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EXPEDITION
CRUISing overview   Antarctica | Northwest Passage & Arctic Canada
                    Svalbard | Greenland & Iceland | Arctic Traverse
                    Norway | Alaska | North America | Caribbean &
                    Central America | South America | British Isles | Europe

                                                  AUTHENTIC, SUSTAINABLE, ADVENTURE
                                                             LEARN HOW HURTIGRUTEN IS LEADING
                                                                  THE WAY IN EXPEDITION TRAVEL
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© HURTIGRUTEN
    Sustainable expeditions
    from pole to pole
    Dear Fellow Explorers,                          As you discover these amazing destinations
                                                    with us, we hope you will be moved to share
    I am so happy to present you with               your experience with others. The more
    this overview of our company and our            awareness there is about these fragile,
    expedition cruises, which will take you to      remote destinations, the more it will help
    the world’s most spectacular coastlines         promote work to preserve and protect
    aboard the most sustainable expedition          these pristine environments. I’m proud of
    ships ever built. Whether you are spotting      how Hurtigruten implements eco-friendly
    polar bears in the Arctic, witnessing the       practices on board, such as adopting green
    northernmost active volcano on Earth,           fuels to lessen our emissions and banning
    or witnessing a Solar Eclipse in the South      single-use plastic to help save the single
    Orkney Islands before or after exploring        biggest threat to our oceans.
    remarkable Antarctica, I promise you
    life-affirming voyages and experiences in       On behalf of all of us, I warmly invite you
    the polar regions —and beyond—you will          to join us on an expedition cruise that
    never forget!                                   combines a love of nature with meaningful
                                                    scientific insight. Together, we’ll explore
    Depending on the destination and itinerary      breathtaking coastal regions, learn about
    you choose, you may find yourself sailing       local communities, and spot wildlife in their
    aboard the world’s first hybrid electric–       natural habitats.
    powered expedition ship, MS Roald
    Amundsen, or with her newly launched            By the end of your voyage, I am sure you will
    sister ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen. You’ll         feel refreshed, uplifted, and inspired by this
    travel aboard all our small ships safely and    world’s many wonders, and motivated to do
    with confidence with our recently updated       all you can to protect them.
    Health & Safety protocols.
                                                    We look forward to welcoming you on board
    These innovative, energy-efficient vessels      soon.
    are important milestones in our 127-year
    legacy. Their ‘green’ technology takes us       Daniel A. Skjeldam
    leaps forward in our quest to offer you zero-   CEO Hurtigruten
    emission expedition cruises.                    August, 2020

    For our guests, knowledge is a key part of
    exploration, and on Hurtigruten expedition
    voyages, you’ll not only see and experience
    a destination, but learn about and truly
    understand its geography, wildlife, and
    even its environmental challenges. You’ll
    likely spend many fascinating hours in          BOOK YOUR EXPEDITION TODAY
    the Science Center, engaging in hands-on
                                                    Call your travel advisor or book online:
    Citizen Science projects and listening to       CALL: +1 (800) 323-7436
    engaging and pertinent lectures delivered       ONLINE: HURTIGRUTEN.COM
    by the expert Expedition Team members.
                                                                                                     Shayne / Hurtigruten

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“The future of exploration travel relies on   WHERE WE GO               4

stricter regulations and green technology.    OUR HISTORY               6
That’s why we have chosen to lead by          SUSTAINABILITY            8
example and put sustainability at the core
of every part of our operations.”
                                              UNDERSTANDING         10
                                              EXPEDITION CRUISING
                                              INCLUSIONS            12

                                              EXPLORE               14
                                              WITH THE EXPERTS

                                              SCIENCE PROGRAM       16

                                              EXCURSIONS AND        18
                                              EXPERIENCES
                                              RELAX AND RENEW       20

                                              EXPLORE A WORLD       22
                                              OF FLAVORS

                                              OUR SHIPS             24

From the naming ceremony
of MS Roald Amundsen
in Antarctica 2019                                                  3
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Northwest Passage & Arctic Canada

                                                                                  Alaska

    Explore
                                                                                            North America

    the world
    with us                                                                                Caribbean &
                                                                                           Central America

    Northwest Passage &                    Caribbean &
    Arctic Canada                          Central America
    Expect the unexpected as we aim        Embark on cruises to visit beautiful
                                                                                                             South America
    to journey through the legendary       islands and beaches, experience
    Northwest Passage or attempt to        exciting cultures, and transit the
    circumnavigate Baffin Island.          Panama Canal.

    Alaska                                 South America
    Explore Gold Rush history, Native      Join us as we visit remote towns,
    American culture, and amazing          lush rainforests, and sites of
    nature and wildlife on a cruise        ancient civilizations and long-
    through Alaskan wilderness.            lost cultures in beautiful South
                                           America.

    North America
    Experience iconic highlights and       Antarctica
    landmarks as well as historic cities   Sail in the wake of great explorers
    and sites as we sail along the coast   and embark on an adventure to the
    of North America.                      end of the Earth, the immense and
                                           inspiring Great White Continent.

                                                                                                                    Antarctica
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Svalbard

        Arctic Traverse

          Greenland                                        Norway
          & Iceland

British Isles

                             Europe

                Svalbard                                     Norway
                Enter expedition mode as we sail             Explore new and favorite destina-
                into the realm of the polar bear             tions with the experts as we sail the
                through the sea ice on an attempt            beautiful fjords under the Midnight
                to circumnavigate the Svalbard               Sun or the Northern Lights, with
                Archipelago.                                 magnificent mountains as backdrops.

                Arctic Traverse                              British Isles
                Journey through Arctic beauty and            Discover UNESCO World Heritage
                untouched wilderness as we go                Sites, Viking heritage, Victorian
                island hopping through highlights            architecture, and spectacular castles
                such as Iceland, Svalbard, Jan Mayen,        as we sail along the rugged coastline
                Scotland, and the Faroe Islands.             of the British Isles.

                Greenland & Iceland                          Europe
                Welcome to a world of glaciers and           Experience incredible diversity as
                icebergs. Greenland offers Inuit culture     we visit historic cities, explore lovely
                and communities, and in Iceland you          Atlantic islands, and discover cultural
                can experience Viking heritage and           highlights along the western coast
                volcanoes.                                   of Europe.

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Pushing
       boundaries
       since 1893
                                            The ‘Sports Route’
                                            Hurtigruten starts the ‘Sports Route’ between
                                            Hammerfest and Spitsbergen. Captain With ships his
                                            hotel, Turisthotellet, to Spitsbergen from Trondheim,
                                            pioneering the travel industry in Svalbard.
Captain Richard With

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               © Daniel A. Skjeldam
establishes the steamship
                                                                                                      © NATIONAL ARCHIVES - THE VDS ARCHIVE

service to link northern and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 NASA image by Jeff Schmaltz

southern Norway—Hurtigruten.                                                                                                                  The Northwest Passage
                                                                                                                                              Roald Amundsen becomes the
                                                                                                                                              first to navigate the Northwest                                                                         To Antarctica
                                                                                                                                              Passage with the polar explorer                                                                         Hurtigruten starts
                                                                                                                                              ship Gjøa.                                                                                              expedition cruises to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      the Antarctic Peninsula.

                                     1893     1896                                                  1898                                          1902      1906            1911                                                               1994             2002

                                                                                                     The Original Fram                                                                                          Svalbard
                     © HURTIGRUTEN

                                                                                                     departs on her second                                                                                      Hurtigruten makes the summer
                                                                                                                                                                                        © NASJONALBIBLIOTEKET

                                                                                                     expedition to Greenland                                                                                    service to Spitsbergen available
                                                                                                     and Arctic Canada under                                                                                    once again, this time with
                                                              © NASJONALBIBLIOTEKET, BLDSA_03C119

                                                                                                     the leadership of former                                                                                   MS Nordstjernen.
                                                                                                     Hurtigruten captain and
                                                                                                     explorer Otto Sverdrup.

                                                                                                                                                                    Roald Amundsen
                                                                                                                                                                    and his team used Fram
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         © Trym Ivar Bergsmo

                                                                                                                                                                    to cross the Ross Sea and
                                                                                                                                                                    become the first humans to
                                                                                                                                                                    set foot on the Geographic
                                                                                                                                                                    South Pole.
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–– Our heritage of exploration
       creates a living legacy for today’s
       expeditions.

                                                                                                                                                                                               © susan carl - Guest image

Climate Voyages                                                                  Hybrid future
Hurtigruten begin their Climate                                                  Hurtigruten launches the world’s
Voyages to Svalbard to enhance                                                   first hybrid powered expedition                                                                  Expedition cruises
knowledge about the Arctic.                                                      ships: MS Roald Amundsen in                                                                      in Norway
                                                                                                                                                                  © HURTIGRUTEN

                                                                                 2019, and MS Fridtjof Nansen in                                                                  Our new cruises starting from
                                                                                 2020, to open a new era in greener                                                               Dover, Hamburg, and Bergen
                                                                                 exploration.                                                                                     take guests to handpicked
                                                                                                                                                                                  highlights and hidden gems
                                       125 years
                                                                                                                                                                                  of Norway.
                                       Hurtigruten celebrates
                    © Camille Seaman

                                       its 125-year anniversary
                                       and announces the ban of                                                                      New destinations
                                       single-use plastic on board                                                                   Hurtigruten announces a wide variety of
                                       and onshore.                                                                                  new destinations in the British Isles, the
                                                                                                                                     Caribbean, Central America, and Europe.

2007    2010                                                              2018              2019                                               2020                                     2021            2022

New MS Fram                                                                                                                           Refurbishment
Hurtigruten’s expedition                                                                                                              MS Finnmarken was
ship MS Fram completes her                                                                                                            refurbished in 2020 to meet
maiden voyage to Greenland.                                                                                                           Hurtigruten’s new standards.
                                                                                                                                      The ship will be renamed (in
                                                                                                                                      2021) to MS Otto Sverdrup,
                                                                                                                © Karsten Bidstrup

                                                                                                                                      and will be equipped with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                © Hurtigruten

                                                                                                                                      three restaurants, a Science
                                                                                                                                      Center, and a new gym and
                                           © Birgit Ohlin - Guest image

                                                                                                                                      wellness area.

                                                                             Exploring even further
                                                                             New expedition cruises to
                                                                             Alaska and Canada are available.
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A footprint
    we are
    proud of
    Travel and explore in a more caring and sustainable way
    Our history and traditions call on us to       are taking important steps to get there.
    explore in the most sustainable way pos-       We have adopted the UN Sustainable
    sible, introduce green technology, advocate    Development Goals as our guide to offer
    stricter regulations, fight overtourism, and   you the greenest and most advanced
    support local communities. Our goal is to      expedition voyages on Earth.
                                                                                              © Ingrid Lacher - Guest image

    achieve emission-free operations, and we

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LESS PLASTIC
Green technology
Innovation has been at the                                                                                      Making a difference
heart of Hurtigruten for over                                                                                   The Hurtigruten Foundation was established to ensure that our
125 years. In 2019 we launched                                                                                  guests of tomorrow can enjoy the same meaningful travel experiences
the world’s first hybrid                                                                                        our guests do today. The Foundation supports a wide variety of
electric–powered expedition                                                                                     projects, such as study­ing whale populations, fighting marine
ship, MS Roald Amundsen,                                                                                         pollution, supporting beach clean-ups, and other local initia-
and in 2020 her sister ship                                                                                     tives. The Hurtigruten Foundation is funded through onboard
Fritdjof Nansen followed.                                                                                       activities, for example, our Green Stay Program, and donations.

                                                         We estimate that
                                                         we remove 32 tons of
                                                         single-use plastic every
                                                         year.

                                                       Banning single-use
                                                       plastic
                                                       Everything from straws
                                                       and drinking glasses to
                                                       plastic bags were removed
                                                       or replaced on all our ships
                                                       and in our restaurants and
                                                       hotels. We replaced single-
                                                       use plastics with sustainable
                                                       alternatives and are con-
                                  © Karsten Bidstrup

                                                       stantly working to reduce
                                                       our waste overall.

Cleaner fuel
We will be the first expedition
cruise line to power our ships
with liquified biogas (LBG) – a
fossil-free, renewable fuel
produced from organic waste,
including waste matter from
local fisheries. LBG has strong
environmental advantages                                                                                                                                               © Andrea Klaussner

because it is a non-fossil fuel                                                                                 Caring cooperations
source that doesn’t add to                                                                                      Hurtigruten believes in               CLEAN-UPS
climate change or lead to food
                                                                                         © Dominic Barrington

                                                                                                                leading by example, and
insecurity. Hurtigruten is also                                                                                 we encourage cooperation
actively advocating a ban on                                                                                    through the travel industry
polluting and toxic heavy fuel                                                                                  for a greener future. We take
oil (HFO) worldwide.                                                                                            an active and leading role as a
                                                       Protecting                                               member of several networks,
                                                       Arctic wildlife                                          such as the International
                                                       With over 125 years of explorer                          Association of Antarctic
  HEAVY FUEL OIL                                       heritage, Hurtigruten is                                 Tour Operators, Clean Up              Since 2018, we’ve
                                                       dedicated to preserving                                  Svalbard, Arctic Marine Eco-          invited our guests to
                                                       and protecting the areas we                              system Research Network,              join us in removing litter
                                                       explore. We observe wildlife                                                                   at our destinations, where
                                                                                                                Svalbard Environmental                possible. We’re proud to
                                                       at a distance to preserve                                Protection Fund, and Asso-            have cleaned up several
                                                       natural behavior, and do so                              ciation of Arctic Expedition          tons of marine litter.
                                                       with the utmost respect for                              Cruise Operators, promoting
                                                       their welfare and habitat.                               safe and environmentally
                                                       Through science, research,                               responsible travel.
                                                       and education, Hurtigruten
  We banned heavy fuel
                                                       and our guests contribute
  oil in our ships a decade
  ago, and are currently                               directly to increasing
  advocating for a world-                              understanding and
  wide ban.
                                                       preserving animal life.

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Expect the   When you embark on an expedition with us,
                  you’ll be traveling to some of the most remote
                  and pristine places on our planet. An expedition

     unexpected
                  cruise with Hurtigruten offers an adventure to
                  beautiful coastal areas where nature is at its
                  most pristine, where wildlife roam free, and
                  where the elements rule. And we wouldn’t have
                  it any other way.

                  We travel during the time of year when the
                  seasonal climate in our various destinations is

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© Karsten Bidstrup
––– An adventure is characterized by two
things: journeying into the unpredictable
and adapting to the elements. You’ll                                                                                   “On an expedition in
experience both on your expedition cruise.                                                                             Antarctica, a sudden
                                                                                                                       change in weather
                                                                                                                       led to strong wind
                                                                                                                       and waves, making
                                                                                                                       it impossible to get
                                                                                                                       to the destination for
                                                                                                                       a planned landing.
                                                                                                                       After consulting with
                                                                                                                       our knowledgeable and
                                                                                                                       experienced Expedition
                                                                                                                       Team, I decided to turn
                                                                                                                       the ship around and
                                                                                                                       sail into Wilhelmina
                                                                                                                       Bay instead. It turned
                                                                                                                       out great! There was
                                                                                                                       no wind, the sun was
                                                                                                                       shining, and the sea
                                                                                                                       was calm and teeming
                                                                                                                       with whales. We put
                                                                                                                       the small boats (RIBs)
                                                                                                                       on the water, and our
                                                                                                                       guests had an unfor-
                                                                                                                       gettable experience.
                                                                                                                       These are the things
                                                                                                                       you just can’t plan for,
                                                                                                                       and that’s what being
usually at its best. That said, no one can say     ice blocks our way, like true adventurers,
for sure what the weather or sea conditions        we simply find the safest way through it                            on an expedition with a
will be like each day of your voyage. For          or around it, taking you to other spots for                         flexible itinerary is
explorers like you, though, that element of        equally unforgettable experiences.
                                                                                                                       all about.”
uncertainty only adds to the excitement of
your expedition into the unknown.                  It is this unpredictability and adaptability
                                                   that are at the core of any adventure, and                          Kai Albrigtsen, Captain
Exploring the seas of the world for more           what makes it so different from a standard                          MS Roald Amundsen
than a century, we’ve learned to respect and       cruise. Come aboard, set sail with us into
work with nature, not against it. The further      nature, and expect the unexpected.
we sail off the beaten track, the more
flexible the itinerary. If wind, fog, or glacier
                                                                                                  © Andrea Klaussner

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Get ready
     for your
     adventure
     –– Relax, discover, and learn from the
     moment you step on board. We’ve created
     fascinating events and opportunities to
     learn during your entire voyage, designed
     to help you get the most out of your
     expedition.
                                                 © DAN & ZORA AVILA

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Included in your Expedition

                                                                                                                                                           © ANDREA KLAUSSNER
Expert guiding                                         The Expedition Team members are specialists in their
with the Expedition                                    field, selected for your specific voyage and itinerary. They
Team                                                   will join you on included activities, host lectures, and lead
                                                       educational sessions on board and ashore.

Activities                                             Join us on a series of included activities designed to immerse
on board and                                           you in your destinations, including small-boat (RIB) cruising
on shore                                               and onshore exploration.

Lectures and                                           In depth lectures on history,                           Enjoy casual opportunities to
happenings                                             wildlife, glaciology, culture,                          engage with the Expedition Team,
in the Science                                         climate change, and sustainability.                     including a welcome event and
Center                                                 Destination-specific themes will                        a daily evening gathering to recap
                                                       provide context to your expedition                      and prepare for the day to come.
                                                       cruise and help you better understand
                                                       the destinations you visit.
                               © AGURTXANE CONCELLON

                                                       Photo and footage from your cruise                      Opportunities to dine with the
                                                       shared in an Expedition Logbook after                   Expedition Team and interact with
                                                       your voyage.                                            officers.

                                                       Free introductory photo lecture,                        Learn from educational sessions
                                                       camera adjustment, tips, and tricks.                    about the environment and take
                                                                                                               advantage of our onboard library.

Relax and                                                                             Two hot tubs, a sauna,   Outdoor pool
                                                                    © OSCAR FARRERA

renew                                                                                 and a fitness room       Only on MS Roald Amundsen
                                                                                                               and MS Fridtjof Nansen
in maximum comfort

Food and                                               Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
                                                                                                                                   © AGURTXANE CONCELLON

beverages                                              Specially selected wine and beer, sodas,
with an international                                  and mineral water in the restaurants
twist                                                  during lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee
                                                       are available throughout the day.

Loan of                                                A small selection of gear, such as trekking and rubber boots,
                                                       will be available for loan depending on the season and the
equipment                                              destination.
on hikes and activities

Extras                                                 You will recieve a complimentary wind- and
to make your                                           water-resistant jacket and a reusable water bottle.
voyage even                                            Enjoy free Wi-Fi*. At the end of each
better                                                 expedition there will be a farewell event.

*Access may be limited because of the remote waters in which we sail.

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EXPLORE
     WITH THE
     EXPERTS
Passion and knowledge                  Close encounters
Our Expedition Team members            The Expedition Team takes you
have something in common—they          out on small-boat (RIB) cruises and
are all skilled and passionate about   ashore to get close to the remark-
sharing their knowledge. These         able places you’ve learned about on
experts are selected to help you get   board, while making sure we never
the very best out of each place we     disturb fragile wildlife and nature.
explore.
                                       Meaningful relationships
On board, they present lectures        Our Expedition Team members
to help expand your understanding.     value the importance of cultural
They offer you in-depth lectures on    exchange and meaningful relation-
history, climate change, sustain-      ships with the vulnerable, remote      Our Expedition Team members
ability, wildlife, Earth science,      communities we visit to ensure         are certified by IAATO (Associa-
culture, and other destination-spe-    we are traveling responsibly and       tion of Antarctic Tour Operators,
                                                                              iaato.org) and AECO (Associa-
cific themes.                          sustainably.                           tion of Arctic Expedition Cruise
                                                                              Operators, aeco.no).

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–– Hurtigruten is an expert in every aspect of
expedition travel. On our journeys, you ben-
efit from the skills of a full Expedition Team,

                                                                                                                                                                ©KimRormark/Hurtigruten
who serve as your hosts, lecturers, instructors,
teachers, and guides.

                                                                                                                               “Each day at work is
                                                                                                                               different depending
                                                                                                                               on the destination, but
                                                                                                                               our task is always the
                                                                                                                               same: As the Expe-
                                                                                                                               dition Team, we plan
                                                                                                                               and lead our guests
                                                                                                                               through landings and
                                                                                                                               activities. When we
                                                                                                                               go ashore, we spread
                                                                                                                               out and position
                                                                                                                               ourselves where we
                                                                                                                               need to be. We then
                                                                                                                               get ready to guide,
                                                                                                                               answer questions, and
                                                                                                                               educate our guests
                                                                                                                               about the things we
                                                                                                                               experience. We also
                                                                                                                               interpret what we
                                                                                                          © Karsten Bidstrup

                                                                                                                               see so that they can
                                                                                                                               encounter wildlife and
THE EXPEDITION TEAM MEMBERS ARE YOUR HOSTS ON BOARD AND ASHORE                                                                 have the adventure of
                                                                                                                               a lifetime. I get to be
                © © Andrea Klaussner 2017

                                                                                                          © Camille Seaman

                                                                                                                               a part of a team that
                                                                                                                               loves their work, and
                                                                                                                               we’re lucky enough to
                                                                                                                               share amazing natural
                                                                                                                               experiences with our
                                                                                                                               guests in some of the
                                                                                                                               most pristine areas of
                                                                                                                               the world.”

                                                                                                                               Karin Strand,
                                                                                                                               Expedition Leader and
                                                                                                                               Godmother of MS Roald Amundsen

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS, AND LEARN MORE ABOUT FASCINATING SUBJECTS WITH LECTURES, ACTIVITIES, AND LANDINGS

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TAKE PART IN
     OUR EXPLORER
     SCIENCE
     SESSIONS
     OUR BLUEYE UNDERWATER DRONE ALLOWS YOU TO SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING BELOW THE SURFACE ON YOUR DEVICES IN BRILLIANT HIGH DEFINITION (HD)
                                                                                                                                                                                       © GENNA ROLAND

                                                                                                                                                                   Expand your
                                                                                                                                                                   knowledge
     –– Exploring the natural marvels of our planet
     with Hurtigruten is more than just exciting.                                                                                                                  • Comprehensive and
                                                                                                                                                                     interesting lectures.
     It’s an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding                                                                                                            • Opportunities to interact
     of the world we share.                                                                                                                                          with the Expedition Team
                                                                                                                                                                     in our advanced Science
                                                                                                                                                                     Center.
     The joy of learning                                          Be an ambassador for              ambassador and return home
     Our expedition ships are the                                 conservation                      to champion the protection                                     • Citizen Science projects
     perfect platforms for scientific                             We invite you to participate in   of our planet’s most fragile                                     allow you to contribute
     learning and engaging sessions.                              interesting activities to gain    ecosystems.                                                      meaningfully to science by
     Come and find out how to learn                               a greater knowledge of the                                                                         aiding the work of scien-
                                                                                                    Our signature Science Center is packed                           tific organizations around
     more in the Science Center.                                  regions you explore. Hope-
                                                                                                    with state-of-the-art technology and
                                                                  fully, you will become a true     high-tech tools that enhance your journey.                       the world.

                                                                                                                                                                   • Opportunities to meet
                                                                                                                                                                     and discuss with scientists
                                                                                                                                                                     as they conduct collabo-
                                                                                                                                                                     rative science sessions on
                                                                                                                                                                     board and ashore on select
                                                                                                                                                                     cruises.

                                                                                                                                                                   Available on MS Roald
                                                                                                                                                                   Amundsen and
                                                                                                                                                                   MS Fridtjof Nansen,
                                                                                                                                                                   hands-on learning:
                                                                                                                                                                   Touch tables, Light-Emitting
                                                                                                                                                                   Diodes (LED) Walls, and
                                          © Agurtxane Concellon

                                                                                                                                                                   pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras
                                                                                                                                                                   with automatic lecturer
                                                                                                                                                 © Oscar Farrera

                                                                                                                                                                   tracking, streaming all
                                                                                                                                                                   lectures directly to the TV in
                                                                                                                                                                   your cabin.

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© Agurtxane Concellon
          THE EXPEDITION TEAM MEMBERS ARE EAGER TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE

         –– The hub of education and information
          The versatile Science Center is           destination-focused library.           key scientific understanding.

                                                                                                                                                                                 © HURTIGRUTEN
          the heart of each ship’s scientific       For photo enthusiasts, we host         In the adjacent lecture hall,
          and educational activities.               an onboard photographer, who           the Expedition Team will host
          From here, the Expedition                 gives instructional sessions           interesting lectures on geology,
          Team will lead you in activities          and helps with camera settings         history, biology, geography,
          like wildlife spotting on the             and adjustments. We schedule           glaciology, photography, and
          observation deck, and you                 Citizen Science projects that          oceanography.
          can take advantage of our                 contribute in a very real way to

                                                                                                                                    “The places we
                                                                                                                                    explore are fantastic—
                                                                                                                                    full of life and
                                                         6                                                 3                        scientific phenomena
                                                                                   4                                                that you don’t find
                                                                                                                                    anywhere else. That’s
                      2                                                                                                             why our Science
                                                                                                                                    Center and lectures
                                7                                                      1               5                            are so great for our
                                                                                                                                    guests. They take
Rendering of Science Center                                                                                                         you even deeper into
aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
and MS Roald Amundsen                                                                                                               the destination and
                                                                                                                                    open up a whole new
   1                       2                3                 4               5                6                 7                  world.”
 Multi-purpose            Wet area         Library           Laboratory      Creative         Lecture hall       Observation
 area                     for presenting   including touch   equipped with   center           for talks led by   deck
                                                                                                                                    Dr. Verena Meraldi
 for larger               and preparing    table and         microscope      meeting space.   the Expedition     for guiding,
                                                                                                                                    Chief Scientist
 samples and              samples.         Expedition Team   tables.                          Team.              observation, and
 Citizen Science                           members desks.                                                        sample tests.
 projects.

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     EXCURSIONS
     TO EXPERIENCE
     EVEN MORE
     What would you like to do?
     Have you dreamt of sleeping in a tent in
     Antarctica, traversing a glacier in Svalbard,
     or soaking in geothermal hot springs in
     Iceland? How about taking a guided hike
     with stunning vistas and discovering diverse
     cultures? These are just some of the amazing
     adventures you can have to fully experience
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     the destinations you visit on a Hurtigruten
     expedition cruise.

     There are a wide selection of exciting,          TOTEM POLE, ALASKA

     optional excursions to choose from on a
     Hurtigruten expedition cruise. No matter
     your activity level or interest, you will find
     something that suits you—so you can explore
     your destination in the best possible way.
                                                                                  © Karsten Bidstrup / Hurtigruten

     The world awaits you. Explore it.

     Optional excursions are available at an
     additional cost, and subject to availability.

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                                                      STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS                                      HIKING, FAROE ISLANDS

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–– With so many adventures to choose from,
  you’re sure to find something that suits you.
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CAMPING IN ANTARCTICA
                          © Thomas Haltner, Germany

COFFEE VISIT, GREENLAND
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                          © Camille Seaman

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LOUISBURG, CANADA                                     GLACIER TRAVERSE                    MÝVATN NATURE BATHS, ICELAND

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RELAX AND
     REnew
     A Hurtigruten expedition cruise features superb
     onboard facilities in our Wellness Center that
     are designed to help you stay active and rejuve-
     nate you for the next day’s adventures. Aboard
     our new electric–powered ships, you can work

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     out in our indoor gym and indulge in luxurious
     spa treatments as you explore.

     Stay in shape—
     inside and out
     Our ships come equipped
     with excellent indoor
     and outdoor workout
                                                        © Oscar Farrera

     facilities, featuring
     advanced equipment.
     Training with scenery
     Tone up in our indoor gym,
     featuring SKILLMILL™
     equipment, rowing machines,
     fitness bikes, training stations,
     and free weights. Or enjoy our
     outdoor gym and the just under
     one-tenth of a mile outdoor
     running track, where you can
     work out in the fresh air while
     watching beautiful scenery
     glide by. In warm waters, many
                                                                          © Andrea Klaussner

     of the voyages offer daily yoga,
     tai chi, and meditation classes
                                                        © Nils Lund

     on deck with a professional
     instructor, providing an
     opportunity for an inner journey
     as well.

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© OSCAR FARRERA

A wealth of relaxing treatments
Our expedition cruises are dedicated to satisfying
all your senses. In the Wellness Center, you will
find highly trained massage therapists ready to
welcome you to a wide variety of relaxing services
and treatments that were designed to help you
recover, relax, and rejuvenate.

Rejuvenate and refresh            a tension-release treatment
After an exciting day of explo-   for your arms and feet, or the
ration or during a peaceful       specially created Hurtigruten
day at sea, there’s nothing       Signature treatment.
like indulging in a relaxing
massage or spa treatment.         Sauna
Let our well-trained massage      The elegant onboard sauna
therapists welcome you to         offers a scenic view.
a luxurious and beneficial

                                                                                                                                © SVAI
experience, such as an
aromatherapy body massage,

                                                                          Indulge yourself in
                                                                          spectacular waters
                                                                          Swim, soak, and truly
                                                                          relax among some of the
                                                                          most sublime scenery
                                                                          on Earth.

                                                                          Limitless horizons
                                                                          Swim in our infinity pool or soak
                                                                          in one of two hot tubs, offering
                                                                   _800

                                                                          amazing views of glaciers,
                                                                          icebergs, and wildlilfe.
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EXPLORE
     A WORLD                                                      –– Your voyage in a new and exotic
                                                                  destination isn’t just about the sights
                                                                  and sounds. It’s a feast for all your
                                                                  senses. To delight your taste buds,

     OF FLAVORS                                                   our team of talented onboard chefs
                                                                  create sumptuous fare.

     Local flavors                                 Plant-based                           Regional suppliers
     Our chefs craft dishes                        A range of tasty                      Sourcing produce from
     that reflect the cuisine of                   plant-based dishes                    some of the regions we
                                   © JARLE HAGEN

     the region we are sailing                     are integrated as                     visit, enhances your travel
     in, immersing you in the                      essential options                     experience and supports
     culture even more.                            into all our menus.                   these local communities.

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Enjoy superb dining from            Norway’s Coastal Kitchen has                                        from the area, all to add
                                 locally and regionally sourced      been a success on our Classic                                       authentic, local gastronomy to
                                 produce, adding a delicious         Coastal Voyages, serving fresh                                      the meals they prepare for you
                                 dimension to your travel.           produce from local suppliers                                        on board. You can also expect
                                 Whether you choose to dine in       along the Norwegian coastline.                                      some favorite Norwegian
                                 the main onboard restaurant         Starting with the Arctic 2021                                       recipes on the menu, handed
                                 or upscale to the à la carte        season, this procedure will                                         down through generations and
                                 fine-dining option, you’ll find     be added to our expedition                                          a fitting homage to our long
                                 the cuisine varied, inspired, and   cruises worldwide, allowing our                                     sea-faring heritage.
                                 downright delicious.                onboard restaurants to create
                                                                     delicious cuisine made from
                                 Cultural cuisine                    ingredients from the areas we
                                 Exploration is about opening        explore.
                                 our minds to new customs, our
                                 eyes to new landscapes, and,        Our chefs may utilize unique
                                 yes, our mouths to new tastes.      herbs and spices or adopt
                                 For a long time, our famed          traditional cooking techniques

                                                                                   © AGURTXANE CONCELLON

                                                                                                                                                                          © AGURTXANE CONCELLON
         © Agurtxane Concellon

                                                                                   © AGURTXANE CONCELLON

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Inspirational lectures                                                                                                         Tasty excursions
The Expedition Team delivers themed                                                                                            Join excursions to nearby farms,
lectures on how food and sustainability                                                                                        fisheries, or vineyards, each offering
                                                                                                           © KELVIN TRAUTMAN

go hand in hand, and often organize                                                                                            a fascinating foray into the culinary
tasting sessions out on deck and during                                                                                        customs of the region.
landings.

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A NEW ERA IN
     EXPLORATION TRAVEL
     MS Roald Amundsen & MS Fridtjof Nansen
     MS Roald Amundsen sails to:                MS Fridtjof Nansen sails to:
     Antarctica, the Northwest Passage &        Antarctica, Arctic Canada,
     Arctic Canada, the Caribbean & Central     Greenland & Iceland, the Caribbean
     America, North America, and South          & Central America, North America,
     America                                    South America, and Europe
     265 outside cabins and suites              Our pioneering heritage creates a natural
     50% private balconies                      commitment to caring for the future of
     Science Center                             our planet. Welcome to the greenest and

                                                                                                                                                                                    © Agurtxane Concellon
     Observation decks                          cleanest expedition ships ever built.
     Three restaurants:
     Aune, Fredheim, and Lindstrøm              These new ships have been designed for
     Infinity pool                              unforgettable expeditions, embodying the
     Two hot tubs                               spirit of Norwegian polar heroes Roald                                              SCIENCE CENTER
     Sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows        Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen. From                                                  The Science Center serves as the learning and
     Gym and fitness room                       the innovative hybrid electric–powered                                              social hub of your expedition. This is where
     Wellness Center                            engines that enable you to glide into pristine                                      you’ll find our expert Expedition Team
     Small boats (RIBs)                         wilderness to the elegant modern cabin                                              members, who host lectures, lead amazing
     Ice Class PC-6                             furnishings, every detail is created with your                                      landings, and answer all your questions
                                                adventure in mind.                                                                  during your fascinating journey.
                                                                                                 © Dan & Zora Avila / Hurtigruten

SISTER SHIPS MS FRIDTJOF NANSEN AND MS ROALD AMUNDSEN
                                                                                                                                                                                     © AGURTXANE CONCELLON
                                                                                                 © Oscar Farrera

INFINITY POOL, TWO HOT TUBS, AND EXPLORER BAR                                                                                       RESTAURANT LINDSTRØM

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With the launch of our two hybrid electric–powered ships,
Hurtigruten has turned the page to a new chapter in advanced
and sustainable discovery. Explore the world in maximum comfort
with maximum care for the environment.

MS Fram                                                                                              MS Spitsbergen
MS Fram sails to: Antarctica, Greenland &                                                            MS Spitsbergen sails to:
Iceland, the Caribbean & Central America,                                                            The British Isles, Arctic Traverse, and Svalbard
North America, and South America
                                                                                                     90 cabins and suites
125 cabins and suites                                                                                Science Center
Science Center                                                                                       Observation decks
Observation decks                                                                                    Restaurant Aune
Two restaurants:                                                                                     Two hot tubs
Aune and Lindstrøm                                                                                   Sauna and fitness room
Two hot tubs                                                                                         Small boats (RIBs)
Sauna and fitness room                                                                               Ice Class 1C
Small boats (RIBs)
Ice Class 1B
Purpose-built for polar conditions, and with fewer than 250 guests                                   Launched in 2016, MS Spitsbergen takes you far beyond the
on board, this expedition ship is ideal for the most adventurous                                     ordinary in polar waters. Get closer to the natural and cultural
travelers, exploring remote areas few other ships can reach. MS                                      wonders of the Arctic on expeditions that take full advantage of
Fram offers a truly unique, friendly, and casual atmosphere, with                                    the vessel’s size and agility. This ship is a true specialist in Arctic
a strong focus on the thrill of discovery.                                                           waters, ideally constructed to maximize your polar experience.
                                                                     © John Handford - Guest image

                                                                                                                                                                                © Ørjan Bertelsen
MS FRAM                                                                                              MS SPITSBERGEN
                                                                        © TILLBERG DESIGN

                                                                                                                                                                                © TOR FARSTAD

EXPLORER LOUNGE & BAR                                                                                EXPLORER LOUNGE

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A NEW ERA IN
     EXPLORATION TRAVEL
     MS Maud                                                                                      MS Trollfjord
     MS Maud sails to: Norway, The British Isles,                                                 MS Trollfjord sails to:
     and Scandinavia                                                                              Norway

     264 cabins and suites                                                                        267 cabins and suites
     Science Center                                                                               Science Center
     Observation decks                                                                            Observation decks
     Three restaurants:                                                                           Three restaurants:
     Aune, Fredheim, and Lindstrøm                                                                Aune, Fredheim, and Lindstrøm
     Two hot tubs                                                                                 Explorer Lounge & Bar
     Sauna and fitness room                                                                       Two hot tubs
     Small boats (RIBs)                                                                           Sauna and fitness room
                                                                                                  Small boats (RIBs)

     MS Maud, previously named MS Midnatsol, is named                                             MS Trollfjord is named after spectacular Trollfjord in the
     after one of the most famous polar vessels of all time,                                      Lofoten Islands, and provides exquisite indoor comfort,
     Roald Amundsen’s ‘Maud’ from 1917. MS Maud is                                                modern facilities, and interior design that makes extensive
     designed to take you on explorations in maximum                                              use of Norwegian wood and stone.
     comfort, equipped for a memorable expedition.
                                                               ©AGURTXANE CONCELLON HURTIGRUTEN

                                                                                                                                                                © HURTIGRUTEN
     AUNE RESTAURANT MS MAUD                                                                      MS TROLLFJORD

                                                                                                                                                                ©AGURTXANE CONCELLON HURTIGRUTEN
                                                                  © HURTIGRUTEN

     GRAND SUITE MAUDE                                                                            SAUNA MS TROLLFJORD

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MS Roald Amundsen & MS Fridtjof Nansen
                                MS Fridtjof Nansen sails to:
                                Antarctica, Arctic Canada,
                                Greenland & Iceland, the Caribbean
                                & Central America, North America,
                                South America, and Europe
MS MAUD

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Get to know the port side of
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Outdoor gym

                                                                                                          MS Fridtjof Nansen and                                         Explorer Lounge
                                                                                                                                                                         & Bar
                                                                                                                                                                                                     With an outdoor
                                                                                                                                                                                                     running track just
                                                                                                                                                                                                     under one-tenth of
                                                                                                                                                                                                     a mile

                                                                                                          MS Roald Amundsen                                              The social hub
                                                                                                                                                                         of the ship

                                                                                                                        Outside
                                                                                                                        observation
                                                                                                                        deck
                                                                                                                        Enjoy easy
                                                                                                                        access to the
                                                                                                                        indoor deck
MAIN PICTURE: © PIKSELSMIA - SMALL IMAGES: © ANDREA KLAUSSNER , OSCAR FARRERA, AGURTXANE CONCELLON

                                                                                                                                                                              Science
                                                                                                                                        Inside                                Center
                                                                                                                                                                              The heart
                                                                                                                                        observation
                                                                                                                                                                              of the ship’s
                                                                                                                                        deck                                  scientific and
                                                                                                                                        Spectacular                           educational
                                                                                                                                        scenery through                       activities
                                                                                                                                        large windows
                                                                                                                                        stretching all the
                                                                                                                                        way to the bow

                                                                                                          Every aspect of our new hybrid-powered             Inside and outside observation decks
                                                                                                                                                             These are the only cruise ships in the world
                                                                                                          ships are designed to enhance your expedition      that offer inside observation decks with
                                                                                                                                                             windows that stretch all the way to the bow,
                                                                                                          cruise. Get to know the highlights of the          offering spectacular views, no matter the
                                                                                                          greenest expedition cruise ships ever built.       conditions. When weather permits, the
                                                                                                                                                             outside observation deck offers a panoramic
                                                                                                                                                             viewpoint in the fresh air.
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Lindstrøm
                                           Restaurant
                                           Our fine-dining
                                           à la carte restaurant

                                                           Fredheim
                                                           Restaurant
                                                           Casual international
                                                           cuisine available
                                                           throughout the day

                Large screen
                The tallest and
                most spectacular
                LED screen at sea,
                spanning seven
                decks at just under
                60 feet

                                                      MS Fridtjof Nansen sails to
                                                      Antarctica, Arctic Canada,
                                                      Greenland & Iceland, the
                                                      Caribbean & Central America,
                                                      North America, South America,
                                                      and Europe

Science Center                                              Explorer Lounge & Bar
Enjoy interesting lectures on geology,                      This spectacular area serves a tempting
history, biology, geography, glaciology,                    range of snacks, pastries, and refresh-
photography, and oceanography. From                         ments throughout the day. Relax in a
the Science Center, the Expedition                          comfortable armchair and take in the
Team will lead activities like wildlife                     scenery through expansive windows while
spotting out on deck, and you can take                      savoring a fine beverage.
advantage of our destination-focused
library.                                                                                              29
Get to know the starboard side of

                                                                                                                   MS Roald Amundsen And
                                                                                                                   MS Fridtjof Nansen                                               Pool deck
                                                                                                                                                                                    Features a heated
                                                                                                                                                                                    infinity pool and
                                                                                                                                                                                    two hot tubs

                                                                                                                                      Expedition suites
                                                                                                                                      Are superbly designed
                                                                                                                                      to offer the best accom-
                                                                                                                                      modations on board
MAIN PICTURE: © PIKSELSMIA - SMALL IMAGES: © NILS LUND, SHUTTERSTOCK, AGURTXANE CONCELLON, ANDREA KLAUSSNER

                                                                                                                                                                                                Restaurant Aune
                                                                                                                                                                                                Serves as our main
                                                                                                                                                                                                dining restaurant

                                                                                                                   Take in the world                             Infinity pool                                       Wellness Center and spa
                                                                                                                   Experience magnificent                        Take a dip in the pool                              In the Wellness Center,
                                                                                                                   scenery and scan for                          or hot tubs, or enjoy the                           you will find highly trained
                                                                                                                   wildlife in the fresh air from                views of glaciers, icebergs,                        practitioners who will
                                                                                                                   our expansive observation                     wildlife, and nature from                           welcome you to a wide
                                                                                                                   decks and viewpoints                          the extensive outdoor                               variety of relaxing spa
                                                                                                                   located throughout the ship.                  decks.                                              services designed to help
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     you recover, relax, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     rejuvenate.

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Relaxing sauna
      with spectacular view
                                                                                  Explorer Lounge
                                                                                  & Bar
                                                                                  Featuring floor-to-
                                                                                  ceiling windows

                                                                                              Arctic
                                                                                              Superior
                                                                                              cabin
                                                                                              Many Arctic Superior
                                                                                              cabins feature
                                                                                              private balconies
                                                       Wellness Center
                                                       and spa
                                                       Offers a wide variety of
                                                       relaxing spa services

                  Gym
                  Enjoy advanced
                  workout equipment

Expedition                                                                                 MS Roald Amundsen sails to
Launch pad                                                                                 Antarctica, the Northwest
Safe and smooth launch-
ing for kayak, small                                                                       Passage & Arctic Canada,
boats (RIBs), stand-up                                                                     the Caribbean & Central
paddle-board excursions,                                                                   America, North America, and
and more                                                                                   South America

                           Gym                                                            Cabins and suites
                           Tone up in our indoor gym with                                 All our suites and cabins feature great views
                           advanced equipment, rowing                                     and are expertly designed for your comfort
                           machines, fitness bikes, training                              in the time between landings, excursions,
                           stations, and free weights. Or enjoy                           and the onboard program. Enjoy soft duvets
                           the magnificent outdoors with our                              and fine linens for a good night’s sleep.
                            outdoor running track.

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