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9 reasons to travel to Antarctica

9 reasons to travel to Antarctica Never mind the bragging rights - here are nine reasons you should hop on an Antarctic cruise and head toward the South Pole.

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Amazing Greenland: when to go and what to do on the world’s largest island

Often overshadowed by other destinations nearby, Greenland is an amazing country to visit. But when should you go and what do you do there?

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Myths and Legends of Iceland

Iceland is a country of striking and sometimes supernatural beauty - which is matched by its rich and extensive folklore. Here's what you need to know about the Icelandic superstitions.

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Polar bear

King of the Ice – the Svalbard Polar Bear

The Arctic Circle is the only place in the world where you can see this magnificent creature in its natural habitat.

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Wildlife in Alaska

Amazing wildlife in an awe-inspiring setting With towering mountain ranges, deep fjords and vast forests, Alaska offers a diverse landscape that caters to an impressive variety of wildlife.

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Wildlife in Antarctica

Wildlife on ice Antarctica is the only continent with no significant plant life and no native land mammals, reptiles, or amphibians. Even in the extreme environment of Antarctica, life not only survives but thrives. Its icy seas, isolated icebergs and snow-driven deserts are home to wildlife that surprise and charm all who visit them.

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Wildlife in North America

On North America’s wild side Most of North America’s wildlife are concentrated and protected in its sizeable national parks. Our expeditions here visit four of them. Each is a home for rare and iconic animals.

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Thule, Greenland - Photo: Karsten Bidstrup

A Drop In The Ocean

What new research can tell us about the future of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Into The Unknown

As if enduring one extended winter in the coldest depths of the Arctic wasn’t tough enough, polar explorer and citizen scientist Hilde Fålun Strøm is gearing up to do it all over again.

How one man conquered the impossible

A Norwegian explorer in a tiny boat, took on one of nature's greatest challenges, and became the first to cross the Northwest Passage.

Safer Together

We have introduced measures on all our Hurtigruten Expedition ships designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19.

Your safety is our highest priority

Our highest priority is the safety of our guests, our employees, and the communities we visit. We’ve partnered with experts in health and safety to design new protocols and procedures to be safer together as we restart our expedition operations.  

We will continuously evaluate our health and safety procedures and update the information on this page. Specific measures may vary per sailing, local regulations, the latest scientific and medical advice, and the conditions at the time of sailing. We will inform you of the specific measures in place for your cruise before departure.

All our ships must pass stringent tests before we put them into service. This is why the onboard Health & Safety procedures are third-party accredited by leading independent certification body Bureau Veritas (BV). The strict and thorough safety audit required by BV ensures every ship is in compliance with industry and international health, safety and hygiene best practices. When you see the SafeGuard label, you can feel confident the vessel you’re sailing in meets the highest standards to achieve certification. SafeGuard furthermore ensures that best practice guidelines are being followed with regard to hygiene, sanitation and limiting the spread of infectious diseases onboard.

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What we do

We’ve put in place strict embarkation requirements for both guests and crew members.

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What you do

We'll expect you to follow all applicable travel or quarantine restrictions you may be subject to, whether at home or at your destination.

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Joining your Hurtigruten Expedition

What to know before boarding your Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise.