Waddling penguins have always been the bucket list drawcard for curious travellers to the Antarctica. They will brave icy winds and piercing cold of the frozen continent to watch these adorable birds. They come away mesmerised and wanting more. So what is it about these flightless birds that have fascinated travellers all these years? Penguins … Read more
Giant glaciers, frolicking penguins and breaching whales – these are the wonders of Antarctica. The world’s coldest continent is a frozen landscape teeming with fearless wildlife from seals, humpback whales to playful penguins who seem to have no fear of humans at all. It is also the highest and driest continent on the planet. No … Read more
Experience some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and the wonder of the Northern Lights on this 18-day adventure. Hurtigruten’s Follow The Lights Escorted journey is an 18-day adventure through Norway, Finland and Estonia and includes the famous Flåm Railway from Oslo to Bergen, the Hurtigruten northbound Original Coastal Voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes and a land tour through Finnish Lapland to Helsinki and … Read more
The beginning of August heralded the start of a soft launch of the Northern Hemisphere cruise season. It did not go well for everyone. “This virus teaches us something every day,” veteran Norwegian Cruise Lines head Frank Del Rio said. “While it’s disappointing, I’m glad the ports and the cruise companies that suffered these setbacks … Read more
Norwegian adventure cruise line Hurtigruten has been hit by COVID-19 cases among crew members after being among the first to bring back cruise itineraries in Europe. The sad news, which will be a blow to passengers hoping a gradual and monitored return to cruising would prove successful, was announced at the weekend. Four crew members … Read more
Hurtigruten, the world’s first expedition line to resume cruising in Norway last month, has unveiled new health and safety measures to protect against infections on board its fleet. To ensure all voyages are safe for both guests and crew, Hurtigruten will only sail at 50 per cent capacity. Before embarkation, guests must provide a self-declaration … Read more
After a successful return to ocean cruising last month, expedition line Hurtigruten will ramp up operations with 14 ships sailing by September. Hurtigruten, the world’s first line to restart ocean cruising in Norway on June 16, will launch several new itineraries around the British Isles on its first hybrid ship, MS Roald Amundsen in September. … Read more
Small is beautiful. The cruise industry is seeing early signs of recovery with several lines resuming operations for local travellers in the wake of COVID-19. Boutique company Katarina Line, which specialises in cruising the Dalmatian coast, resumed sailing last month with departures from Opatija, Split and Dubrovnik. “Small-ship cruising is among the safest way to … Read more
Norway is the new cruise capital of the world, with Hurtigruten leading the charge having four ships sailing the Norwegian fjords and coastal voyages from this week. The coastal sailings are open to Norwegian and Danish domestic markets, with many locals jumping at the opportunity to experience the wonders of their own coastline this summer. … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
