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Otto Sverdrup
Otto Sverdrup is a former HX Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise ship, which sailed 2021 to 2024. She measured 15,690 gross tons and carried 526 guests. She sailed Norwegian Fjords itineraries.
Otto Sverdrup no longer sails for HX Hurtigruten Expeditions: she left HX Hurtigruten Expeditions' fleet in January 2024. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions' fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About Otto Sverdrup
Otto Sverdrup was the name of the 2002-built coastal ship Finnmarken while she sailed in Hurtigruten's expedition fleet, the business that became HX. After a 2020 renovation with new interiors she joined the expedition fleet in 2021 as a hybrid-powered ship, running expedition cruises to Norway round trip from Hamburg with German as the onboard language. Under a 2023 fleet reshuffle, management of the ship passed to Hurtigruten's Norwegian business on 19 January 2024, and she kept the same Hamburg–North Cape route as a Hurtigruten Signature ship. She was renamed Finnmarken again in April 2025.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sailed
Home port: Hamburg, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
Otto Sverdrup sails from Hamburg, Germany. The airport is Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeHAM Non-Schengen Area4.0 ★
- Lufthansa Senator LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.8 ★
- Airport LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.1 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Otto Sverdrup?
Otto Sverdrup sailed for HX Hurtigruten Expeditions.
Is Otto Sverdrup still sailing for HX Hurtigruten Expeditions?
Otto Sverdrup no longer sails for HX Hurtigruten Expeditions: she left HX Hurtigruten Expeditions' fleet in January 2024.
How big is Otto Sverdrup?
Otto Sverdrup measures 15,690 gross tons and 139 metres in length.
How crowded does Otto Sverdrup feel?
Otto Sverdrup has a passenger space ratio of 29.8: 15,690 gross tons for 526 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Otto Sverdrup feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Otto Sverdrup carry?
Otto Sverdrup carried 526 guests at double occupancy.
When did Otto Sverdrup enter service?
Otto Sverdrup entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2020.
Where does Otto Sverdrup sail?
Otto Sverdrup sailed Norwegian Fjords itineraries. Her home port was Hamburg, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for Otto Sverdrup?
Otto Sverdrup sails from Hamburg, Germany. Fly into Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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