MS Fram deck plans

MS Fram (built in 2007 and last refurbished in April–May 2025) is a purpose-built expedition cruise ship designed for Antarctica voyages. She features a “1B” ice-class double hull and is part of the Hurtigruten fleet. The name “Fram” means “forward” in Norwegian and honors the original wooden ship *Fram*, used between 1893 and 1912 by Norwegian polar explorers Fridtjof Nansen, Otto Sverdrup, Oscar Wisting, and Roald Amundsen. The historic vessel is preserved at the Fram Museum in Oslo. MS Fram’s itineraries include Arctic and Greenland cruises during summer and Antarctica expeditions during the winter season.

The MS Fram cruise ship deck plan includes a total of 137 staterooms accommodating 276 passengers (maximum capacity 318 guests on international cruises, up to 500 on Norwegian coastal voyages, and up to 200 on polar expeditions). She is served by a crew of 75. The ship has eight decks (seven passenger-accessible, three with cabins), all connected by two elevators. Facilities include two Jacuzzis, a Spa and Sauna, and a Fitness Center. The ship’s interior design reflects a Greenlandic and Nordic style, featuring natural materials such as wool, leather, and oak. Public areas are adorned with artworks created by artists from Greenland (Aasiaat and Nuuk) and Norway (Lofoten).

MS Fram deck plan changes and refurbishments

The 2025 drydock refurbishment (April–May) was completed at Panama Dry Dock & Shipyard (Balboa/Panama City). The project included upgrades to passenger cabins and public areas — 19 Arctic Superior, 14 Expedition Suites, and 6 Expedition Grand Suites were fully renovated, while all Polar cabins received new bathrooms. The Aune Restaurant and Galley/Kitchen were modernized, crew spaces (cabins and dining areas) were expanded, and 33 crew bathrooms were renovated. ADA-compliant bathrooms were also added. A new Fram Science Center was introduced as an interactive “edutainment” space where passengers can meet and engage with the ship’s expedition team and crew.

Before the 2020 Arctic season, MS Fram underwent an extensive refit. After this renovation, the ship received large panoramic windows in most venues, redesigned open-deck areas, new restaurants, fully upgraded staterooms and public spaces, and new dual-fuel engines. The main dining venue was redesigned and renamed “Aune Restaurant.” The specialty restaurant “Lindstrom” was added, offering traditional Norwegian cuisine and its own bar lounge. The fore-located Qilak Observation Lounge was redesigned and renamed “Explorer Lounge and Bar.”