MV Vikingfjord

The MV Vikingfjord, is a new ice-strengthened expedition ship for 12 guests with great environmental credentials. She offers cruise ship comfort on a small ship with 8 ensuite cabins, an open plan lounge with rear facing windows, an observation lounge in the bridge, an on deck hot tub and sauna, and a light and modern Scandinavian design.

MV Vikingfjord explres the shores of Svalbard and East Greenland (Scoresby Sund) during the Arctic seasons.

Specifications

Passengers: 12
Staff & Crew : 7 + 4 expedition guides with STCW
Cabins: 9

Length: 41.8 m LOA
Bream: 10.0 m
Draft: 3.85 m
Cruising Speed: 10 Knots

Ice-strengthened Hull (Class 1B) –
Engine: Mitsubishi S12R-(Z3) MPTAW Engine (EU stageIII A & IMO-Tier2) 2023
Rebuilt: 2022/2023

Services

A unique L shaped observation lounge situated on the stern on deck 2 with large windows offering fantastic views all around.
Comfortable sofas, a table and chairs and bench seating for all guests to sit and enjoy the polar scenery in the warm.
Mini bar and coffee machine.
TV for presentations.
Accommodates 12 guests in 8 ensuite cabins with windows.

Facilities

Extensively refitted to a high standard for expedition cruising in 2023
Large open plan observation lounge and dining saloon at the stern
On deck sauna & hot tub
2 x Zodiac MILPRO Mark V with 60hp engines
New energy efficient engine installed in 2022 (EU stageIII) with 95% reduction in NOX emissions.
Large mudroom and storage areas.

Deck Plan

Deck 3: Bridge with observation lounge, guest cabins 8 and 9, outer decks side and rear with stair access to the upper deck with viewing area. Hot tub and sauna located on outer deck.
Deck 2: Stern open plan lounge and saloon with dining area, mini bar and sofas with door to rear deck. Guest cabin 7. Rear deck stair access to decks 1 and 3. Forward large viewing area on the bow accessible by staircase from deck 1.
Deck 1: Guest cabins 1 – 6. Access to outer deck with staircase to Zodiac deck. Dining saloon located at rear. Cargo hatch leading to forward hold. Outer staircase leading to lower deck.
Lower deck: Large forward heated mudroom and changing area with staircase access to deck 3. Cargo hold with cargo hatch access and separate internal staircase leading to deck 3.