Cruise news (Hurtigruten-tagged)
- Accidents
Cruise ship Maud navigates to Bremerhaven, Germany after North Sea storm damage
Hurtigruten's ship Maud (with volume 16151 GT-tons) is navigating cautiously towards Germany, facing challenges from damage incurred during a severe...
December 23, 2023 - Accidents
Hurtigruten's cruise ship Maud faces navigation issues in North Sea amid Pia Storm
The Norwegian cruise ship Maud encountered navigation difficulties in the North Sea, attributed to damage inflicted by the Pia storm. Amid storm...
December 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HX and Hurtigruten unveil distinctive new brand identities and elevated guest experiences ahead of...
HX and sister brand Hurtigruten are revealing the next phase of their new brand identities, building upon the initial announcement in September. In...
December 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway unveils revived Land and Sea Tours and Astronomy-focused sailing
Hurtigruten Norway is reintroducing 3 distinct itineraries that capture the essence of Nordic culture and the celestial marvels of the European...
November 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils HX's 2025-2026 cruise season
HX/Hurtigruten Expeditions has unveiled its 2025-2026 season, highlighting its commitment to expanding into growth destinations through the...
November 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) connects to shoreside electricity in Iceland
HX/Hurtigruten Expeditions achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to reduce emissions by becoming the first cruise company to connect to...
September 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise company to rebrand as HX in December
Hurtigruten Group AS, renowned for pioneering the world's first expedition voyage back in 1896, is advancing its adventure travel brand, Hurtigruten...
September 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten's ships Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen meet in Northwest Passage
On August 28th, 2023, a significant event unfolded on the Northwest Passage route as Hurtigruten Expeditions' ships MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof...
September 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten's ship MS Otto Sverdrup to be moved to Hurtigruten Norway
Hurtigruten Group has announced fleet adjustments as part of its long-term strategic growth initiatives. MS Otto Sverdrup will be moved to...
July 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Dover says Farewell to Hurtigruten’s cruise ship MS Maud until 2024
Dover Cruise has bid farewell to Hurtigruten's ship MS Maud for the time being until 2024, marking the end of a remarkable series of expeditions...
July 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway to create the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship 'Sea Zero'
Hurtigruten Norway has announced plans for its first environmentally friendly cruise ship ahead of its 130th anniversary. The project, known as 'Sea...
June 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced it is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet of river/coastal ships, bringing the fast satellite-based...
January 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions is the first to implement SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet fleetwide
Hurtigruten announced it will install SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service fleetwide, joining RCI-Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Silversea...
October 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions simplifies COVID testing protocols
Hurtigruten Expeditions announced it is updating and simplifying its COVID protocols. The main change is the removal of pre-departure testing across...
October 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions expands 2023 Arctic summer season with 7 new cruises
Hurtigruten Expeditions expands its summer 2023 Arctic season with 7 new adventures taking passengers closer to the local people and communities...
September 26, 2022