Hurtigruten

Yesterday we announced an exciting new chapter for Hurtigruten 🚢 The company has been acquired by a consortium of existing investors contributing more than EUR 360m of new capital into the business. The transaction includes EUR 110m of long-term funding to support Hurtigruten’s future growth, combined with a significant deleveraging of the existing debt and refinancing of existing maturities to 2030. The new setup provides a solid base for the future growth and continued development of Hurtigruten as Norway’s leading coastal cruise line. The transaction will allow Hurtigruten to continue to deliver on our long-term goals, enable sustainable growth, and enhance our customer experience.   The transaction is expected to close in January 2025, marking the completion of the process to separate Hurtigruten from HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions). Read more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dY6bASWG

Hurtigruten leder vei mot nullutslipp og bærekraftige løsninger 🚢 Hurtigruten-sjef Hedda Felin deltok nylig i podkasten B-ordet med programleder Siri Kristiansen, der et grønnere reiseliv sto på agendaen. 🚢 Vi går foran i kampen mot tungolje. Hurtigruten jobber målrettet for et globalt forbud mot tungolje i cruiseindustrien. Som en del av dette arbeidet utvikler vi nå verdens første nullutslippsskip av sitt slag, som skal kunne seile uten utslipp av klimagasser i normal drift innen 2030. 🌿 Vi tar vare på kysten vi elsker! I over 130 år har vi vært en del av den norske kysten. Nå er vi mer dedikerte enn noen gang til å beskytte den unike naturen og økosystemene gjennom konkrete bærekraftstiltak som du kan høre mer om i podkasten. I samme episode forteller også fergeselskapet Torghatten om byggingen av verdens største hydrogenferjer. Takk til Siri Kristiansen og Green Camp Norway for en spennende samtale! 🌍 Hør podkasten her eller der du vanligvis hører podkaster 🎧 https://lnkd.in/dF9V4MyY 📷 Green Camp Norway

We are thrilled to announce that Hurtigruten has been ranked as the top operator in the 2024 Friends of the Earth Cruise Ship Report Card, earning a B+ rating – the highest score awarded this year. 🏆 The 2024 report evaluated 21 global cruise operators on their environmental practices, including pollution prevention, wastewater management, and sustainability transparency. This recognition highlights our dedication for working towards environmentally responsible maritime travel and setting new standards for the cruise industry. 🌿 “We don’t claim perfection, but progress. Comprehensive evaluations like this are vital to holding the industry accountable, and we are proud to set a higher standard for more sustainable travel” says CEO Hedda Felin. For 130 years, the Norwegian coast has been our home, and protecting it is our duty. We will continue to drive innovation and take decisive action to tackle the environmental challenges ahead. “The urgency of the environmental crisis demands even more decisive action now,” says Rikke Hegge Jørgensen, VP of Organizational Development and Sustainability. Read more about the highlights of our sustainability efforts ➡ https://lnkd.in/dFQubv5h #Hurtigruten #Sustainability

Where does our food come from? 🍽 At Hurtigruten, we’re committed to locally-sourced dining. Through Norway’s Coastal Kitchen, we partner with and support over 50 local farms, fisheries, bakeries, butchers, cheesemakers, and distilleries along the stunning Norwegian coast. This approach ensures every meal on board reflects Norway’s rich culinary heritage. As we sail the coast, we pick from its pantry, sourcing exceptional, homegrown produce from partners like Lofoten Seaweed and Myklevik Gård—producers whose growth we’ve proudly supported over the years. "Local suppliers coming to the ship and delivering fresh fish and fresh berries. We have built up the relationships in 130 years. They are our extended family. " says Chief Hotel & Product Officer André Pettersen Learn more about Norway’s Coastal Kitchen ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dpvm-kS3 #Hurtigruten #Norway #NorwayFood

MS Midnatsol is back on the coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes! Yesterday, MS Midnatsol departed Bergen on her first voyage with our Coastal Express since 2020 🚢✨ MS Midnatsol represents our history and tradition along the coast. Since 1910, there has almost continuously been a Midnatsol sailing the route, and we are happy to now have her back in her original role as a coastal ship. The ship is specially designed for the journey between Bergen and Kirkenes, capable of handling cargo, passengers, and vehicles. This strengthens the connection between the 34 ports along the route and contributes to vibrant coastal communities. We look forward to new adventures along the coast and hope to see you on board! 🌊 📷 Knut Jenssen, Maximilian Schwarz, Werner Fleckstein 

🚢✨ Hurtigruten has been included on Conde Nast Traveler's Bright Ideas list for 2024 - making us the only company to appear all three years since the list launched! Conde Nast Traveler, the world’s leading travel magazine, launched the Bright Ideas in Travel list in 2022 to celebrate the people and projects tackling travel’s biggest challenges with smart, impactful solutions. This time, it’s our Towards Zero Food Waste initiative that’s earned us a spot. With our “Farm to Table to Farm” model, we’ve created a closed-loop system to minimize food waste. Edible food waste from our ships is collected and sent to a composting facility in Lofoten. There, 319,000 pounds of waste is turned into rich compost, which we deliver back to local farms, where we source ingredients for Norway’s Coastal Kitchen. Passengers enjoy local, sustainably grown produce, and the cycle goes on 🌱 Being on the Bright Ideas list is a huge honour, and this recognition from Conde Nast Traveler means a lot to our team. Read more about the 2024 list and the other innovative projects featured here.

🚢✨ Hurtigruten earns top 3 placement in Twinings Best Breakfast 2024! We’re proud to announce that MS Otto Sverdrup has secured a top 3 position in the Twinings Best Breakfast 2024 awards, standing out among Norway’s finest independent hotels. Competing with renowned establishments like Britannia Hotel and Hotel Union Øye, this award places us among Norway’s best for breakfast experiences. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional quality and variety, featuring fresh local ingredients, a wide selection of hot dishes, and health-focused options to give our guests the perfect start to their day 🥐☕🍇 With over 400 hotels in the competition, this milestone highlights that Hurtigruten stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Norway's top hotels in offering a memorable culinary experience. Thank you to our amazing team and to Twinings Best Breakfast for this incredible honor! Here’s to many more delicious mornings at sea 🌅 Per Anders Midtlie, Øistein Nilsen, André Pettersen, Anette Fagermo, Tani Gurra, Tor Eivind Line, Sarah Domeij Haugen-Gruppen AS Norway. #Hurtigruten #TwiningsBestBreakfast #GuestExperience

What does a safety exercise onboard Hurtigruten look like? ⛑️ We asked Harald Aarsund, the Safety Officer onboard MS Trollfjord, to talk us through a recent helicopter exercise we conducted with the emergency services in Svalbard, and why they’re so important. Safety is our top priority and the foundation of everything we do at Hurtigruten. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards, from daily routines onboard to specialised emergency exercises. By prioritising safety above all, we aim to create a secure, reliable, and enjoyable experience for both guests and crew. "In Hurtigruten we focus on creating an open and fair culture, creating a learning culture, designing safe systems, and managing behavioural choices. By doing so we are creating opportunities to improve our understanding of both system risk and behavioural risk." says COO Captain Gerry Larsson-Fedde 🎥 Mads Bjørge Ankarstrand #Hurtigruten #Norway #MSTrollfjord

A rare meeting in Harstad! MS Trollfjord and MS Otto Sverdrup, which typically pass each other on the high seas, found time to connect in port. For a few hours, they shared the skyline, giving their crews a chance to exchange greetings before MS Trollfjord continued its journey onwards. 👋 Moments like these remind us of the camaraderie in maritime life and the connections we build along the coast 🚢 🎥 Philipp Hesse #Hurtigruten #MSTrollfjord #MSOttoSverdrup #Norway

Meet one of our talented crew members, Johan Holm, an engine fitter with a remarkable creative side. 🔧🎨 Using scrap metal, Johan creates unique and artistic figures. For our latest Hurtigruten Foundation auction, he crafted a stunning king crab made entirely out of used screws and nuts! This piece quickly became one of the most popular items of the evening, and we were thrilled to see it auctioned by Martin Emhjellen to a very happy guest for 100 Euros. Even more exciting, all the proceeds from the auction go directly to the Hurtigruten Foundation, supporting our shared mission to fight climate change, strengthen local communities, and combat unsustainable mass tourism. 🌍 📷 Philipp Hesse #Hurtigruten ##HurtigrutenFoundation