Fridtjof Nansen
Sails from Ushuaia, Argentina · Fly into USH
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Fridtjof Nansen in the Lysefjord, 2025 · Photo: Krib, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Fridtjof Nansen
Fridtjof Nansen is an HX Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise ship of the Roald Amundsen class, in service since 2020. She measures 20,889 gross tons and carries 490 guests. She sails Antarctica, Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 3.3 out of 5.
Fridtjof Nansen is the near-identical sister of Roald Amundsen, a battery-hybrid Polar Class 6 expedition ship built by Kleven in Ulsteinvik and delivered at the end of 2019. She set out on her maiden voyage in early March 2020, only for the pandemic to cut her first season short, and was christened in Svalbard in 2021. The 140-meter, 20,889-ton ship carries up to 490 guests in all-outside cabins, half with balconies, and has three restaurants, an aft infinity pool and hot tubs, the Explorer Lounge & Bar and a large Science Centre. She sails Antarctic voyages from Ushuaia in the southern summer and northern waters, including Norway and the Arctic, for the rest of the year.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 490
- More guests than 56% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 2020
- Maiden voyage March 2020
- Length
- 140 m
- Longer than 51% of 575 ships
Fridtjof Nansen is smaller than 64% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 56%. At 42.6 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 68% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.8, 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
- 3/5, 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.
Sister ships: Roald Amundsen class
Fridtjof Nansen is one of 2 Roald Amundsen class ships. Roald Amundsen (2019) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridtjof Nansen this ship | 2020 | 3.3/5 | |||
| Roald Amundsen | 2019 | 3.2/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
Fridtjof Nansen in the Lysefjord, 2025Photo: Krib, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Norwegian Fjordsfjords and the North Cape, with midnight sun in summer
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Fridtjof Nansen 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 Fridtjof Nansen?
Fridtjof Nansen is operated by HX Hurtigruten Expeditions and belongs to its Roald Amundsen class.
What are Fridtjof Nansen's sister ships?
Fridtjof Nansen is one of 2 Roald Amundsen class ships. Roald Amundsen (2019) is in service.
How big is Fridtjof Nansen?
Fridtjof Nansen measures 20,889 gross tons and 140 metres in length.
How does Fridtjof Nansen compare in size with other cruise ships?
Fridtjof Nansen is smaller than 64% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 56%. At 42.6 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 68% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Fridtjof Nansen feel?
Fridtjof Nansen has a passenger space ratio of 42.6: 20,889 gross tons for 490 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Fridtjof Nansen feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Fridtjof Nansen carry?
Fridtjof Nansen carries 490 guests at double occupancy.
When did Fridtjof Nansen enter service?
Fridtjof Nansen entered service in 2020.
Where does Fridtjof Nansen sail?
Fridtjof Nansen sails Antarctica, Norwegian Fjords and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Fridtjof Nansen?
Fridtjof Nansen 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 Fridtjof Nansen?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Fridtjof Nansen; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Fridtjof Nansen rated?
Cruise Frog rates Fridtjof Nansen 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on entertainment (2/5).
Traveller reviews
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