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  • Hurtigruten Named Best Small Ship Ocean Cruise Line at The Telegraph Travel Awards 2025

    London, UK (July 23, 2025) – Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, is proud to announce its recognition as 'Best Small Ship Ocean Cruise Line' at the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards. Voted for by nearly 20,000 readers, this prestigious accolade marks Hurtigruten’s return to the top spot, having last received the honour in 2018.
    The Telegraph Travel Awards are among the most

  • The Antidote to Overtourism? Hurtigruten Introduces 'Open Village' Experiences Along Norway’s Remote Coastline

    As summer holidays get into full swing and overtourism challenges continue to grow across Europe, Hurtigruten is offering a quieter, more meaningful alternative with its new ‘Open Village’ concept in Norway. These exclusive, community-driven experiences invite guests to connect with locals and experience everyday life in three peacefully remote coastal villages - Træna, Bessaker, and Sæbø.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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