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MS Nordnorge in Hjørundfjorden. Photo: Fabrice Milochau / Hurtigruten Norway

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express launches 2023/24 season

A luxurious guest lounge in Bergen, menus with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, and sustainable excursions are part of what you will experience onboard the original coastal voyage.
Hurtigruten has operated the Norwegian Coastal Express since 1893, bringing travelers from all over the world close to everyday life in 34 small and large coastal communities between Bergen and Kirkenes.
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HEADING FOR WEST AFRICA: MS Spitsbergen offer big experiences by small ship. Photo: Verena Meraldi/Hurtigruten Expeditions

Hurtigruten Expeditions launches more West African and South American expedition cruises

For 2023/24, Hurtigruten Expeditions launches even more West African expedition cruises – including one of the least visited destinations and national parks on the planet. More off-the-beaten-track exploration of South America and more North American National Parks are also among the news in the 2023/24 season.

EXPLORE MORE: In an expanding 2023/24 season, Hurtigruten Expeditions offers their largest ever Antarctica program, with 34 different cruises to the White Continent. Photo: DAN AVILA/Hurtigruten Expeditions

First preview reveals record-breaking Hurtigruten Expeditions 2023/2024 season

Deeper exploration of Antarctica, more ships in Canada’s Northwest Passage, off-the-beaten-track Alaska, more adventures in the cradle of expedition cruising, larger expedition teams and more activities. Here are the first details of Hurtigruten Expeditions’ 2023/24 expedition cruises.
Hurtigruten Expeditions – the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line – has rapidly expanded the

GREENER CRUISING: MS Fridtjof Nansen was built with sustainability in mind. Now, she's named the world's safest and most sustainable cruise ship. Photo: ANDREA KLAUSSNER/Hurtigruten Expeditions

Hurtigruten Expeditions' MS Fridtjof Nansen rated the world’s most sustainable cruise ship

Hurtigruten Expeditions’ battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen has been named the safest and most sustainable cruise ship in the world.
Scope ESG Analysis, the leading European provider of ESG analysis, has done the first in-depth assessment of 400 cruise ships focusing on a combination of safety and sustainability.
On top of the list: Hurtigruten Expeditions’ battery-hybrid powered e

Steven Taylor, Hurtigruten Group's new Chief Commercial Officer

Hurtigruten Group appoints Steven Taylor as Chief Commercial Officer

Hurtigruten Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Taylor as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
In his new position, Steven will lead the development and execution of Hurtigruten Group’s strategic commercial initiatives and will sit on the company’s Executive Management Team.
Steven is a highly respected commercial, brand and marketing leader with global experience working at

U.S.-based Oceans Initiative's Southern Resident Killer Whale Conservation is one of the Hurtigruten Foundation's recipients.

Climate research and conservation projects receive funding boost from Hurtigruten Foundation

Seven climate and conservation-focused projects around the world are to receive funding from the Hurtigruten Foundation. The Foundation continues its commitment to support organizations and projects in the local communities around the world where Hurtigruten Group’s portfolio of businesses operate.
In the latest round of grants, the Foundation is supporting seven organizations with a total of 5

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Hurtigruten Expeditions Press Duty Phone

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Press contact Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express +4748027700
Rune Thomas Ege

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Press contact VP PR & Communication Hurtigruten Expeditions +47 988 288 68
Carine Møller Mortensen

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Press contact VP Communication and Sustainability Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express +47 970 55 012
Catriona Loughran

Catriona Loughran

Press contact VP Group Communications Hurtigruten Group +47 909 25 528
Tarjei Kramviken

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Press contact Communications Advisor Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express +47 97600637
Øystein Knoph

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Press contact Head of Storytelling Hurtigruten Expeditions +47 977 39 224
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Press contact Head of Press and Communications, the Americas The Americas +1 646 944 9029

Hurtigruten Group - World leader in exploration travel

Building on 125 years of Norwegian pioneering heritage, Hurtigruten is today the world's largest expedition cruise company.

Hurtigruten’s rapidly growing fleet of custom-build expedition ships takes modern-day adventure travellers to the world’s most spectacular destinations on our Planet - from the High North to Antarctica in the south.

Being the world leader in exploration travel comes with a great responsibility. Hurtigruten is enhancing destinations and runs an responsible, sustainable global operation. Read more about Hurtigruten's sustainability efforts here.

Hurtigruten introduced the world’s first hybrid battery powered cruise ships, the MS Roald Amundsen this summer. In 2020 she is followed by sister ship MS Fridtjof Nansen.

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