MS Fram returns with a fresh look after a 2025 refit, featuring upgraded cabins and a state-of-the-art Science Centre that bring you even closer to the wild, remote destinations we explore. Built for polar travel and carrying up to 250 guests, this purpose-built expedition ship carries on the spirit of the Original FRAM, the legendary vessel that sailed with Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen. With 7 decks and 127 cabins, MS Fram offers an intimate platform for Arctic summers and Antarctic winters, where its small size lets you approach nature more closely than larger ships. Notable features include smaller expedition boats for intimate landings and a rich onboard Science Centre that invites hands-on discovery. After a day of exploration, you can unwind in one of two restaurants or at the outdoor BBQ, then mingle with fellow guests in the Explorer Lounge & Bar as the scenery slips by. Around the ship, Arctic-inspired artworks by local artists provide extra inspiration. An HX Expeditions trip includes daily excursions and activities, meals, gratuities, and drinks, ensuring an all-inclusive expedition experience. The ship also provides EU 2-pin 220V electrical sockets (adapters are not provided), so please plan accordingly to stay powered up in the polar seas.
Ship Specifications
Shore Excursions
We offer a rich and varied program of optional shore excursions. In many ports, we offer an included excursion, which can be reserved for no additional charge. In many cases the included excursion can be combined with other optional excursions in the port. Most excursions can be pre-booked but may also be bookable onboard if capacity remains.
We advise that you book well in advance in order to avoid disappointment due to the excursion being fully booked. Please note that registration is binding, and once on board the Expedition Team will advise you of booking deadlines for excursions still available. Our excursions have English speaking guides unless otherwise indicated and other languages cannot be guaranteed unless otherwise specified. Excursions are subject to change and possible cancellation due to weather conditions. They are also dependent on the number of participants.
All expedition shore landings and small boat cruising during our exploration of Antarctica are included the programme. Along with the optional excursions available to book, the Expedition Team also arrange a variety of activities during the voyage. These will depend on location and season, but may include hiking, small boat cruising, kayaking, snowshoeing, or camping. A limited amount of kayaking is available for booking prior to select voyages, but all other activities are booked on board and subject to availability.
Lecture Halls
The ship's experienced lecturers' command an in-depth knowledge of the areas in which Ms Fram sails. they will conduct, on a regular basis, lectures on topics such as biology, history and geology throughout the course of the trip. The lecturing schedule will be announced everyday in the on board daily program.
Science Centre
The beating heart of your onboard learning experience, the Science Centre is being upgraded and expanded. Join lectures, examine specimens through powerful microscopes, and chat with the Expedition Team to deepen your understanding of the areas we explore.
Science & Education program
Unlock your inner scientist with our onboard Science & Education program, helping you uncover more about the people, places and wildlife you discover as you sail with us.
Delivering a more rounded and hands on experience
Unlock your inner scientist with these hands-on experiences helping you to get a better understanding of the world around where we sail. From researching the impact of climate change on animal populations and sea ice to getting a better understanding of migratory patterns of marine life. There are a range of projects to get involved with as we venture to many beautiful off-the-beaten-track locations.
The Science & Education program brings together like-minded individuals
Covering over 3/4 of the planet's surface, our oceans are vital in supporting human life on earth and are also home to over 90% of all known wildlife. Despite it influencing everything from our weather to transportation and yes, expedition cruises, very little is known about our blue planet.
This is where HX Expeditions and our fleet of small, state-of-the-art Expedition ships come in. We can reach, explore and collect vital scientific data on some of the planet’s most remote regions. From understanding whale migrations and phytoplankton communities to cloud observations and the Northern Lights, our onboard Science & Education Teams - with the help of you, our guests - captures, analyses, and reports invaluable data to organisations and research projects around the world.
Resident Photographer
Professional photos of your trip from our onboard photographer
Every expedition has an onboard photographer who’ll capture stunning images from each day of your voyage. After you’ve returned home, we’ll send you a beautiful digital album along with a summary video to bring back your favourite memories and make those highlights easy to share.
Aune
Aune Restaurant is getting an upgrade, refining its menu and creating an even better atmosphere for your meals at sea.
Social, informal and with an emphasis on the natural, Aune is MS Fram’s main dining area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner choices are influenced by the areas we explore and our own rich heritage, dating back to 1896.
Lindstrøm
A speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes. Fine dining in Restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests. Non-suite guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in Lindstrøm for an additional cost.
Explorer Lounge & Bar
Situated at the stern of the ship, the Explorer Lounge & Bar is the perfect spot to relax with talk with your fellow explorers and take in the sweeping panoramic views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Shop
In our on-board shop you can buy clothing suitable for expedition cruises. Our Expedition Team will be happy to give you expert advice on how to dress properly according to the destinations. We offer a great range of both warm and practical clothing, and we focus on fabrics with natural fibres. We also offer souvenirs, handicrafts, and postcards, in addition to a small selection of soap, toothpaste, and other personal effects.
Observation Decks
Observation Decks are on Deck 5, 7 & 8.
Reception & Expedition Desk
The Reception & Expedition Desk can be found on Deck 4.
Around the ship
Embarking on MS Fram, you’ll quickly feel safe and relaxed. Surrounding you with quality, natural materials and plenty of light and space, your expedition ship is reassuring, comfortable and built for adventure.
Deck 8
Facilities on this deck:
- Observation Deck
- Sauna
- Locker Room
- Shower
Deck 7
Facilities on this deck:
- Observation Deck
- BBQ Area
- Hot Tubs
- Shower
- Gym
- Explorer Lounge & Bar
Deck 6
Facilities on this deck:
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 5
Facilities on this deck:
- Observation Deck
- Expedition Suites
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 4
Facilities on this deck:
- Lindstrom Restaurant
- Aune Restaurant
- Balcony
- Shop
- Lobby
- Science Centre
- Reception & Expedition Desk
- Lecture Hall
Deck 3
Facilities on this deck:
- Gangway
- Arctic Superior Cabins
- Outside Cabins
Deck 2
Facilities on this deck:
- Medical Centre
- Expedition Launch
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite with balcony
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, elegant suites with thoughtful features such as private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and generous seating areas, some with a sofa bed. Exclusive to Suite guests, fine dining is available in the Lindstrøm restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the added option of in-suite takeaway. Enjoy complimentary daily laundry and evening turn-down service for added comfort and ease throughout your HX expedition. Each suite includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, personal safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Your suite welcome includes a bottle of Champagne on ice and a handpicked platter of delicacies, to mark the start of your adventure.
- Upper-deck suite
- Private Balcony
- Window
- Seating area
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 20-27 m2
- Cabin Code: MG
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, elegant suites with thoughtful features such as private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and generous seating areas, some with a sofa bed. Exclusive to Suite guests, fine dining is available in the Lindstrøm restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the added option of in-suite takeaway. Enjoy complimentary daily laundry and evening turn-down service for added comfort and ease throughout your HX expedition. Each suite includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, personal safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Your suite welcome includes a bottle of Champagne on ice and a handpicked platter of delicacies, to mark the start of your adventure.
- Upper-deck suite
- Window
- Seating area
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 15-20 m2
- Cabin Code: Q2
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram and reserve one of our Expedition Suites. Spacious, elegant suites with thoughtful features such as private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and generous seating areas, some with a sofa bed. Exclusive to Suite guests, fine dining is available in the Lindstrøm restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the added option of in-suite takeaway. Enjoy complimentary daily laundry and evening turn-down service for added comfort and ease throughout your HX expedition. Each suite includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, personal safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Your suite welcome includes a bottle of Champagne on ice and a handpicked platter of delicacies, to mark the start of your adventure.
- Upper-deck suite
- Window
- Seating area
- Double bed
- Sofa bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: up to 4 | Size: 161 - 215 ft2
- Cabin Code: Q4
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- Upper-deck cabin
- Window
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 10-11 m2
- Cabin Code: U2
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- Lower or upper-deck cabin
- Window (some with limited view)
- Seating area
- Refrigerator
- Double bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 17-18 m2
- Cabin Code: F2
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious. These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- Upper deck cabin
- Window (some with limited view)
- Refrigerator
- Double bed
- Sofa bed
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: up to 4 | Size: 22-23 m2
- Cabin Code: F4
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
- Lower-deck cabin
- Window
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 10-13 m2
- Cabin Code: N2
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Upper-deck cabin
- Window (limited or no view)
- Refrigerator
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: up to 4 | Size: 17-21 m2
- Cabin code: FJ
Polar Outside | Wheelchair-Accessible Outside Cabin
Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
- Lower-deck cabin
- Window
- Wheelchair-accessible cabin, may be available for general booking
- Refrigerator
- Twin beds (one converts to a sofa)
- Bathrobes and slippers are available on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 15-16 m2
- Cabin Code: SD
Polar Inside | Inside Cabin
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Upper-deck cabin
- No window
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: 2 | Size: 10-13 m2
- Cabin Code: I2
Sauna & Relaxation
Get warm and cosy as you watch the world glide by through the windows of sauna on the top deck.
Fitness Room
Maintain your regular fitness regime (or kickstart a new one) in the well-equipped gym on Deck 7. The panoramic views will help you stay motivated.
Hot Tubs
After a day of exploring new destinations, guests can relax and rejuvenate in one of the two steaming outdoor hot tubs.
