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14 June 2022 11:02

Hurtigruten Norway Launches Two Premium Journeys for 2023, Marking the Biggest Product Evolution in its 130-year History

The new Svalbard Express and North Cape Express itineraries will offer an elevated addition to the existing Coastal Express product. Guests will enjoy a new iconic experience along the Norwegian coast on board a refurbished MS Trollfjord, and in the case of Svalbard, the world’s northernmost permanent populated area.

Oslo, Norway (June 14, 2022) – Hurtigruten Norway, which has carried local

10 May 2022 08:53

Hurtigruten Group launches ESG report – calls for more transparency from travel industry

Hurtigruten Group opens its books on emissions and social responsibility and commits to science-based targets in its new ESG report. The adventure travel group emphasizes how reducing emissions must be the number one goal for travel companies while calling for greater transparency in the industry – particularly from those that operate cruise ships.
“We operate in an industry which negatively i

4 May 2022 10:09

IAATO Appoints New Chair to Executive Committee

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed Tudor Morgan to its leading role. Morgan is VP Government and Industry relations at IAATO member operator Hurtigruten Expeditions.

8 April 2022 08:26

Got a sustainability project that needs funding? Hurtigruten Foundation wants to hear from you

Deadline for spring 2022 application submissions is May 1st.
Hurtigruten Foundation is inviting communities and organizations along coastal areas and remote destinations, where leading adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group explores, to apply for project funding. Protection of endangered birds in Galapagos, whale research studies on the Pacific Coast and in Antarctica, and an education proj

31 March 2022 08:05

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

14 March 2022 12:18

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

10 March 2022 12:38

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

2 March 2022 20:06

Hurtigruten Group Announces Black Traveler Advisory Board to Encourage More Inclusivity in Expedition Cruising

Hurtigruten Group, the world’s leading adventure travel company, has launched the Black Traveler Advisory Board (BTAB), a newly appointed group of travel professionals whose focus is increasing visibility and inclusivity of the Black traveler in the expedition cruising industry.

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.