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7-night Ultimate Norway At Christmas - Arctic Expedition Under The Northern Lights

HX: MS Spitsbergen
December 19, 2026
1623592 | Prices from $5,832

Cruise Inclusions

Expedition Cruise

  • A stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening (subject to licensing laws; excludes premium drinks)
  • All day coffee, tea, and soft drinks
  • Fine dining in restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
  • Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
  • Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that streaming is not supported.
  • Use of sauna, hot tubs, pool, fitness room, lounges and more
  • Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX (though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated).
  • Range of included activities
  • A complimentary Ocean Bottle water bottle to refill on board and take home

Onboard Activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by our knowledgeable Expedition Team
  • Use of our Science Centre, including the library and advanced biological and geological equipment
  • The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research
  • An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
  • Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
  • Daily briefing with the Expedition Team about the plans for the next day

Landing Activities

  • Escorted landings with small expedition boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles and other necessary equipment for activities. Your HX travel documents will have a recommended packing list.
  • Expedition photographer on hand to assist you

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change
  • Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight stay might be needed (not included)
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Special Offer

  • 180 Euro per Couple Shipboard Credit
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Inside

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Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom (I2D)
  • Category: I2D
  • Deck 4
Size approximately: 9 - 14 m2. Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. Size approximately: 104 - 120 sq. ft.
Inside Stateroom (I2D)
From $5,832/night
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Inside Stateroom (K2D)
  • Category: K2D
  • Deck 7
Size approximately: 15 - 20 m2. Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people.
Inside Stateroom (K2D)
From $6,124/night
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Superior Inside Stateroom
Superior Inside Stateroom (K4D)
  • Category: K4D
  • Deck 4
  • Deck 6
Size approximately: 15 - 20 m2. Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. Size approximately: 150 - 215 sq. ft.
Superior Inside Stateroom (K4D)
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Inside Stateroom (K2)
  • Category: K2
Size approximately: 15 - 20 m2. Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people.
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Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom (I2)
  • Category: I2
Size approximately: 9 - 14 m2. Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. Size approximately: 104 - 120 sq. ft.
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Oceanview

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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (J3)
  • Category: J3
  • Deck 6
Size approximately: 11 - 12 m2. These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate beds and bathrooms with shower/WC. The cabins have limited or no view.
Outside Stateroom (J3)
From $6,824/night
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (J2D)
  • Category: J2D
  • Deck 7
Size approximately: 11 - 12 m2. Outside cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.
Outside Stateroom (J2D)
From $6,824/night
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Outside Stateroom with Wheelchair Accessible
Outside Stateroom with Wheelchair Accessible (YA)
  • Category: YA
  • Deck 6
Size approximately: 17 - 18 m2. This wheelchair accessible cabin on the upper deck has a wider door and adjusted bed. The cabin has a double bed, bathroom with shower and WC, and TV. This cabin has a limited view.
Outside Stateroom with Wheelchair Accessible (YA)
From $7,582/night
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Superior OutsideStateroom
Superior OutsideStateroom (QJ)
  • Category: QJ
  • Deck 6
Size approximately: 14 - 18 m2. These large, comfortable cabins for two or four people on the upper deck have double beds and bathrooms with shower and WC. Some cabins have four single beds also have upper and lower berths. They also have TV. The cabins have limited or no view. Size approximately: 155 - 166 sq. ft.
Superior OutsideStateroom (QJ)
From $7,582/night
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (O3)
  • Category: O3
  • Deck 4
Size Approximately: 12 - 14 m2. This comfortable outside cabin for up to three people on the lower deck have bathroom with shower/WC, separate beds, TV and a chair.
Outside Stateroom (O3)
From $7,932/night
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (O2D)
  • Category: O2D
  • Deck 4
Size approximately: 13 - 14 m2. Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window. Size approximately: 145 sq. ft.
Outside Stateroom (O2D)
From $7,932/night
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (P2D)
  • Category: P2D
  • Deck 7
Size approximately: 14 - 15 m2. Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is partly obstructed.
Outside Stateroom (P2D)
From $8,165/night
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (U2D)
  • Category: U2D
  • Deck 6
  • Deck 7
Size approximately: 11 - 14 m2. Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle. Size approximately: 120 - 144 sq. ft.
Outside Stateroom (U2D)
From $8,457/night
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Unspecified Outside Stateroom (USPT)
  • Category: USPT
These comfortable, outside cabins are on all decks. The cabins offer separate beds, one of which converts into a sofa, or upper and lower berths. The cabins may have portholes, with limited or no view.
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Unspecified Outside Stateroom (USPD)
  • Category: USPD
Arctic superior cabins all have private facilities, and double beds.
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Unspecified Outside Stateroom (UNT3)
  • Category: UNT3
These comfortable, unspecified outside cabins for up to three people on all decks have double beds, separate beds (one of which is a sofa bed) or upper and lower berths. All have bathrooms with shower/WC.
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (U2)
  • Category: U2
Size approximately: 11 - 14 m2. Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle. Size approximately: 120 - 144 sq. ft.
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (P2)
  • Category: P2
Size approximately: 14 - 15 m2. Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is partly obstructed.
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (O2)
  • Category: O2
Size approximately: 13 - 14 m2. Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window. Size approximately: 145 sq. ft.
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (J2)
  • Category: J2
Size approximately: 11 - 12 m2. Outside cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.
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Outside Stateroom
Outside Stateroom (AJ)
  • Category: AJ
Size approximately: 8 - 9 m2. These outside cabins for up to two people on the middle and upper decks have bathrooms with shower/WC, upper and lower berths, and a limited view. Size approximately: 106 - 136 sq. ft.
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Outside Stateroom (A2)
  • Category: A2
Size approximately: 9 - 13 m2. These comfortable outside cabins for up to two people on the lower deck have bathrooms with shower/WC. All cabins have upper and lower berths. Size approximately: 106 - 136 sq. ft.
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Suite

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Outside Minisuite
Outside Minisuite (Q4)
  • Category: Q4
  • Deck 4
Size approximately: 21 - 22 m2. This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. Size approximately: 236 sq. ft.
Outside Minisuite (Q4)
From $9,915/night
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Outside Minisuite
Outside Minisuite (Q3)
  • Category: Q3
  • Deck 4
Size approximately: 22 - 23 m2. This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC.
Outside Minisuite (Q3)
From $9,915/night
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Outside Minisuite
Outside Minisuite (Q2)
  • Category: Q2
  • Deck 4
Size approximately: 16 - 17 m2. This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. Size approximately: 148 - 242 sq. ft.
Outside Minisuite (Q2)
From $9,915/night
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Grand suite
Grand suite (MG)
  • Category: MG
  • Deck 6
Size approximately: 28 - 29 m2. These exclusive suites on the upper deck have one large room, a seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, bathrooms with shower/WC, complimentary internet access, minibar and private balcony.
Grand suite (MG)
From $11,490/night
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Owners suite on upper deck
Owners suite on upper deck (MX)
  • Category: MX
  • Deck 6
Size approximately: 32 - 33 m2. These exclusive suites on the upper deck have a double bed, a separated seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, minibar, bathrooms with shower/WC, and a spacious private balcony.
Owners suite on upper deck (MX)
From $16,914/night
HX: MS Spitsbergen
MS Spitsbergen

MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary. She cruises along the Norwegian coast from September to May and becomes part of global Expedition sailings during the rest of the year. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel´s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive and will plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship's maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters.

Ship Details Deck Plans

Dining

On board,ship serve a delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all in accordance with your daily program. Mealtimes will be announced in the daily program.

Bar & Lounges

The Explorer Lounge offer large panoramic windows with ample and comfortable seats.

Onboard Activities

Science Center
The Science Center is packed with state of the art technology and high tech gadgets such as touch screens and science equipment.
Library
The ship has a small selection of books that are available to guests while on board.
Fitness Room
A small Fitness Room is located aft. This is a modern gym, equipped with treadmills, exercise bikes, a rowing machine, a ping pong table, free weights.
Hot Tub
For a nice relaxing time the two hot tubs with capacity for 5 guests each. Located on the Expedition deck are ideal.