The MS Nordstjernen, Norwegian for 'North Star', was constructed in 1956 and is being chartered for a new Svalbard programme of short cruises between June and August.
Hurtigruten's chief executive, Daniel Skjeldam, commented:
"This is a strategic investment for the future. MS Nordstjernen completes the range of services we offer in Svalbard. Over along weekend you can experience the spectacular Longyearbyen and sailing along the north-western coast with a product that only we offer.