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 39 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.
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MS Finnmarken at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 50%
A small ship at 15,690 gross tons — #278 of 565 ships we track. 30 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 41 minutes ago
Heading to: BergenCurrently on: Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg (14 nights) — En route to Bergen — last stop Åndalsnes
Hamburg
→ Esbjerg
→ Stavanger
→ Ålesund
→ Rørvik
→ Svolvær
→ Tromsø
→ Honningsvåg
→ Alta
→ Narvik
→ Åndalsnes
→ Bergen
→ Hamburg
Coming up
- Bergen
- North Seymour Island
- Hamburg end of cruise
15.0 knots
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
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.
History & sister ships
Other Coastal Ship ships
Where MS Finnmarken sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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
- Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg 16 Oct 2026, 30 Oct 2026, 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
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 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.