Hurtigruten News
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Hurtigruten to offer first ever UK departures in 2021
Hurtigruten has announced that for the first time in its 126-year history it will offer winter sailings from the port of Dover. The departures form part of the cruise line’s new Norway Expedition 2021/22 programme.
Hurtigruten unveils plans for hybrid powered expedition ships
Hurtigruten has revealed it will makeover three of its vessels to transform them into hybrid powered expedition cruise ships.
MS Roald Amundsen takes to water for first time
Hurtigruten’s new hybrid powered MS Roald Amundsen has made what the company is calling maritime history, becoming the first cruise ship in the world to sail purely on battery power.
New head of UK trade sales for Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten has announced that national key account manager, Mark Walter, has been promoted to the role of head of sales for the UK trade.
Albrigtsen to captain MS Roald Amundsen for Hurtigruten
When Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen embarks on her maiden voyage in 2019, it is not only the ship herself that will make history. On the bridge, Kai Albrigtsen will be the first captain of a hybrid powered cruise ship.
Hurtigruten reveals plans to overhaul MS Fram ahead of 2020 cruise season
Leading up the 2020 season, MS Fram will be completely upgraded with new suites, new cabins, more environmentally friendly engines and a total makeover of all public areas – including new restaurants and Hurtigruten’s signature, high-tech Science Centre.
Hurtigruten sends MS Richard to drydock for upgrade
The single largest upgrade project in Hurtigruten’s history has seen the MS Richard enter the drydock at Norway’s Fosen Yard for a one-month full overhaul.
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Hurtigruten signs for third hybrid-powered expedition ship
Hurtigruten has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway’s Kleven Verft for the construction of their third hybrid powered expedition cruise ship.
Hurtigruten rejigs top team following Zetterberg departure
Hurtigruten has announced a restructuring of its UK and EMEA senior team following the departure of managing director Magnus Zetterberg.
Hurtigruten marks 125-year anniversary with global celebration
Today marks 125 years since Hurtigruten founder Richard With brought the steamer DS Vesteraalen into service along the coast of Norway, establishing a regular sea link for locals and tourists and founding what today is the world’s largest expedition cruise company.
Hurtigruten becomes latest operator to join plastic crusade
Hurtigruten has announced a ban on all unnecessary single-use plastic from July. Everything from plastic straws, drink mixers, plastic glasses, coffee lids and plastic bags will be removed from all Hurtigruten ships.
MS Roald Amundsen floats out in successful launch
Hurtigruten’s new hybrid expedition ship, MS Roald Amundsen, has touched water for the first time during a launch ceremony at the Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway.