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Rendering of the updated Sea Zero ship by Vard.

Hurtigruten reveals updated plans for its zero-emission cruise ship of the future

New York City (October 11, 2024) – Hurtigruten, one of the leading sustainable brands in travel, has released its updated plans for its Sea Zero project, the zero-emission ship scheduled to debut in 2030, as it is in its research and development phase. With the help of large batteries, sails, and other innovative solutions, the ship will be able to sail entirely emission-free during normal operati

Gebhard Rainer Appointed as CEO of HX.

Gebhard Rainer Appointed as CEO of HX

World leading expedition cruise company HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) proudly announces the appointment of Gebhard Rainer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rainer's extensive experience and strategic vision will drive HX into its next phase of growth and development. With two autonomous management teams in place for HX and Hurtigruten, current Group CEO and CEO for HX, Daniel Skjeldam, will trans

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

Hurtigruten Expeditions' new brand identity, including its new logo, will launch fully in December.

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the World’s Leading Expedition Cruise Company, Rebrands as HX


Hurtigruten Expeditions will continue to be at the forefront of sustainability and adventure travel under a new name and brand identity, HX
Hurtigruten Norway’s Coastal Express returns simply to Hurtigruten, the original name of the iconic route it launched in 1893
Oslo, Norway (September 19, 2023) – After launching the world’s first expedition cruise in 1896, Hurtigruten Group AS is t

Visual concept of Hurtigruten Norway's Sea Zero initiative. Credit: VARD Design.

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

Hurtigruten's MS Richard With under the Northern Lights in Arctic Norway. Photo: Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten Offers Up to 50% Off During Black Friday Sale

New York City, United States (November 12, 2024) – Hurtigruten, the undisputed authentic travel expert on Norway and its stunning coastline, is offering discounts of up to 50% off select sailings during its Black Friday sale, which runs November 13 through December 2, 2024.
Launching November 13, 2024, for travel advisors and November 15, 2024, for bookings through Hurtigruten.com or Hurtigrute

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Hurtigruten Press Duty Phone

Hurtigruten Press Duty Phone

Press contact Enquiries about Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express +47 480 27 700
HX Press Duty Phone

HX Press Duty Phone

Press contact Enquiries about HX and expedition cruises +47 47 666 888
Anne Solsvik

Anne Solsvik

Press contact SVP Communication and Public Affairs Hurtigruten +47 995 98 796
Tarjei Kramviken

Tarjei Kramviken

Press contact Communications Advisor Hurtigruten +47 976 00 637
Anders Lindström

Anders Lindström

Press contact Head of Press and Communications (Americas) Hurtigruten +1 646 944 9029
Johnny Stanley-Brown

Johnny Stanley-Brown

Press contact Head of Communications (UK) Hurtigruten +44 757 067 4466
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