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27 March 2024 13:27

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

25 March 2024 09:00

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

20 March 2024 10:00

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

13 March 2024 08:00

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

28 December 2023 19:00

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

21 December 2023 12:01

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

14 December 2023 11:43

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

14 November 2023 17:00

Hurtigruten Norway Relaunches Three Popular Itineraries Focusing on the Unique, Natural Nordic Light

Hurtigruten Norway reintroduces two land and sea tours and one science-based sailing combining the city lights of Nordic capitals with those of the Aurora Borealis and the Midnight Sun.
Seattle, United States (November 14, 2023) – Hurtigruten Norway is bringing back three popular pre-pandemic itineraries highlighting the unabridged wonders of Nordic culture, anchored to humanity’s continuing fa

9 November 2023 10:00

Hurtigruten Norway Offers Up to 50% Off in its Biggest Black Friday Deal Ever

Hurtigruten Norway’s Black Friday offers are now available through travel advisors, and will be available on its website November 17
Hurtigruten Norway is offering up to 50% off on almost all sailings with the Original Coastal Express, which celebrated 130 years this summer, and the brand-new North Cape Express, which just launched this October, for travel during January 1 and April 31, 2024.

3 November 2023 13:39

Hurtigruten Norway Partners with Arctic Umiaq Line to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Greenland

Hurtigruten Norway is expanding its presence outside Norway for the first time, leveraging its expertise to create a unique travel experience in one of the world’s most exciting destinations, Greenland
Seattle, United States (November 3, 2023) – Hurtigruten Norway, which celebrated 130 years of operations this summer, is expanding beyond Norway for the first time as the company has entered into

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

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

26 July 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Expeditions Partners with BRACENET in Upcycling Initiative, Deepening Onboard Sustainability Experience

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world's most sustainable adventure travel company, announces a partnership with German upcycling endeavor BRACENET. The cruise line will start upcycling old fishing nets and other marine waste to create lanyards, bracelets and keychains for guests and crew, underscoring its commitment to taking every possible opportunity to ensure its impact is net positive.
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20 July 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Foundation Launches Innovative Rapid Response Fund; Inaugural Donation from Hurtigruten Expeditions Goes to Local Marine Conservation Project

Immediate-Issue Philanthropic Fund Supports Global Communities Through Local Impact Initiative
Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world's leading sustainable adventure travel company, distributes inaugural Rapid Response Fund donation, effectively launching the philanthropic initiative from Hurtigruten Foundation, the Group’s charity arm. The new Fund empowers Hurtigruten Expeditions’ people to suppo

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

18 April 2023 06:02

Hurtigruten Group Chief Financial Officer Transition

Today, Hurtigruten Group AS announced that Torleif Ernstsen has decided to resign from his position effective, June 30th, 2023 and that James McArthur will succeed him as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company.

21 March 2023 10:04

Hurtigruten Norway’s Sea Zero project enters next phase to launch zero emission ship by 2030

Hurtigruten Norway, which is working towards its first zero emission ship by 2030, has kicked off an innovative research project in partnership with research institute SINTEF and 12 maritime partners. The new consortium is dedicated to developing innovative, zero-emission solutions for the future of passenger ships. Based on cutting-edge research, the partners aim to create the most energy-efficie

15 March 2023 09:01

Hurtigruten Foundation seeks projects that deserve funding

The Hurtigruten Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to supporting sustainable exploration and research, is now accepting applications for its grants. The Foundation supports projects and initiatives that positively impact the natural environment and wildlife, support local communities, and battle plastic waste and marine litter. Since 2015, the Foundation has supported more than 60 pro

29 November 2022 07:58

Adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group’s foundation announces new donations

Protecting endangered birds in the Galapagos and more beach cleaning on Svalbard are among the projects receiving 2022’s last round of grants from Hurtigruten Foundation. The adventure travel company reiterates its promise to supporting initiatives in the areas it operates and urges more organizations to apply in the future.
- We are truly showing the global scope of our commitments with this