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Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen is a HX Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise ship of the Roald Amundsen class, in service since 2019. She measures 20,889 gross tons and carries 490 guests. She sails Antarctica, Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe itineraries.
About Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen is the first of two battery-hybrid expedition ships built by Kleven in Norway for Hurtigruten's expedition fleet, and began her maiden voyage from Tromsø to Hamburg on 3 July 2019. A Polar Class 6 ship of 20,889 gross tons and 140 meters, she carries up to 490 guests in all-outside cabins, half of them with balconies and some aft suites with private hot tubs. Highlights include a two-level indoor and outdoor observation deck, an infinity pool, the Science Centre and the Explorer Lounge & Bar. She was christened in Antarctica in 2019 with a block of ice and was the first hybrid ship to sail the Northwest Passage; she spends southern summers on Antarctic voyages from Ushuaia.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Norwegian Fjordsfjords and the North Cape, with midnight sun in summer
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
Roald Amundsen sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Roald Amundsen?
Roald Amundsen is operated by HX Hurtigruten Expeditions and belongs to its Roald Amundsen class.
How big is Roald Amundsen?
Roald Amundsen measures 20,889 gross tons and 140 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does Roald Amundsen feel?
Roald Amundsen has a passenger space ratio of 42.6: 20,889 gross tons for 490 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Roald Amundsen feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Roald Amundsen carry?
Roald Amundsen carries 490 guests at double occupancy.
When did Roald Amundsen enter service?
Roald Amundsen entered service in 2019.
Where does Roald Amundsen sail?
Roald Amundsen sails Antarctica, Norwegian Fjords and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for Roald Amundsen?
Roald Amundsen sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Roald Amundsen?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions publishes the deck plans for Roald Amundsen; this page links to Deck plans.
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