Havila Polaris named in Hammerfest
The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, served as the godmother when the coastal route ship Havila Polaris was named in Hammerfest on Tuesday.
The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, served as the godmother when the coastal route ship Havila Polaris was named in Hammerfest on Tuesday.
Havila Voyages is among the first brands to be awarded the prestigious ‘Made in Norway’ trademark as part of Innovation Norway's new government back project. The company is now eligible use the trademark in its marketing, both nationally and internationally.
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.
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.
Following the incident on board the coastal cruise ship "MS Havila Polaris" earlier today, the ship will be delayed in its schedule from Ålesund.
Today, July 24, 2024, at 13:18, there was an incident with the coastal cruise ship "MS Havila Polaris" off Stranda on its way into the Geirangerfjord. All passengers and part of the crew have been safely disembarked ashore at Stranda.
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.
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.
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.