M/S Freya is arguably the best expedition ship in the Arctic. She was originally built for the Swedish Maritime Administration in 1981 and was later taken over by the Swedish Coast Guard. She has been used as an environmental protection vessel as well as for research and science expeditions. In 2015 she was converted to an Arctic expedition ship and came to Svalbard for the first time in the summer of 2016.

 

Freya is built to Lloyd’s class for unrestricted trade and has the highest ice class 1A. She has capacity for up to 22 passengers in 11 twin cabins, but we only bring 12 passengers, to make it as spacious and comfortable for everyone as possible. We also have three zodiacs (small rubber boats) on the ship, which we use as often we can when conditions allow it for exploring the surroundings more closely.

 

Freya has a spectacular deck with a 360-degree view, a large dining room, a nice lounge, a cozy sauna where you can warm yourself after the day’s adventures, as well as an outdoor hottub on the top deck.

 

We have an experienced crew of eight people plus three guides on board, everyone ready to assist and make the most out of our expedition. Food onboard is excellent, and we're served a breakfast buffet in the morning, lunch and a seated two course dinner, as well as Swedish "fika" (coffee/tea and some cake or cookies) twice a day. Drinks and snacks are available around the clock.

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Travelling with only 12 passengers makes it feel more like being on a private yacht rather than a bigger expedition ship.

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Some M/S Freya numbers:

Length: 45 meters

Width: 11 meters

Draught: 3.9 meters

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Guests: 12

Guides: 2-3

Crew: 8