Fram

Ship Statistics

  • Gross Tons 12,700
  • Entered Service 2007
  • Length 374 feet
  • Passenger Capacity 318
  • Width 66 feet
  • Crew 50
  • # of Cabins 136

Overview

The first cruise ship built exclusively for sailing in Greenland, MS Fram was named after the polar ship built by Fridtjof Nansen, who explored Greenland in the late 1800s. The ship’s name, in fact, had to be approved by Oslo’s Fram Museum. Artists from Greenland were commissioned to create the ship’s original artwork, which complements MS Fram’s Nordic ambience. Interior design is characterized by extensive use of wool, leather, and oak. The ship’s glass-enclosed observation salon offers panoramic views of the scenic destinations. Other highlights include a wellness center with sauna, fitness room, two glass-enclosed outdoor whirlpools, a bistro, and ship’s library.

Restaurants

One main dining room, the nonsmoking Restaurant Imaq, an Inuit word meaning “sea,” hosts three meals daily. Breakfast and lunch, which feature the famous Norwegian “cold table,” are self-serve buffets, but the three-course dinner is served in two seatings. A separate dining area, The Bistro, offers snacks and drinks for purchase.

Accommodations

Eight cabin grades are available. Fram features more suites and mini-suites than any other ship in Norwegian Coastal Voyage’s fleet. Suites include one grand suite, seven standard suites, and 31 mini-suites. All suites feature queen-size beds, minibars and sitting areas (the grand suite comprises two rooms), and some suites feature private balconies. Additionally, there are 95 standard cabins (24 inside), and two cabins for the physically challenged. All accommodations feature televisions and refrigerators.

Cabin Size (in square feet):

Suites from 183–420. Outside cabins from 118–140. Inside from 118–140.

Noteworthy

With its ice-hardened hull, MS Fram was specially built specifically for operations in Arctic waters.

Fast Facts

  • 8 decks
  • 1 dining room, 1 cafe
  • Some in-cabin minibars, TV in all cabins
  • Gym, hot tub, sauna
  • Bar, library
  • Computer room