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22 February 2022 14:09

Hurtigruten Group CEO honoured for “outstanding achievements” towards sustainability in the tourism industry

Hurtigruten Group CEO Daniel Skjeldam has received the 2022 Honorary Award from the Association of German Travel Journalists (VDRJ) for his “outstanding achievements” in tourism with emphasis on his efforts towards sustainability and for being a “role model” in the industry.
Rüdiger Edelmann, Chairman of the VDRJ said: "The Honorary Award pays tribute to companies and personalities in the trav

21 February 2022 12:51

Hurtigruten Norway kicks off one of Europe's biggest environmental upgrades

Hurtigruten Norway has initiated one of Europe's largest environmental ship upgrades. With modern technology, the rebuilt ships will cut CO2 emissions by 25 per cent and NOx emissions by as much as 80 per cent.

With the upgrades, to be completed in 2023, guests can look forward to greener sailings on all of Hurtigruten Norway's seven Norwegian Coastal Express ships.
"This is the largest

3 February 2022 13:57

Hurtigruten Group appoints new VP of Digital Solutions

Hurtigruten Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerard Short as its new VP of Digital Solutions for its world leading expedition cruising brand.
In this newly established position, Gerard will be part of our growing team that will build the next generation of digital products for Hurtigruten Expeditions, which offers more than 250 destinations to over 30 countries including Antarcti

26 January 2022 20:10

Hurtigruten Celebrates Norway’s Reopening

North American travelers can once again experience ‘the most beautiful voyage in the world’ along the original 1893 route on the famed Coastal Express or by expedition cruise
Seattle, WA (January 26, 2022) – Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, is celebrating Norway's reopening as the country will no longer require North American travelers to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.

16 December 2021 07:00

Climate research and conservation projects receive funding boost from Hurtigruten Foundation

Seven climate and conservation-focused projects around the world are to receive funding from the Hurtigruten Foundation. The Foundation continues its commitment to support organizations and projects in the local communities around the world where Hurtigruten Group’s portfolio of businesses operate.
In the latest round of grants, the Foundation is supporting seven organizations with a total of 5

7 December 2021 12:01

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express launches 2023/24 season

A luxurious guest lounge in Bergen, menus with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, and sustainable excursions are part of what you will experience onboard the original coastal voyage.
Hurtigruten has operated the Norwegian Coastal Express since 1893, bringing travelers from all over the world close to everyday life in 34 small and large coastal communities between Bergen and Kirkenes.
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29 November 2021 13:14

The silent future of tourism: Hurtigruten Svalbard partners with Volvo Penta to test hybrid vessel

Hurtigruten Svalbard has teamed up with Volvo Penta to test a new hybrid vessel that will allow guests to experience the wonders of the Arctic archipelago without disturbing the habitat around them.
The near-silent, Marell M15 cruiser called ‘Kvitbjørn’ (polar bear in English) will allow for fully electric operation in the environmentally sensitive waters around Svalbard, which is hugely po

14 October 2021 10:38

Remote communities encouraged to apply for funding through Hurtigruten Foundation

Deadline for 2021 application submissions is November 1st.
Communities along coastal areas and remote destinations, where leading adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group explores, are encouraged to apply for funding through the Hurtigruten Foundation.
Hurtigruten Foundation aims to create a lasting, positive impact in the remote places Hurtigruten Group operates by empowering guests to en

29 September 2021 08:07

As Norway reopens, Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express nears normal operations in time for Northern Lights season

On Saturday, the Norwegian government removed most of the COVID-19 restrictions in Norway.

“We are very excited to now have the opportunity to give even more guests the unique experience to sail the Norwegian Coast, and let our guests enjoy the wonders of the northern lights under more normal circumstances,” Hurtigruten Norway CEO Hedda Felin said.
As the Northern Lights season starts, H

23 September 2021 07:58

First-ever Hurtigruten Expeditions UK sailing departs from Dover

Expedition ship MS Maud embarks on inaugural UK departure for Hurtigruten Expeditions, the only ship of its kind to offer year-round expedition sailings from the UK.

14 September 2021 18:29

Named with ice ‘next to the North Pole’: Battery-hybrid powered cruise ship named in world’s northernmost ceremony

Hurtigruten Expeditions’ battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen has made history with the northernmost naming ceremony for a passenger ship – at the location where expedition cruising began in 1896.

8 September 2021 13:00

Hurtigruten Expeditions reveals two godmothers for battery hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen

Hurtigruten Expeditions has appointed two seasoned exploration and environmental pioneers as godmothers of battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen: Canadian Sunniva Sørby and Norwegian Hilde Fålun Strøm.