Fram
Sails from Ushuaia, Argentina · Fly into USH
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Fram at Brown Station, Antarctica, 2019 · Photo: Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Fram
Fram is an HX Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise ship, in service since 2007. She measures 11,647 gross tons and carries 200 guests. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 3.3 out of 5.
Fram is a polar expedition ship built by Fincantieri in Italy for Hurtigruten's expedition program and in service since 2007, named after the vessel used by explorers Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. She measures 114 meters and 11,647 gross tons, and a 2025 refurbishment brought her to 200 guests, renewed the cabins and expanded the Science Centre. On board are two restaurants, an outdoor barbecue, hot tubs and a forward-facing Explorer Lounge & Bar. In the southern summer she sails Antarctic voyages from Ushuaia, including trips to the Falklands and South Georgia, and in the northern summer she works in the Arctic.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 200
- Fewer guests than 52% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2007
- Refitted 2025
- Length
- 114 m
- Shorter than 80% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 8
Fram is smaller than 70% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 52%. At 58.2 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 88% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.2
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5+1.0, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the HX Hurtigruten Expeditions fleet average across 5 rated ships in service.
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Photos
Fram at Brown Station, Antarctica, 2019Photo: Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Fram sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Fram?
Fram is operated by HX Hurtigruten Expeditions.
How big is Fram?
Fram measures 11,647 gross tons and 114 metres in length, with 8 decks.
How does Fram compare in size with other cruise ships?
Fram is smaller than 70% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 52%. At 58.2 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 88% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Fram feel?
Fram has a passenger space ratio of 58.2: 11,647 gross tons for 200 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Fram feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Fram carry?
Fram carries 200 guests at double occupancy.
When did Fram enter service?
Fram entered service in 2007 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Fram sail?
Fram sails Antarctica and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Fram?
Fram sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Fram?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Fram; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Fram rated?
Cruise Frog rates Fram 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on entertainment (2/5).
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