Offer: HX Explorers Members receive 5% or 10% off on all new HX bookings
Offer Details: HX Explorers level 1 members receive 5% savings off the total cabin fare, level 2 members receive 10% savings off the total cabin fare.
Booking Window: 10/2/25 - 10/31/25
Applicable Sailings: Valid on all HX departures between 10/30/25 - 3/31/27, excluding tour code SBGRE2608
Terms & Conditions: Offer valid on new bookings made between 2 October 2025 and 31 October 2025 and is valid on departures between 30 October 2025 – 31 March 2027, excluding tour code SBGRE2608 (Solar Eclipse Expedition - Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland) on 3 August 2026. Level 1 members at the time of booking are entitled to a 5% discount during this offer period on HX only. Level 2 members at the time of booking are entitled to a 10% discount during this offer period on HX only. The discount will be automatically applied to the booking if the correct HX Explorers membership details are included. The discount applies to everyone in your cabin. Price Promise – Should your booking become cheaper during the HX Black Friday 2025 Event, HX will refund the difference. To obtain this Price Promise the guest must request the relevant reduction directly with HX or their Travel Agent during the period of the HX Black Friday 2025 event. HX has the right to limit, change, or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. All other HX standard Booking Terms and Conditions will apply.
MS Spitsbergen is named? after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´. MS Spitsbergen cruises along the Norwegian coast from September to May, and becomes part of our global Explorer sailings during the rest of the year.
After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. 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 we 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.
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Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
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Thursday, 5/7/26
About Glasgow
Marvel at the masterful architecture of City Chambers and the paintings and art objects of the Burrell Collection. Or travel to the historic city of Edinburgh.
Glasgow Attractions
Since being Cultural Capital of Europe in 1990, the city has increased its tourist activities. From the huge list available, there is the Burrell art collection, the architectural designs of Glaswegian Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Glasgow Science centre, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, and much more.
Glasgow Activities
Check out the College of Piping, established in 1944 it's Scotland's oldest centre for teaching the bagpipe.
The Westman Islands are a group of 15-18 islands, depending on how they are classed, and about 30 skerries sand rock pillars, located off the mainland's south coast. The islands were formed by submarine volcanic eruptions along a 30-km long fissure lying southwest to northeast. The largest island is Heimaey, 13.4 km2. Most of the islands have steep sea cliffs, and are well vegetated. Bird hunting and egg collecting are traditional to the islanders culture.
The village Grundarfjordur is situated on an exceptionally beautiful bay. The bay is nearly encircled by impressive and graceful mountains, which offer spectacular variations. French fishermen were granted a base in Grundarfjordur from 1800-1860 and they built a hospital and a church there during that period. Fishing and fish processing is the main occupation, commerce is important, and the tourist trade increases steadily and the village offers accommodations and caters to most of the tourists' needs. Whale watching cruises and deep sea angling are popular and good trout fishing is in nearby lakes. Grundarfjordur was a trading post throughout the centuries and ruins of the old trading houses can still been seen.
Grundarfjordur Attractions
Nature, community life, and the area's history have attracted many tourists from both Iceland and abroad to Grundarfjordur. The opportunity to enjoy natural beauty in such peaceful surroundings is considered a privilege by those who normally have to cope with the noise and bustle of city life. People who enjoy the beauty of the fjord and take an active part in the life of the community welcome the absolute relaxation that this peaceful district offers. The town is probably the only one in the world where the building authorities have provided allotments for the "hidden people" or elves. Grundarfjordur residents hold their annual summer festival, "Good Times in Grundarfjordur," on the last weekend in July.
safjrdur in Iceland has been a trading centre since 1569 and the regional capital of the West Fjords. The oldest part of the town rests on a sandbank that juts out into the fjord. It has been the site of a church for centuries and was called "Eyri" by locals, the parish being called Eyrarhreppur.
Longyearbyen is the largest settlement in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway and also its capital. The settlement was founded in 1906 by John Munroe Longyear, main owner of the Arctic Coal Company of Boston. "Byen" is Norwegian for "the city". It was destroyed by the Germans in 1943 and rebuilt after World War II, with the old foundations still visible in some places. Until the early-1990s the coal mining industry was the major employer in Longyearbyen. The daily life circled only around the mining business. Today, the community offers a wide range of activities and facilities. There is a swimming hall, a climbing wall, a big sports hall, a grocery store, three pubs, three hotels, one church, several tourists shops, a cinema (Sundays) and one night club, and a squash court.
MS Spitsbergen is named? after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´. MS Spitsbergen cruises along the Norwegian coast from September to May, and becomes part of our global Explorer sailings during the rest of the year.
After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. 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 we 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.
Year Built
N/A
Capacity
320
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Year Refurbished
N/A
Elevators
2
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
2
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
7,025
Bars
1
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
180
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
N/A
Handicap Cabins
2
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
Yes
Cabin Categories | Decks
Arctic Superior
Arctic Superior (P2D)
Arctic Superior (QJ)
Arctic Superior (U2D)
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair accessible cabin for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior Outside cabin for 2 travellers
Arctic Superior Upper Deck for 2-4 travellers
Expedition Grand suite on upper deck
Expedition Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite
Expedition Suite - Mini suite for 2 travellers
Expedition Suite (MG)
Expedition Suite (MX)
Expedition Suite (Q)
Expedition Suite | Grand suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite | Mini suite for up to 3 travellers
Expedition Suite | Mini suite for up to 4 travellers
Expedition Suite | Owners suite on upper deck
Expedition Suite Owners suite on upper deck
Grand Suite
Inside
Outside
Polar Inside - Inside cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Inside (K2D)
Polar Inside (K4D)
Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Inside | Superior inside cabin for up to 4 travellers
Polar Inside Cabin
Polar Inside Larger Cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Inside Superior cabin for up to 4 travellers
Polar Outside - Outside cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Outside (A2)
Polar Outside (AJ)
Polar Outside (J3)
Polar Outside (O2)
Polar Outside | Middle deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers
Polar Outside for 2 travellers
Polar Outside Lower Deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside Middle deck for 2 travellers
Polar Outside Middle deck for 3 travellers
Suite
Superior Outside
Cabin Details
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable cabins situated on both upper and middle deck, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/wc. You will also find coffee and tea facilities in these cabins. Most of them have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa and some have double beds. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable cabins situated on both upper and middle deck, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/wc. You will also find coffee and tea facilities in these cabins. Most of them have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa and some have double beds. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable cabins situated on both upper and middle deck, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. You will also find coffee and tea facilities in these cabins. Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed.
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable cabins situated on both upper and middle deck, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. You will also find coffee and tea facilities? in these cabins. 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.
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable cabins? situated on both upper and middle deck, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. You will also find coffee and tea facilities in these cabins. Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle.
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.
(We have a limited number of wheelchair accessible cabins, so we ask that they are booked by guests who require these cabins. Please inform us in advance of your disability - you will find Hurtigruten contact information on the Booking Confirmation document.)
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable cabins situated on both upper and middle deck, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. You will also find coffee and tea facilities in these cabins. Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed.
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable cabins situated on both upper and middle deck, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. All the cabins have bathrooms with shower/WC. You will also find coffee and tea facilities in these cabins. 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.
The Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on upper deck, you can enjoy the most comfortable suites on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC and most of them have double beds. All of the suites offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles. 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.
The Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on upper deck, you can enjoy the most comfortable suites on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC and most of them have double beds. All of the suites offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles. This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
The Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on upper deck, you can enjoy the most comfortable suites on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/wc and most of them have double beds. All of the suites offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles. Some of the suites do have more facilities than others.
This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
The Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on upper deck, you can enjoy the most comfortable suites? on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC and most of them have double beds. All of the suites offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles. 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.
The Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on the upper deck, you can enjoy the most comfortable suites? on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC and most of them have double beds. All of the suites? offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles.
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.
The Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on upper deck, you can enjoy? the most comfortable suites on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/WC and most of them have double beds. All of the suites offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles. This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck has double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC.
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. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
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.
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.
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. The first minibar setup is included for each item, each replenishment is chargeable.
Please note that we have a wheelchair accessible cabin within this category, please contact us to book.
The Expeditions Suites are the most exquisite cabins on the ship. Situated on upper deck, you can enjoy the most comfortable suites on board. Inside you will find seating areas with TV, bathrooms with shower/wc and most of them have double beds. All of the suites offer cabin kits, which contains bathrobe, slippers and other beauty articles. 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.
Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people.
Polar Inside cabins are situated on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. These cabins have double beds.
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms? with shower/WC. Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV.
Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two travellers.
Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV.
Polar Inside cabins are situated on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.
Polar Inside cabins are situated on lower deck and offer a cosy atmosphere. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.
Our cosy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV.
Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window.
Polar Outside cabins are situated on lower deck and they all have bathrooms with shower/wc. Upper and lower berths
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. 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.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle? or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. 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.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window.
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.
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 cabin with double bed, TV and limited/no view for up to two people.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window.
Polar Outside cabins are situated on lower deck and they all have bathrooms with shower/wc. Most of them offer separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa, and others offer upper and lower berths. Some of the cabins have more facilities than others.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. 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.
Our Polar outside cabins are situated mostly on the middle or lower decks and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. 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.
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Departure Port:
Glasgow
Sailing Date:
Thursday, 05/07/26
Return Date:
Tuesday, 05/19/26
Nights:
12
Ship:
Spitsbergen
Cruise Line:
HX
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Marvel at the masterful architecture of City Chambers and the paintings and art objects of the Burrell Collection. Or travel to the historic city of Edinburgh. 
Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. 
The village Grundarfjordur is situated on an exceptionally beautiful bay. The bay is nearly encircled by impressive and graceful mountains, which offer spectacular variations. French fishermen were granted a base in Grundarfjordur from 1800-1860 and they built a hospital and a church there during that period. Fishing and fish processing is the main occupation, commerce is important, and the tourist trade increases steadily and the village offers accommodations and caters to most of the tourists' needs. Whale watching cruises and deep sea angling are popular and good trout fishing is in nearby lakes. Grundarfjordur was a trading post throughout the centuries and ruins of the old trading houses can still been seen. 
safjrdur in Iceland has been a trading centre since 1569 and the regional capital of the West Fjords. The oldest part of the town rests on a sandbank that juts out into the fjord. It has been the site of a church for centuries and was called "Eyri" by locals, the parish being called Eyrarhreppur. 
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