Hurtigruten Selling Ships

[dpro]

Hurtigruten has canceled the Antarctica cruises for 2008 and 2009 on the Nordnorge. It is also selling off other ships in a cost cutting move.

 

http://*****.com/65b8xm

http://*****.com/5gwsgj

 

We were booked for the February 27, 2009 sailing. Still waiting to hear how they are going to handle the refunds, etc. Word is they are offering incentives for rebooking sailings on the Fram, or cancellations.

 

So sad.

 

RonC

[maztoz]

Hi Ron,

Sorry to hear about Hurtigruten. Hopefully it won't cause you too much hassle. We'll be heading South from East Texas to sail Corinthian II on the January 29th voyage, 2009. Come join us if things don't work out on the Fram.

[maztoz]

You are going to love Galapagos on Xpedition. It was a fantastic experience. Don't miss the Ecuadorian themed lunch in the Dining room, best food of the trip.

[dpro]

Hi Ron,

Sorry to hear about Hurtigruten. Hopefully it won't cause you too much hassle. We'll be heading South from East Texas to sail Corinthian II on the January 29th voyage, 2009. Come join us if things don't work out on the Fram.

 

Hi:

 

We live very near East Texas. Who are you booked through? We are looking for alternatives. mrqcace@yahoo.com if you prefer email

[maztoz]

...moving to email, see you there.

[Jade13]

Hurtigruten has canceled the Antarctica cruises for 2008 and 2009 on the Nordnorge. It is also selling off other ships in a cost cutting move.

 

http://*****.com/65b8xm

http://*****.com/5gwsgj

 

We were booked for the February 27, 2009 sailing. Still waiting to hear how they are going to handle the refunds, etc. Word is they are offering incentives for rebooking sailings on the Fram, or cancellations.

 

So sad.

 

RonC

 

 

Thank you for posting this. I was not aware they were $120,000,000 million US in debt. I really want to do their classic Norwegian Coastal Voyage. I was already not sure because of the vary high prices with extra costs for drinkable bottled water and tea/coffee may not be available 12/7. My understanding is that dinner has one set menu without any options and that would be a problem for us. So, maybe I'll postpone this trip.

[gaelsail]

My understanding is that dinner has one set menu without any options and that would be a problem for us.

The menu is posted at lunchtime and if you don't like what is on the menu you can discuss it so you get something you will like.

[Jade13]

The menu is posted at lunchtime and if you don't like what is on the menu you can discuss it so you get something you will like.

 

Thanks.

[gaelsail]

It is also selling off other ships

I do wonder if they are only actually selling off one ship but have advertised 3 in order to give potential buyers a choice.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=2640

 

This would make sense- if MS Nordnorge is withdrawn from the antarctic and it or one of the others is sold, Hurtigruten will be left with the full fleet required to run their daily coastal service. :)

[Benita]

We went to Antarctica with Lindlad on the Endeavor, which has been renamed the National Geographic Endeavor due to the association between Lindblad and National Geographic. Fabulous trip - we went in January 2005,and I see the itinerary is still the same. The web site is http://www.expeditions.com

[gaelsail]

National Geographic Endeavor due to the association between Lindblad and National Geographic.

Their new ship is the exHurtigruten Lyngen and should be ready very shortly.

[gaelsail]

I do wonder if they are only actually selling off one ship but have advertised 3 in order to give potential buyers a choice.

See news story http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2008/06/18/27913/hurtigruten-pulls-nordnorge-ship-out-of-antarctic.html