Hurtigruten Norway will celebrate its 130-year anniversary in 2023 with two brand new extensions to its traditional Coastal Express itinerary along the Norwegian coastline.

Hurtigruten Group has confirmed a resumption of all its ships, across Hurtigruten Expeditions and Hurtigruten Norway, effective 1 June 2022 – the first time since March 2020. The announcement comes after the relaunch of MS Fridtjof Nansen last week, exclusively foreshadowed by LATTE Cruise.

Hurtigruten Expedition’s newest next-generation ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen, is expected to shortly resume operation five months after the vessel received extensive damage to its hull having run aground in Norway.

Hurtigruten Asia Pacific has announced the return of Joel Victoria to the adventure travel company’s local workforce. “Joel was a key player in our local business,” says Damian Perry – Managing Director Hurtigruten APAC. “He now re-enters the company in an even more pivotal role as we move towards phase two of our ambitious growth strategy.

The introduction of new suites* aboard Hurtigruten Norway’s fleet of ships operating on the Original Norwegian Coastal Express in recent years has emphasised an opportunity for the brand to tap further into the premium market.

Helsinki Partners, the destination marketing organisation for the Finnish capital, hosted Australian and Kiwi travel advisors on a city tour on the final day of Hurtigruten APAC’s first familiarisation to Norway, which concluded last week.

Hurtigruten Norway has positioned itself at the forefront of the cruise sector’s zero-emissions strategy and the company’s CEO couldn’t be any more proud.

The past week exploring the Norwegian coastal passage like a local has been choc-a-bloc full of adventure for the travel advisors from Australia and New Zealand taking part in Hurtigruten APAC’s first famil to the region.

LATTE is on assignment this week in Norway, courtesy of Hurtigruten, where we have joined a group of VIP travel advisors on the expedition and adventure specialists’ maiden famil for APAC sellers.

Hurtigruten Group is knuckling down on its expansion into new markets, acquiring a 24.9% share in its South American travel partner, Metropolitan Touring.

Two of Norway’s most exciting chefs will give guests new dining experiences based when cruising the Norwegian Fjords with Hurtigruten.

Close to 100 adventure-packed days; four continents and more than 100 landing sites; ever-changing climate zones and waters; world wonders both at sea and on land – all packed into one life-changing expedition from the Arctic to Antarctica.