Signature highlights
Signature-fleet ship with panoramic lounges, an expanded Expedition Team, free Wi-Fi, lecture facilities, and a relaxed small-ship atmosphere. The vessel sails Hurtigruten’s Svalbard Line in summer and North Cape Line in winter.
MS Midnatsol
Live Position ● 8 hours ago
Heading to: NO BESSAKERCurrently on: Longyearbyen - Bergen (7 nights) — En route to Ålesund — last stop Senja
13.8 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Midnatsol
MS Midnatsol is a compact Norwegian coastal vessel operated by Hurtigruten. Built in 2003 and refurbished in spring 2026, she joined Hurtigruten’s Signature fleet in May 2026. The ship combines a relatively intimate onboard atmosphere with panoramic public spaces, three restaurants, expedition-led talks and activities, a sauna and fitness room, and accessible facilities. Her current passenger-facing specifications list capacity for 570 guests in 272 cabins, making her suited to scenic coastal and Arctic voyages rather than resort-style cruising.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Hurtigruten ASA
- Builder / shipyard
- Bruces Verkstad AB, Sweden, with completion and outfitting by Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder AS, Norway
- Registry / flag
- Norway
- Call sign
- LEFO
- IMO number
- 9247728
- MMSI
- 258595000
- Draft
- 5.1 m
- Previous names
- MS Maud (2021–2024)
Onboard Experience
Dining
Three restaurants are listed for the current Signature configuration: Flora, Brasserie Árran, and Røst. Dining emphasizes Norwegian and Nordic ingredients, with buffet, casual, and à la carte options.
Entertainment
The Expedition Team provides talks, storytelling, quizzes, photography guidance, and arts and crafts. The lecture hall can also serve as a cinema, while the panoramic lounge and 1893 Bar provide informal evening spaces.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers 272 cabins, including Expedition Suites, Arctic Superior cabins, and standard cabins. Suite categories include options with seating areas, larger windows, and private balconies.
For families
The ship provides a smaller-scale coastal-voyage environment with restaurants, lounges, Wi-Fi, and expedition activities, but no dedicated children's clubs or major resort-style family attractions are identified on the current official ship page.
Pools, spa & wellness
A panoramic sauna and fitness room are located on the top deck, with views through large windows. The ship also has open-deck and panoramic-lounge areas for scenic relaxation.
Accessibility
Hurtigruten states that the ship has step-free access to key public areas, accessible toilets, and a limited number of accessible cabins with automatic doors.
Environmental features
As part of Hurtigruten’s Norwegian coastal fleet, MS Midnatsol supports locally focused coastal and expedition operations. No ship-specific propulsion or emissions technology is stated on the current official ship page.
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