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Hurtigruten Expeditions Partners with California Ocean Alliance to Study and Protect Whales in Antarctica

Press releases   •   Jul 13, 2021 08:19 UTC

Hurtigruten Expeditions continues expansion: Introduces exclusive Galapagos expedition cruises

Press releases   •   Jun 22, 2021 14:59 UTC

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Hurtigruten prepares for further growth – establishes separate expedition cruise entity

Press releases   •   Oct 15, 2020 14:25 UTC

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.

Hurtigruten announces first hybrid expedition ship captain

Press releases   •   Dec 17, 2018 11:52 UTC

​At the age of 17, he started his career as a Hurtigruten galley assistant. 37 years later, Kai Albrigtsen (54) will take command of the world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship.

Expedition favorite MS Fram gets a complete revamp

Press releases   •   Nov 28, 2018 11:22 UTC

After a decade of exploring some of the most spectacular waters on our planet, Hurtigruten’s MS Fram will receive a total makeover – and reemerge as a brand-new expedition ship.

​Extreme makeover for Hurtigruten favorite: MS Richard With to emerge as brand new

Press releases   •   Nov 08, 2018 10:39 UTC

More comfort, new technology and better views of the spectacular Norwegian coast. The single largest upgrade project in Hurtigruten’s history will see the MS Richard With emerge as a brand new ship.

​Hurtigruten orders new hybrid powered expedition ship

Press releases   •   Oct 25, 2018 10:39 UTC

Hurtigruten, the world's largest expedition cruise company, continues to push the borders for green travel – and orders new, groundbreaking hybrid powered expedition cruise ship

Hurtigruten announces major green upgrades: Up to 9 ships to be retrofitted with LNG and battery power

Press releases   •   Apr 20, 2018 10:39 UTC

Hurtigruten has announced the biggest green upgrade in the company’s 125 year history. Up to nine of its custom built expedition ships are to rebuilt to hybrid propulsion – featuring LNG engines and battery packs. The planning and installation of the hybrid power and propulsion system upgrade starts immediately, and will be finalized by 2021.

Hurtigruten introduces Northwest Passage by hybrid ship and voyages to Franz Josef Land

Press releases   •   Dec 06, 2017 10:39 UTC

With three ships in Antarctica and five ships calling in Svalbard in the 2019/2020 season, Hurtigruten is strengthening its position as the world leader in exploration travel. - We are constantly seeking new waters to explore. With our new ships and new itineraries, Hurtigruten is setting a new standard for exploration travel to the polar edges of the world, says CEO Daniel Skjeldam.

Sneak peek at Hurtigruten’s new hybrid ships – and 2019-2020 polar adventures

Press releases   •   Nov 17, 2017 10:39 UTC

Hurtigruten – the world leader in exploration travel – has published the first voyages of the 2019/2020 season, revealing the most extensive Arctic and Antarctica program in the company’s 125-year history. The new hybrid powered expedition ships, MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, will combine state of the art technology with premium on board experience and unparalleled destinations.