MS Roald Amundsen - Alaska's Inside Passage Expedition
A one-way expedition from Whittier to Vancouver aboard HX's hybrid-electric MS Roald Amundsen, trading megaship ports for small-boat landings in Prince William Sound, Icy Bay, and Misty Fjords. Expedition teams lead kayaking, hikes, and wildlife watching for whales, bears, and bald eagles, with indigenous community visits in Klawock and Alert Bay.
Price Range
$$$$
Luxury
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Hurtigruten before booking.
Ship Details — MS Roald Amundsen
View full MS Roald Amundsen detailsYear Built
2019
Tonnage
20,889 GT
Passengers
530
Crew
151
Decks
8
Class
Expedition
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What Travelers Say About MS Roald Amundsen
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every MS Roald Amundsen sailing. Based on 600 discussions.
MS Roald Amundsen is Hurtigruten's (now HX) headline ship as the world's first hybrid-electric expedition vessel, with battery banks that cut fuel and CO2 by roughly 20% and make for very quiet sailing. The vibe is active, nature-first and Norwegian-cool - it draws travelers who care about wildlife, science and sustainability rather than nightlife, wrapped in stylish Scandinavian hygge interiors with granite, pale woods and full-height panoramic windows. At 530 guests (capped at 500 for Antarctica) it's on the larger side for an expedition ship, which is the central trade-off in nearly every review.
What People Love
- World's first hybrid-electric expedition ship - battery banks cut fuel and CO2 by about 20% and make sailing notably quiet
- Excellent expedition and science team with daily landings, Zodiac cruises and lectures, plus a standout Amundsen Science Center
- Stylish Scandinavian hygge design with granite, birch and wool throws that feels more upscale than many expedition ships
Common Complaints
- Large for an expedition ship (530 guests, capped at 500 in Antarctica), so it feels less intimate than small vessels
- Rotating landings under the IAATO 100-person cap mean some days you don't get ashore until midday or later
- Recurring complaint that it's a budget product marketed as luxury, with food and service not fully matching the premium positioning