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 Celebrates 125 Years Of Exploration
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Posted in Cruise News, Expedition Cruising, Hurtigruten
Posted in Cruise News, Expedition Cruising, Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten Introduces Northwest Passage By Hybrid Ship
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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Posted in Cruise News, Expedition Cruising, Hurtigruten
Posted in Cruise News, Expedition Cruising, Hurtigruten
Destinations Best Seen By Sea – According To The Captain!
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…
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Posted in General Cruise Articles
Posted in General Cruise Articles
Hurtigruten MS Fram
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…
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Posted in General Cruise Articles, Hurtigruten
Posted in General Cruise Articles, Hurtigruten
Marco Polo Runs Aground In Norway
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…
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Posted in Cruise News
