Fram: A Nordic expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters
Days: 19, 20 or 23 | From: $13,629/per person
The MS Fram is a purpose-built as an expedition vessel with a high ice-class, chart drawing tools, ship depth sounding database, extractable forward sounding sonar, iceberg search lights, autonomous tracking system, oversized oil retention system for self-sufficiency, and a full ‘expedition tools-deck’ equivalent to a car-deck that holds 25 vehicles. The vessel combines all oceans capabilities with safety, flexibility and environmental friendliness.
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Accommodations
Expedition Suite: 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. An exciting welcome gift awaits all suite guests in their cabin. Some of the suites do have more facilities than others.
Grand Suite on Upper Deck: Enjoy these exclusive suites with one or two rooms, seating area, TV, kettle, tea/coffee, stereo, and mini-bar. Some of them also have bathtub. Most of these suites have a private balcony or bay window.
Suite on Upper Deck: These elegant suites are situated on the upper decks with one or two rooms, seating area, TV and mini-bar.
Arctic Superior: Relaxation and comfort are the hallmarks of our Arctic superior cabins. Situated on both the upper and middle decks, the cabins have bathrooms with shower and WC. They are also equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. Most have separate beds, one of which doubles as a sofa, and some have double beds. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Middle Deck for 2 travelers: Enjoy these comfortable cabins, situated on middle and upper decks, suitable for up to two people. These cabins have double beds, a seating area, TV and private bathroom/shower. Some have limited view.
Upper Deck for 2 travelers: Enjoy these comfortable outside cabins, situated on top/upper decks. These cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa.
Polar Inside: Cozy Polar Inside cabins can be found on all decks. All cabins include bathrooms with shower/WC. Most of the cabins have separate beds where one doubles as a sofa, while some are equipped with a double bed or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Middle Deck for 2 travelers: Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins on middle or upper deck with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa.
Middle Deck for up to 4 travelers: Relax in these comfortable, standard inside cabins with separate beds where one can be turned into a sofa. This cabin can fit up to four people.
Polar Outside: Polar Outside cabins are situated mostly on middle or lower deck and all have bathrooms with shower/WC. Some have double beds, others offer separate beds (where one is a sofa bed) or upper and lower berths. All the cabins have individual specifications.
Middle Decks for 2 travelers: Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks. This cabin can fit two people.
Middle deck for up to 4 travelers: Enjoy these standard outside cabins with separate beds found on middle decks, with space for up to four people.
Upper Deck for 2 travelers: Enjoy these comfortable cabins with double beds situated on upper decks with limited view.
Yacht Specifications
Year built: 2007
Passenger capacity: 318
Length: 374 feet (114 meters)
Width: 66 feet (20.2 meters)
Ice class: 1B
Cruising speed: 13 knots
Gross Tonnage: 11647

Itineraries & Pricing
Antarctica, Chilean Fjords and Patagonia (19 or 20 days)
Day 1
Valparaiso, Chile and Embarkation
Days 2 and 3
At Sea
Day 4
Castro, Chile
Day 5
At Sea
Days 4 and 5
South Shetland Islands
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 16
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 17 and 18
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 19
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica (23 days)
Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2
Ushuaia, Argentina and Embarkation
Day 3
At Sea
Days 4 to 6
Falkland Islands
Days 7 and 8
At Sea
Days 9 to 13
South Georgia
Day 14
At Sea
Days 15 to 20
Antarctic Peninsula
Days 21 and 22
Crossing the Drake Passage
Day 23
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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Pricing
Pricing varies based on departure date, trip length, and cabin type. Listed pricing is per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted) and subject to change. Promotions are not valid on air-cruises. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.
Included: All meals onboard, guides & activities
Not included: International airfare, domestic airfare, gratuities, adventure activities or extra excursions
2020-2021 Season
Dates | Itinerary | Days | Polar Inside | Polar Outside | Arctic Superior | Expeditions Suites |
Oct 24 – Nov 11, 2020 | Antarctica, Patagonian & Chilean Fjords | 19/20 | $15,016 | $17,441 – $18,155 | $19,867 – $22,292 | $25,003 – $39,985 |
Nov 10 – Dec 2, 2020 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $18,883 | $21,775 – $22,626 | $24,668 – $27,561 | $30,794 – $47,470 |
Dec 1 – 23, 2020 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $18,883 | $21,775 – $22,626 | $24,668 – $27,561 | $30,794 – $47,470 |
Dec 22, 2020 – Jan 13, 2021 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $19,709 | $22,743 – $23,635 | $25,776 – $28,809 | $32,199 – $49,686 |
Jan 12 – Feb 3, 2021 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $19,709 | $22,743 – $23,635 | $25,776 – $28,809 | $32,199 – $49,686 |
Feb 2 – 24, 2021 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $19,709 | $22,743 – $23,635 | $25,776 – $28,809 | $32,199 – $49,686 |
Feb 23 – Mar 17, 2021 | Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | 23 | $19,709 | $22,743 – $23,635 | $25,776 – $28,809 | $32,199 – $49,686 |
Mar 16 – Apr 4, 2021 | Antarctica, Patagonian & Chilean Fjords | 19/20 | $14,937 | $17,292 – $17,984 | $19,647 – $22,002 | $24,634 – $38,211 |
2021-2022 Season
Dates | Itinerary | Days | Polar Inside | Polar Outside | Arctic Superior | Expeditions Suite |
Oct 15 – Nov 2, 2021 | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | 19 | $13,709 | $16,035 | $18,102 | $22,266 |
Nov 1 – 23, 2021 | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | 23 | $17,533 | $20,960 | $22,828 | $27,968 |
Nov 22 – Dec 14, 2021 | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia – Solar Eclipse | 23 | $20,805 | $24,197 | $27,212 | $33,431 |
Dec 13, 2021 – Jan 4, 2022 | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | 23 | $19,169 | $22,955 | $25,020 | $30,699 |
Jan 3 – 25, 2022 | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | 23 | $19,169 | $22,955 | $25,020 | $30,699 |
Feb 3 – 25, 2022 | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | 23 | $19,169 | $22,955 | $25,020 | $30,699 |
Feb 24 – Mar 18, 2022 | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | 23 | $18,351 | $21,302 | $23,924 | $29,334 |
Mar 17 – Apr 5, 2022 | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | 20 | $13,629 | $15,878 | $17,876 | $21,999 |
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