expedition Vessel

MS Otto Sverdrup

Hurtigruten

638

Passengers

Crew

15,690GT

Tonnage

139m

Length

21.5 mm

Beam

15 knots knots

Speed

2002

Built

2020

Renovated

Decks

Norway

About MS Otto Sverdrup

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The name Finnmarken has a proud history within Hurtigruten, with two former ships taking the same title. The first, DS Finnmarken, was a steamship built in 1912. This was replaced by the motorship, MS Finnmarken, in 1956. The former was a classic icon of elegant Norwegian sea travel, with carved wooden interior ornamentation. The latter is a showcase from the golden age of post-war coastal liners. The present-day MS Finnmarken – which sailed under the name MS Otto Sverdrup between 2021 and 2025 – was constructed in 2002 and underwent renovation in 2020. Natural Scandinavian materials like granite, oak, birch and wool were used in the refurb to create a relaxed and stylish atmosphere that adds to the premium feel while on board. To bring the ship right up to date, a 2025 upgrade has seen the pool deck refined, as well as other technical improvements implemented. This comfortable ship offers the chance to indulge yourself in the wellness area, complete with gym, treatment rooms and sauna. You can enjoy a heated swimming pool and hot tubs on Deck 7, while outdoor observation areas are located on the two middle and uppermost decks. MS Finnmarken is a hybrid-powered ship with battery packs that enable greater fuel efficiency and lower NOx and CO2 emissions. It is also equipped for shore power connectivity, which cuts emissions when docked in ports where shore power is available. On many of our voyages, you can visit and board DS Finnmarken and the first MS Finnmarken at the Hurtigruten Museum in Stokmarknes. Having been found and ‘rescued’ from a field in the Netherlands, only some interior sections of DS Finnmarken have survived, while MS Finnmarken has been fully restored to her former grandeur. See the current location of MS Finnmarken with our ship locator.

Deck Plans

MS Otto Sverdrup(SV) Deck Plan

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1893 Bar

Settle down in a comfortable chair behind the huge windows on the top observation deck and take your pick of drinks laced with the flavours and remarkable stories of the Norwegian coast. We offer a wide selection of international and local Norwegian beverage.

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Wellness area

This ship also offers a chance to indulge yourself in our wellness area, complete with gym, sauna, and treatment rooms for massage and aromatherapy.

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Heated outdoor pool and hot tubs

Few things in life are as blissful as soaking in the bubbles of the ship’s outdoor pool and hot tubs, while admiring views of the coast.

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Flora

The main restaurant’s name is inspired by Norway’s herbs, berries, mushrooms, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Come here for bountiful breakfast and lunch buffets. For dinner, it provides either a buffet or à la carte dinners.

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Brasserie Árran

Árran is a northern Sámi word for the fire at the heart of a lavvo. It’s a place for people to gather and share stories, which is exactly what we hope you’ll do in Brasserie Árran. Here, you can dine on quick and tasty dishes such as fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers combined with some classic rustic Norwegian dishes.

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Røst

Dine in style at restaurant Røst, our à la carte option. You’ll savour exquisite dishes crafted by our most skilled chefs, using the finest ingredients the Norwegian coast has to offer.

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