M/S Balto ~ Cruise Norway

The ship M/S Balto is named after the lead sled dog of the 1925 Nome serum run. Built to the highest ice class standards in Rauma, Finland, she originally served as a government service ship in the Baltic Sea. In recent years, she has undergone a complete refurbishment and is now one of the most spacious and elegant small polar expedition ships in service.

M/S Balto offers relaxed, luxurious accommodation for 12 guests in seven spacious cabins, all with private facilities and lower beds. The cabins include one Owner’s Cabin, one Superior Cabin, one Double Cabin, two Twin Cabins, and two Single Cabins. The Owner’s Cabin is 21 m², featuring six windows and a queen bed (160 cm), while the Superior Cabin has two twin beds. The Double Cabin features a double bed (140 cm), and the Twin Cabins each have two separate beds. Both the Owner’s Cabin and the Superior Cabin also offer a separate seating area. All cabins are equipped with a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe for storage.

On the guest deck, there is a small sauna with a cold shower. The richly appointed saloon and beautiful dining messroom feature crotch-mahogany panelling, a bar, a library, and coffee and tea stations. There are several open and semi-enclosed deck spaces where you can enjoy the stunning Arctic scenery. You are welcomed by an international crew, and the bridge is open to visitors.

With our two Zodiacs, we will explore the wilderness and go ashore in settlements and breathtaking natural landscapes. M/S Balto is truly one of a kind among small polar expedition ships. Travelling aboard this unique 12-passenger ship offers a completely different and much more intimate experience of Greenland compared to a larger ship.

A small group of just 12 passengers allows for greater flexibility, unique itineraries, and more time ashore. Moreover, the environmental footprint we leave behind is significantly smaller. M/S Balto is designed to explore the most remote fjord systems, visit Inuit settlements, reach secluded anchorages, and maximise each guest’s experience in the pristine wilderness.