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  • MS Midnatsol (left) and recently renamed MS Finnmarken (right) cross paths on the Norwegian coast (Photo: Hurtigruten/Tommy Simonsen)

    Hurtigruten Expands Signature Fleet with MS Midnatsol from Summer 2026

    MS Midnatsol will join sister ship, MS Trollfjord, and MS Finnmarken in the Signature fleet for the summer 2026 season, following a comprehensive upgrade of the onboard facilities. At the same time, MS Vesterålen will return to full-time service with the Original Coastal Express fleet on the Bergen–Kirkenes route, supporting the state contract.

  • Iain Powell appointed as new Hurtigruten CCO

    Hurtigruten appoints Iain Powell as new Chief Commercial Officer

    Hurtigruten is pleased to announce the appointment of Iain Powell as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). As CCO, he will now lead Hurtigruten’s global commercial strategy, strengthen the company’s market position, and drive further growth.

  • Lunch at Lofoten Seaweed during day 5 of Hurtigruten's new Culinary Voyage. Photo: Arni Coraldo.

    Hurtigruten Launches Culinary-Themed Itineraries Showcasing the Best of Norway’s Food and Beverage

    – New culinary voyages build on Hurtigruten’s award-winning Norway’s Coastal Kitchen program –
    Oslo, Norway (April 29, 2025) – Hurtigruten, the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal voyages, announces a new culinary and drink-themed itinerary launching this fall. The seven-day voyage includes three nights onboard the Original Coastal Express from Bergen to Stamsund, two nights at partner farms in

  • In the ocean basin at Sintef, a number of different tests of the ship design can be carried out. Photo: Espen Mills / Hurtigruten

    Sea Zero Takes Shape: Hurtigruten Reveals Updated Ship Design After Successful Model Testing in Norway

    Hurtigruten’s vision for the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship is advancing, with its groundbreaking Sea Zero project recently completing a new phase of rigorous testing at SINTEF Ocean’s facilities in Trondheim. Large battery packs, retractable sails, air lubrication systems, contra-rotating propellers and an energy-optimised hull are among the innovations being evaluated.

  • In recent years, Hurtigruten has made significant upgrades to its fleet. MS Nordlys is now being converted into a hybrid ship, the company’s fourth. Photo: Ole C. Salomonsen.

    Hurtigruten named most sustainable brand within the travel & tourism industry in Norway


    For the second year running, Norwegian consumers have named Hurtigruten the most sustainable brand in Norway within the travel and tourism category.
    In the 2025 Sustainable Brand Index survey, where 10,000 Norwegian consumers were asked about their perceptions of various brands' sustainability efforts, Hurtigruten ranked highest in the travel category.
    “We see this recognition as a valu

  • Watching the Northern Lights onboard Hurtigruten. Photo by Espen Mills.

    The world’s only Chief Aurora Chaser is now also available on Hurtigruten’s premium Signature voyages

    - Hurtigruten extends its popular astronomy voyages to its premium, all-inclusive North Cape Line next winter. Also launches the cruise and land-based Savor the Northern Lights which features the very best of Norway and Finland -
    NEW YORK CITY, USA (March 3, 2025) – Hurtigruten, the undisputed authentic travel expert on Norway which has been sailing under the Northern Lights for more than 130

  • Hurtigruten's MS Trollfjord sailing the Norwegian Coast

    Acquisition of Hurtigruten Completes with New Capital for Growth Ambitions

    Hurtigruten Group AS (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, “Hurtigruten”) today announces the completion of its acquisition by a consortium of investors (“the Consortium”). The closing of this transaction concludes the process to separate Hurtigruten from Hurtigruten Expeditions Holdings Ltd (together with its subsidiaries, “HX”) – both were previously part of one corporate group.

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