Signature Fleet · Refurbished 2026
Hurtigruten's newest Signature ship, named after the Midnight Sun that never sets over northern Norway in summer. Freshly refurbished and sister ship to MS Trollfjord, sailing the Svalbard Line each summer and the North Cape Line from Hamburg each winter.
About The Ship
MS Midnatsol joined the Signature fleet in May 2026, following a refurbishment that spring which prepared her to sail alongside MS Trollfjord. She now spends her summers on the Svalbard Line, deep into the high Arctic, and her winters on the North Cape Line, sailing from Hamburg in search of the Northern Lights.
Previously known as MS Maud, she was built at the same Norwegian shipyard as MS Trollfjord and shares her sister ship's scale and layout, with the same spacious public areas, panoramic lounges and an atmosphere built for a fortnight on board rather than a fleeting visit.
In Detail
MS Midnatsol's 2026 refurbishment brought her interiors up to the same standard as MS Trollfjord, while keeping her own character. As with all Signature sailings, an expanded Expedition Team is on board throughout, running talks, activities and guided experiences that add depth to the ports and landscapes you pass.
Life On Board
Life at sea aboard MS Midnatsol marries modern comforts with an age-old maritime ambience. These are the rooms and spaces that shape a typical day on board, from morning coffee to the last drink of the evening.
A two-storey lounge behind wraparound windows, the natural gathering spot before dinner and long after it. Settle into a comfortable chair with a drink drawn from Norwegian botanicals and international favourites, and watch the coastline slide by.
The fitness room sits behind floor-to-ceiling windows on the top deck, with a small range of cardio and weight equipment. It's a rare gym with a view genuinely worth looking up for, whatever the weather is doing outside.
Two outdoor hot tubs sit on the sun deck, open in all seasons. There are few better ways to watch the Northern Lights, or simply the coastline passing, than from the water on a cold, clear night.
272 cabins in all, spread across four categories from Polar Inside through to the Expedition Suites, several with private balconies. Every category is finished to the same 2026 refurbishment standard, and every fare includes full board regardless of which you choose.
Also On Board
Dining On Board
Flora, the main restaurant, serves breakfast and lunch buffets, with dinner as either a buffet or à la carte. Brasserie Árran is the all-day option, for quick, casual dishes such as salads, sandwiches and burgers alongside rustic Norwegian classics. Røst, on deck 8, is the fine-dining restaurant, included for suite guests and available as an upgrade for other cabin categories.
The Facts
| Flag | Norwegian |
| Built | 2003 |
| Shipyard | Fosen Mek. Verk., Norway |
| Refurbished | 2026 |
| Cabins | 272 |
| Guest Capacity | Up to 570 |
| Gross Tonnage | 16,151 tonnes |
| Length | 135.75m |
| Beam | 21.5m |
| Speed | 15 knots |
Find Your Way Around
Download The MS Midnatsol Deck Plan (PDF)
Call 0333 405 0194 if you'd like help matching a cabin number to its position on board.
Sail On MS Midnatsol
