Blue Water Blog
Read the latest small ship, luxury and river news and features from the experts. Choosing where to cruise next can be as exciting as the voyage itself. Whether you’re drawn to the best cruise destinations for beaches, history, food, or nature, there’s a perfect route waiting for you. This guide explores six of the most popular cruise destinations in the world. Thu 05 Feb 2026 If you're considering an Arctic cruise we break down the differences between cruising Norway and Iceland to help you choose the best Arctic cruise destination for you. Mon 02 Feb 2026 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 is one of our most popular cruise destinations and it is easy to see why. Spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, summer’s Midnight Sun and winter’s magical Northern Lights are just a few things that make this exquisite country one of our favourites too. Read our top 10 reasons to visit Norway for even more destination highlights Wed 06 Aug 2025 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 One of our cruise specialists, Emmy, was lucky enough to join Ponant on an adventure of a lifetime to Spitsbergen. Read Emmy's blog for a full insight into how truly amazing this journey was. Fri 07 Jul 2023 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
