MS Roald Amundsen

• MS Roald Amundsen is a hybrid-powered expedition cruise ship, launched in 2019, reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 20% for more sustainable polar cruising.
• The ship is specially constructed for exploring polar waters and can accommodate 490 passengers. It has 11 decks, Scandinavian-inspired interiors, expedition-focused amenities, and a state-of-the-art Science centre.
• Designed as a comfortable base camp at sea, the vessel takes you to spectacular polar destinations, with spacious outside cabins (half with private balconies) and activities like kayaking and camping on select departures.

Why Choose MS Roald Amundsen Expedition Ship

As the world’s first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship, you can explore the pristine polar regions while minimising your carbon footprint with innovative battery-powered propulsion systems. The ship’s electric propulsion means quieter, emission-free sailing and less fuel consumption, making every journey more sustainable.

MS Roald Amundsen is one of two hybrid ships. The sister ship is the MS Fridtjof Nansen. Both ships have the same hybrid technology designed for polar expedition cruising. The ship’s advanced electric propulsion reduces fuel consumption and emissions even further, setting a new standard for eco-friendly travel at sea.

The ship’s expert expedition team includes marine biologists, glaciologists and polar historians who turn every voyage into an educational experience, with workshops in wildlife photography, navigation techniques and polar survival skills.

The ship is designed to get every guest as close to the action as possible. The spacious outside cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and personal observation decks for wildlife viewing.

Ship Features & Technology

MS Roald Amundsen is at the forefront of modern expedition ships, designed to take adventurers to the most incredible destinations on Earth while setting new standards for sustainability. As one of the world’s first expedition ships to feature environmentally sustainable hybrid technology, it uses a cutting-edge hybrid propulsion system that reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 20%, making it a true pioneer in responsible polar exploration.

Built for smooth sailing through polar waters, the ship has an ice-strengthened hull and a wave-piercing bulbous bow, allowing safe and comfortable passage to explore the most spectacular destinations on Earth.

Expansive windows throughout the ship, especially in the Explorer Lounge and public areas, bring the Arctic, Antarctic and beyond scenery into the ship. The aft observation deck is a favourite spot for wildlife watching and taking in the views.

The infinity pool and hot tubs on the pool deck are a unique way to unwind after a day of adventure. The pool bar nearby serves up drinks and creates a relaxed atmosphere as you take in the icy bay or dramatic coastline.

The Science Center is a hub of discovery, equipped with state-of-the-art science

equipment, high-tech gadgets and interactive displays. Here, you can engage with marine life through microscopes, learn about geology and climate change or participate in hands-on workshops led by the expert expedition team. The photo centre allows you to copy and print your favourite expedition moments and various onboard activities, from yoga and stretching to lectures and creative workshops, which will keep you inspired and engaged.

Relax in the Explorer Lounge, unwind in a hot tub under the polar sky or join an optional activity with expert guides. You’ll experience the best of expedition cruising – while helping to preserve the untouched environments you visit.

Dining On MS Roald Amundsen

The dining on MS Roald Amundsen offers three restaurants, each with its own character and cuisine style.

Aune Restaurant is the main dining venue. Guests enjoy buffet-style breakfast and lunch on an open-seating basis, with dinner served seated or buffet-style, depending on the ship’s capacity.

Fredheim is the ship’s informal and social meeting place. It is named after a 1900s hunting station on Svalbard and has a menu inspired by international street food, from Mexican to American cuisine. The pièce de résistance of the dining experience is Lindstrom Restaurant, which serves haute cuisine and is named after the chef who fed polar explorer Roald Amundsen himself with the finest Norwegian produce, king crab and salmon.

Fine dining is complimentary at Lindstrom Restaurant for suite guests, and a takeaway service allows guests to enjoy meals in their cabins. At Lindstrom, dinner becomes a six-course experience, starting with an amuse-bouche followed by a starter, main course, dessert, petit fours, and digestif, with dishes served in small but satisfying portions.

Cabins On MS Roald Amundsen

Cabins on MS Roald Amundsen are designed to maximise comfort and connection to the environment. Choose from various categories, including Polar Outside cabins, Arctic cabins with large windows and Expedition Suites with private balconies and big windows. Each cabin is thoughtfully appointed, so whether you’re relaxing in your suite or enjoying the views from a Polar Outside cabin, you’re surrounded by the beauty of the polar regions.

MS Roald Amundsen has 265 cabins for 530 guests, with a capacity reduced to 500 passengers for Antarctic cruises. Half the cabins have private balconies and are outside-facing with floor-to-ceiling windows. MS Roald Amundsen has cabins in three categories – Expedition Suites, Arctic Superior balcony cabins, and Polar Outside oceanview cabins. Each cabin category offers unique features and amenities, ensuring every guest a comfortable and memorable stay.

The stylish cabins are designed with Scandinavian-inspired materials and aesthetics. The Arctic Superior cabins are the most popular choice, offering comfortable and spacious rooms with flexible sleeping arrangements. Some cabins have a double bed that can be converted to single beds, and some include a sofa bed for additional flexibility. Cabins feature a private or en suite bathroom with modern amenities, TV, and kettles for tea and coffee.

Expedition Suites are large and well-appointed, with big windows. Most feature a private balcony, and some have private outdoor hot tubs. XL Suite options offer the most spacious and luxurious accommodations with premium amenities. Suites on the upper deck provide enhanced views and additional amenities. Flexible sleeping arrangements include double beds, single beds upon request, and sofa beds in select suites. A daily turn-down service is provided for suite guests.

Expedition Suite guests enjoy complimentary dining at Lindstrøm, the ship’s speciality restaurant. The ship has five wheelchair-accessible cabins for all travellers.

Onboard Experience

Onboard MS Roald Amundsen focuses on education, wellness, and relaxation for expedition cruising.

For relaxation, the ship has a wellness centre with a large fitness centre, a spa with treatment rooms, a sauna, an infinity pool, and two outdoor hot tubs on the pool deck. Guests can soak while surrounded by polar landscapes. The wellness centre also offers foot treatments for added pampering during your voyage.

Multiple lounge areas for socialising and wildlife viewing and the Explorer Bar Lounge for evening gatherings are designed to create a relaxed atmosphere.

The ship is designed to get you outside with large observation decks, walking tracks, and outdoor gym areas to make the most of the polar environment. There’s also a library for quiet reading, a photo centre to process your expedition photos, a shop and a pharmacy for your convenience.

The ship offers flexible venue features, including dedicated lecture spaces, which allow for regular lectures, cultural performances, and wildlife announcements, so you never miss a sighting.

Activities & Excursions

All guests enjoyed activities such as nature landings by zodiac, expedition cruising to remote areas like the Antarctic Peninsula, wildlife spotting, polar plunges for the brave, lectures, and workshops. For those looking for more adventure, optional small group activities are available, including sea kayaking among icebergs, overnight camping on Antarctic snow in specially designed two-person tents, glacier walks with expert guides, snowshoeing through pristine landscapes, and extended hiking expeditions to untouched wilderness areas.

Arts and crafts sessions are offered on sea days, and the Science Center features microscopes, touch screens, and Blueye underwater cameras for immersive marine exploration. The Science Center helps guests understand polar regions better through interactive exhibits and advanced technology. All activities are weather—and safety-dependent, and the expedition team will adapt programs to maximise wildlife encounters and guest safety in some of the most remote and spectacular polar environments.