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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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Vessel Information

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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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.

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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