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  • From left to right: Chairman of the VDRJ Rüdiger Edelmann, CEO Hurtigruten Group Daniel Skjeldam, travel journalists Marina Noble and Franz Neumeier and Captain of MS Otto Sverdrup Daniel Fjellaksel. Photo: Kay Fochtmann

    Hurtigruten Group CEO honoured for “outstanding achievements” towards sustainability in the tourism industry

    Hurtigruten Group CEO Daniel Skjeldam has received the 2022 Honorary Award from the Association of German Travel Journalists (VDRJ) for his “outstanding achievements” in tourism with emphasis on his efforts towards sustainability and for being a “role model” in the industry.
    Rüdiger Edelmann, Chairman of the VDRJ said: "The Honorary Award pays tribute to companies and personalities in the trav

  • MS Richard With in Myklebust Yard to install new engines and large batteries, making the ship hybrid powered. Photo: Myklebust Yard

    Hurtigruten Norway kicks off one of Europe's biggest environmental upgrades

    Hurtigruten Norway has initiated one of Europe's largest environmental ship upgrades. With modern technology, the rebuilt ships will cut CO2 emissions by 25 per cent and NOx emissions by as much as 80 per cent.

    With the upgrades, to be completed in 2023, guests can look forward to greener sailings on all of Hurtigruten Norway's seven Norwegian Coastal Express ships.
    "This is the largest

  • Gerard Short, VP Digital Solutions Hurtigruten Expeditions. Photo: Hurtigruten Expeditions

    Hurtigruten Group appoints new VP of Digital Solutions

    Hurtigruten Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerard Short as its new VP of Digital Solutions for its world leading expedition cruising brand.
    In this newly established position, Gerard will be part of our growing team that will build the next generation of digital products for Hurtigruten Expeditions, which offers more than 250 destinations to over 30 countries including Antarcti

  • Experience the Northern Lights with Hurtigruten.

    Hurtigruten Celebrates Norway’s Reopening

    North American travelers can once again experience ‘the most beautiful voyage in the world’ along the original 1893 route on the famed Coastal Express or by expedition cruise
    Seattle, WA (January 26, 2022) – Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, is celebrating Norway's reopening as the country will no longer require North American travelers to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.

  • U.S.-based Oceans Initiative's Southern Resident Killer Whale Conservation is one of the Hurtigruten Foundation's recipients.

    Climate research and conservation projects receive funding boost from Hurtigruten Foundation

    Seven climate and conservation-focused projects around the world are to receive funding from the Hurtigruten Foundation. The Foundation continues its commitment to support organizations and projects in the local communities around the world where Hurtigruten Group’s portfolio of businesses operate.
    In the latest round of grants, the Foundation is supporting seven organizations with a total of 5

  • MS Nordnorge in Hjørundfjorden. Photo: Fabrice Milochau / Hurtigruten Norway

    Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express launches 2023/24 season

    A luxurious guest lounge in Bergen, menus with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, and sustainable excursions are part of what you will experience onboard the original coastal voyage.
    Hurtigruten has operated the Norwegian Coastal Express since 1893, bringing travelers from all over the world close to everyday life in 34 small and large coastal communities between Bergen and Kirkenes.
    F

  • A walrus resting on an ice pack in Svalbard's waters. Pic credit: John Daniel Benton

    The silent future of tourism: Hurtigruten Svalbard partners with Volvo Penta to test hybrid vessel


    Hurtigruten Svalbard has teamed up with Volvo Penta to test a new hybrid vessel that will allow guests to experience the wonders of the Arctic archipelago without disturbing the habitat around them.
    The near-silent, Marell M15 cruiser called ‘Kvitbjørn’ (polar bear in English) will allow for fully electric operation in the environmentally sensitive waters around Svalbard, which is hugely po

  • Climate Sentinels team analysing ice on Svalbard. Climate Sentinels is one of the organizations that received donations from Hurtigruten Foundation in 2020. Photo: Climate Sentinels

    Remote communities encouraged to apply for funding through Hurtigruten Foundation

    Deadline for 2021 application submissions is November 1st.
    Communities along coastal areas and remote destinations, where leading adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group explores, are encouraged to apply for funding through the Hurtigruten Foundation.
    Hurtigruten Foundation aims to create a lasting, positive impact in the remote places Hurtigruten Group operates by empowering guests to en

  • MS Richard With entering Trollfjorden. Photo: Robert Cranna / Hurtigruten Norway

    As Norway reopens, Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express nears normal operations in time for Northern Lights season

    On Saturday, the Norwegian government removed most of the COVID-19 restrictions in Norway.

    “We are very excited to now have the opportunity to give even more guests the unique experience to sail the Norwegian Coast, and let our guests enjoy the wonders of the northern lights under more normal circumstances,” Hurtigruten Norway CEO Hedda Felin said.
    As the Northern Lights season starts, H

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