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20 September 2023 08:00

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Becomes First Cruise Company to Establish Shore Power Connection in Iceland

Pioneering new standards in emission reductions, HX’s fleet has been fitted with shore power connectivity since 2021

London, UK (September 20, 2023) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) achieved a milestone in its pursuit of reducing emissions by becoming the first cruise company to connect to shoreside electricity in Iceland. Yesterday, September 19, expedition vessel MS Maud linked to Iceland’s

19 September 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the World’s Leading Expedition Cruise Company, Rebrands as HX

Hurtigruten Expeditions will continue to be at the forefront of sustainability and adventure travel under a new name and brand identity, HX
Hurtigruten Norway’s Coastal Express returns simply to Hurtigruten, the original name of the iconic route it launched in 1893
Oslo, Norway (September 19, 2023) – After launching the world’s first expedition cruise in 1896, Hurtigruten Group AS is t

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

29 August 2023 08:00

World-first for Sustainable Cruising: World's First Battery-Hybrid Cruise Ships Meet in Historic Northwest Passage

London, UK (August 29, 2023) — A momentous event unfolded yesterday in the Northwest Passage as Hurtigruten Expeditions’ MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen crossed paths for the first time in their respective histories. The bow-to-bow meeting of the battery-hybrid vessels – including MS Roald Amundsen, the world’s first hybrid battery-powered cruise ship, also named after the first explorer

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

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

13 July 2023 06:59

Hurtigruten Expeditions Opens Shanghai Office & Appoints Industry Heavy Hitters To Global Commercial Team

Alex Delamere-White becomes Chief Commercial Officer, Hurtigruten Expeditions London: July 13th, 2023 – Hurtigruten Expeditions announced investments in its expedition business, further fuelling its long-term growth in the adventure travel sector. The moves include appointing a new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Alex Delamere-White as part of the Hurtigruten Expeditions Executive Leadership Tea

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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13 June 2023 09:00

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

7 June 2023 10:00

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

27 April 2023 07:01

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.