You can choose from a variety of included shore landings and Zodiac excursions in Antarctica. Together with the expedition team, you will explore the continent, cruise between icebergs, and visit penguin colonies. For an additional fee, you can explore Antarctica by sea kayak or spend a night camping in a tent.
Roald Amundsen: Ship, Routes & Consulting
Possible expeditions, information about the ship and answers from our experts to all your questions about the cruises of the Roald Amundsen
3 Reasons for a an Expedition on the Roald Amundsen
- You will travel aboard a modern expedition ship with Polar Class PC6 and hybrid propulsion to the Arctic or Antarctica.
- On MS Roald Amundsen, you can choose from 13 cabin categories, balcony suites, 3 restaurants, and numerous shared spaces for added comfort at the end of the world.
- Many activities are included, from shore landings, Zodiac adventures, lectures, and workshops to time in the Science Center. For an additional fee, you can spend a night in a tent in Antarctica.
What Awaits You on an Expedition on the Roald Amundsen
Following in the Footsteps of Polar Explorers
The ship is named after Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the South Pole. With this expedition vessel, the Norwegian company Hurtigruten continues the legacy of Norway’s polar explorers. MS Roald Amundsen is one of the largest expedition ships operating in Antarctica and was the first vessel equipped with a hybrid propulsion system.
Stable Ship with Comfort
The axe bow of MS Roald Amundsen provides a smoother sailing experience in Antarctic waters. As a polar-class vessel with PC6 classification, it can access regions where other ships would already have had to turn back. Onboard, you’ll find a choice of three restaurants, an expedition lounge, a spa, and a selection of spacious cabins.
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Cabins and Suites on the Roald Amundsen
MS Roald Amundsen has a total of 265 cabins, all of which are exterior. Fifty percent feature a balcony. There are 13 categories and three main types: Expedition Suite, Arctic Superior (balcony cabin), and Polar Outside (ocean-view cabin).
| XL Suite with Balcony | 46 M2 |
| XL Suite | 44 M2 |
| Expedition Suite with Balcony | 20 M2 |
| Expedition Corner Suite with Balcony | 20 M2 |
| Expedition Large Suite with Balcony | 35 M2 |
| Expedition Corner Suite | 22 M2 |
| Arctic Superior Cabin with Balcony | 15 M2 |
| Arctic Superior Accessible Outside Cabin with Balcony | 19 M2 |
| Arctic Superior Cabin | 27 M2 |
| Arctic Superior Accessible Outside Cabin | 24 M2 |
| Polar Outside Cabin | 19 M2 |
XL Suite with Balcony
- 46 - 48 m² extra large Corner Suite.
- On the middle and upper decks.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Large windows.
- Sofa bed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee as well as an espresso machine.
- Up to 4 passengers.
XL Suite
- 44 m² extra large Corner Suite.
- On the middle and upper decks.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Large windows.
- Sofa bed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee as well as an espresso machine.
- Up to 4 passengers.
Expedition Suite with Balcony
- 20 - 28 m² Suite with balcony.
- On the middle and upper decks.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Large windows. Armchair, television, some with a sofa bed.
- TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso machine.
- Up to 4 passengers.
Expedition Corner Suite with Balcony
- 20 - 30 m² Corner Suite with a private balcony.
- On the middle and upper decks.
- Whirlpool.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Large windows.
- Armchair.
- TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso machine.
- Up to 2 passengers.
Expedition Large Suite with Balcony
- 35 m² Large Suite with a balcony.
- On the middle and upper decks.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Large windows.
- Armchair, television, some with a sofa bed.
- Including bathrobes, espresso machine and minibar.
- Up to 4 passengers.
- Accessible for wheelchair users, may be available for general bookings.
Expedition Corner Suite
- 22 m² Corner Suite with large windows.
- On the middle and upper decks.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Large windows.
- Armchair, television, some with a sofa bed.
- TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso machine.
- Up to 2 passengers.
Arctic Superior Cabin with Balcony
- 15 - 19 m² cabin with balcony on the upper decks.
- With double bed.
- Windows.
- Some with a sofa bed.
- Shower/WC, TV, kettle, tea and coffee.
- Up to 2 passengers.
Arctic Superior Accessible Outside Cabin with Balcony
- 19 m² cabin with balcony on the upper deck.
- With double bed.
- Shower/WC.
- Up to 2 persons.
- Wheelchair accessible cabin, may be available for general bookings.
Arctic Superior Cabin
- 27 m² cabin on the lower deck.
- With double bed or twin option.
- Windows.
- Shower/WC, kettle, tea and coffee.
- Up to 2 passengers.
Arctic Superior Accessible Outside Cabin
- 24 - 26 m² cabin on the lower deck.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Shower/WC.
- Up to 2 persons.
- Wheelchair accessible cabin, may be available for general bookings.
Polar Outside Cabin
- 19 - 23 m² cabin on the lower deck.
- With double bed or two single beds.
- Windows.
- Some with a sofa bed.
- Shower/WC and television.
- Up to 4 passengers.
MS Roald Amundsen is one of the largest expedition ships offering true Antarctic cruises with a wide range of activities.
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Itineraries of the Roald Amundsen in Antarctica
Frequently Asked Questions about Roald Amundsen
What makes MS Roald Amundsen special?
Roald Amundsen was the first person to reach the South Pole and to cross Antarctica. With MS Roald Amundsen, Hurtigruten continues the spirit of Norway’s polar explorers.
MS Roald Amundsen is a ship built for an adventurous journey to Antarctica, while still offering comfort and a sustainable approach to discovering the White Continent.
Design and Features:
- All 265 cabins and suites have an ocean view, and around 50% include a balcony.
- You will have a range of daily shore landings, Zodiac excursions, workshops, lectures, and other activities depending on the region MS Roald Amundsen is currently operating in.
- Two onboard restaurants are included with beverages during meals. Dining at the third restaurant, Lindstrøm, is included for suite guests.
- MS Roald Amundsen is one of the largest ships permitted to operate true Antarctic expedition cruises. Only vessels carrying fewer than 500 passengers are allowed to conduct landings in Antarctica.
Technical Specifications:
- Thanks to Polar Class PC6, MS Roald Amundsen can reliably access areas in Antarctica that other ships cannot reach.
- MS Roald Amundsen was the first expedition ship in Antarctica equipped with hybrid propulsion, pioneering a more environmentally responsible way to travel.
- Speed of up to 18 knots.
- Free Wi-Fi, even in Antarctica.
Onboard Experience:
- Two included restaurants and one specialty restaurant (included for suite guests).
- Spa with sauna.
- Infinity pool and whirlpool.
- Fitness center.
- Science Center for lectures and workshops.
- Languages onboard: German, English, and Norwegian.
Expedition Team:
- All Zodiac excursions and shore landings are included, allowing you to create your own program.
- An experienced expedition team accompanies your entire Antarctica voyage, from onboard presentations to landings ashore.
- Optional sea kayaking available for an additional fee.
- Optional overnight camping experience in Antarctica for an additional cost, following in Roald Amundsen’s footsteps.
Expedition Equipment:
- Zodiacs for landings and exploration in Antarctica.
- Gear for landing activities.
- Complimentary rubber boots available to borrow for shore landings and Zodiac outings.
- Complimentary Helly Hansen windbreaker.
What are the technical specifications of MS Roald Amundsen?
- Passengers: maximum 530 (limited to 499 in Antarctica).
- Year built: 2019.
- Crew: approx. 160 crew members in Antarctica.
- Expedition team: approx. 20 to 30 Antarctic experts.
- Ice class: PC6, capable of navigating through up to 90 cm of one-year sea ice.
- Size: length 140 m, width 23.6 m.
- Decks: 11.
- Speed: 18 knots.
- Stabilization: yes.
- For expeditions: Zodiacs, sea kayaks, landing equipment, and tents for overnights ashore.
What is included and excluded on MS Roald Amundsen?
Included:
- Antarctic expedition cruise in your selected cabin or suite category.
- Most itineraries include economy-class flights between Germany and Ushuaia via Buenos Aires, with round-trip
- Rail&Fly tickets. In some cases, services may vary depending on departure port.
- One overnight stay in Buenos Aires before and after the expedition cruise, including breakfast.
- Transfers before and after the voyage between airport and hotel in Buenos Aires.
- Transfers between the airport and MS Roald Amundsen in Ushuaia, including a short city tour.
- Guided landings.
- Scientific lectures and onboard entertainment.
- Science Center with modern equipment, library, exhibits, and maps.
- Photography tips and techniques from the onboard photographer.
- Use of onboard facilities such as whirlpools, panoramic sauna, and fitness area.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages at Aune and Fredheim restaurants.
- Complimentary tea and coffee available all day.
- Refillable water bottle.
- Complimentary Helly Hansen windbreaker.
- Complimentary rubber boots for landings.
- Free Wi-Fi onboard.
- Comprehensive information before and after the journey.
Excluded:
- International flights: On some itineraries, international flights are not included. When booking with Arctic Desire, you may request a tailored offer including international flights and an optional pre- or post-tour in Patagonia.
- Personal expenses, such as purchases in the onboard MS Roald Amundsen boutique.
- Massages and similar spa services.
- Beverages from the bar.
- Luggage handling.
- Gratuities.
- Optional: sea kayaking activity for an additional fee.
- Optional: one-night camping in Antarctica.
Which activities are possible on MS Roald Amundsen in Antarctica?
There is no fixed daily schedule aboard MS Roald Amundsen. The expedition team adjusts all activities to weather conditions and the operating region.
Every voyage is therefore unique. Your daily program is usually delivered the night before or in the morning of each day. The unexpected is part of an expedition — every day is an adventure.
With Polar Class PC6, MS Roald Amundsen can reach locations in Antarctica that other expedition vessels cannot, making a voyage on this ship a true expedition experience.
The following activities are possible aboard MS Roald Amundsen in Antarctica:
- Shore landings: A selection of daily included shore excursions with the expedition team. Complimentary loan boots are available for landings, and you will also receive a free Helly Hansen windbreaker.
Possible activities include visits to penguin colonies, snowshoeing, and hikes through the Antarctic landscape. - Zodiac excursions: Zodiac landings, whale-watching, close approaches to icebergs, and other outings are included in the voyage price.
- Polar Plunge: Guests who dare can take a swim in the icy Antarctic waters — sometimes even with the chance to float among icebergs.
- Lectures: The expedition team hosts presentations in the Science Center, also available on your cabin television.
- Science Center: Scientific research programs in which guests can participate and contribute to ongoing studies.
- Workshops: For example, photography lessons focused on wildlife and landscape techniques taught by professional onboard photographers.
- Spa: The fitness area, wellness center, sauna, and pool are popular on sea days. Wellness appointments should be booked shortly after embarkation.
- Camping in Antarctica (extra cost): Spend an Amundsen-style night ashore. This experience can only be booked onboard and offers an authentic explorer-style expedition camping night.
- Sea kayaking (extra cost): Paddle among ice and wildlife in Antarctica.
All activities aboard MS Roald Amundsen are optional. You are not required to take part in shore landings — a relaxing spa day is always an option if you prefer.
Please contact us for details about available activities onboard MS Roald Amundsen if you have any questions.
What is the internet connection like on MS Roald Amundsen in Antarctica?
Free Wi-Fi is available onboard MS Roald Amundsen in Antarctica. However, connection speeds can be very limited. Internet access relies on satellite technology, which cannot match the speed or stability of mainland connections. To ensure availability for all guests, streaming and file-sharing may be restricted.
How is the food on MS Roald Amundsen?
Dining aboard MS Roald Amundsen is relaxed and informal. The ship has three restaurants. The main restaurants, Aune and Fredheim, are included. The premium restaurant Lindstrøm is also included for suite guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Passengers in all other cabin categories may dine at Lindstrøm for dinner at an additional charge. As expected on an expedition vessel, the atmosphere in all dining venues is casual.
The selection is varied and generous, and Hurtigruten uses local ingredients whenever possible.
There are no snacks between meals, but coffee, tea, and cookies are available at any time on the pool deck and in the Explorer Lounge.
- Aune: Aune is more than twice the size of the other two restaurants with seating for 240 guests. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, while dinner is à la carte. A seat and table number are assigned.
- Fredheim: Open for lunch and dinner, serving burgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, milkshakes, and waffles. Depending on itinerary, there may also be regional dishes like crab, mussels, or lobster rolls.
- Lindstrøm: Lindstrøm is a hybrid specialty restaurant. Suite guests dine here at no extra charge. Only suite guests may dine here for breakfast and lunch. All meals are à la carte, and dinner is a six-course menu.
- Explorer Lounge & Bar – Panoramic Bar: Cookies, coffee, and tea available at any time.
- Pool Bar: Cookies, coffee, and tea.
- Room service: There is no traditional room service onboard MS Roald Amundsen. Instead, meals from Fredheim are available to go, and you may take them to your cabin or suite.
When booking with Arctic Desire, you may request an offer including international flights to and from MS Roald Amundsen.
Is my international flight included with MS Roald Amundsen?
Many itineraries include economy-class flights between Germany and Ushuaia via Buenos Aires with Rail&Fly tickets. Around 90% of Antarctic cruises depart from Ushuaia.
Where ports differ, package details may vary.
We can also arrange an optional pre- or post-tour in Patagonia upon request.
Please contact us for more information about arrival packages for MS Roald Amundsen.