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The coastal route ship Havila Polaris will have her naming ceremony in Hammerfest on Tuesday, October 15th. The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, who is herself from Hammerfest, will be the ship's godmother.
Havila Voyages presented its results for the second quarter of 2024 on Thursday afternoon. The figures show increased revenues and a positive operating result for the first time in the company's history, with a surplus of over 58 million Norwegian kroner.
Havila Voyages’ coastal cruise ships Havila Pollux and Havila Polaris have been featured as some of the exciting new places in the just revealed TIME annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. To compile this list, TIME solicits nominations of places – including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more.
Havila Voyages regrets to announce that Havila Polaris must cancel the remaining round trip from Ålesund following an incident of overheating on board the ship yesterday.
Havila Voyages has announced that from 2025 it is extending its season sailing into the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerford to include April and May. The cruise line currently operates into the world famous fjord during the Summer months, from June to August.
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.
Havila Kystruten AS (Havila Voyages) published its report for the first quarter of 2024 on Thursday, showing a continued positive development. The company also held its annual general meeting.
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.
On Monday, May 13th, the naming ceremony of the coastal cruise ship Havila Pollux will be held at Bryggen in Bergen, with former Prime Minister Erna Solberg as the ships godmother.
On Thursday, the Ministry of Transport announced a study on the coastal route Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen, to map out needs for the next tender period. Havila Voyages looks forward to the study, and the next tender announcement from Norwegian authorities, with hopes for stringent emissions and environmental requirements.
Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS) has today completed a refinancing that secures stronger liquidity and balance sheet for the company.
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.
Due to the weather conditions along the coast, Havila Voyages has decided not to proceed with the voyage Trondheim - Bergen - Trondheim for Havila Capella.
Havila Voyages has released its results for the third quarter of 2023, showing a positive increase in pre-sales for the company.
On Friday evening, Havila Polaris cast off from Festningskaien in Bergen and set course northwards. The coastal route ship is now expected to commence its route in Bodø on Sunday, August 20th.
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.
Late Tuesday evening, the coastal cruise ship Havila Polaris docked at the Jektevik Terminal in Bergen.