Awards & Accolades
Both consumers and industry specialists have been consistently impressed by Hurtigruten. Here are some of our recent awards:
Our commitment to authentic and unforgettable voyages, as well as our efforts towards becoming more sustainable, have been celebrated around the world. From industry awards to environmental accolades, we’re proud to be recognised for doing things differently – and doing them well.
We’ve been honoured with prestigious awards from cruise experts, consumers and international media brands alike for our distinctive approach to small ship cruising, Norwegian fine dining and much more.
Read on to see some of the accolades we’ve collected in recent years.
Awards & Recognitions
Which? Recommended Provider
Hurtigruten has been named a Recommended Provider due to our high customer score and how likely customers are to recommend us!
March 2026: Ocean Cruises
Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards
Recognised as the Oscars of the travel industry, giving agents the opportunity to recognise and reward their favourite suppliers.
2026: Best Specialist Cruise Company
2025: Best Specialist Cruise Company
2024: Best Specialist Cruise Company
2023: Best Specialist Cruise Company
2022: Best Specialist Cruise Company
Independent Travel Awards
As voted for by Independent readers, these awards celebrate the most-loved destinations, travel companies and experiences.
2026: Best Small Ship Cruise Line
The Wave Awards
The Wave Awards recognise excellence in the UK cruise industry, covering cruise lines, agents, and destinations, with winners chosen by industry expert judging panels and consumer votes for specific categories.
2025: Favourite specialist cruise line or tour operator
2025: Best for Cuisine
The Telegraph Travel Awards
The Telegraph Travel Awards are reader-voted awards celebrating excellence in travel.
2025: Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line
The Travel Awards
The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards celebrate the best of the travel industry voted for by readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.
2025: Best Ocean Cruise Operator
2024: Best Ocean Cruise Operator
The Sailawaze Excellence Awards
These awards champion everything amazing about the cruise industry and voted for by consumers.
2025: Ocean Consumer Favourite for Sustainability
2024: Consumer Favourite for Sustainability
TTG Travel Industry Awards
Prestigious awards hosted by TTG Media and voted for by travel agents.
2026: The Positive Impact Award
2025: The Positive Impact Award
2023: UK & Ireland Travel Company of the Year
2023: Sustainable Travel Company of the Year (Highly Commended)
2022: Specialist Cruise Line of the Year
The Silver Travel Awards
Celebrating the best of the best in the travel industry, and those who go the extra mile for over 50s travellers.
2024: Best Specialist Cruise Line
2022: Best Specialist Cruise Line
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Small-ship cruises
Our ships are purpose-built for Norway’s shoreline. Smaller and more agile, they sail deep into fjords and dock in working harbours where larger ships cannot. With fewer guests onboard, the atmosphere is calm and personal – shaped by the rhythm of the sea and the life along the coast.
Caring for the coast that cares for us
For more than 130 years, the Norwegian coast has been our home and our livelihood. Connecting communities has always gone hand in hand with protecting the seas and landscapes we sail through. Today, that responsibility guides everything we do.
Norway’s Coastal Kitchen
Our talented team of chefs, mixologists, and sommeliers have gathered, refined and reimagined recipes from across Norway, past and present, crafting them into the most delicious dishes and drinks for a true feast for your senses.