Sharing our most recent update, our all new Norway Coastal Brochure that outlines the 2018-2019 details. (more…)

In celebration of Norway’s National Independence Day, adventurers can connect with their inner Norwegian and save up to 10% per person* when booking select Hurtigruten coastal Norway and Explorer itineraries with the Freedom to Roam Sale starting this Wednesday, May 17 through May 27. (more…)

In Norway, Hurtigruten has an ongoing series of law suits against many of the ports it is calling at for allegedly overcharging port fees. According to the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA), Norwegian ports have misinterpreted official fee regulations. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Hurtigruten have just announced their new coastal Norway excursions for the 2018/2019 season and are implementing coastal expedition teams on their Norwegian voyages. Over 35 of the excursions for the upcoming season are brand new, along with existing excursions with added activities. (more…)

Starting April 2018, Hurtigruten will offer a complimentary, year-round Young Explorers’ programme for curious and active youths aged 7-13 years of age on MS Finnmarken. (more…)

Norwegian police have arrested 14 Philippine crewmembers of the expedition cruise ship Nordstjernen on suspicion of violations of Norway’s Immigration Act. (maritime-executive.com)

Hurtigruten marked the official start of construction of its new class of Explorer-class ships as company CEO Daniel Skjeldam was on hand to get things going at the Kleven Shipyard in Norway. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Adventure is for lovers! It’s that time of year again, when Hurtigruten invites their loyal guests, travel agents and the public to take advantage of their Love of Adventure Flash Sale, with big savings on magnificent destinations all over the world. (more…)

With Hurtigruten’s new Explorer fleet, explorers and travelers now have the chance to literally – or figuratively – plant their personal flag in some of the most exciting and remote areas in the world. Planting a flag in the wilderness has always been a symbol of achievement. (more…)

The offering, Black Friday Sale, gives adventurers a 10% discount on select Classic Coastal Voyages and Explorer Voyages to stunning destinations like the Norwegian coastline, Antarctica, Africa, Europe, and Amazon Rainforest. (more…)

Hurtigruten is opening an office in Hong Kong to go after the Asia-Pacific market, and has named industry veteran William Harber as President, China & Asia-Pacific. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Hurtigruten has named its two new hybrid powered expedition ships at Kleven Yards. The first two ships have been named “Roald Amundsen” and “Fridtjof Nansen” after the two most influential Norwegian polar pioneers from the era when the company itself first started offering adventure travels. (more…)

A former sea kayak and polar bear guide, Ralf Westphal is one of two Hurtigruten expedition experts who will be traveling across the U.S. in September and October to inform travelers about the great adventures that await them when they take a Hurtigruten cruise. (more…)

Hurtigruten has announced that its two new 530-passenger expedition cruise ships will operate using environmentally-friendly hybrid technology — set to reduce fuel consumption by approximately 20 percent. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten have expanded their commitment in Australia & New Zealand with a consolidated marketing and distribution strategy appointing Bentours as the GSA (General Sales Agent) and Preferred Travel Partner for the Australian and New Zealand market from September 06 2016. (etbtravelnews.com)

Hurtigruten, the specialist exploration cruise line, has announced that it will include free flights from London on selected 2017 explorer voyages when booked by August 31. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten is on the table again, according to sources familiar with the matter who could not speak on the record. TDR, the British private equity firm which acquired Hurtigruten in the fall of 2014, is talking to three potential buyers after receiving unsolicited offers. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Thousands of people came out in Svolvaer, Norway to witness the christening of the MS Spitsbergen, the newest explorer ship from Norwegian shipping powerhouse, Hurtigruten. (more…)

The Lofoten archipelago, one of the highlights of the Hurtigruten voyage since 1893, is now set for the first ever explorer ship christening under the midnight sun on July 6th. Hurtigruten’s newest ship, MS Spitsbergen, will be christened in Svolvaer, one of Lofoten’s most spectacular cities. (more…)

In an initiative to attract more families to the cruise line, Hurtigruten has announced plans to introduce the Young Explorers Programme onboard its MS Midnatsol ship from November 2016 to March 2017. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten, which operates a number of vessels on the coast of Norway and in expedition regions, has placed an order for two new ships for deliveries in 2018 and 2019. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Swift has more than 26 years of marketing experience. She has spent time as marketing director at TCS World Travel where she launched new initiatives, a website and a digital marketing program. (travelagentcentral.com)

Hurtigruten is exploring the possibility of adding the UK to its itineraries in a bid to attract more British customers to the line, Cruise Critic has learned. (cruisecritic.com)

Hurtigruten has begun the process of upgrading four of its 11 Norwegian Coastal ships, as well as adding a new expedition ship, the Spitsbergen, according to a statement from the cruise line. (ruiseindustrynews.com)