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
MS Midnatsol is a 570-guest Hurtigruten cruise ship, in service since 2003. This page lists 50 upcoming departures across 4 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 Midnatsol at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 51%
A small ship at 16,151 gross tons — #276 of 565 ships we track. 28 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: RorvikCurrently on: Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg (14 nights) — En route to Rørvik — last stop Ålesund
Hamburg
→ Esbjerg
→ Stavanger
→ Ålesund
→ Rørvik
→ Svolvær
→ Tromsø
→ Honningsvåg
→ Alta
→ Narvik
→ Åndalsnes
→ Bergen
→ Hamburg
15.0 knots
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 (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- 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.
History & sister ships
Other Coastal Ship ships
Where MS Midnatsol sails, month by month
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Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 7, 2027
6 upcoming departures
All 4 itineraries and their departure dates
- Bergen - Svalbard - Bergen 17 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 14 Jun 2027, 28 Jun 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 26 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027, 6 Sep 2027
- Bergen – Longyearbyen 31 May 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 26 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027, 6 Sep 2027
- Hamburg – Honningsvåg – Hamburg 24 Oct 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 2 Jan 2027, 16 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027, 13 Feb 2027, 27 Feb 2027, 13 Mar 2027, 27 Mar 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 9 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027, 6 Nov 2027, 20 Nov 2027, 4 Dec 2027, 18 Dec 2027, 1 Jan 2028, 15 Jan 2028, 29 Jan 2028, 12 Feb 2028, 11 Mar 2028, 25 Mar 2028, 8 Apr 2028, 22 Apr 2028
- Longyearbyen - Bergen 7 Jun 2027, 19 Jul 2027, 2 Aug 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 30 Aug 2027, 13 Sep 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MS Midnatsol FAQ
What flag does MS Midnatsol sail under?
MS Midnatsol is registered in Norway.
How many passengers does MS Midnatsol hold?
MS Midnatsol carries about 570 guests.
How old is MS Midnatsol?
MS Midnatsol entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2026.
How big is MS Midnatsol?
At 16,151 gross tons and 136 m long, MS Midnatsol is a small ship — larger than 51% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.