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Sarfaq Ittuk among icebergs in Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland.

Greenlands Arctic Umiaq Line Partners with Hurtigruten Norway to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Greenland


Arctic Umiaq Line and Hurtigruten Norway are proud to announce their new partnership to enhance growth and opportunities in Greenland's tourism industry. Both companies, with a high focus on sustainability, are partnering to develop Arctic Umiaq Line’s unique product for the international market and promote sustainable tourism in Greenland.

Photo: Lisa Germany, Visit Greenland
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Hurtigruten Foundation’s New “Camping in Antarctica” Fundraiser Drives Record Annual Grant Donation

Hurtigruten Foundation’s New “Camping in Antarctica” Fundraiser Drives Record Annual Grant Donation

Guests support fundraising milestone by staying under canvas on the White Continent
2023 Foundation grants and guest participation to focus on projects supporting scientific research and local communities
Following close review of 82 applications, Hurtigruten Foundation, the non-profit arm of Hurtigruten Group, announces the recipients of its 2023 grants: 14 projects that align with its miss

Visual concept of Hurtigruten Norway's Sea Zero initiative. Credit: VARD Design.

Hurtigruten Norway Unveils its First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship: World’s Most Energy-Efficient Cruise Vessel

OSLO, Norway (June 7, 2023) – Weeks before its 130thanniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under project name ‘Sea Zero,’ the first-of-its-kind initiative has revealed early concept plans for the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship. Hurtigruten Norway presented the findings alongside its consortium of 12 maritime pa

Hurtigruten Group Releases 2022 Environmental Social and Governance Report

Hurtigruten Group Releases 2022 Environmental Social and Governance Report

Reinforces commitment to Science Based Targets, prioritizes emission elimination over carbon offsets and highlights its 2022 EUR66 Million sustainable fleet investment Key sustainability milestones achieved with the launch of the second hybrid powered ship in the Hurtigruten Norway fleet, MS Kong Harald, bringing the total of hybrid ships to five across the Hurtigruten Group.

James McArthur is succeeding Torleif Ernstsen as CFO, Hurtigruten Group AS.

Hurtigruten Group Chief Financial Officer Transition

Today, Hurtigruten Group AS announced that Torleif Ernstsen has decided to resign from his position effective, June 30th, 2023 and that James McArthur will succeed him as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company.

Hurtigruten Norway’s Sea Zero project enters next phase to launch zero emission ship by 2030

Hurtigruten Norway’s Sea Zero project enters next phase to launch zero emission ship by 2030

Hurtigruten Norway, which is working towards its first zero emission ship by 2030, has kicked off an innovative research project in partnership with research institute SINTEF and 12 maritime partners. The new consortium is dedicated to developing innovative, zero-emission solutions for the future of passenger ships. Based on cutting-edge research, the partners aim to create the most energy-efficie

Waved Albatross in Galapagos

Hurtigruten Foundation seeks projects that deserve funding

The Hurtigruten Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to supporting sustainable exploration and research, is now accepting applications for its grants. The Foundation supports projects and initiatives that positively impact the natural environment and wildlife, support local communities, and battle plastic waste and marine litter. Since 2015, the Foundation has supported more than 60 pro

EXPEDITION EXPERT: Alastair Newton is the new Director of Expedition Operations at Hurtigruten Expeditions. PHOTO: Alastair Newton

Alastair Newton Joins Hurtigruten Expeditions

The world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line has signed on expedition expert Alastair Newton to build the world's most sustainable and educational next-level expedition cruises.

Gardner Bay on Galapagos' Española Island. Photo: John Chardine

Hurtigruten Expeditions Offers Limited 2-for-1 deal to Support Galápagos Wildlife

The world’s leading expedition cruise company now offering three new itineraries giving customers even more adventures in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
In celebration of these new sailing routes, Hurtigruten Expeditions offers limited two-for-one and 50% off solo sailings
As part of their ongoing commitment to conserving nature, Hurtigruten Expeditions will donate $100,000 of its sales from t

EXPEDITION EXPERT: Alex McNeil joins Hurtigruten Expeditions as SVP Expeditions Product and Guest Experience. PHOTO: Dave Merron

Alex McNeil Joins Hurtigruten Expeditions

The world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line has onboarded expedition expert Alex McNeil to develop Hurtigruten Expeditions’ next generation of expedition cruises – with even more depth and destination partnerships at the core of the experience.
A pioneer in the expedition industry since 2007, McNeil (CAN) has completed over 100 expeditions, including reaching the Geographic North Pol

The critically endangered Galapagos Petrel is an endemic species of the archipelago threatened by habitat loss and invasive species. Photo Credit: Fundación de Conservación Jocotoco

Adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group’s foundation announces new donations

Protecting endangered birds in the Galapagos and more beach cleaning on Svalbard are among the projects receiving 2022’s last round of grants from Hurtigruten Foundation. The adventure travel company reiterates its promise to supporting initiatives in the areas it operates and urges more organizations to apply in the future.
- We are truly showing the global scope of our commitments with this

The Galápagos, unlike any other place on Earth. Photo: Ashton Ray Hansen

Hurtigruten Group Announces More Black Friday Deals than Ever Before

Celebrate Hurtigruten Norway's 130-year anniversary with discounts on all Coastal Express voyages from July through March of the following year
Save up to 50% on Hurtigruten Expeditions sailings to Antarctica, the Galápagos Islands, Greenland, and many other bucket-list destinations

Black Friday deals include new cruises for 2023, such as the highly-anticipated Svalbard Express and North

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