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
MS Finnmarken is a 526-guest Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 2002. This page lists 62 upcoming departures across 2 itineraries in Northern Europe, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Scenery-focused coastal travelers
✓ Couples seeking a quieter small-ship atmosphere
✓ Travelers who value included main meals
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MS Finnmarken at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 50%
A small ship at 15,690 gross tons — #279 of 566 ships we track. 30 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Scenery-focused coastal travelers
- Couples seeking a quieter small-ship atmosphere
- Travelers who value included main meals
- Guests wanting outdoor viewing areas
- Passengers interested in expedition talks
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking large-ship entertainment
- Families needing extensive children’s facilities
- Passengers wanting many specialty restaurants
- Guests requiring step-free access to every outdoor area
- Travelers seeking spacious standard cabins
Live Position ● 59 minutes ago
Heading to: NarvikCurrently on: Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg (14 nights) — En route to Tromsø — last stop Svolvær
Hamburg
→ Stavanger
→ Ålesund
→ Rørvik
→ Svolvær
→ Tromsø
→ Honningsvåg
→ Alta
→ Narvik
→ Åndalsnes
→ Bergen
→ Hamburg
Coming up
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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 (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- LDBE3
- IMO number
- 9231951
- MMSI
- 259210000
- Previous names
- MS Otto Sverdrup
Onboard Experience
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.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 8
1893 Bar Observation deck Expedition SuiteDeck 7
Brasserie Árran Pool Wellness area Sauna Gym Arctic SuperiorDeck 6
Observation deck Expedition Suite Arctic Superior Polar Outside Polar InsideDeck 5
Outdoor walking deck Observation deck Expedition Suite Arctic Superior Polar Outside Polar InsideDeck 4
Flora restaurant Røst restaurant Lecture hall Activity Center Shop Coastal Experience TeamDeck 3
Guest laundry Reception Gangway Polar Outside Polar InsideDeck 2
Polar OutsideView the official MS Finnmarken deck plans from Hurtigruten →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition SuiteCodes MG, M2, M4 and Q2. MG suites are on Decks 6 and 8; M2 and M4 are on Deck 6; Q2 is on Deck 5. Some suites have balconies or French balconies. | Suite | 172–312 sq ft | 4 | 5, 6, 8 |
| Arctic SuperiorCodes QJ, P2 and U2. QJ is on Decks 5 and 6; P2 is on Deck 5; U2 is on Decks 6 and 7. | Oceanview | 108–183 sq ft | 2 | 5, 6, 7 |
| Polar OutsideCodes N2, J2, O2, L2 and SD. N2 is on Deck 3; J2 is on Decks 5 and 6; O2 is on Decks 3 and 5; L2 is on Decks 2 and 3; SD accessible cabins are on Deck 3. | Oceanview | 86–129 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3, 5, 6 |
| Polar InsideCodes I2 and K2. I2 is on Deck 3; K2 is on Decks 5 and 6. Cabins have no windows. | Inside | 86–140 sq ft | 2 | 3, 5, 6 |
Dining, bars & venues
10 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Flora restaurant
Included
The main restaurant serves included breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Brasserie Árran
Included
The open-seating brasserie serves casual meals for lunch and dinner.
Røst restaurant
Varies
The à la carte restaurant is included for suite guests and available as an upgrade for others.
Bars & lounges
1893 Bar
Varies
The ship’s top-deck bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
History & sister ships
- 2002Entered service, built by Kleven Verft.
- 2020The ship underwent a major renovation using updated Scandinavian interior materials and refreshed public spaces.
- 2021The ship was renamed MS Otto Sverdrup.
- 2025The ship returned to the name MS Finnmarken and received a pool-deck upgrade plus technical improvements.
Other Coastal Ship ships
Where MS Finnmarken sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All 2 itineraries and their departure dates
- Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg 14 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 12 May 2028, 26 May 2028, 9 Jun 2028, 24 Jun 2028, 8 Jul 2028, 22 Jul 2028, 5 Aug 2028, 19 Aug 2028, 2 Sep 2028, 16 Sep 2028
- Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg 13 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 11 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 22 Jan 2027, 5 Feb 2027, 19 Feb 2027, 5 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 29 Oct 2027, 12 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027, 10 Dec 2027, 24 Dec 2027, 7 Jan 2028, 21 Jan 2028, 4 Feb 2028, 18 Feb 2028, 3 Mar 2028, 17 Mar 2028, 31 Mar 2028, 14 Apr 2028, 28 Apr 2028, 30 Sep 2028, 14 Oct 2028, 28 Oct 2028, 11 Nov 2028, 25 Nov 2028, 9 Dec 2028, 23 Dec 2028, 6 Jan 2029, 20 Jan 2029, 3 Feb 2029, 17 Feb 2029, 3 Mar 2029, 17 Mar 2029, 31 Mar 2029, 14 Apr 2029
All Upcoming Departures
MS Finnmarken FAQ
What flag does MS Finnmarken sail under?
MS Finnmarken is registered in Norway.
How many passengers does MS Finnmarken hold?
MS Finnmarken carries about 526 guests with roughly 150 crew.
How old is MS Finnmarken?
MS Finnmarken entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2020.
How big is MS Finnmarken?
At 15,690 gross tons and 139 m long, MS Finnmarken is a small ship — larger than 50% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Is there a formal dress code on MS Finnmarken?
There is no formal dress code. Casual, practical clothing suited to the Norwegian coast is appropriate.
Which dining is included on MS Finnmarken?
Main meals in Flora restaurant are included. Brasserie Árran is available for included lunch or dinner, while Røst is included for suite guests and may require an upgrade for other guests.
Is Wi-Fi included on MS Finnmarken?
Yes. Hurtigruten states that free Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, including cabins and shared areas.
Is MS Finnmarken accessible for wheelchair users?
Key public areas have step-free access, and accessible cabins are available on Deck 3. Access is limited in some outdoor areas, including Deck 8 and the pool area.
What wellness facilities are available on MS Finnmarken?
The ship has a gym, sauna, treatment rooms, heated outdoor pool and two outdoor hot tubs.