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MS Nordnorge in Hjørundfjorden. Photo: Fabrice Milochau / Hurtigruten Norway

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express launches 2023/24 season

A luxurious guest lounge in Bergen, menus with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, and sustainable excursions are part of what you will experience onboard the original coastal voyage.
Hurtigruten has operated the Norwegian Coastal Express since 1893, bringing travelers from all over the world close to everyday life in 34 small and large coastal communities between Bergen and Kirkenes.
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ANTARCTIC RETURN: Battery-hybrid powered MS Roald Amundsen of explores Orne Harbour, Antarctica. Photo: OSCAR FARRERA/Hurtigruten Expeditions

In pictures: Expedition cruising returns to Antarctica

For the first time in two years adventurous guests are again exploring Antarctica. “We are thrilled to share this long-awaited return with our guests”, said industry leader Hurtigruten Expeditions CEO Asta Lassesen.

A walrus resting on an ice pack in Svalbard's waters. Pic credit: John Daniel Benton

The silent future of tourism: Hurtigruten Svalbard partners with Volvo Penta to test hybrid vessel


Hurtigruten Svalbard has teamed up with Volvo Penta to test a new hybrid vessel that will allow guests to experience the wonders of the Arctic archipelago without disturbing the habitat around them.
The near-silent, Marell M15 cruiser called ‘Kvitbjørn’ (polar bear in English) will allow for fully electric operation in the environmentally sensitive waters around Svalbard, which is hugely po

An Antarctica welcome by one of its locals. Photo: Chelsea Claus.

Hurtigruten Expeditions Launches Black Friday Deals with up to 50% off Antarctica, Alaska, Galápagos, Iceland, and Norway

The ultimate bucket list sale of the year is finally here
Seattle, WA (November 22, 2021) – Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world leader in exploration travel, is offering almost all of its exciting destinations – ranging from Alaska and Antarctica to the Galápagos and West Africa – with Black Friday offerings of up to 50% off. The incredible rates are available through travel agents between Novem

Restoring the giant Galápagos tortoise is one of several Galápagos Conservancy projects Hurtigruten Expeditions will support.

Hurtigruten Expeditions Donates to Alaska Wilderness League and Galápagos Conservancy to Protect Local Wildlife

Seattle, WA (November 18, 2021) – Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world leader in exploration travel, will donate 1% of all North American bookings made in November and December for Alaska and the Galápagos to Alaska Wilderness League and Galápagos Conservancy, respectively, through its Hurtigruten Foundation.
Galápagos and Alaska are some of the latest additions to Hurtigruten Expeditions’ growi

Solo traveler enjoying a Hurtigruten Expedition cruise to Antarctica. Photo: Genna Roland

Hurtigruten Celebrates Singles Day with More Cruises Without a Single Supplement

Book Antarctica, Galápagos, Iceland, Norway, and South American cruises between
November 10-14 with no single traveler supplement
Seattle, WA (November 9, 2021) – Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, is celebrating Singles Day this year by offering even more cruises designed specifically for solo travelers. From November 10 to 14, single guests can book select cruises with

EXPLORE MORE: In an expanding 2023/24 season, Hurtigruten Expeditions offers their largest ever Antarctica program, with 34 different cruises to the White Continent. Photo: DAN AVILA/Hurtigruten Expeditions

First preview reveals record-breaking Hurtigruten Expeditions 2023/2024 season

Deeper exploration of Antarctica, more ships in Canada’s Northwest Passage, off-the-beaten-track Alaska, more adventures in the cradle of expedition cruising, larger expedition teams and more activities. Here are the first details of Hurtigruten Expeditions’ 2023/24 expedition cruises.
Hurtigruten Expeditions – the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line – has rapidly expanded the

GREENER CRUISING: MS Fridtjof Nansen was built with sustainability in mind. Now, she's named the world's safest and most sustainable cruise ship. Photo: ANDREA KLAUSSNER/Hurtigruten Expeditions

Hurtigruten Expeditions' MS Fridtjof Nansen rated the world’s most sustainable cruise ship

Hurtigruten Expeditions’ battery-hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen has been named the safest and most sustainable cruise ship in the world.
Scope ESG Analysis, the leading European provider of ESG analysis, has done the first in-depth assessment of 400 cruise ships focusing on a combination of safety and sustainability.
On top of the list: Hurtigruten Expeditions’ battery-hybrid powered e

Climate Sentinels team analysing ice on Svalbard. Climate Sentinels is one of the organizations that received donations from Hurtigruten Foundation in 2020. Photo: Climate Sentinels

Remote communities encouraged to apply for funding through Hurtigruten Foundation

Deadline for 2021 application submissions is November 1st.
Communities along coastal areas and remote destinations, where leading adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group explores, are encouraged to apply for funding through the Hurtigruten Foundation.
Hurtigruten Foundation aims to create a lasting, positive impact in the remote places Hurtigruten Group operates by empowering guests to en

MS Richard With entering Trollfjorden. Photo: Robert Cranna / Hurtigruten Norway

As Norway reopens, Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express nears normal operations in time for Northern Lights season

On Saturday, the Norwegian government removed most of the COVID-19 restrictions in Norway.

“We are very excited to now have the opportunity to give even more guests the unique experience to sail the Norwegian Coast, and let our guests enjoy the wonders of the northern lights under more normal circumstances,” Hurtigruten Norway CEO Hedda Felin said.
As the Northern Lights season starts, H

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