MS Spitsbergen | Full Ship Walkthrough Tour and Review | HX Expeditions
Join me on board MS Spitsbergen, @HXExpeditions' intimate 150‑guest ship, as I take you on a deck‑by‑deck tour following my Ultimate Norway voyage in February 2025. From the Expedition Launch on Deck 3 to the panoramic sauna and outdoor hot tubs on Deck 7, this is an in-depth look at what it’s really like to travel on one of HX’s recently refurbished expedition ships. If you’re considering an expedition to Northern Norway, MS Spitsbergen is a wonderfully cosy, Scandinavian‑styled basecamp for exploring the Arctic. WHAT YOU’LL SEE: ○ A full deck‑by‑deck tour of MS Spitsbergen ○ The Expedition Launch (Tender Pit) and Zodiac operations ○ Aune Restaurant & Brygga Bistro after the 2025 refurbishment ○ Explorer Bar & Lounge, the heart of the ship ○ The new Science Centre with replica specimens ○ Our Arctic Superior cabin on Deck 7 ○ The gym, sauna and outdoor hot tubs ○ The top‑deck observation area with Arctic views TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:15 Deck 3 00:01:46 Deck 4 00:02:07 Deck 5 00:04:19 Deck 6 00:04:38 Deck 7 00:06:32 Deck 8 EXPEDITION SHIP TOURS: ○ Viking Octantis | Full Ship Walkthrough Tour and Review | Viking Expedition Cruises | https://youtu.be/tjvrHTjzU8c ○ What You Need to Know About Viking's Expedition Ships: Full Review | https://youtu.be/HvJ7WINsx6M THE EXPEDITION CRUISE PODCAST: ○ What is an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 1 | https://youtu.be/v09ChhVpX0c ○ Who is Expedition Cruising For? | Episode 2 | https://youtu.be/bQaXChZyee8 ○ Where Can You Go on an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 3 | https://youtu.be/XbuYo5sUqZU ○ What Makes an Expedition Ship Different? | Episode 4 | https://youtu.be/KYGDiLXjkZs ○ Life Onboard an Expedition Ship | What to Expect | Episode 5 | https://youtu.be/yopbgwXqZUM ○ Antarctica Wildlife Encounters | What You’ll Really See on an Expedition Cruise | Episode 6 | https://youtu.be/L13zumkSA2Y ○ Crossing the Drake Passage | A First‑Timer’s Guide to Reaching Antarctica | https://youtu.be/3-Im8yJt8d4 FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES: ○ Website | https://www.expeditioncruisejournal.com ○ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronawheeldon/ ○ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/expeditioncruisejournal ○ Pinterest | https://uk.pinterest.com/ronawheeldonuk/ ○ Newsletter | https://expeditionnotes.substack.com/ HX EXPEDITIONS: ○ Website | https://www.travelhx.com/ ○ Ultimate Norway Itinerary | https://www.travelhx.com/en-gb/cruises/arctic-norway-expedition-under-the-northern-lights/ EQUIPMENT USED: ○ Video Camera 1* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M ○ Micro Card* | https://amzn.to/3VoynCt ○ Photography Camera 2* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj ○ SD Card* | https://amzn.to/3x4dAw4 ○ Tripod/Selfie Stick* | https://amzn.to/4ejjnhT ○ Black Lapel Microphone* | https://amzn.to/3TpG5JY DISCLAIMER: Links containing affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase.