Discover why Hurtigruten have taken on this challenge
In the hope that other cruise lines follow suit, Hurtigruten, who sail to some of the world’s most remote, pristine and delicate environments, have made their announcement at a time when concern for rising plastic in the oceans is at an all time high. To ensure they are operating with the smallest footprint possible, Hurtigruten will forego plastic straws, coffee lids and plastic bags on all of their 14 ships from this July, even single-use butter packaging!
- Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam.
And it doesn’t stop there, they intend to extend the ban to incorporate their hotels and other land-based operators. They’ve also announced that nine of their ships will be retro-fitted to use liquefied natural gas and battery propulsion, further limiting their impact on the environment.
Hurtigruten have focused on the problem of plastic pollution for many years, organising annual beach clean-ups involving their 2,500 employees as well as some of their 400,000 guests!
Straws in bars and restaurants
Annual consumption: 960,000 pieces
Weight: approximately 2,80 0kg (6,200 lbs)
Plastic cups
Annual consumption: 390,000 pieces
Weight: Approximately. 5,000kg (11,000 lbs)
Single-use packages of butter
Annual consumption: 826,000 pieces
Weight: approximately. 826kg (1,800 lbs)
Join Hurtigruten on an environmentally conscious voyage to the pristine wilderness of Svalbard.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES ON BOARD & ASHORE*, EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH SAVINGS OF UP TO £8,800*, OVERNIGHT HOTEL STAYS IN VANCOUVER & HALIFAX INCLUDED*, INCLUDED DRINKS, GRATUITIES & FREE WI-FI*
15 August 2020 | 30 Nights
Hurtigruten : MS Roald Amundsen
Itinerary
Vancouver, Canada, Ilulissat, Greenland, Sisimiut, Greenland, Nuuk, Greenland, Ivittuut, Greenland, Red Bay, Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Disembark the ship, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ...Read More
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24 April 2019 | 11 Nights
Hurtigruten : MS Finnmarken
Itinerary
Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark your ship, Florø – Molde, Norway, Kristiansund – Rørvik, Norway, Brønnøysund – Svolvær, Norway, Stokmarknes – Skjervøy, Norway, Øksfjord… ...Read More
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19 May 2019 | 11 Nights
Hurtigruten : MS Richard With
Itinerary
Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark your ship, Florø – Molde, Norway, Kristiansund – Rørvik, Norway, Brønnøysund – Svolvær, Norway, Stokmarknes – Skjervøy, Norway, Øksfjord… ...Read More
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