MS Expedition
Tour on this Ship
- Built
- 1972 (refurbished in 2009)
- Guests
- 134
- Crew
- 69
- Length
- 105 m / 344 ft
- Staterooms
- 67
- Gross Tonnage
- 6334 gt
- Beam
- 19 m / 62 ft
- Cruising Speed
- 15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph
- Country Region
- Antarctica / South Pole
- Islandss
- Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island
Ship Overview
MS Expedition was built as a cRo-Pax vessel (ar and passenger ferry) in 1972 under the name "MS Kattegat" for the company Jydsk Færgefart. The vessel was subsequently operated under the name "NF Tiger" (by P&O Normandy Ferries), "Tiger" (by Townsend Thoresen) and "Alandsfarjan" (by VIKING LINE), prior to its 2008 conversion into a cruise ship. The vessel's hull is ice-strengthened and ice-classed 1B. Only two higher ice classes exist - 1A Super and 1A).
The ship has a forward-looking sonar that increases its safety by reducing the risk of grounding accidents or collisions with uncharted rocks and reefs. The vessel is also equipped with 4 covered lifeboats (capacity 220 people / all passengers and crew) and 6 liferafts (capacity 150 people).
- 360° Top Observation Deck
- All cabins with private ensuite and outside views
- Raised Forward Observation Deck
- Large fleet of Zodiacs with four stroke engines
- Complimentary Wellington Boots for duration of your cruise
- Complimentary destination guides for every passenger
- Large headed Mud Room
- Lonely Planet Library
- Discovery Lounge
- Fine dining – international cuisine in one sitting
- Large aft deck with barbeque facilities
- Polar Bear Pub
- Gift Shop
- Medical Clinic
- Sauna
- Computer Room with internet where available
- Gym
- Category 2 cabin
Staterooms / Suites
- Cabin (4) (320 ft²)
- Premier (4) (160 ft²)
- Superior (3) (160 ft²)
- with Porthole (1) (160 ft²)
- with Porthole (1) (160 ft²)
- Cabin (1) (160 ft²)
Features
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Large windows
- Double bed
- Writing desk
- Shower
- Lounge area
- Coffee table
- Armchair
Deck Plans
Dining
