Tagged: Hurtigruten

Norwegian police have arrested 14 Philippine crewmembers of the expedition cruise ship Nordstjernen on suspicion of violations of Norway’s Immigration Act. (maritime-executive.com)

Hurtigruten marked the official start of construction of its new class of Explorer-class ships as company CEO Daniel Skjeldam was on hand to get things going at the Kleven Shipyard in Norway. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Adventure is for lovers! It’s that time of year again, when Hurtigruten invites their loyal guests, travel agents and the public to take advantage of their Love of Adventure Flash Sale, with big savings on magnificent destinations all over the world. (more…)

With Hurtigruten’s new Explorer fleet, explorers and travelers now have the chance to literally – or figuratively – plant their personal flag in some of the most exciting and remote areas in the world. Planting a flag in the wilderness has always been a symbol of achievement. (more…)

The offering, Black Friday Sale, gives adventurers a 10% discount on select Classic Coastal Voyages and Explorer Voyages to stunning destinations like the Norwegian coastline, Antarctica, Africa, Europe, and Amazon Rainforest. (more…)

Hurtigruten is opening an office in Hong Kong to go after the Asia-Pacific market, and has named industry veteran William Harber as President, China & Asia-Pacific. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Hurtigruten has named its two new hybrid powered expedition ships at Kleven Yards. The first two ships have been named “Roald Amundsen” and “Fridtjof Nansen” after the two most influential Norwegian polar pioneers from the era when the company itself first started offering adventure travels. (more…)

A former sea kayak and polar bear guide, Ralf Westphal is one of two Hurtigruten expedition experts who will be traveling across the U.S. in September and October to inform travelers about the great adventures that await them when they take a Hurtigruten cruise. (more…)

Hurtigruten has announced that its two new 530-passenger expedition cruise ships will operate using environmentally-friendly hybrid technology — set to reduce fuel consumption by approximately 20 percent. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten have expanded their commitment in Australia & New Zealand with a consolidated marketing and distribution strategy appointing Bentours as the GSA (General Sales Agent) and Preferred Travel Partner for the Australian and New Zealand market from September 06 2016. (etbtravelnews.com)

Hurtigruten, the specialist exploration cruise line, has announced that it will include free flights from London on selected 2017 explorer voyages when booked by August 31. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten is on the table again, according to sources familiar with the matter who could not speak on the record. TDR, the British private equity firm which acquired Hurtigruten in the fall of 2014, is talking to three potential buyers after receiving unsolicited offers. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Thousands of people came out in Svolvaer, Norway to witness the christening of the MS Spitsbergen, the newest explorer ship from Norwegian shipping powerhouse, Hurtigruten. (more…)

The Lofoten archipelago, one of the highlights of the Hurtigruten voyage since 1893, is now set for the first ever explorer ship christening under the midnight sun on July 6th. Hurtigruten’s newest ship, MS Spitsbergen, will be christened in Svolvaer, one of Lofoten’s most spectacular cities. (more…)

In an initiative to attract more families to the cruise line, Hurtigruten has announced plans to introduce the Young Explorers Programme onboard its MS Midnatsol ship from November 2016 to March 2017. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten, which operates a number of vessels on the coast of Norway and in expedition regions, has placed an order for two new ships for deliveries in 2018 and 2019. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Swift has more than 26 years of marketing experience. She has spent time as marketing director at TCS World Travel where she launched new initiatives, a website and a digital marketing program. (travelagentcentral.com)

Hurtigruten is exploring the possibility of adding the UK to its itineraries in a bid to attract more British customers to the line, Cruise Critic has learned. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten has begun the process of upgrading four of its 11 Norwegian Coastal ships, as well as adding a new expedition ship, the Spitsbergen, according to a statement from the cruise line. (ruiseindustrynews.com)

Hurtigruten has announced a lineup of 12 new Cultural Voyages set to sail this April and May. The sailings will follow the same itinerary as Hurtigruten’s Classic Coastal Route, with the addition of concerts, art tours and lectures for an in-depth look at Norway’s art, music and history. (travelagentcentral.com)

Hurtigruten has announced plans to modify several of its vessels for shore power during first half of 2016. The initiative follows a stronger environmental focus in the Norwegian company, which operates a fleet of 13 explorer vessels. (europe.etbtravelnews.com)

Hurtigruten has announced big savings on a wide selection of Explorer Voyages to Antarctica, Spitsbergen, South America, Greenland, Iceland and more. (travelpulse.com)

Hurtigruten is expanding the adventure cruise itineraries in its Explorer Program for 2017. In 2016, the cruise line will triple berths in Antarctica, dedicate a ship to more extreme travel experiences, refurbish four of its Norwegian Coastal Voyage ships and launch a new ship, the MS Spitsbergen. (travelagentcentral.com)

Hurtigruten has announced a big renovation project for 2016 that will see all four of its mid-1990s-built ships get new interiors and furnishings based on a modern Scandinavian design inspired by the fjords of Norway’s west coast. (travelagentcentral.com)

Hurtigruten continues to expand its popular Norwegian Coastal Voyages, offering new themed Expedition Style Voyages and Vintage Era Voyages for the upcoming 2016-17 season, as well as a new a la carte menu. (travelagentcentral.com)

Hurtigruten has announced the addition of a new a la carte dinner menu on nine of its coastal voyage ships. Guests can either enjoy the regular three-course menu or upgrade to the a la carte menu. (travelagentcentral.com)

Norwegian explorer cruise company, Hurtigruten, has announced that its newest ship will be named ‘MS Spitsbergen’ after the largest island in the Svalbard Archipelago. (expeditioncruising.com)

Hurtigruten has announced The Hurtigruten Foundation, which takes that multifaceted environmental protection effort and puts it under a new roof – to give it unimpeded focus. (travelpulse.com)

In 2016, the Hurtigruten fleet will be joined by a new addition – one of the most flexible expedition ships in the world. She will embark on thrilling exploration voyages, but before she begins her journey, she needs a name. (expeditioncruising.com)

“Signature’s member agencies allows us greater access to the vast U.S. market, perfectly targeting the type of educated and sophisticated traveler to whom Signature caters,” said Gordon Dirker, Hurtigruten’s managing director-North America. (travelagentcentral.com)

Hurtigruten has acquired a new ship — Norway Explorer — which will replace MS Midnatsol during the winter season of 2016-17. (cruisecritic.com)