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Hurtigruten extends temporary suspension of operations

Hurtigruten has extended its temporary suspension of operations  worldwide in response to the continuing global coronavirus outbreak. “The situation is affecting virtually everyone in one way or another. Hurtigruten is no exception,” Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said today. “This is a setback for us, for the local communities we work with and for our guests.

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It’s “an emotional moment”, says Hurtigruten chief as pole-to-pole operations are suspended

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten has voluntarily stopped operations from pole to pole until the end of April. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam described the suspension as “a difficult decision to make and an emotional moment for me and the entire Hurtigruten team”. “But,” he added, “I firmly believe it is

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​Coronavirus alert: Hurtigruten introduces no-charge rebooking policy

Hurtigruten has introduced a risk free flexible rebooking-policy that allows guests to change their bookings to any Hurtigruten cruise until the summer of 2021 without charge. “In the current situation, it is important for us to ensure our valued guests get timely and accurate information, and the necessary flexibility as they are planning their adventure

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Early completion of Hurtigruten’s Fridtjof Nansen is bonus for the UK

Hurtigruten has added a series of shorter pre-inaugural voyages from the UK on its new hybrid battery powered expedition cruise ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen, after learning that it will be completed earlier than expected. The vessel is packed with green technology and large battery packs and is, like her sister ship MS Roald Amundsen, the

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Hurtigruten harnesses Arctic energy to power new eSleds

Hurtigruten is harnessing the energy of Arctic winds and the midnight sun to power its latest addition to its fleet: electric and emission-free snowmobiles. The expedition cruise specialist is partnering with between Hurtigruten’s land-based adventure travel company Hurtigruten Svalbard, and Finnish startup company Aurora Powertrains to open a new era of silent and emission free

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MS Roald Amundsen to be first ship ever christened in Antarctica

MS Roald Amundsen, the world’s first hybrid powered expedition cruise ship, will make history yet again when she becomes the first ever ship to be named in Antarctica. And instead of the traditional bottle of champagne, the vessel will be christened with a large chunk of ice in a ceremony originally undertaken by Amundsen himself.

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World first! Roald Amundsen becomes first ever cruise ship to sail on battery power

Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen has made maritime history as the first cruise ship in the world to sail purely on battery power. The moment the brand new expedition cruise ship moved through the water silent and completely emission free, powered only by her large battery packs, was captured in a series of pictures taken off

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A ship like no other … ​Hurtigruten introduces the world’s first electric explorer, MS Bard

Exploring some of the most pristine waters of the planet will become more eco-friendly than ever with of Hurtigruten’s silent, electric-powered and emission-free catamarans. The world leader in exploration travel has teamed up with the Norwegian startup Brim Explorer to create battery powered catamarans custom built for Polar water exploration. Arriving in spring of 2020,

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Hurtigruten breaks new ground in Alaska in its widest ever selection of expedition cruises in 2020

Hurtigruten is expanding its expedition cruise program in 2020 with new and unique destinations including, for the first time, exploration of the Alaskan wilderness on the brand-new MS Roald Amundsen. “Alaska is a perfect fit for Hurtigruten and our expedition cruise concept,” says Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam. “We will go where the big ships can’t,

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​World first … Hurtigruten’s ground-breaking hybrid cruise ship sails through first sea trial

The world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship, Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen, has successfully completed her first sea trials in the fjords along the western coast of Norway. MS Roald Amundsen undergoing sea trials in the waters off Kleven Yard in Norway Image: Tor Erik Kvalsvik/Kleven/Hurtigruten With the famous Sunnmøre alps as a spectacular backdrop, the

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