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Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise line, has announced that renowned British weather presenter Carol Kirkwood will join MS Maud in May 2024. The cruise line had earlier welcomed Carol on a voyage to Norway, and her presence was highly appreciated by guests, leading to the decision to invite her…

Hurtigruten has revealed it is to become the only expedition cruise line exploring Africa’s west coast next year, introducing four new countries to its 2022/2023 season. In line with guest demand for more warm water destinations, Hurtigruten has added the west coast of Africa and its archipelagos – the Bissagos…

Hurtigruten has confirmed its partnership with the California Ocean Alliance (COA), a research, conservation, and education organization, as part of a programme to better understand and protect whales and other marine mammals in Antarctica. A pilot between the two was launched in late 2019 and subsequently paused due to the pandemic….

Three Hurtigruten vessels will be transformed to premium, hybrid-powered expedition cruise ships. Equipped with battery packs and other green technology, the three ships will operate year-round expedition cruises along the Norwegian coast from 2021 on yet to be disclosed itineraries. As they are transformed into full-fledged premium expedition cruise ships,…

Roald Amundsen will become the first cruise ship to be named in Antarctica, with the naming ceremony to take place in a few months when the expedition vessel makes its way to the White Continent on its maiden Antarctica voyage. Instead of the traditional bottle of champagne smash, a chunk…

Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen has become the first cruise ship in the world to sail purely on battery power. The hybrid-powered newbuild left Kleven Verft for its maiden voyage sailing off Norway’s west coast on battery power. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said: This opens a new chapter in maritime history. Hurtigruten…

Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has confirmed plans to power ships with fuel made from dead fish and other organic waste. Hurtigruten aims to replace conventional engines with gas-powered engines and large battery packs on at least six of its ships by 2021. The hybrid ships will run on a combination…

Hurtigruten has signed a three-year partnership with EAT Foundation. EAT Foundation This new strategic partnership with EAT Foundation is set to reduce food waste and expand menus, giving Hurtigruten guests the opportunity to choose more plant-based cuisine. Hurtigruten has already committed to reducing food waste by 20 percent by 2021….