Signature highlights
A compact coastal ship with hybrid battery technology, panoramic viewing areas, an outdoor pool and hot tubs. Its itinerary style emphasizes Norway’s scenery, ports and regional culture rather than large-resort attractions.
MS Finnmarken
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: NOBGOCurrently on: Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg (14 nights) — Currently at Stavanger
Hamburg
→ Esbjerg
→ Stavanger
→ Bergen
→ Senja
→ Honningsvåg
→ Tromsø
→ Reine
→ Hjørundfjorden
→ Hamburg
0.0 knots
Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Finnmarken
MS Finnmarken is a hybrid-powered Hurtigruten coastal ship sailing year-round between Hamburg and Norway’s North Cape. Built in 2002 and renovated in 2020, it combines a relaxed Scandinavian interior with a heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, wellness facilities and panoramic observation areas. Guests can enjoy locally inspired dining, expedition-led talks and a primarily German-speaking onboard experience. The ship returned to its original name in May 2025 after operating as MS Otto Sverdrup from 2021 to 2025.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Hurtigruten
- Builder / shipyard
- Kleven Verft
- Registry / flag
- Norway
- Call sign
- LDBE3
- IMO number
- 9231951
- MMSI
- 259210000
- Previous names
- MS Otto Sverdrup
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes the main restaurant Flora, Brasserie Árran for casual meals and Røst, an à la carte restaurant. Menus emphasize Norwegian and locally inspired ingredients.
Entertainment
The Expedition Team offers talks, presentations, hikes and onboard activities such as film nights, arts and crafts, photography guidance and cooking demonstrations. The 1893 Bar and panoramic lounge provide additional relaxing spaces.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 263 cabins, including 23 suites, and accommodates up to 526 guests. Cabin categories include inside, outside, Arctic Superior, mini-suite and suite options.
For families
The heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, Wi-Fi and varied cabin configurations are useful for families, although the ship is designed primarily around coastal discovery and destination-focused travel.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a gym, sauna, treatment rooms, a heated outdoor pool and two outdoor hot tubs.
Accessibility
Key public areas have step-free access, and accessible toilets and a small number of accessible cabins are available. Some outdoor areas and the pool may require stairs or have limited accessibility.
Environmental features
MS Finnmarken uses hybrid battery technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce NOx and CO2 emissions. It is also equipped for shore-power connection when available in port.
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Next: Sep 18, 2026
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