Hurtigruten’s Loften is celebrating 55 years today (March 5, 2019) since the ship launched service from Bergen in 1964. During these 55 years, the ship has sailed approx. 4.3 million nautical miles or 8 million kilometers. According to Hurtigruten, the original Burmeister & Wain main engine has passed a record 325,000 operating hours. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten reports that it is planning an extensive renovation project that will transform the MS Finnmarken into a premium expedition cruise ship. The refurb is scheduled for the first quarter of 2020, after which the ship will sail itineraries along the Norwegian coastline. (travelagentcentral.com)
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MS Roald Amundsen Sea Trials
Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen is nearing completion at Kleven Yard. This weekend the world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship completed her first sea trials in the fjords along the western coast of Norway.
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Hurtigruten’s new advanced 530-guest Roald Amundsen has successfully completed its first set of sea trials off the coast of Norway over the weekend. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten invites travelers to connect with their inner explorer as they make their plans to cross of the Great White Continent of Antarctica off from their bucket list.
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Hurtigruten will add more ships to year-round expedition service in 2021 as the Trollfjord and Finnmarken will be positioned in the market, along with the Spitsbergen and Midnatsol, which will be moved to year-round expedition cruising. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Spanning seven decks and 17,5 meters, the screen will give the Hurtigruten guests a truly unique welcome when they step on board MS Roald Amundsen – the world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship.
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Hurtigruten has named Kai Albrigtsen captain of the new MS Roald Amundsen, which enters the expedition cruise market in spring of 2019. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise line, and the Kleven shipyard today (Dec.13) showcased the upcoming hybrid diesel-electric expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen to the international media in Ulsteinvik, Norway. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Hurtigruten’s 530-guest Fridtjof Nansen is in the water following a Sunday launch at Kleven Verft in Norway. The hybrid expedition ship features battery power and will join the fleet in 2020 following 2019’s introduction of her sister ship, the Roald Amundsen. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Hurtigruten is expanding the world’s greenest and most extensive expedition cruise program with a number of new and unique destinations. From 2020, Hurtigruten guests can explore the Alaskan wilderness on board the brand-new and hybrid powered MS Roald Amundsen.
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After a decade of exploring some of the most spectacular waters on our planet, Hurtigruten’s MS Fram will receive a total makeover – and reemerge as a brand-new expedition ship.
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The Nordic region’s most high-profile cruise fleet operator is refitting its ships to make them less polluting, and plans to use a byproduct of rotten fish to help power their new, leaner engines. (uk.reuters.com)
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Hurtigruten’s Richard With will soon from an extensive refurbishment, which will be highlighted by new large bay windows. The single largest upgrade project in Hurtigruten’s history will see the Richard With emerge as a brand new ship, the company said, following a one-month upgrade of all cabins, suites and guest areas. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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