Hurtigruten’s total solar eclipse cruise takes you to Antarctica for this unique experience. Experiencing a total solar eclipse from the deck of a Hurtigruten expedition ship while cruising Antarctica is, no doubt, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Hurtigruten, the world’s largest and most sustainable expedition cruise operator, is now inviting guests from all over the world to … Read more
The crew aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Nordnorge have been praised after video footage has emerged of the ship battling strong winds and choppy seas. The ship was pushed into the Bodo harbour pier in Norway when it encountered harsh weather conditions on January 21. According to Maritime Bulletin, skipper Tormond Karlsen said: “It was quiet when … Read more
Troubled cruise line One Ocean has this week announced the fourth consecutive cancellation of a pre-booked expedition cruise this year. The 11-night cruise to Antarctica was due to depart on December 1st but has been scrapped as the Canadian company claims to be going through a difficult restructuring. But in a generous move, Norwegian expedition company … Read more
The most sustainable cruise ship in the world, Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen, has become the first ship to be named in Antarctica. Replacing the traditional bottle of champagne with a chunk of ice, godmother and polar pioneer Karen Strand revived the ritual, which was invented by the same explorer the ship was named after. “We could … Read more
Princess Cruises swept the board with five awards including Best Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean made headlines winning Best Cruise Line for Activities and Families at the inaugural Reader’s Choice Awards event in Sydney. It was a glittering night, with around 70 of the biggest names in the sector donning their best frocks and suits … Read more
It is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime journey for Tasmanian traveller Linda Willow Roberts – a five-week trip around the Baltic which included a 12-day cruise with Hurtigruten. She spent $25,000 on the trip, which included a number of land tours, transfers, accommodation, as well as an expedition to see the famous Northern Lights. But … Read more
With the historic order:Â “We could shut down the engines and run only on battery power…” Captain Kai Albrigsten sailed the MS Roald Amundsen into marine history yesterday, stopping his main engines so she could glide silently on electric propulsion through the seas off northern Norway. It’s a world first for cruise operator Hurtigruten – … Read more
It will eventually be fuelled by fish. It’s already a hybrid. And when it travels in the Polar regions it will run silently on batteries. Welcome to the future of cruising. We are all more conscious of our effects on the environment – many of us sport reusable coffee cups to work or shy away … Read more
So you booked that swanky new ship that everyone’s talking about. But suddenly, that revolutionary new design is taking a little longer to get into the water. What happens next? Scenic’s much-anticipated new luxury vessel, Scenic Eclipse, announced its third launch delay due to financial problems at the Croatian shipyard contracted to build it. This … 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.
