MS Spitsbergen deck plans
Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities
MS Spitsbergen deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2025-2026-2027 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by HX Expeditions deckplan pdf (printable version).
Each of the MS Spitsbergen cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on MS Spitsbergen staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.
MS Spitsbergen (2009-built as “MV Atlantida”, last refurbished in March 2025) is the newest vessel in the Hurtigruten fleet. Built in Portugal, she operated as a car ferry until 2014. In 2016, following a major drydock refit and reconstruction, she entered service for Hurtigruten as an expedition cruise ship designed for operations in polar regions. The ship is named after Norway’s Spitsbergen Island (formerly Vestspitsbergen) in the Svalbard archipelago. MS Spitsbergen’s itinerary features Arctic voyages and also includes Hurtigruten’s passenger and freight ferry service between Bergen and Kirkenes.
The MS Spitsbergen deck plan shows a total of 180 staterooms accommodating 335 passengers, served by 80 crew. The vessel has 8 decks (6 passenger-accessible, with 3 housing cabins, all served by 2 elevators), 2 Jacuzzis, a Spa/Sauna, and a Fitness Center. The modern interior features Hurtigruten’s signature Nordic design with extensive use of wood and leather. As a Polar expedition ship, Spitsbergen offers a comprehensive excursion program and exclusive Norwegian fjord itineraries visiting Geirangerfjord, Lyngenfjord, and Holandsfjord. Each voyage is accompanied by an expert expedition team who delivers onboard lectures and joins guests on landings and guided hikes ashore.
MS Spitsbergen deck plan changes / refurbishments review
The 2025 drydock refurbishment (February–March), conducted at Astilleros de Santander (Spain), included upgrades to passenger cabins and public areas. All Polar Cabins received new bathrooms, the Explorer Bar was redesigned, a new restaurant (Brygge Bistro) was added, and crew areas—cabins and dining facilities—were expanded. ADA-compliant bathrooms were also installed. The new Spitsbergen Science Center serves as an “edutainment” venue where passengers can meet and interact with the ship’s staff and crew.
The 2020 drydock refurbishment introduced large windows in most venues, expanded open deck areas, added new restaurants, and fully renovated guest staterooms and public spaces. The dining room was redesigned and renamed Aune Restaurant. A new specialty venue, Lindstrom, offers traditional Norwegian cuisine and features a dedicated bar lounge. The fore-located Observation Lounge was redesigned and renamed “Explorer Lounge and Bar.”
During the 2016 drydock, the number of passenger cabins was reduced from 190 to 100.
Deck layouts
Deck 03 - Tendering
Deck 04 - Boarding
Deck 05 - Lobby-Dining-Science Center
Deck 06 - Promenade
Deck 07 - Bridge-Gym-Pools
Deck 08 - Observation-Sundeck
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