Blue Water Blog

Read the latest small ship, luxury and river news and features from the experts.

The Northern Lights
Norway Coast on Board MS Trollfjord

What better way to journey along the legendary Norwegian Coastline than aboard a Hurtigruten ship? As the original Norwegian cruise company, since 1893, travel like a local and experience what this majestic country has to offer!

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Norway
When is the Best Time to Visit Norway?

Cruising is the perfect way to experience Norway’s contrasting seasons. Hurtigruten’s small ships have been sailing the breathtaking Norwegian coastline for over 130 years and continue to offer authentic voyages, departing daily all year round.

Tue 01 Jul 2025
Houses in Ketchikan
Exploring Canada and the American East Coast on Fram

Our Cruising Specialist, Ann, recently enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Canada and the America East Coast on board Hurtigruten's expedition ship Fram. Read her exclusive review:

Mon 14 May 2018
Hurtigruten Ship
Stepping Onboard Midnatsol

Our Cruising Specialist, Jade and Marketing Executive, Margaret, were lucky enough to be invited onboard Hurtigruten's refurbished expedition ship Midnatsol when she docked in Edinburgh Leith.

Fri 26 May 2017
Longyearbyen at night
The Polar Night in Spitsbergen

Our Product and Marketing Coordinator, Kathryn recently enjoyed a trip exploring Spitsbergen with Hurtigruten in the winter. Read her exclusive review.

Tue 07 Feb 2017

 

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