MS Roald Amundsen - Iconic Antarctica: The Explorers' Route
HX's hybrid-powered MS Roald Amundsen sails roundtrip from Ushuaia (with included charter flights from Buenos Aires) on the Explorers' Route, spending nine days across the South Shetlands, Antarctic Sound, iceberg-filled Weddell Sea and the Gerlache and Penola Straits.
Price Range
$$$$$
Ultra-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