Cruise news (MS Roald Amundsen-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway launches its first battery-hybrid powered cruise ship, MS Richard With
Hurtigruten Norway launched its first environmentally-upgraded battery-hybrid powered cruise ship, MS Richard With. MS Richard With is the first of...
September 23, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils new Pole-to-Pole cruises
The world’s largest expedition travel brand Hurtigruten Expeditions is launching a series of Grand Expedition Cruises. 4 continents, 100...
February 14, 2022 - Accidents
Hurtigruten cuts short Antarctic cruise due to COVID outbreak on MS Roald Amundsen
Hurtigruten Expeditions will cut short a sailing in the Antarctic region after a COVID outbreak, the Norwegian cruise company announced on Thursday...
January 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions 2023-2024 season features more West Africa & South America cruises
Hurtigruten Expeditions has expanded its global offering of small-ship expedition voyages in recent years, adding destinations like the Galapagos...
December 13, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions restarts in Antarctica with 2 ships from Punta Arenas (Chile)
After a ~2 years of hiatus due to the COVID crisis, adventurous world travelers can again visit the Antarctic Peninsula. The first Hurtigruten...
December 5, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Expeditions launches largest ever Antarctica program (2023-2024)
Hurtigruten Expeditions revealed the first details about its 2023-2024 itinerary program. Deeper Antarctica exploration, off-the-beaten-track Alaska...
November 1, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten returns to Antarctica with MS Fram and MS Roald Amundsen
The world’s largest expedition cruise company Hurtigruten returns to Antarctica with the battery-hybrid powered ships MS Fram and MS Roald...
October 3, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten adds 3rd battery hybrid powered ship, MS Otto Sverdrup
Hurtigruten Expeditions introduced the fleet’s 3rd battery-hybrid powered ship - MS Otto Sverdrup. Otto Sverdrup departed from Hamburg Germany...
August 25, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten introduces 93-day Arctic to Antarctica cruise 2022
The Norwegian brand Hurtigruten Expeditions announced the 93-day "Pole to Pole 2022 Expedition Voyage" scheduled to explore Alaska, the Canadian...
June 6, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Norway investing in batteries and biofuel to cut emissions by 25%
At the core of Hurtigruten Group’s large-scale green upgrade of the fleet of Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express ships are batteries, shore...
May 14, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten's Roald Amundsen ship with a Northwest Passage cruise in 2023
The world leader in exploration travel Hurtigruten revealed a new flagship cruise for the 2023 season, departing on August 18. Onboard MS Roald...
March 23, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s Valentine’s Day cruise promotion
Hurtigruten announced the company's 2nd annual North America “Suites for your Sweet” promo offering an additional 10% off per person with...
February 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten cancels all 2020 cruises
Hurtigruten cancelled its remaining cruises scheduled for 2020 due to the rise in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Europe and the Americas, the...
September 18, 2020 - Accidents
Number of COVID-19 cases on Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen ship rises to 62
The number of people on Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen ship who have tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 62. Following...
August 7, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten suspends all expedition sailings until further notice
As a response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak onboard its MS Roald Amundsen ship, Hurtigruten temporarily suspends all expedition voyages on...
August 3, 2020