Cruise news (Hurtigruten-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft developed battery-electric cruise ship concept “Project Vision”
The German shipbuilder Meyer Werft (Papenburg yard) has introduced a new concept for a fully battery-electric cruise vessel under the designation...
April 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten introduces new Arctic and Fjord cruise between Copenhagen and Tromso
Hurtigruten has added a new long-range coastal route to its 2027–2028 programme, extending northbound and southbound navigation along the...
February 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten expands Nordic touring with first Iceland visit
Hurtigruten, best known for its Norwegian Coastal Express (ferry cruises), has expanded its tour portfolio with three new land‑and‑sea programs aimed...
January 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions 2027-2028 season highlights expanded Arctic and Antarctic programs
The formerly known Hurtigruten Expeditions/now HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2027-2028 season, signalling a shift in focus from geographic...
November 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s cruise ferry MS Richard With started first climate-neutral Norwegian coastal voyage
Hurtigruten has begun a new chapter in sustainable coastal operations with the departure of MS Richard With from Bergen on its first climate-neutral...
November 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten to launch first climate-neutral biofuel cruise along the Norwegian coast
Hurtigruten is preparing to conduct its first fully climate-neutral sailing on October 29th, 2025, marking a milestone in sustainable maritime...
October 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s ‘Open Village’ initiative offers a gentle counter to overtourism
Hurtigruten has launched a new “Open Village” concept aboard its Signature Line coastal voyages in Norway, designed as a thoughtful...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten expands fleet with MS Midnatsol amid growing coastal demand
Hurtigruten has announced the expansion of its premium Signature offering, with MS Midnatsol (fka MS Maud) scheduled to join the fleet in summer 2026...
May 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten's ship Otto Sverdrup to resume original name MS Finnmarken
In May 2025, Hurtigruten will reinstate the name MS Finnmarken to the vessel currently operating as MS Otto Sverdrup. This ship, originally launched...
April 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten advances Sea Zero project with successful testing phase
Hurtigruten's initiative to develop the world's most energy-efficient cruise ship has progressed, as the Sea Zero project recently concluded a series...
March 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions commences €7M refurbishment of MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen
HX Expeditions has initiated a comprehensive EUR 7 million refurbishment project for its expedition vessels MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen. The 250...
February 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten and HX finalize separation amid €540M investment
Hurtigruten Group AS, operator of the Norwegian coastal cruise line Hurtigruten, and Hurtigruten Expeditions Holdings Ltd (recently rebranded as HX...
February 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Trondheim (Norway) enhances cruise infrastructure amid passenger decline
Trondheim (Norway) welcomed 170,700 cruise passengers across 93 calls in 2024, a decline from the 108 calls recorded in 2023. In 2025, figures are...
January 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions launches first-ever loyalty program
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has launched “HX Explorers,” its first dedicated loyalty program designed to reward both experienced...
November 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten advances zero-emission ship plans for 2030 debut
Hurtigruten has announced an update on its groundbreaking Sea Zero project, a zero-emission vessel slated for debut in 2030, currently in the...
October 12, 2024