Inge Tangeras takes over at Cruise Destination Hardangerfjord
The local council of Eidfjord has established a new company, Visit Eidfjord KF, to take over both the destination marketing and the port operations. (more…)
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European Cruise Service (ECS) green investments bear fruit
European Cruise Service (ECS) is experiencing strong growth and is seeing the results of targeted work with a zero-emission strategy. (more…)
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Cruise crackdown gets underway. Thousands of tourists were once again streaming off a large cruise ship in Oslo on Tuesday
Thousands of tourists were once again streaming off a large cruise ship in Oslo on Tuesday, but no longer from prime berthing space in the Norwegian capital’s inner harbour. (more…)
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Bodo, Norway, named 2024 European Capital of Culture
Bodo will be the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the European Capital of Culture title in 2024. Passengers arriving into Bodo next year will be able to enjoy a variety of extra events in different locations. (more…)
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Norwegian cruise industry to grow in 2023
Norway is to experience strong growth in its cruise industry in 2023, boosted by gains in Northern Norway, an increased number of ports of call and more calls outside of the traditional peak season. (more…)
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In Pictures: A Northern Lights Winter Cruise to Northern Norway. A photo-packed article all about what to expect on a Fred Olsen Cruise Lines winter trip to Northern Norway in search of the aurora borealis
I’m just back from almost two weeks travelling with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines on the MS Borealis from Liverpool in northwest England to the north of Norway. (more…)
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New member at Cruise Europe: Helgeland, Norway
Helgeland in northern Norway is located south of the Artic Circle. Cruiseship access is via the Port of Sandnessjoen. To date, there have been no cruise calls but in 2023 Norwegian Cruise Line is visiting with Norwegian Star. (more…)
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Shore excursions are ramped up in Hardangerfjord – Port of Eidfjord, Norway
Salmon Eye has been launched in Rosendal. Located in the waters just outside the village, it is a forum to inspire and inform the world on how to better feed the planet with sustainable seafood. (more…)
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Tromso, Norway, promotes year-round calls. This year 172 calls are scheduled
Being in the north of Norway the different seasons during a year is very visible and different. (more…)
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Kristiansund, Norway, welcomes record numbers. This year the port is expecting 38 calls and a maximum of 29,000 passengers
Prior to the summer season the main cruise pier, Storkaia, in Kristiansund was upgraded with new fenders. A total of 130 dumper tyres have been mounted so far to replace the old and damaged ones. (more…)
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