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Head Chef Douglas Spiik preparing food for Hurtigruten's guests onboard MS Trollfjord's fine dining restaurant Røst

Hurtigruten Unveils Innovative Initiative on its Path Towards Zero Edible Food Waste

Oslo, Norway (April 16, 2024) — With a groundbreaking initiative building on circular economy principles, Hurtigruten is working towards drastically reducing and recycling edible food waste from its fleet operations. A specially designed reactor at one of its ports converts edible food waste into compost used to grow vegetables for Hurtigruten, aligning with Hurtigruten’s sailing towards zero-edib

A Hurtigruten ship traveling through the Geirangerfjord in Norway.

Hurtigruten Offers 10% Off All 2025/26 Voyages Plus its Most Generous On-Board Credit Ever

(April 1, 2024) — Hurtigruten, the undisputed expert on Norway and its stunning coastline, is offering 10% off and an on-board credit of 5,000 Norwegian kroner, equivalent to more than $450, for guests who book before July 31, 2024.
Guests can choose between all three of Hurtigruten’s coastal journeys, including the recently-launched The Svalbard Express and North Cape Express, as well as the O

Credit: Association of Greenlandic Children

Hurtigruten Foundation Invites Sustainability-Focused and Environmentally Conscious Non-Profits and Projects to Apply for Funding with New Grant Opportunities

Oslo, Norway (March 27, 2024) – Since its inception in 2015, Hurtigruten Foundation has supported more than 150 projects in 23 different countries with a total of over 10 million NOK (nearly 1 million USD). Ahead of its 1 May 2024 deadline, the foundation is inviting non-profits and projects to apply for funding which align with the Foundation’s three areas of focus: preserving endangered wildlife

The world's first-ever Chief Aurora Chaser onboard Hurtigruten in Norway.

Hurtigruten Appoints Tom Kerss as the World's First Chief Aurora Chaser, Pioneering Unmatched Northern Lights Voyages in Norway

Oslo, Norway (March 25, 2024) – Hurtigruten, the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal voyages, has proudly announced an unprecedented collaboration with Tom Kerss, the esteemed Northern Lights astronomer.
In a historic move, Hurtigruten has appointed Kerss as the world's first Chief Aurora Chaser, solidifying its status as the foremost authority in Northern Lights experiences and promising travel

Guests onboard Hurtigruten's Original Coastal Express enjoying the Northern Lights. Photo: Tommy Simonsen

Hurtigruten Extends its Unique Northern Lights Promise for 2024/25 Season and Beyond

Oslo, Norway (March 20, 2024) – Hurtigruten, the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal voyages, has extended its unique Northern Lights Promise to September, allowing travelers to experience one of the world’s most natural wonders for an even longer period.
Hurtigruten has long been synonymous with the best of Norway's natural wonders, and in a commitment to ensuring guests have the best possible

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), World Leader in Sustainable Expedition Travel, announces Alex Dichter as New Chairman

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), World Leader in Sustainable Expedition Travel, announces Alex Dichter as New Chairman

Travel Industry Veteran & Strategist Strengthens Formidable Leadership Team, As Global Expedition Operator Splits From Coastal Operations & Positions Itself For Further Growth
London, 19 March 2024: HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) today announced the appointment of Alex Dichter, Leader of McKinsey’s Global Travel practice, as their new Chairman of the Board. The appointment follows HX`s

HX guests exploring Antarctica on a zodiac

HX Redefines the Expedition Experience Launching All-Inclusive Offering Across Its Fleet

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the global leaders in expedition cruising, have announced plans to further enhance their onboard guest offering. As part of a phased approach, starting with Antarctica & Galápagos expeditions departing in October 2024, they will be introducing an ‘all-inclusive’ offering as standard across the whole fleet from November 2024, covering all destinations.

Hurtigruten's MS Trollfjord in Lofoten, Norway. Photo: Espen Mills.

Hurtigruten Named Most Sustainable Brand Within the Travel & Tourism Industry in Norway

Oslo, Norway (March 13, 2024) – Hurtigruten was named the leading sustainable brand in the travel and tourism industry in the latest edition of the Sustainable Brand Index for 2024. Based on a survey among 13,000 Norwegian consumers, Hurtigruten was the only brand in its category to make the top 100. The survey featured 282 brands across 25 industries. SB Insight has been carrying out the survey s

HX's (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Chief Commercial Officer Alex Delamere-White

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Strengthens Global Commercial Leadership Team Following Rebrand

London, United Kingdom (January 12, 2024) - HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the experts in expedition travel, has announced changes in roles at a global level including Alex Delamere-White’s official appointment as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), following six months as acting interim CCO.
Based out of the new HX HQ in London, Alex will bring the global functions under one leadership model to fu

A Hurtigruten ship traveling through Geirangerfjord in Norway. Photo: Agurtxane Concellon

Save up to $4000 this Wave season with Hurtigruten to explore one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines

Hurtigruten, the undisputed expert on Norway and its stunning coastline, is offering discounts of up to $4,000 off per person during the so-called Wave season taking place during the first quarter of 2024.
All three popular products – the Original Coastal Express that celebrated 130 years of operation this summer and the brand-new Svalbard Express and North Cape Express itineraries launched thi

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

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

Hurtigruten and HX Announce Next Phase of Rebrand

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

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