Hurtigruten - World's Best Small Ship Experience

Hurtigruten, an award-winning cruise company, well known for operating fascinating cruises to remote destinations, was selected by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of only 20 cruises to make the prestigious list of best “Small Ship” experiences for 2011.

The award specifically honors the cruise company’s MS Nordnorge, a modern 691-passenger cruise ship, designed for sailing the narrow channels of Norway’s fjord-filled west coast, an itinerary called the “world’s most beautiful voyage” by Lonely Planet. The ship boasts Art Nouveau and Art Deco interiors, a large Panorama Lounge so guests can sit comfortably and take in the stunning vistas, and all the amenities expected on a top-ranked expedition ship. In addition to their Classic Norwegian Voyage, Hurtigruten also operates an impressive roster of exciting and educational cruises in Spitsbergen, Greenland, Antarctica and Europe, with dozens of unique shore excursions – from Viking feasts to floating in dry suits in the Barents Sea -- personalizing each cruise experience.

This honor follows closely behind Hurtigruten’s award at the Globe Travel Awards for “Best Specialist Cruise Company,” which had them in competition with both ocean and river cruise lines. As the only awards voted for solely by travel agents, the annual Globe awards are considered to be a high honor amongst those in the travel industry.

Hurtigruten is a world leader in expedition cruising, sailing to the most remote of destinations including Antarctica, Greenland and the Arctic’s Spitsbergen as well as year round along Norway's coast and Europe in the spring. The company’s fleet of 14 intimate ships, carrying 100 to 646 passengers, allows passengers to enjoy unique destinations in a relaxed atmosphere.

For an overview of Hurtigruten take a look at the Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine Cruise Line profile of Hurtigruten.

Additional information on all of these adventures, as well as brochures and reservations, can be obtained from travel agents or Hurtigruten's visitor-friendly web site, www.hurtigruten.us; or by phone: 877-301-3117; fax (888)-524-2145; for brochures (800) 582-0835, 24 hours a day.