MS Fram deck plans

MS Fram (2007-built, last refurbished in 2020) is a specially designed for Antarctica expedition cruises ship with “1B” ice-class double hull, part of the Hurtigruten fleet. The ship’s name in Norwegian means “forward”. The vessel was named after the wooden ship “Fram” used between 1893-1912 by the Norwegian North Pole explorers F. Nansen, O. Sverdrup, O. Wisting, and R.Amundsen. The original Fram ship is preserved at “Fram Museum” (Oslo). MS Fram itinerary offers Arctic and Greenland cruises in the summer months and Antarctic cruises during winter.

MS Fram cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 137 staterooms for 276 passengers (max capacity is 318 guests/International cruises, up to 500 on Norwegian coastal voyages, up to 200 on polar cruises) served by 75 crew-staff. The boat has 8 decks (7 passenger-accessible, 3 with cabins, all accessed via 2 elevators), 2 jacuzzies, Spa/Sauna, Fitness. The ship’s interior design is Greenland-themed, with a traditional Nordic feel (lots of wool, leather, oak). Public areas are decorated with artworks designed by artists from Greenland (Aasiaat and Nuuk) and from Norway (Lofoten).

MS Fram deckplan changes 2020 refurbishment review

Before the Arctic season 2020, the cruise ship is scheduled to enter drydock for an extensive refurbishment.

Following the refit, the boat now has large windows in most venues, new open spaces, new restaurants, completely overhauled staterooms and public areas, new Science Center, new dual-fuel engines.

• The dining room was redesigned and renamed "Aune Restaurant".
• A new speciality restaurant (Lindstrom) was added. The fine-dining venue offers traditional Norwegian specialities and has a separate bar lounge.
• Fram Science Center is an "edutainment area" where passengers meet and mingle with the ship's staff and crew.
• The fore-located Qilak Observation Lounge was redesigned and renamed "Explorer Lounge and Bar".