Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten is a Norwegian travel company that operates expedition cruises and maritime coastal voyages, primarily focusing on routes along the Norwegian coast and to polar regions. The company historically served as a vital transportation link for local communities before transitioning into a global expedition cruise operator.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Oslo
Founded
1866
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NO
Ultimate Parent
Hurtigruten Group AS
Data Hosting
NO
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1893
Foundation
Richard With established the Hurtigruten coastal route to connect Northern and Southern Norway.
2006
Merger
Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab and Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap merged to form the current Hurtigruten Group.
2021
Divestment
The company split its operations into Hurtigruten Norway (coastal) and Hurtigruten Expeditions (renamed HX).