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Hurtigruten gears up for Dover departures

Hurtigruten Expeditions is poised to start winter Northern Lights sailings from Dover to the Norwegian fjords.

The revised plans follow Norway being added to the UK’s green list for travel without the need to quarantine on return.

Norway also announced on Monday that visitors from England and Wales can visit with the NHS Covid pass.

The Dover winter season comprises of 13 itineraries of 15 days duration by the revamped ship MS Maud, with the first departure to the North Cape on September 22 starting at £2,999 per person.

Northern Lights sailings run between October 6 and March 9 next year.

Full refunds on Northern Lights Adventure bookings are offered if it is not possible to travel.

The line said: “The health and safety of guests and staff is the number one priority for Hurtigruten Expeditions. Guests and crew will always adhere to local government guidance and the company has built on existing protocols to introduce additional practices to ensure safe and enjoyable expedition cruising.”

Hurtigruten UK and EMEA general manager Anthony Daniels added: We are delighted by the news that we can once again take guests on an adventure of a lifetime along the coast of Norway and just in time for the Dover winter programme.

“With so many sailings to Norway to choose from, we offer something truly different to travellers who want adventure, excursions and space. We not only have our incredible expedition team to bring the places we venture to, to life, but our small expedition ship MS Maud can reach destinations the big white ships cannot get to, whilst still offering plenty of space to relax and dine onboard.

“We will create a unique perspective of the Norwegian coastline that is hard to match, and we look forward to welcoming our frequent and new guests on board.”

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