From now until 30 November celebrate Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express’ Green Friday sale and save up to 45% across Classic Coastal Voyages and the North Cape Express voyages .
This November Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express, the world’s leading sustainable cruise company, is encouraging consumers to make the conscious choice this year by choosing an unforgettable, sustainable travel experience.
From now until 30 November the partnership will see Hurtigruten Norway offering savings of up to 45% off all of Hurtigruten Norway’s Classic Coastal and North Cape Express voyages, and a chance for travellers to see first-hand how and why we need to do more to protect the world we live in.
So what is Green Friday and why does it matter?
Every year on Black Friday, shops worldwide lower prices and introduce limited one-day-only discounts. Unfortunately, this is typically accompanied by frenzied shopping and over-consumption to the detriment of our environment. For example, some 80% of items purchased through Black Friday sales including the plastic packaging that they’re wrapped in, ends up in landfill, while in 2020, in the UK alone, home deliveries churned out 4290,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases – the equivalent of 435 return flights to New York.
Emerging as an eco-friendly alternative, the Green Friday movement promotes conscious consumerism, encouraging people to move away from impulsive and excessive shopping behaviour. and embrace a more ethical and mindful approach by buying either from sustainable, ethical brands or by not buying anything at all.
It is a movement that Hurtigruten is proud to support. The Group has positioned itself as an industry pioneer in the area of sustainable travel. Launching the world’s first hybrid-powered cruise ship in 2019 within its expedition fleet, it continues to lead the way, forging a path towards emission-free travel by 2050 and achieving zero waste by 2030. As early as 2018, it was the first to ban the use of single-use plastics and heavy fuel oils across all its ships. Supporting the Green Friday movement provides another clear demonstration of Hurtigruten’s commitment to ensuring every possible aspect of its business is an opportunity to protect and preserve the planet’s natural beauty.
Green Friday Offers
In support of Green Friday, across November Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express is offering up to 45% off its Classic Coastal Voyages and the North Cape Express voyages, including the following.
Classic Roundtrip Voyage from Bergen.
Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Norway’s coastline with Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express’ 12-Day Classic Roundtrip Voyage from Bergen. Visiting 34 ports along the way, this full scenic route takes in breathtaking landscapes and scenery including more that 100 fjords and 1,000 mountains! Plus, with over half your voyage spent sailing through Arctic waters, winter is a chance to witness the Northern Lights, or marvel at 24 hours of daylight under the Midnight Sun in summer. Each cruise also offers up the chance to choose from up to nine optional hikes and over 70 optional seasonal excursions to further enhance your experience.
Priced from AUD2,219 per person twin share*. (Previously AUD4,035)
North Cape Express Full Voyage (from Oslo to Bergen)
Alternatively, travel one of the world’s longest coastlines aboard Hurtigruten Norway’s new premium voyage, the 16-Day North Cape Express Full Voyage (from Oslo to Bergen), all the way from capital city Oslo in the south to North Cape in Arctic Norway, at the very top of Europe.
Sailing onboard the exceptionally designed MS Trollfjord freshly refurbished earlier this year, this upgraded extension to Hurtigruten’s traditional Coastal Express route also takes in Norway’s oldest lighthouse at Lindesnes, the country’s southernmost tip, before setting course for its most northerly point at Longitude 71 degrees, deep within the Arctic Circle. Other highlights include scenic cruising through the spectacular Hardangerfjord, as well as half and full-day visits to new ports in southern Norway, and a plethora of picturesque towns and fishing villages. Onboard, guests can enjoy a robust program of comprehensive program of onboard entertainment.
Priced from AUD2,318 per person twin share*. (Previously AUD4,214)
All voyages are accompanied by a team of Coastal Specialists, equipping travellers with knowledge through lectures, shore landings and onboard experiences.
Even better, if you sail during the auroral season between 26 September and 31 March on a voyage of 11 days or more, and the Northern Lights do not occur within sight of your ship during your voyage, you’ll receive a 6-day southbound or 7-day northbound Classic Voyage free of charge*.
So support Green Friday this November. Secure your cabin aboard one of these outstanding cruising itineraries and prepare to immerse yourself in some of Norway’s most breathtaking landscapes and iconic destinations – confident that you’re doing so with a sustainable and environmentally gentle footprint.
*Terms and conditions apply. From prices are subject to availability and are based on dynamic pricing. Visit hurtigruten.com.au to find out more.
