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21 December 2023 12:01

Hurtigruten Serves the World’s Best Cheese; Submerges another 4,500 sparkling wine bottles into the ocean

Hurtigruten has been serving the award-winning Nidelven Blå cheese since 2015. Following its initial success with Bubbles of the Sea, another 4,500 sparkling wine bottles have been submerged outside the Norwegian coast to be served next year.
Oslo, Norway (December 21, 2023) – Hurtigruten‘s Coastal Kitchen concept assures guests will not only enjoy some of Norway’s best produce, but also so

14 December 2023 11:43

Hurtigruten and HX Announce Next Phase of Rebrand

New Websites, Social Channels and Visual Identities Unveiled Ahead of Wave Season

HX: Change the way you see the world

Hurtigruten: Live the legend of Norway

Oslo, Norway (December 14, 2023) – HX and sister brand Hurtigruten are unveiling the next phase of their new brand identities following the initial announcement in September. This week, in anticipation of Wave Season, the

14 November 2023 17:00

Hurtigruten Norway Relaunches Three Popular Itineraries Focusing on the Unique, Natural Nordic Light

Hurtigruten Norway reintroduces two land and sea tours and one science-based sailing combining the city lights of Nordic capitals with those of the Aurora Borealis and the Midnight Sun.
Seattle, United States (November 14, 2023) – Hurtigruten Norway is bringing back three popular pre-pandemic itineraries highlighting the unabridged wonders of Nordic culture, anchored to humanity’s continuing fa

9 November 2023 10:00

Hurtigruten Norway Offers Up to 50% Off in its Biggest Black Friday Deal Ever

Hurtigruten Norway’s Black Friday offers are now available through travel advisors, and will be available on its website November 17
Hurtigruten Norway is offering up to 50% off on almost all sailings with the Original Coastal Express, which celebrated 130 years this summer, and the brand-new North Cape Express, which just launched this October, for travel during January 1 and April 31, 2024.

3 November 2023 13:39

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

Hurtigruten Norway is expanding its presence outside Norway for the first time, leveraging its expertise to create a unique travel experience in one of the world’s most exciting destinations, Greenland
Seattle, United States (November 3, 2023) – Hurtigruten Norway, which celebrated 130 years of operations this summer, is expanding beyond Norway for the first time as the company has entered into

15 September 2023 08:01

Mark Ivin appointed CFO of Hurtigruten Norway

Mark Ivin has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Hurtigruten Norway effective from September 25th.
As part of Hurtigruten Group's work in preparing for further growth, Hurtigruten Norway is strengthened with Mark Ivin on the team. As CFO of Hurtigruten Norway, he will have a central role together with Group management in shaping and executing measures to realize this growth.<

13 September 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Foundation Invites Coastal Communities to Apply for Funding with New Grant Opportunities

Communities where Hurtigruten Group operates are encouraged to apply ahead of November 1, 2023 Over one-third of allocated grants in 2022 were recommended by Hurtigruten Group employees; harnessing its peoples’ insights, the Foundation encourages employees to put forward projects that positively impact the communities they visit at sea
London, UK (September 13, 2023) — Since its establishment

17 August 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Group Receives Best ESG Ranking of a Cruise Company by Leading Research Provider Sustainalytics

By earning the lowest Risk Rating, Hurtigruten Group leads the cruise industry in ESG management, placing fourth in the “Travel, Lodging and Amusement” subindustry category
London, UK (August 17, 2023) – Hurtigruten Group AS (“HRG” or the “Company”) has received an industry-leading ESG Risk Rating of 19.7 (Low) following an assessment by Morningstar Sustainalytics, an ESG research, ratings and

26 July 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Expeditions Partners with BRACENET in Upcycling Initiative, Deepening Onboard Sustainability Experience

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world's most sustainable adventure travel company, announces a partnership with German upcycling endeavor BRACENET. The cruise line will start upcycling old fishing nets and other marine waste to create lanyards, bracelets and keychains for guests and crew, underscoring its commitment to taking every possible opportunity to ensure its impact is net positive.
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20 July 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Foundation Launches Innovative Rapid Response Fund; Inaugural Donation from Hurtigruten Expeditions Goes to Local Marine Conservation Project

Immediate-Issue Philanthropic Fund Supports Global Communities Through Local Impact Initiative
Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world's leading sustainable adventure travel company, distributes inaugural Rapid Response Fund donation, effectively launching the philanthropic initiative from Hurtigruten Foundation, the Group’s charity arm. The new Fund empowers Hurtigruten Expeditions’ people to suppo

19 July 2023 11:00

Hurtigruten Group Adapts Fleet To Expand Expedition Itineraries And Strengthen Norwegian Coastal Sailings

Oslo, Norway: July 19, 2023 – Today, Hurtigruten Group (the Company) shared that it would be adapting its fleet to address its long-term strategic growth initiatives by moving MS Otto Sverdrup to Hurtigruten Norway and deploying MS Maud to the Arctic, and Antarctica, leaving the Norwegian coast.
This fleet adjustment is a natural extension of the Company’s operational split in 2021 and the rec

7 July 2023 10:00

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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