Annual Report 2019
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Hurtigruten Group AS c/o Hurtigruten AS, Storgata 70, P.O. Box 6144 Langnes, 9291 Tromsø, Norway Booking: +47 810 30 000, Switchboard: +47 970 57 030 Business register number: NO 914 148 324 VAT Hurtigruten Group AS – Group Directors’ Report 2019 Hurtigruten – Leading premium expedition travel company The Hurtigruten Group, through its brand Hurtigruten, is the leading expedition travel company focusing on sustainable expedition cruising. With a fleet of 16 custom-built expedition cruise vessels including the world’s two first hybrid-powered expedition cruise ships delivered in 2019, Hurtigruten is the world’s largest expedition cruise company. It offers a unique gateway to experiences in the Alaska, South America, Arctic, Antarctica, along the Norwegian coast and to other unique destinations to travellers from all over the world. Hurtigruten’s operation builds on a rich and proud Norwegian Expedition Cruises heritage offering the first voyages to Svalbard as early as 1896 and having offered cruises along the Norwegian coast for 126 years. Today, Hurtigruten combines a deeply-rooted desire to offer genuine experiences with world leading experts and the best local food and beverages while leaving a smaller footprint as it shapes the future of the growing adventure travel and expedition cruise market. Along the Norwegian coast, Hurtigruten offers the classic Hurtigruten round trip between Bergen and Kirkenes, often referred to as “The world’s most beautiful voyage”. During the 11-day voyage, guests enjoy the spectacular scenery and highlights such as the Northern Lights or the Midnight Sun. Including Bergen and Kirkenes, the ships call at 34 ports, allowing guests to experience local sights, culture and a large number of active and immersive excursions.
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