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Keep up-to-date on the latest news about Hurtigruten ships, voyages, itineraries and special annoucements!

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Explorer 20/21

Hurtigruten is expanding the world’s greenest and most extensive expedition cruise program with a number of new and unique destinations.

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Hurtigruten introduces Northwest Passage by hybrid ship and voyages to Franz Josef Land

From the Northwest Passage and Franz Josef Land, via Svalbard and the Norwegian coast, to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu: Hurtigruten releases the most diverse and wide-ranging selection of expedition voyages in the company’s 125-year history.

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PLASTIC BAN: One million plastic straws a year are among the single use plastic items that will removed from all Hurtigruten ships this summer, as the company imposes a ban on single use plastic. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam, Hotel Manager Kristian Skar and rest of Hurtigruten employees are already removing plastic items from MS Richard With (in the background) and other Hurtigruten ships.
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War on plastic

As one the first major companies, Hurtigruten bans all unnecessary single-use plastic. Already by 2 July 2018, everything from plastic straws and cups, coffee lids and plastic bags will be removed from all Hurtigruten ships. The goal is to become the world’s first plastic free shipping company.

PLASTIC BAN: One million plastic straws a year are among the single use plastic items that will removed from all Hurtigruten ships this summer, as the company imposes a ban on single use plastic. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam, Hotel Manager Kristian Skar and rest of Hurtigruten employees are already removing plastic items from MS Richard With (in the background) and other Hurtigruten ships.
Photo: Ørjan Bertelsen
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Sneak peek at Hurtigruten’s new hybrid ships

Get ready to explore the most remote and spectacular areas of the planet – and take a sneak peek at the world’s first battery powered hybrid expedition cruise ships and their new itineraries.

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News: MS Spitsbergen Christening

Exploration cruise line Hurtigruten’s newest vessel was christened in spectacular Lofoten, north of the Arctic Circle on the coast of northern Norway.

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4 new explorer ships have been announced by Hurtigruten
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Hurtigruten Adds New Ships to its Fleet

Hurtigruten is expanding to meet growing demand for expedition tourism with a new-ship launch this summer and plans to build four more, beginning in 2018.

4 new explorer ships have been announced by Hurtigruten
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Hurtigruten Adds Complimentary Photography Workshops And Social Sharing Resources To Onboard Experience

Complimentary photography and digital media program, available on all MS Midnatsol voyages to Antarctica from Nov. 2016 through Mar. 2017

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Foods of the Fjords: Arctic Dining Along Coast of Norway

by Katherine Rodeghier of the Chicago Tribune

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Hurtigruten Wins Big at the 2016 Travvy Awards

Travvy Awards Celebrate the World’s Best of the Best in the Travel Industry

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Hurtigruten to Operate on Battery Power
CEO of Hurtigruten Daniel Skjeldam (left), Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen and founder of the Bellona Foundation Frederic Hauge (right) in front of Hurtigruten's "Polarlys" at port in Tromsø.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen

Hurtigruten to Operate on Battery Power

“I will be disappointed if we don’t have a vessel with battery propulsion within 10 years,” says CEO Daniel Skjeldam.

Hurtigruten to Operate on Battery Power
CEO of Hurtigruten Daniel Skjeldam (left), Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen and founder of the Bellona Foundation Frederic Hauge (right) in front of Hurtigruten's "Polarlys" at port in Tromsø.
Photo: Thomas Nilsen
Landing at Petermann Island, Antarctica
Landing at Petermann Island, Antarctica
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Hurtigruten Announces Major Changes Afloat for 2017 Explorer Voyages

Hurtigruten’s already strong Explorer Program is heading towards a major expansion in 2017. Next year will see a tripling of berths to Antarctica, a dedicated ship for more extreme experiences, the major refurbishment of four of its Norwegian Coastal Voyage ships, and the launch of a new ship – MS Spitsbergen.

Landing at Petermann Island, Antarctica
Landing at Petermann Island, Antarctica
Photo: Camille Seaman
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Internet On Board

Hurtigruten is running a trial of a new Wi-Fi system on board three ships from now until the end of 2015.

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