and the maximal depth is 260 metres ### Bellsund *Coordinates: 77.6313, 13.721* Bellsund is a 20-kilometer long sound on the west coast of Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard archipelago of Norway. It is separated from Van Mijenfjorden by the islands of Akseløya and Mariaholmen. Bellsund is located south of Nordenskiöld Land and north of Wedel Jarlsberg Land. ### Spitsbergen National Park *Coordinates: 78.3115, 16.0982* ### Ice edge attempt ### Ny Alesund *Coordinates: 62.4751, 6.15878* Ny-Ålesund is a small town in Oscar II Land on the island of Spitsbergen in Svalbard, Norway. It is situated on the Brøgger peninsula and on the shore of the bay of Kongsfjorden. The company town is owned and operated by Kings Bay, which provides facilities for permanent research institutes from ten countries. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283955 - **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/2283955 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2283955.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2283955/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hx-expeditions/ms-fram/ship/80312.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-15 22:45:07 UTC