Boutique and expedition cruise operators have an opportunity to redefine themselves as they rebound to become the first cruise sector to restart operations after COVID-19, according to small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller.

Following the departure of the MS Finnmarken from Bergen last week – marking the world’s first ocean cruise ship to resume sailing – Hurtigruten now has four ships offering guests the Original Coastal Voyage on the Norwegian coast, with MS Midnatsol, MS Richard With and MS Trollfjord all offering sailings from this week.

Hurtigruten will introduce new year-round departures along the Norwegian coast directly from the UK, Germany and Norway in 2021. Sailings will operate from Dover, Hamburg and Bergen starting from January.

Polar expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten is anticipating a buoyant 2020/2021 Antarctica season despite the phenomena and global crisis the coronavirus pandemic has caused.

Expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten is hopeful a new booking policy that offers added layers of flexibility will sway a favourable decision from potential guests perplexed by current COVID-19 travel restrictions.

The four seasons in Norway are very distinct and each has its own unique personality. Norway is extra special in that it also has a Northern Lights season that lasts from October through to the end of March. Some say you really haven’t seen all of Norway until you have experienced each of its seasons.

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Hurtigruten will extend the temporary suspension of worldwide sailings to mid-June. The company envisages to gradually restart operations from 16 June.

Hurtigruten has introduced onboard credit bonus of between AU$200 and AU$500 on its Original Coastal Voyages along the Norwegian coast. The offer is available for new bookings or guests rebooking.

Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has responded to the global coronavirus outbreak, announcing the temporary halt of its global ship operations until the end of April.

Hurtigruten announces the release of sustainable expedition cruises around the British and Scottish Isles.

Hurtigruten staff were among the select group of passengers on the MS Fridtjof Nansen last week as the second hybrid-battery-powered ship prepared for its first official voyage over the weekend.

The first official pre-inaugural voyage for Hurtigruten’s new hybrid powered expedition ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen, kicks off this week with a six-day sailing from London to Liverpool, departing London’s cruise terminal on Saturday [7 March 2020].