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EXPEDITION CRUISING 2021/22 | 1 EXPEDITION2021/22 Season Launch CRUISING flight inclusive Book by 30 June 2020 Low Deposit Offer 5% deposit ** SECURES YOUR VOYAGE 2 | EXPEDITION CRUISING 2021/22 explore Hurtigruten are experts in every aspect of expedition travel. On our journeys, you benefit from the skills of a full Expedition Team, who serve as hosts, lecturers, instructors, with the teachers and guides. experts Passion & knowledge Our Expedition Team members have something in common – they are all skilled and passionate about sharing their knowledge. These experts are selected to help you get the very best out of each place we explore. On board, they present in-depth lectures to help expand your understanding of history, climate change, sustainability, wildlife, earth science, culture and destination-specific themes. Close encounters The Expedition Teams take you out on small boat cruises and ashore to get close to the remarkable places you’ve learned about on board, while making sure we never disturb fragile wildlife and nature. Our Expedition Teams are certified by IAATO (Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) and AECO (Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators). Visit our website to find profiles of the experts joining you on your expedition. www.hurtigruten.co.uk EXPEDITION CRUISING 2021/22 | 3 “The Expedition Team looks forward to helping you get the most out of your expedition by guiding on deck and on land, leading lectures and by answering any questions you might have. Come on board with an open mind, and we promise you an adventure of a lifetime.” Tessa van Drie, Expedition Leader Learn more about our excursions and landings © GENNA ROLAND, MARSEL VAN OOSTEN, ANDREA KLAUSS, AGURTXANE CONCELLON, KARSTEN BIDSTRUP/ HURTIGRUTEN 4 | EXPEDITION CRUISING 2021/22 a footprint we are proud of Hurtigruten is proud to provide eco-friendly expedition cruises. We explore in the most sustainable way possible by introducing new technology, advocating stricter regulations in pristine destinations, fighting overtourism, and involving and supporting local communities. Discover Green technology Preserving our waters more about banning Innovation has been at the heart of Hurtigruten is actively advocating a single-use plastic Hurtigruten for over 125 years. We ban on polluting and toxic heavy fuel have launched the world’s first hybrid oil (HFO) in all Arctic waters and powered expedition cruise ships, and along the entire Norwegian coast. in the next few years, many more ships The protection of vulnerable areas is will be operating on clean biogas, an important part of the Hurtigruten battery power and LNG. Join the next philosophy. We support stricter © ØRJAN© BERTELSEN HURTIGRUTEN/ generation of adventure travel. regulations in pristine destinations, including limits on ships and shore visits. Protecting wildlife With 125 years of explorer heritage, Giving back Hurtigruten is dedicated to preserving and protecting the areas we explore. We We are dedicated to supporting the observe wildlife at a distance to preserve local communities we visit, and to natural behaviour, and do so with the creating a positive impact everywhere utmost respect for their welfare and we sail. By trading locally and habitat. Through science, research and sourcing services from local suppliers, education, we contribute to increasing we contribute to the welfare of understanding and preserving animal life. communities on our routes. Delicious food, We offer you the with meaning greenest and most advanced expedition At Hurtigruten, we give you great food voyages on Earth. and snack options every day of your Read more at cruise. Whether you fancy meat, fish hurtigruten.co.uk/ or our popular plant-based dishes, you © ØRJAN© BERTELSEN HURTIGRUTEN/ sustainability EXPEDITION CRUISING 2021/22 | 5 Caring cooperations Hurtigruten believes in leading by example, and we encourage cooperation throughout the travel industry for a greener future. We have been actively involved in establishing the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) for Arctic issues. Through the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), Hurtigruten works to secure environmentally sustainable tourism in Antarctica. © LESLIE A. KELLY/ HURTIGRUTEN Cleaning our beaches Making a difference Much of the Earth’s plastic pollution The Hurtigruten Foundation was ends up on our beaches. Hurtigruten established to ensure that our guests has a long history of engaging and of tomorrow can enjoy the same involving our guests in initiatives like meaningful travel experiences our beach clean-up activities. In addition guests do today. The Foundation to creating less plastic waste, we are supports a wide variety of projects, committed to using every landing and such as securing the polar bear activity as an opportunity to contribute population, fighting plastic and to a cleaner and healthier environment. marine pollution, raising awareness and supporting local initiatives in the areas we explore. The Hurtigruten © KELVIN TRAUTMAN / HURTIGRUTEN / TRAUTMAN KELVIN © Foundation is funded through on board activities and donations. can rest assured that our suppliers are held to high sustainability and animal ethics standards. We work to reduce food waste and have introduced new Discover more about the workflows to make sure that we keep Hurtigruten Foundation waste at a minimum. And of course, single-use plastic is a no-go on all Ambassadors Hurtigruten ships. and research Banning single- For years, Hurtigruten has worked to raise awareness about the impact of use plastic marine pollution on our oceans. Seeing Plastic pollution is the biggest single the ocean’s wonders firsthand on threat to our oceans. Hurtigruten is landings with our Expedition Teams, the first cruise line in the world to ban gives guests a fresh perspective on these all unnecessary single-use plastic. issues, often inspiring and creating As of July 2018, everything from straws ambassadors for every destination and drinking cups to plastic bags on every cruise. Hurtigruten also have been removed and replaced with contributes to important research by environmentally friendly alternatives working with international science made of biodegradable paper and institutes, sharing vital data about sustainable materials. © DOMINIC BARRINGTON/ HURTIGRUTEN Antarctic and Arctic environments. 6 | EXPEDITION CRUISING 2021/22 From the moment you step on board, we want you to relax, discover new places, and learn fascinating included facts. To help you focus on enjoying great experiences, we have included in your the following in your expedition. expedition all you need for fully equipped an adventure Complimentary expedition jacket and re-usable aluminium You’ll get all the guidance you water bottle are available for need from the Expedition Team, your use. The wind and water- which includes experts selected resistant jacket is developed for for your itinerary. and by explorers. A rich programme of included Loan of boots, trekking poles, activities is availbale on all and all equipment needed voyages, designed to immerse is available for included and you in our destinations, including optional activities. all explorer boat cruising and onshore exploration with the Expedition Team. EXPEDITION CRUISING 2021/22 | 7 Great food experiences recreation • Three restaurant concepts: • Infinity pool, outdoor gym, Aune, Fredheim and Lindstrøm running track.** are available for your dining • Indoor Gym, outdoor hot tubs pleasure. and panoramic sauna. AUNE – main dining room meals • Optional treatments offered in the are included for all guests. • Beverages (ship beer and Wellness Center. FREDHEIM – casual wine, sodas and mineral water) international cuisine available are included in the onboard at flexible times, included for all restaurants during lunch guests.** and dinner. LINDSTRØM – a fine dining à • Complimentary coffee and tea la carte restaurant with included is included throughout the day. meals and breakfast for Suite Early riser and afternoon treat guests, or available-for-purchase offered in addition to breakfast, dining for all other guests.* lunch and dinner. Aune Fredheim Lindstrøm Engaging onboard activities • Introductory photo lecture, • In-depth lectures on history, climate camera adjustment, tips and change and sustainability, wildlife, tricks in cooperation with Canon. earth science, culture and destination- specific themes that provide context • Optional small group Explorer to your voyage and help you better Photo programme with our understand your destinations. Expedition Photographers available. • Science programme, with a range of educational activities to learn about the environment. • Free Wi-fi on board for all guests. Please be aware that we sail in remote • Photo and film footage from your • Casual opportunities to engage with areas with limited connection. cruise shared in an “ the Expedition Team, including a Expedition Streaming is not supported. Logbook”. welcome event, a daily evening gathering to recap and prepare for • Live Streaming from our 360° the day to come. PANOMAX camera. Enjoy footage sent straight to your cabin. • Destination-focused on-board library. • No gratuities expected. • Opportunities to dine with the Expedition Team and interact • A farewell event at the end of each with officers. expedition. © KARSTEN BIDSTRUP, CORINNA GAMMA, STEFAN DALL, AGURTXANE CONCELLON, ANDREA KLAUSSNER/ HURTIGRUTEN * Not available on MS Spitsbergen. ** Not available on MS Fram/MS Spitsbergen 8