Tagged: Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is celebrating Singles Day by offering no solo traveler supplement on select cruises for a limited time. (more…)

Hurtigruten Expeditions has appointed two seasoned exploration and environmental pioneers as godmothers of battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen: Canadian Sunniva Sørby and Norwegian Hilde Fålun Strøm. (more…)

In 1896, Hurtigruten Expeditions founded expedition cruising. 125 years later, what has grown to become the world’s leading and largest expedition cruise line is naming its battery-hybrid powered MS “Fridtjof Nansen” in the birthplace of expedition cruising – on the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard. (more…)

Hurtigruten Expeditions is adding another new region to its ever-growing list of destinations: Russia, and particularly the White Sea in Russia’s far north. (more…)

Hurtigruten Expeditions continues to push boundaries for green travel: as expedition cruising restarts it introduces the expedition cruise line’s third battery-hybrid powered ship – “MS Otto Sverdrup”. (more…)

Hurtigruten Expeditions is responding to guest demand for more exotic destinations by adding the West Coast of Africa and its unique archipelagos – the Bissagos Islands and Cape Verde – to its ever-growing list of new destinations. (more…)

Travellers exploring with Hurtigruten are being encouraged to make a lasting impact on the communities they visit by getting involved with Hurtigruten Foundation. (more…)

The cruise line is launching an alternative to work from home, where you can enjoy fantastic wildlife, nature, and adventure for part of the day and then rely on high-speed WiFi when you need to work. (more…)

Hurtigruten Expeditions is offering almost all its 2021-22 itineraries at an incredible discount of up to 50% off from July 1 to July 8 as part of its annual July Fourth sale. (more…)

With booking levels almost 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, Hurtigruten Group reports record strong demand for 2022 small-ship experiences. As Hurtigruten Group reports its first-quarter results, the expedition cruise operator’s updated booking report shows very positive signs on the travel industry’s post-pandemic comeback. (more…)

With three-quarters of Americans ready to resume international travel and Europe about to open its borders for approved travelers, Hurtigruten Norway Coastal Express is offering up to 20% off a number of sailings between this August and May 2023 for Americans to explore the Norwegian coastline. (more…)

Batteries, shore power and biofuel are at the core of Hurtigruten Group’s large-scale green upgrade of the entire fleet of Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express ships. The result: CO2 emissions will be reduced by least 25 %, and NOx emissions cut by 80 percent. (more…)

The Kleven shipyard in Norway has received its second significant contract since emerging out of bankruptcy in 2020. Acquired by Green Yard, the goal was to relaunch the shipyard focusing on the growth sectors as well as expanding its business. (maritime-executive.com)

Hurtigruten has announced their second annual North America “Suites for your Sweet” sale, offering an additional 10% off per person on expedition cruise suites on select itineraries through 2023. (more…)

A Norwegian cruise company said Monday its systems have been hit by what it called “a comprehensive” ransomware virus data attack but stressed that it was not expected to have major financial consequences. Ole-Marius Moe-Helgesen, an IT executive with Hurtigruten, said the cruise line’s “global IT infrastructure appears to be affected.” (usatoday.com)

Hurtigruten Group has appointed Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Norway – where she will take the helm of Hurtigruten’s iconic coastal Norway operations. (more…)

With the never-ending cruise shutdown set to extend into 2021, multiple lines have been scrapping older tonnage in a bid to bring down their overhead. Hurtigruten’s classic cruise ship Lofoten will have a much more dignified departure: she will be transferred to a maritime academy for service as a training ship. (maritime-executive.com)

Norwegian operator Hurtigruten has decided to cancel its remaining Antarctica cruise season through the first quarter of 2021, citing the impact of the pandemic. It will also reduce the capacity on the Norwegian coast. (more…)

The Kleven shipyard in Norway has announced that Hurtigruten’s Vesterålen has arrived for a rebuild various passenger areas, covering three decks, including interior design and doors. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Hurtigruten reports strong demand for 2021 and 2022 cruises. Preparing for post-Covid-19 expansion, the company announces it will redefine its growing cruise operations by establishing a separate expedition cruise entity. (more…)

Today, Saturday September 19th, Hurtigruten confirmed that a guest on board the MS Finnmarken tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Norwegian newspaper VG. The person in question who was tested is associated with the group which Hurtigruten chartered the expedition cruise ship to. (cruiselawnews.com)

Hurtigruten has announced a special offer for all travel advisors to share with their clients. (more…)

Norway Today has reported that Cruise has paid around £500,000 to rent the MS Fridtjof Nansen, operated by the Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten, until the end of September. (independent.co.uk)

A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew. Health authorities fear the ship also could have spread the virus to dozens of towns and villages along Norway’s western coast. (apnews.com)

As a response to the coronavirus outbreak on board MS Roald Amundsen, Hurtigruten temporarily suspends all expedition sailings on MS Roald Amundsen, MS Fridtjof Nansen and MS Spitsbergen until further notice. (more…)

Four crew members on a Norwegian cruise vessel were diagnosed with COVID-19 after it arrived at the Arctic port of Tromsoe on Friday, said the University Hospital of North Norway, where they are being treated. (aljazeera.com)

After a successful return to sailing last month, Hurtigruten has released its plans to further ramp-up operations with 14 of 16 ships returning in August and September. In addition, Hurtigruten launches a series of new itineraries in the British Isles over the coming months. (more…)