Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen: A new hybrid-powered Nordic expedition vessel for polar cruising
The MS Roald Amundsen is a purpose-built hybrid-powered polar expedition vessel with battery packs that store electric power. This ship comes equipped with unique features that lessen its impact on the Arctic and Antarctic destinations it visits, including more efficient engines than most polar vessels, lower fuel usage, reduced CO2 emissions, and the ability to sail almost silently in these sensitive and wildlife-heavy destinations. Ship highlights include three restaurants, a science center with advanced microscopes, a sauna with a panoramic outside view, a wellness center, an outdoor infinity pool with two hot tubs, indoor and outdoor gyms with an on-deck running track, an explorer lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor observation decks, a lecture hall, and more.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
Expedition Suite: These suites are large, well-appointed cabins with expansive windows, and most have balconies. Some have a private outdoor hot tub. The suites feature flexible sleeping arrangements with comfortable sofas, sitting areas, and a TV. They can accommodate up to four passengers. Expedition suites are exclusively in upper and mid-deck locations. The Expedition Suite concept includes a bathrobe, espresso maker, and more. An exciting welcome gift awaits all suite guests in their cabin.
Arctic Superior: Arctic Superior class cabins are comfortable and roomy and most have balconies. Flexible sleeping arrangements, sofa beds, a TV, and other features make these cabins one of the popular options. The Arctic Superior concept includes a kettle, tea, and coffee. These cabins can accommodate two to four passengers.
Polar Outside: The Polar Outside cabins are primarily on the middle decks with windows. Most are spacious, have flexible sleeping arrangements, and include a TV for a high standard of accommodation for two to four passengers.
Yacht Specifications
Year built: 2019
Passenger capacity: 530 (500 in Antarctica)
Length: 459 feet (140 meters)
Beam: 77 feet (23.5 meters)
Draught: 17 feet (5 meters)
Ice class: PC-6
Cruising speed: 15 knots
Gross Tonnage: 20889
Registered in: Norway
Itineraries & Pricing
Note: Depending on season, this vessel services both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Please select which itineraries you would like to view below.
Antarctica, Chilean Fjords and Patagonia (18 days)
Day 1
Valparaiso, Chile and Embarkation
Days 2 and 3
At Sea
Day 4
Castro, Chile
Day 5
At Sea
Day 6
Puerto Eden, Chile
Days 7 and 8
Puerto Natales, Chile
Day 9
Chilean Fjords
Days 10 and 11
Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 12 to 15
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 16 and 17
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 18
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Antarctic Circle Expedition (18 days)
Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2
Travel to Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Days 3 and 4
Crossing the Drake Passage
Days 5 to 15
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 16 and 17
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 18
Disembarkation in Ushuaia and travel to Buenos Aires
The Northwest Passage (26 days)
Day 1
Vancouver
Day 2
Travel to Nome, Alaska and Embarkation
Days 3 to 7
Wildlife Watching Through the Bering Strait
Days 8 to 17
Northwest Passage Through Canada’s Archipelago
Days 18 to 20
Greenland
Days 21 to 22
Crossing the Labrador Sea
Days 23 to 26
Red Bay to Halifax and Disembarkation
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