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MS Polarlys and MS Kong Harald, our newly refurbished ships PHOTO: ØRJAN BERTELSEN AND GIANCARLO CASTRICHELLA (GUEST IMAGE)

Video tour: Total makeover for Hurtigruten ships

After a successful financial turnaround over the recent years, Norwegian explorer cruise line Hurtigruten now upgrades the vessels sailing the Norwegian coast, as well as their new expedition ship MS Spitsbergen. The vessels MS Kong Harald and MS Polarlys are now as the first two ships totally renewed. In this article you can see the brand new New Arctic Interior aboard MS Polarlys.

MS Kong Harald PHOTO: MICHAEL SCHUMANN / HR PHOTO COMPETITION

Hurtigruten modify ships for shore power

World leader in Explorer travel Hurtigruten plans to modify several vessels for shore power already during first half of 2016. The initiative follows a stronger environmental focus in the Norwegian company, operating a fleet of 13 explorer vessels. The shore power installation will significantly reduce fuel consumption and air pollution during port calls.

MS Midnatsol outside Tromsø PHOTO: CARSTEN PEDERSEN

Launching 10 new Antarctica sailings with MS Midnatsol in 2016/2017

Hurtigruten, the world’s foremost authority in Arctic and Antarctic voyaging and explorer travel, is launching MS Midnatsol to Antarctica for the 2016/2017 season. This more than doubles the company's capacity in this strategically important region.

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