A part of the Norwegian coast since 1893


––––– FROM REVOLUTIONARY COASTAL connection to global travel – and still calling


at 34 ports along the Norwegian coast every day all year round. In 1893, Captain Richard With’s steamer, DS Vesteraalen, started a regular scheduled service along the coast of Norway, and Hurtigruten was born. The service had several weekly departures, fi rst from Trondheim to Hammerfest and later from Bergen to Kirkenes – in only seven days! No wonder this important coastal connection was called ‘Hurtigruten’ (The Fast Route). Today, 125 years later, our 12 ships call at


34 ports along the Norwegian coast daily all year round. We are proud to share these unique destinations with our guests. We still have the same goal as in 1893, to be a relia- ble mode of transportation for both freight and passengers. In 2016, we had 330,000 local passengers, travelling shorter stretches between ports. In addition, we transported cargo, equivalent to more than 10,000 large lorries, combining global travel, local trans- portation and cargo into one unique service.


As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we invite you to take part in the festivities as well. All 12-day voyage guests will receive a ‘Hurtigruten 125 certifi cate’ from the Captain. On the last day of the voyage, you can enjoy a special fi ve- course Anniversary dinner. The expedition team will talk about our colourful history and Hurtigruten’s importance for coastal communities over our 125 years, and limited edition souvenirs will be available for purchase.


Exploring clafarwell to the


on board Since 1949, seven new ships have been added to the fl eet. Hurtigruten transports 500,000 passengers a year. The class system on board is no longer used.


ss system 1952 2001 2002


A NATIONAL MONUMENT On 30 May, MS Lofoten (built in 1963) is declared a national monument by the Norwegian government.


Antarctica One of the new generation ships is in use in Chile for voyages from Cape Horn to the Antarctic Penin- sula.


NEW EXPEDITION SHIP The new Hurtigruten expedition ship MS Fram is added to the fl eet and completes its maiden voyage to Greenland. MS Fram is the most modern ship of its kind at the time.


2007 2010


NEW EXPEDITION ROUTES WITH


MS FRAM In addition to Greenland and the waters of the Antarctic, MS Fram now also operates along the coast of Spitsbergen and Europe.


BRO LTHE WORLD’SONGEST LIVEADCAST The northbound journey with MS Nordnorge from Bergen to Kirkenes from 15 to 22 June is broad- cast live on Norwegian television. At 134 hours, 42 minutes and 45 sec- onds, it makes it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s longest live broadcast.


MS SPITSBERGEN Hurtigruten acquires the new expedition ship MS Spitsbergen and strengthens its position as world leader in explora- tion travel.


New destinations


and ships Arctic Canada, USA, the Caribbean and the North- west Passage are some of the new destinations. Hurtigruten orders two new hybrid powered expedition ships.


2011 2016


Chilean fjords and expedition


2017 2018


teams in Norway MS Fram is accomp anied by MS Midnatsol in Antarctica. With MS Midnatsol explor- ing the Chilean fjords and highlights of Antarctica, the capacity is more than doubled in the southern hemisphere. Expedition teams are introduced along the Norwegian coast.


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