Have you ever heard of the cruise line, Hurtigruten? I hadn’t until ex-Marine (husband, Steve) and I made a long-awaited journey to Antarctica and saw the MS Nordnorge waiting its turn to land passengers on Paradise Island and then the MS Fram docked in Ushuaia right behind our ship. Both are owned by Hurtigruten and looked more luxurious than the M/V Lyubov Orlova that we were on, not that I’m complaining…”just the facts, ma’am”

Hurtigruten, a leader in expedition cruising, has partnered with CruiseCompete to offer Hurtigruten’s expedition cruises. This will enable both CruiseCompete and Hurtigruten to reach experienced travelers who may not have realized the value offered by a Hurtigruten cruise. I certainly knew nothing about them before this…

Hurtigruten’s MS Nordnorge waiting its turn to enter Paradise Island, Antarctica
CruiseCompete not only offers consumers the best deals on cruises but caters to savvy vacation travelers. If you’ve never priced out your intended cruise with them, take a look. This is just a small samplling of where Hurigruten cruises to along with a few suggestions:

- Visit penguins in Antarctica

- Cruise around Ice-covered Greenland

- Look for Polar bears on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen (would love to take this cruise)

- Cruise the unforgettable Norwegian Fjords. Land of fairytales and trolls, all year round. Hurtigruten has been cruising this 1,250 mile coast on a daily basis for over 120 years.

- Attend the Northern Lights Festival in Tromso, Norway. Sail above the Arctic Circle and hope to spot the elusive Northern Lights (Just like Veruca Salt in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, I want it all!)

- And, how about spending a night in a Norway ice hotel? This Ice Lodge is rebuilt every winter and opened to guests in January before it melts away in spring. Located on the banks of the Alta River on the edge of the Arctic Circle, its interior and exterior are made entirely out of ice and snow. Stay warm during the night in a sleeping bag that can keep people warm up to extreme temperatures and your bed is made from a genuine reindeer hide. This would definitely be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Visit CruiseCompete, choose one of Hurtigruten’s unique expedition cruises (not an easy task) and journey to some of the world’s most remote destinations. Bon voyage!
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