Cruise news (Havila Voyages-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Havila Polaris cruiseferry becomes first coastal route ship named in Hammerfest
The coastal route vessel Havila Polaris was officially named in a ceremony at Hammerfest (Norway) on Tuesday, October 15th, with Norway’s...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Coastal cruise ferry Havila Polaris to be christened by Norway's Fisheries Minister
On Tuesday, October 15th, the coastal cruise ship Havila Polaris will be officially named in a ceremony in Hammerfest, with Marianne Sivertsen Naess...
September 18, 2024 - Accidents
397 passengers safely disembarked from Havila Polaris following technical issue
On Wednesday, July 24, at 01:18 p.m., the Norwegian coastal cruiseferry Havila Polaris experienced an incident off Stranda coast, while en route to...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Havila Polaris ferry ship to host a Music Festival at Sea in April 2025
From April 2 to 13, 2025, the Havila Polaris ferry has scheduled a music-themed voyage with blues and roots artists performing live each day...
July 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Former prime minister Erna Solberg to christen Havila Pollux
On Monday, May 13, the coastal cruise ship Havila Pollux will be officially named at Bryggen in Bergen (Norway), with former Prime Minister Erna...
May 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages offers free port-to-port cruise promo
Havila Voyages is commemorating the operation of all four of its ships along the Norwegian coastline and is extending a special promotion for August...
August 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages takes delivery of Polaris and Pollux ships from Tersan shipyard (Yalova Turkey)
During an official ceremony at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey on Tuesday, August 1st, Havila Voyages received the delivery of its second pair of...
August 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages succeeds in refinancing fleet and is the legal owner of Havila Capella & Havila...
After successfully refinancing, Havila Voyages has settled the termination amounts with the original lender, securing the funds in a blocked account...
August 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages launches its first sustainability and human rights report
Havila Voyages Norway confirmed the ambition for emission-free coastal sailings by 2030 via its current ships. The company launched its first...
June 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises plans pilot using batteries for large ship zero emissions
Costa Cruises is working with Italian energy company Enel Group to explore the electrification of its larger ships as part of an effort to promote...
January 7, 2023 - Accidents
Havila Kystruten delays the delivery of its 3rd cruise ship Havila Polaris
Havila Voyages (subsidiary of the Norwegian shipping company Havila Kystruten/part of Havila Shipping ASA) has been forced to delay the delivery of...
December 21, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Havila Capella ferry officially named in Fosnavag (Norway)
Just under a year after the vessel was put into operation along the historic coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes, the Havila Capella ferry was...
November 10, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Havila signs with lenders for refinancing of its cruise fleet
Havila Kystruten (parent company of Havila Voyages) signed term sheets with lenders for the cruise fleet's refinancing and set dates for the start of...
September 16, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Right to forced use for up to 2 years of Havila Capella granted to Havila Kystruten
Hordaland District Court has granted Havila Kystruten (parent company of Havila Voyages) arrest in Havila Capella (2021-built cruiseferry), and...
June 24, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Havila Kystruten taking legal action to become the owner of Havila Capella ferry
Havila Kystruten took legal action to become the owner of the Havila Capella ferry and to secure its interest in the vessels under construction...
June 18, 2022