It was a momentous occasion for Norwegian line, Hurtigruten.
This week, Hurtigrutenโs Ms Finnmarken set sail from Bergen on a 12-day Original Coastal Voyage on the coast of Norway.
With mostly Danish and Norwegian holidaymakers on board, this is the first time passengers have been able to take a full coastal cruise since the COVID-19 pandemic.
โGradually restarting operations in Norway is the natural first step towards a return to full operations,โ says Damian Perry, Managing Directorย Hurtigrutenย Asia Pacific. โOur staff and crew canโt wait to welcome guests back on board again.โ
Throughout the pandemic,ย Hurtigrutenย continued to sail two ships along the Norwegian coast, providing an essential service to the Norwegian people, but this is the first time the full coastal itinerary has been available.
โThis is also welcome news for our staff and crew returning to work, and the local communities we support along the coast,โ said Mr Perry.
Over the coming weeks, more ships will be added to the Coastal schedule.
Welcome back Hurtigruten.