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Hurtigruten Establishes Dover As UK Home Port For 2021 Expedition Sailings

Posted on June 10, 2020 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

Hurtigruten has launched 4 adventurous itineraries as expedition cruises from March 2021, on sale from 20 June. The health and safety of guests and staff has always been the number one priority for Hurtigruten. Following guidelines recommended by the Norwegian…

First Hybrid Powered Ship Completes Northwest Passage Crossing For Hurtigruten

Posted on September 11, 2019 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

This week, Hurtigruten’s ground-breaking expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen wrote a new chapter in exploration history – being the first battery-hybrid powered ship to ever traverse the legendary Northwest Passage. As the MS Roald Amundsen arrived Nome, Alaska, in…

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Hurtigruten’s MS Richard With To Receive Extreme Makeover

Posted on November 9, 2018 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

More comfort, new technology and better views of the spectacular Norwegian coast. The single largest upgrade project in Hurtigruten’s history will see the MS Richard With emerge as a brand new ship. This week the custom built polar vessel enters…

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Hurtigruten Orders New Hybrid Powered Expedition Vessel

Posted on October 25, 2018 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise operator, continues to push the boundaries on green travel with their announcement today on the construction of their third hybrid powered expedition cruise ship. The new ship’s design, construction, engineering and advanced technology will…

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Hurtigruten Celebrates 125 Years Of Exploration

Posted on July 2, 2018 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

July 2nd marks 125 years since Hurtigruten founder Richard With brought the steamer DS Vesteraalen into service along the coast of Norway, establishing a regular sea link for locals and tourists and founding what today is the world’s largest expedition…

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Hurtigruten Introduces Northwest Passage By Hybrid Ship

Posted on December 5, 2017 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

With three ships in Antarctica and five ships calling in Svalbard in the 2019/2020 season, Hurtigruten is strengthening its position as the world leader in exploration travel. In addition to the exceptional encounters with nature, wildlife, and culture offered at…

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Destinations Best Seen By Sea – According To The Captain!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

From the Northern Lights reflected in the Norwegian Sea, to the breath-taking sight of the Opera House when entering Sydney Harbour, seeing a city or famous landmark from the water can be a magical experience, offering a completely different perspective…

Hurtigruten MS Fram

Posted on April 30, 2013 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

Yesterday I enjoyed the hospitality of Hurtigruten ship, MS Fram, whilst she was docked in Port of Tyne. That was once I found her of course. I knew she was small but as we drove towards the terminal I couldn’t…

Marco Polo Runs Aground In Norway

Posted on March 11, 2013 by CruiseMiss — 9 Comments

It seems that although superbly beautiful the Norwegian Fjords are out to get cruise ships at the moment. Cruise and Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, is the regions latest victim. According to reports she ran aground in a remote Norwegian fjord…