Hurtigruten runs a number of passengers ships in the Northern areas of Norway, but they also have cruise ships which we concentrate on here. They are currently advertising on UK television and have a UK office. Tel 02036037112
Bedford House
69-79 Fulham High Street
London
SW6 3JW
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom-built ships – and the next-generation expedition ship. She will explore some of the most spectacular corners of the globe. Featuring Hurtigruten’s revolutionary battery hybrid powered propulsion system, MS Fridtjof Nansen will be a near-identical twin to her sister ship MS Roald Amundsen.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Extensively modernised in 2000 for exclusive Arctic sailing. Today she takes explorers on adventures in the waters around Spitsbergen. Despite modernisation, she still retains the aura of an old Atlantic ship, restored to her former splendour with new brass, classic wooden interiors and all her original art.
Year built 1956
Passenger capacity 108
Beds 150
Gross tonnage 2191
Length 80,77 m
Beam 12,6 m
Speed 15 knots
Tel: +47 46 93 55 68 (only available in ports)
Email: [email protected]
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
MS Otto Sverdrup (formerly MS Finnmarken) is named after a great Norwegian polar hero. Sverdrup was together with Fridtjof Nansen and three other Norwegians, one of the first to ski across Greenland, was a key member of polar expeditions and was the captain of the legendary Arctic ship “Fram”. He also served as a Hurtigruten captain between expeditions. Otto Sverdrup was captain on the first hurtigruten ship M/S Lofoten , to sail from to Norway to Svalbard.
Year built 2002
Year of refurbishment 2020
Passenger capacity 526
Beds 554
Gross tonnage 15,690 t
Length 138.5 m
Beam 21.5 m
Speed 15 knots
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
MS Roald Amundsen is the first of two hybrid ships Hurtigruten will add to its fleet over the next few years. Emissions are cut by sailing with electrical propulsion. Innovative sustainable technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2-emissions on the ships by 20 percent.
Named after the first man to cross Antarctica and reach the South Pole, MS Roald Amundsen leads the way towards an even more sustainable way of travelling. The ship is specially constructed for voyages in polar waters. It serves as a comfortable basecamp at sea – bringing adventurers from all over the world to the most spectacular destinations in the most sustainable way.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
This sleek, spacious ship has a layout that allows you to enjoy your sailing in all aspects. Enjoy delicious food in the nice restaurant, learn with fellow travellers in the Science Centre or maybe mingle out on the many decks?
While exploring the Galápagos, you´ll have the ability to actively engage in activities and encounters. After a day in Darwin´s footsteps, you will enjoy coming home to a casual atmosphere with the best service there is. The MS Santa Cruz II´s amenities easily appeal to all world explorers.
Year built 2002 refurb 2021
Passenger capacity 90
Gross tonnage 2664 T
Length 71,8 m
Beam 13,4 m
Speed 10.5 knots
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel’s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive, and we plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters.
Year built 2009 refurb 2016
Passenger capacity 180
Beds 243
Gross tonnage 7,344
Length 100.54m
Beam 18m
Speed 14.5 knots
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
Narvik is currently (Feb 2023) an enlightening top 10 movie on Netflix. It is about Narvik, its people, the fight for iron ore and the German occupation during WWII.
Insurance is always contractually required on a cruise. World ENTRY REQUIREMENTS change.
Growing fast is the Exploration Cruise industry. How fast? Viking joins the race to the poles
So, what’s Hurtigruten like, David? You see… usually we choose P&O.
If you have been to any city on a river, you must have seen river ships. In some cities,
Emergency contacts and office for the Hurtigruten ships.
AMBASSADOR CRUISE GROUP – UK based cruise line with two ships
AURORA & ARCADIA P&O GROUP – the adult ships
MARELLA CRUISES GROUP – Explorer style ships
MARELLA CRUISES GROUP – Discovery (Disco 2) style ships
CUNARD CRUISE GROUP – big fav of ours – inclusive – lively – dressy
P&O AZURA GROUP – Grand Class family ships – P&O VENTURA GROUP (no fly)
P&O BRITANNIA GROUP – the mid size family ship
P&O IONA & ARVIA GROUP – the big new family ships
SAGA CRUISE GROUP – smaller over 50 UK style all inclusive ships
VIKING CRUISES GROUP – smaller – adult only – US/UK/International ships – great routes
AZAMARA & OCEANIA VIRGIN ADULT SHIPS – Adult only ships
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Dakar, Senegal has a very busy port which is always full of ships. Invaded many times it has changed hands over and over until it regained independence in August, 1960.
This garden of wine and golf has features that include Robbin Island and Table Mountain but we start with the penguins.
Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar. It is a strictly religious country so is not as proud of him as you might expect.
Tema Accra is a popular port receiving over 1500 vessels a year. It is popular with cruise ships.
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The grandchildren who sometimes travel and from their son Luke Aikman. He was the young Colin Firth in Fever Pitch and appeared in Freight. He is now a producer and business entrepreneur. Their daughter helped with the plot of the first four novels and is now writing with comedian Joe Wilkinson. Laura Aikman is known for being the girlfriend in the Christmas Gavin and Stacey, and Dyan Cannon in Archie. Some grew up with her Saturday show, Mysti.
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