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Head Chef Douglas Spiik preparing food for Hurtigruten's guests onboard MS Trollfjord's fine dining restaurant Røst

16 April 2024 09:00

Hurtigruten Unveils Innovative Initiative on its Path Towards Zero Edible Food Waste

Oslo, Norway (April 16, 2024) — With a groundbreaking initiative building on circular economy principles, Hurtigruten is working towards drastically reducing and recycling edible food waste from its fleet operations. A specially designed reactor at one of its ports converts edible food waste into compost used to grow vegetables for Hurtigruten, aligning with Hurtigruten’s sailing towards zero-edib

14 December 2023 11:43

Hurtigruten and HX Announce Next Phase of Rebrand

New Websites, Social Channels and Visual Identities Unveiled Ahead of Wave Season

HX: Change the way you see the world

Hurtigruten: Live the legend of Norway

Oslo, Norway (December 14, 2023) – HX and sister brand Hurtigruten are unveiling the next phase of their new brand identities following the initial announcement in September. This week, in anticipation of Wave Season, the

19 September 2023 08:00

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the World’s Leading Expedition Cruise Company, Rebrands as HX

Hurtigruten Expeditions will continue to be at the forefront of sustainability and adventure travel under a new name and brand identity, HX
Hurtigruten Norway’s Coastal Express returns simply to Hurtigruten, the original name of the iconic route it launched in 1893
Oslo, Norway (September 19, 2023) – After launching the world’s first expedition cruise in 1896, Hurtigruten Group AS is t

Visual concept of Hurtigruten Norway's Sea Zero initiative. Credit: VARD Design.

7 June 2023 10:00

Hurtigruten Norway Unveils its First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship: World’s Most Energy-Efficient Cruise Vessel

OSLO, Norway (June 7, 2023) – Weeks before its 130thanniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under project name ‘Sea Zero,’ the first-of-its-kind initiative has revealed early concept plans for the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship. Hurtigruten Norway presented the findings alongside its consortium of 12 maritime pa

30 April 2024 12:11

Hurtigruten's ESG results: On the right track

Oslo, April 29, 2024: Hurtigruten, recognized as Norway's leading cruise company, proudly showcases significant advancements in its sustainability efforts. The company unveils its ESG results for 2023, highlighting substantial reductions in carbon emissions and unveiling ambitious plans for further improvements in the years ahead.
"In 2023, Hurtigruten has made considerable progress in reducing

30 April 2024 10:40

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) publishes ESG Report 2023: Calls for more transparency in the global travel industry

HX, leaders in expedition cruising, proudly announces the publication of the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing remarkable achievements in emissions reduction, environmental conservation, community engagement, and advancements in the people sector; all of which underscore HX's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible business practices.

Credit: Association of Greenlandic Children

27 March 2024 13:27

Hurtigruten Foundation Invites Sustainability-Focused and Environmentally Conscious Non-Profits and Projects to Apply for Funding with New Grant Opportunities

Oslo, Norway (March 27, 2024) – Since its inception in 2015, Hurtigruten Foundation has supported more than 150 projects in 23 different countries with a total of over 10 million NOK (nearly 1 million USD). Ahead of its 1 May 2024 deadline, the foundation is inviting non-profits and projects to apply for funding which align with the Foundation’s three areas of focus: preserving endangered wildlife

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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions Press Duty Phone

Press contact press@hurtigruten.com +47 47 666 888

Hurtigruten Norway Press Duty Phone

Press contact Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express press@hurtigruten.com +4748027700

Tarjei Kramviken

Press contact Communications Advisor Hurtigruten tarjei.kramviken@hurtigruten.com +47 97600637

Øystein Knoph

Press contact Head of Media Operations Hurtigruten oystein.knoph@hurtigruten.com +47 977 39 224

Anders Lindström

Press contact Head of Press and Communications (Americas) Hurtigruten Expeditions & Hurtigruten anders.lindstrom@hurtigruten.com +1 646 944 9029

Anne Solsvik

Press contact VP Communication and Public Affairs Hurtigruten anne.solsvik@hurtigruten.com +47 99598796