Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards naming Havila Voyages, a one-of-a-kind collection of four hybrid ships offering eco-friendly voyages along the stunning Norwegian coast, as #10 out of 24 in best in the “Medium Ships” category.
Imagine sailing through the spectacular UNESCO protected Norwegian fjords while enjoying live performances by world class blues artists! Following the success of its first ever Roots and Blues Cruise along the Norwegian coast earlier this year, Havila Voyages has announced a new date for 2025.
During the Q Food Saver Day on Wednesday, June 5th, Havila Voyages was named Food Saver of the Year 2024 for the work done to reduce food waste on board their coastal cruise ships.
On Monday, the coastal cruise ship Havila Pollux was named at Bryggen in Bergen by godmother Erna Solberg, former Prime Minister of Norway. "A very beautiful ship," says Solberg after the naming ceremony.
Havila Voyages has promoted Matthew Valentine to a new Global Head of Sales role, reporting to Johanna Hansli, Chief Sales Officer.
Unfortunately, Havila Pollux must cancel the round trip scheduled to start from Bergen on Monday, May 13. The naming ceremony the same day will go as planned.
Havila Voyages took first place in the "Sustainability" category at this year's "Fair Play Awards" organized by the "Cruise Initiative" sales association in Hamburg. The award honors shipping companies that have distinguished themselves through particularly cooperative and transparent collaboration with sales partners and tour operators.
During the traditional Grand Travel Awards in Oslo on Thursday, Havila Voyages received a prestigious award, voted for by employees of Norwegian travel agencies.
Due to the weather conditions along the coast, Havila Voyages has decided not to proceed with the voyage Trondheim - Bergen - Trondheim for Havila Capella.
The coastal cruise ship Havila Castor is facing technical issues and will stay in Ålesund until the issue has been resolved. The reminder of the ongoing round-trip is therefore cancelled.
The coastal cruise ship Havila Castor is facing technical issues and will be delayed from Ålesund.
Early Thursday morning, Havila Pollux arrived in Norway from the Tersan shipyard in Turkey, completing the fleet of Havila Voyages. A few hours later she docked behind her sister ship, Havila Polaris.