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MS Fram

Hurtigruten

Class Purpose-built polar expedition ship

Built / Refurb 2007 / 2022

Gross Tonnage 11,647

Guests 200

Crew 75

Length 114.0 m

Beam 20.2 m

Decks 8

Max speed 13.0 kn

Live Position ● 1 week ago

8.8 knots Under Way Using Engine

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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About MS Fram

MS Fram is a small, purpose-built polar expedition ship designed for close access to Arctic and Antarctic destinations. Its compact size supports landings and wildlife-focused exploration, while onboard facilities provide a comfortable base between excursions. Guests have access to expedition lectures and science programming, panoramic lounges, two restaurants, a gym, sauna, and outdoor hot tubs. The ship carries up to 200 guests under its current HX Expeditions specification and features Nordic-inspired interiors and artwork connected to the regions it explores.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: HX Expeditions
Builder / shipyard: Fincantieri, Italy
Registry / flag: Norway
Call sign: LADA7
IMO number: 9370018
MMSI: 258932000
Draft: 5.1 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship’s expedition program centers on shore landings, lectures, a Science Center, and observation spaces. Its compact polar design and ice-strengthened hull support operations in remote destinations.

Dining

Restaurant Aune is the main dining room, while Restaurant Lindstrøm provides a Scandinavian-inspired à la carte option. An outdoor barbecue is also available.

Entertainment

Programming focuses on expedition enrichment rather than theatrical production, with lectures, presentations, science activities, and views from the Explorer Lounge & Bar.

Staterooms & suites

Accommodation ranges from inside and outside cabins to Arctic Superior cabins, Mini Suites, and Grand Suites. Selected suites include balconies, and some cabins offer twin-bed configurations.

For families

MS Fram is primarily designed for expedition travelers and offers educational science and destination programming. The ship has limited resort-style family entertainment and no large water-park or children’s-club infrastructure identified in the reviewed sources.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include an indoor fitness room, a sauna with views, and two outdoor hot tubs on Deck 7.

Accessibility

The ship offers wheelchair-accessible outside cabins, including accessible bathroom and living-space features. Small-boat landings and certain shore operations may not be suitable for wheelchair users.

Environmental features

MS Fram is ice-strengthened for polar operations and uses expedition equipment intended to reduce the need for large-port infrastructure. The reviewed official material did not provide a current quantitative emissions or fuel-efficiency specification.

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