MS Otto Sverdrup
MS Otto Sverdrup is a hybrid-powered ship sailing year-round to handpicked highlights of the Norwegian coast, departing from Hamburg to North Cape in northern Norway and back.
About the ship
MS Otto Sverdrup (formerly MS Finnmarken) is named after a great Norwegian polar explorer who was a contemporary of famous Nansen and record-breaking Amundsen.
Sverdrup also served as a Hurtigruten captain, and was captain of MS Lofoten, the first Hurtigruten ship to sail from Norway to Svalbard.
Norway’s stunning scenery is reflected in the ship's interior design. With its 2020 renovation, natural Scandinavian materials like granite, oak, birch, and wool were used to create a relaxed and stylish atmosphere that adds to the premium onboard experience.
This ship also offers a chance to indulge yourself in our wellness area, complete with gym, treatment rooms, and sauna. Guests can also enjoy the hot tubs on deck 7. To take in the magnificent scenery, outdoor observation decks are located across two middle decks and the uppermost deck.
MS Otto Sverdrup is a hybrid-powered ship with large battery packs that enable greater fuel efficiency and lower NOx and CO2 emissions. It is also equipped for shore power connectivity, which completely eliminates emissions when docked in ports where shore power is available. As is the case with the rest of our fleet, single-use plastics are banned on board.
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Facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Hybrid ship
Coastal Experience Team
Wellness area
Sauna and fitness room
Panoramic lounge
Classic and contemporary
Life at sea aboard MS Otto Sverdrup is a marriage of modern comforts and age-old maritime ambience.
Explorer Lounge & Bar
This is the perfect place on the ship to go to nestle into a comfy chair, sip a handcrafted cocktail, chat to fellow guests, and watch the world go by.
Wellness area
This ship also offers a chance to indulge yourself in our wellness area, complete with gym, sauna, and treatment rooms for massage and aromatherapy.
Outdoor hot tubs
Few things in life are as blissful as soaking in the bubbles of the ship’s outdoor hot tubs, while admiring views of the coast.
The art of exquisite cuisine
Mouth-watering meals inspired by regional flavours and crafted from locally sourced ingredients await you. Please note: the following restaurants will be renamed as Flora, Arran, and Røst, from summer 2025.
Aune
The ship’s main restaurant, which serves a mixture of overflowing buffets and balanced set menus, is named after the historic Norwegian ship chandler Tinus Aune.
Fredheim
This bistro doubles as an informal and social meeting place – named after a well-known 1900s hunting station in the Svalbard archipelago high up in Arctic Norway.
Lindstrøm
A speciality fine-dining restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the great 19th-century Norwegian polar heroes.
Your Coastal Experience Team
The Coastal Experience Team will be by your side as part of your voyage with us, sharing stories and insights about Norway’s culture, nature, and history.
Knowing Norway
Each member of the team has a range of specialised topics in their repertoire, ready to share with you in lectures and presentations on board, on deck, and ashore.
Meet your team
Talk to the team to sign up to available seasonal excursions or to join them on invigorating hikes to scenic spots in several of the ports we call at.
At home with us
The team organise a range of inclusive, onboard activities for you, such as morning yoga, film nights, hands-on arts and crafts, photography tips, and cooking demonstrations.
Upcoming voyages
Compare MS Otto Sverdrup's cabins
Outside cabin
QJ Arctic Superior
Cabins on decks 5 and 6 that sleep up to two people, with limited/no view.
Outside cabin
N2 Polar Outside
Cabins on deck 3 that sleep up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements.
Inside cabin
I2 Polar Inside
These cabins sleep up to two people, with a double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements and TV, kettle, tea and coffee, and hair dryer.
Cabin
In-room Facilities
Specification and deck plans: MS Otto Sverdrup
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- Year built2002
- Ship yardKleven Verft (N)
- Beds554
- Length138.5 m
- Speed15 knots
- Year of refurbishment2020
- Capacity530
- Gross tonnage15,690 t
- Beam21.5 m
Frequently asked questions
These are the most common questions about the facilities and services on board our ships. There’s more info in our Help Center.
Our ships offer an intimate and immersive way to explore Norway’s dramatic coastline, which we have been sailing for more than 130 years. Given their smaller size, our ships can explore remote fjords and call at lesser-visited ports that are often not accessible by larger cruise ships. We are not your typical cruise line – our ships offer a more personalised journey, allowing for more scenic and cultural experiences.
The number of passengers depends on the ship's certification and the type of voyage. Our vessels are smaller compared with regular cruise liners, with capacity typically ranging between 500 and 650 passengers, depending on whether it’s a Signature or Original voyage.
The official languages spoken on board are Norwegian and English. Some crew members also speak German and French, and other languages may be present based on the nationalities of the guests.
Our ships adhere to strict safety regulations, with modern safety systems, regular inspections, and a well-trained crew. There is life-saving equipment, evacuation protocols, and medical personnel on board to ensure your safety in case of emergencies.
Yes, each of our ships has a limited number of accessible cabins. We ask that our guests are able to take care of themselves or travel with a companion who can assist them.
Yes, we have basic medical facilities on our ships, and crew members are trained to handle medical emergencies. However, the medical staff may be limited, so passengers with serious health conditions should prepare accordingly.
All luggage is inspected by an X-ray/metal detector upon arrival at the port facility or ship. Dangerous goods such as weapons, explosives, and illegal drugs are prohibited. Additionally, there are restrictions on certain liquids and food items to comply with international regulations. You can see the full list of prohibited items here.
We keep to a strict sailing timetable and cannot wait for late passengers, so please ensure that you are back on board in time. If you miss your ship, you will need to arrange transport by yourself and at your own expense to the next port on the schedule.
Although we offer several roundtrip voyages, you can also choose to customise your journey by travelling from port to port on our ships. You can choose which of the 34 ports we visit you get on and off – with either a one-way ticket or a return trip.
You can find our timetable and sailing times on our sailing plan. Alternatively, you can see our ships in real time on our ship locator map.