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MS Nordnorge in Hjørundfjorden in Norway. Photo: Fabrice Milochau / Hurtigruten Norway

Hurtigruten Norway plans first emission free ship by 2030

Hurtigruten Norway partners with leading research organization SINTEF to create zero emission ships for the Norwegian coast, with the first ready to sail by 2030.
“We are excited to announce our most ambitious sustainability initiative to date; creating solutions for zero emission passenger ships, using the Norwegian coast as the ideal case. Our ambition is to sail an emission-free Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express Introduces Culinary Ambassadors

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express Introduces Culinary Ambassadors

Ahead of next year’s 130th anniversary, Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express is upping its game even more. Not just considered the most beautiful voyage in the world, it will also be a culinary experience of the senses. Collaborating with local suppliers is a vital part of the company’s food concept, Norway’s Coastal Kitchen, and they have partnered with two extraordinary chefs with close links t

By the anniversary year of 2023, MS Kong Harald will be converted to a modern hybrid ship, cutting CO2 emissions by 25 per cent. Here from the Lofoten islands in Northern Norway.  Photo: Stian Klo / Hurtigruten Norway

Hurtigruten celebrates the Norwegian Coastal Express’ 130-year anniversary with special on-board experiences

Hurtigruten Norway and the Norwegian Coastal Express celebrates 130 years with a special historic anniversary menu and a year-long celebration in 2023.

On 2 July 1893, Captain Richard With and the steamer DS Vesteraalen set sail on the very first sailing of the Norwegian Coastal Express. Ever since, we have been the original coastal voyage – a unique way to experience the Norwegian coast up

From left to right: Chairman of the VDRJ Rüdiger Edelmann, CEO Hurtigruten Group Daniel Skjeldam, travel journalists Marina Noble and Franz Neumeier and Captain of MS Otto Sverdrup Daniel Fjellaksel. Photo: Kay Fochtmann

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

MS Richard With in Myklebust Yard to install new engines and large batteries, making the ship hybrid powered. Photo: Myklebust Yard

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

Gerard Short, VP Digital Solutions Hurtigruten Expeditions. Photo: Hurtigruten Expeditions

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

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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.

U.S.-based Oceans Initiative's Southern Resident Killer Whale Conservation is one of the Hurtigruten Foundation's recipients.

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

MS Nordnorge in Hjørundfjorden. Photo: Fabrice Milochau / Hurtigruten Norway

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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A walrus resting on an ice pack in Svalbard's waters. Pic credit: John Daniel Benton

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

Climate Sentinels team analysing ice on Svalbard. Climate Sentinels is one of the organizations that received donations from Hurtigruten Foundation in 2020. Photo: Climate Sentinels

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

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