Cruise news (Bergen Norway-tagged)

Hurtigruten returns 14 expedition cruise ships to operation
After successfully restarting passenger shipping operations in June, Hurtigruten announced plans to further expand operations with a total of 14 (out...
July 9, 2020
Cruise Industry
World's first ocean cruise line to resume passenger shipping is Hurtigruten
On Tuesday, June 16, Hurtigruten became the world's first ocean cruise line to resume passenger shipping operations following the Coronavirus (COVID...
June 17, 2020
Cruise Industry
International cruise lines resuming operations earlier than expected
The Norwegian passenger shipping company Hurtigruten is one of the first of the major cruise lines to resume service - on June 16th. Hurtigruten...
June 12, 2020
Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten introduces year-round cruises from Dover UK in 2021
The Norwegian ferry and cruise shipping company Hurtigruten will use Port Dover England as homeport / roundtrip departure port for 4 itineraries in...
June 10, 2020
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SeaDream brings second yacht to meet demand in Norway
After announcing 9 new Norwegian cruises in June 2020, SeaDream Yacht Collection had to adapt to meet the high demand. The small company was...
June 6, 2020
Cruise Industry
SeaDream Yacht Club announces 9 new 2020 Norwegian voyages
After pausing operations in March, SeaDream Yacht Club announced plans to begin sailing in Norway this month and is accepting reservations for 9x new...
June 1, 2020
Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten restarts coastal cruises between Bergen and Kirkenes from June 16
Norway’s Hurtigruten announced plans to resume coastal service between Bergen-Kirkenes from June 16, 2020. The first ship to sail will be MS...
May 25, 2020
Cruise Industry
European cruise ports beginning to open giving hope of recovery amid Coronavirus crisis
European cruise ports are beginning to open, giving hope of recovery. A survey of a total of 113 seaports (produced by two trade associations...
May 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen launches ‘Virtual Cruising’ programme
Fred Olsen Cruise Line launched the program ‘Virtual Cruising’ in order to advertise small-ship cruises targeting travellers who are...
April 16, 2020
Cruise Industry
AIDAperla to Boast the Largest Battery Storage System
Corvus Energy and AIDA Cruises signed an agreement for further cooperation at the opening of the first production plant of the Norwegian battery...
September 10, 2019
Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Announces Year-Round Hybrid Expedition Cruises
For season 2021, Hurtigruten offers its customers the choice between new expedition cruises on revamped ships (retrofitted with hybrid propulsion) or...
September 3, 2019
Cruise Industry
Havila Kystruten’s Newbuilds to Contribute to Energy Efficiency
Two of Havila Kystruten’s newbuilds - Havila Castor and Havila Capella’s compressors are expected to contribute to energy efficiency...
July 18, 2019
Cruise Industry
First Battery-Powered Cruise Ship Takes to Sea
The world’s first cruise vessel propelled partially by battery power is now set to head out from northern Norway on her maiden voyage, cruise...
July 1, 2019
Cruise Industry
Port of Bergen Granted 50 Million NOK for Shore Power Facilities
The state-owned grant scheme Enova announced it grants 50 million NOK funding as investment support in order to establish shore power facility for...
December 8, 2018
Cruise Industry
Newcomer Havila Joins Hurtigruten on the Coastal Shipping Route
Norway’s famous coastal shipping route will be shared by 2 operators from 2021, as part of a move by state transport ministry to stimulate...
March 27, 2018
Cruise Industry