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INAUGURAL SEASON 2020-2021 Antarctica | Greenland & Iceland EXPEDITION CRUISES INAUGURAL SEASON 2020-2021 Antarctica | Svalbard | Greenland & Iceland | Norway & Russia | Northwest Passage | North, Central & South America | Europe new Alaska & Canada Content 2020-21 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We take you far beyond the ordinary 6-7 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Expedition Fleet 8-9 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The future is green 10-11 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Antarctica 12-15 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Greenland & Iceland 16-19 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Russia 19 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Svalbard 20-23 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Norway 24-25 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Northwest Passage 26-27 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Alaska & Canada 28-29 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– North & Central America 30 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– South America 31 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Europe 32 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Extend your stay 32-33 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Terms and conditions 34-37 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 “Ever since Hurtigruten started sailing polar waters back in 1893, we have been on a constant look out for new worlds to explore.” © HURTIGRUTEN Hurtigruten is an exploration company in the truest sense of the word; our mission is to bring adventurers to remote natural beauty around the world. Our experience in the feld is unparalleled, and we draw on our unique 125-year old heritage to guide our feet of advanced expedition ships to unforgettable wilderness experiences in some of the most spectacular places on Earth. We are proud to provide explorers the chance to travel with meaning, as our journeys are created for adventurers who value learning and personal growth. As the world leader in exploration travel, we have a responsibility to explore responsibly, so sustainability is the core of every part of the Hurtigruten operation. Wherever we explore, we set a higher standard for the next generation of adventure travel. Join us and we promise you an adventure! ASTA LASSESEN CCO Hurtigruten December 2018 3 © PIXELSMIA We’ve sailed polar waters NORTHWEST PASSAGE Sail with Hurtigruten in the wake for more than 125 years, of polar heroes on truly unique now it’s your turn. voyages to discover stunning places and rich wildlife habitats. Explore a historic waterway that is rarely used. Explore the world with the BERING BEAUFORT STRAIT Point SEA RUSSIA Barrow ALASKA Nome Smoking Hills Ulukhaktok Seward Hubbart Glacier Juneau St. Matthew Island Cambridge Bay pioneers St. Paul Kodiak Ketchikan Dutch Harbor Sitka ––––––– WHEN YOU EMBARK ON With our all-inclusive cruises, we Vancouver a Hurtigruten expedition cruise, you provide everything you need for the beneft from all the expertise of the adventure: great food and drinks, world leader in exploration travel, activities and top level explorer gear. NORTH ALASKA & CANADA Seattle backed by years of experience and PACIFIC Experience pristineOCEAN pioneering heritage. We are also proud to be the nature with large leader in sustainable expeditions. wilderness areas, Los Angeles With Hurtigruten, you don’t just Join us aboard the world’s frst native communities cruise past stunning scenery; you hybrid powered expedition ships, and culture. San Francisco take part in exciting landings de- MS Roald Amundsen and San Diego signed to bring you close to nature. MS Fridtjof Nansen, and be a part MEXICO of the new era of cleaner, greener, La Paz No matter where you seek adven- more modern expedition cruising. ture, you can be sure that our highly skilled Expedition Teams will safely Now it’s time to explore! Take a look Acapulco take you close to remote beauty and at our worldwide routes and fnd wildlife. the voyage that connects with your Puerto Quetzal Quepos EQUATOR inner explorer. NICARAGUA Our feet of expedition ships take COSTA RICA you to fascinating destinations all Welcome aboard! over the world – all year around. GALAPÁGOS ISLANDS Santa Cruz Island SOUTH AMERICA These voyages are a wonderful mix of remote island paradises, pristine When and where CALENDAR 2020/2021 SOUTH nature and the mystery of lost PACIFIC we Explore 2020 2021 OCEAN March April May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March civilisations. Experience national ANTARCTICA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ parks, inviting cities and UNESCO SVALBARD ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ sites along the way. RUSSIA ■ ■ ■ ■ GREENLAND ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ICELAND ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Expedition Ships NORWAY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ NORTHWEST PASSAGE ■ ■ ■ ■ MS Fridtjof Nansen ALASKA & CANADA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ MS Roald Amundsen NORTH & CENTRAL AMERICA ■ ■ ■ ■ MS Fram SOUTH AMERICA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ MS Spitsbergen EUROPE ■ ■ ■ ■ MS Nordstjernen * Land adventures on Svalbard all year round GREENLAND ICELAND SVALBARD Discover the remote beauty of the world’s Get to know the land of the Vikings Hurtigruten has been exploring Svalbard largest island. Our deep connection with the experts as we hike, cruise since 1896, longer than anyone. Discover with local communities in Greenland and learn in an unforgettable land- the stunning realm of the polar bear with creates truly memorable voyages. scape of geysers and volcanoes. the native Norwegian explorers. FRANZ JOSEF LAND Beechey Island SVALBARD Dundas Harbour Gjøa Haven GREENLAND Pond Inlet Fort Ross Tromsø LongyearbyenSvolvær Reykjavík North Cape Ilulissat Murmansk 24 23 CANADA Geiranger Saglek Fiord 66°33'N ARCTIC CIRCLE RUSSIA Sisimut Paamiut 22 NORWAY ICELAND Explore the magnifcent Norwegian coast Nuuk Itilleq NORWAY 21 and world-renowned fords with the experts. Red Bay Ivittuuut See the North Cape, scout for the Northern NORTH 19 18 Lights, or bask in the Midnight Sun. Hamburg 14 17 AMERICA Ostend 20 16 EUROPE 15 13 Porto Come closer to cultural and natural 11 10 treasures as we sail the scenic Atlantic YarmouthHalifax 9 Bilbao EUROPE 12 coast. Enjoy fascinating lectures led by New York our Expedition Team. USA 8 Lisbon Key West Charleston NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN NORTH & 7 CENTRAL AMERICA Cozumel Hike, snorkel, dine and relax with Hurtigruten as we call on colourful destinations. Our small ships AFRICA Puerto Limón enable us to visit remote places PANAMA others can’t reach. 6 Quepos UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE ECUADOR Hurtigruten sails to many UNESCO 1 5 World Heritage Sites around the world, including the listed sites below. Guayaquil PERU Machu Picchu SOUTH Salaverry 1. The San Francisco Church and Convent 3 4 AMERICA SOUTH 2. Historic quarter of Valparaiso ATLANTIC OCEAN 3. Historic Centre of Lima Callao/Lima 4. Lines and geoglyphs of Nazca Paracas/Pisco Arica 5. Chan Chan Archaeological Zone Buenos Aires 6. Stone Spheres of the Diquís 7. Everglades National Park URUGUAY 8. Monastery of the Hieronymites and 2 Montevideo Tower of Belém in Lisbon La Serena 9. Historic Centre of Oporto ANTARCTICA 10. Vizcaya Bridge Valparaíso CHILE The greatest polar adventure awaits 11. Tower of Hercules ARGENTINA 12. Statue of Liberty you on the most isolated continent 13. Old Town Lunenburg Castro Puerto on Earth. Our Expedition Team will 14. Gros Morne National Park Madryn Falkland Islands be your expert guardians while you 15. Historic District of Old Québec explore pristine wilderness by small 16. Bruges Historical Centre 17. L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site South Georgia boats and kayaks, experience rare Puerto Edén Ushuaia 18. Canal district of Amsterdam wildlife on landings, view majestic 19. Red Bay Basque Whaling Station icebergs and witness scenery so Puerto Natales 20. Speicherstadt district Punta ArenasCape Horn beautiful that it will stay in your 21. Bryggen in Bergen mind forever. 22. Þingvellir National Park 23. Struve Geodetic Arc. Hammerfest DRAKE PASSAGE 24. Ilulissat Icefjord ANTARCTIC PENINSULA 66°33'S ANTARCTIC CIRCLE 5 We takE you far beyond the ordinary © HURTIGRUTEN Spectacular design and cutting-edge technology Our feet features the world’s frst hybrid powered expedition ships: MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen. These state of the art sister ships, named after great polar heroes, will revolutionise how we explore, ofering our guests premium quality adventure travel experiences. OSTEN O AN Sail with the most V ARSEL experienced captains © M and crews We have sailed polar waters since 1893 and Leaving a smaller footprint have more Arctic and Antarctic experience We sail in some of the most pristine environments in than anyone. Our captains are superbly the world, and we are comitted to preserving them. STRUP D Our Norwegian love of the outdoors motivates us to skilled navigators in any weather, including I B the most extreme conditions. This allows us work hard to enhance our destinations, strengthen our to explore deeper and bring you closer to ARSTEN environmental initiatives, and run a responsible and © K the most remote places on our planet. Captain Kai Albrigtsen, MS Roald Amundsen sustainable operation. 6 –––– 125 years of experience sailing polar waters, combined with the greenest and most modern expedition cruise feet on the planet is your guarantee of unmatched adventure. What’s Included in your voyage Enjoy an all inclusive menu that fts perfectly with the natural wonders that surround you. All you need for an adventure ––– Guidance from the Expedition Team, including experts selected for your itinerary ––– A rich programme of included activities on all voyages designed to immerse you in our desti- nations,
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