Get Your Explorer on with Hurtigruten

Image: PHOTO: Port of Ushuaia. (photo via flickr/Dimitry B) (flickr Dimitri B)

by Kristina Rundquist
Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Tue October 3, 2017

Thinking of taking a cruise next year? Stop thinking and start booking.

Now, you can save up to $500 per person on 50 Hurtigruten Explorer Cruises to Antarctica, South America, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America and the United States on voyages departing between March 25, 2018, and April 3, 2019.

(Offer excludes MS Fram's Northwest Passage cruises, MS Spitsbergen's Svalbard cruises and MS Roald Amundsen Antarctica cruises departing between October 22, 2018, and December 26, 2018.)

Here's just a sampling of what awaits:

Adventure to Antarctica - Highlights of the Frozen Continent

(November-December, 2018 and January-February, 2019)

The adventure of a lifetime awaits. Sail from Ushuaia, Argentina, to the Antarctica and back. Along the way, you will do what few others have had the opportunity to do-meet penguins, touch icebergs and learn about the wonders of the region from the ship's onboard experts.

Southern Hemisphere Adventure to Antarctica-Southbound

(October 22, 2019)

Ever dreamed of kayaking in the most remote place on Earth? Here's your chance. This cruise affords passengers the opportunity to visit such places as Antarctica, Patagonia, the Falklands and South America, while seeing some of the area's most amazing wildlife first-hand.

Christmas Adventure on Antarctica

(December 20, 2018)

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. What could be more magical than an Antarctic Christmas adventure? Ring in the New Year with your new friends, the whales, seals and penguins that ply these icy waters. This cruise offers passengers the opportunity to hear lectures on popular topics and for younger passengers, the chance to participate in the Young Explorers Program.

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Coastal Gems of America-Northbound

(April 10, 2018)

Sail up North America's east coast, taking in some of the best-known cities-Miami, Charleston, South Carolina, New York City, Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax and more. Among the highlights are the chance to explore Maine's most charming coastal towns and villages.

Sailing the Andean Coast - From Chile to Costa Rica

(March 26, 2019)

Adventure. Beauty. History. They all await passengers on this sailing from Valparaiso, Chile, to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, aboard Hurtigruten's newest explorer ship, the MS Roald Amundsen. Passengers will explore four UNESCO World Heritage site on South America's west coast, all while enjoying the perfect blend of natural and cultural wonders.

A Voyage Through Arctic Canada and Iceland

(May 10, 2018)

Canada's rugged coastline takes center stage on this cruise. Passengers will sail from Halifax to Reykjavik, Iceland's capital. Passengers will visit Labrador and Newfoundland on their journey, where they can get a brief taste of the wilderness, as well as learn about the region's historical settlements and natural beauty.

Exploration of the Caribbean's Cays, Coves and Reefs-Southbound

(October 20, 2018)

A tropical cruise like no other, you'll depart from vibrant Miami and sail through the warm Caribbean waters en route to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. Passengers will explore nine countries as part of their adventure, with the opportunity to discover Mayan ruins while learning about their history. Other highlights include the chance to dive or snorkel some of the world's best reefs.

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