Imagine sailing through the spectacular UNESCO protected Norwegian fjords while enjoying live performances by world class blues artists! Following the success of its first ever Roots and Blues Cruise along the Norwegian coast earlier this year, Havila Voyages has announced a new date for 2025.
Havila Voyages has announced that from 2025 it is extending its season sailing into the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerford to include April and May. The cruise line currently operates into the world famous fjord during the Summer months, from June to August.
During the Q Food Saver Day on Wednesday, June 5th, Havila Voyages was named Food Saver of the Year 2024 for the work done to reduce food waste on board their coastal cruise ships.
Havila Kystruten AS (Havila Voyages) published its report for the first quarter of 2024 on Thursday, showing a continued positive development. The company also held its annual general meeting.
On Monday, the coastal cruise ship Havila Pollux was named at Bryggen in Bergen by godmother Erna Solberg, former Prime Minister of Norway. "A very beautiful ship," says Solberg after the naming ceremony.
Havila Voyages has promoted Matthew Valentine to a new Global Head of Sales role, reporting to Johanna Hansli, Chief Sales Officer.
Unfortunately, Havila Pollux must cancel the round trip scheduled to start from Bergen on Monday, May 13. The naming ceremony the same day will go as planned.
On Monday, May 13th, the naming ceremony of the coastal cruise ship Havila Pollux will be held at Bryggen in Bergen, with former Prime Minister Erna Solberg as the ships godmother.
On Thursday, the Ministry of Transport announced a study on the coastal route Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen, to map out needs for the next tender period. Havila Voyages looks forward to the study, and the next tender announcement from Norwegian authorities, with hopes for stringent emissions and environmental requirements.
Today, Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS) has published its first integrated annual and sustainability report, and it shows among others a significant reduction in CO2 emissons and a historically low amount of food waste.
Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS) has today completed a refinancing that secures stronger liquidity and balance sheet for the company.
Havila Voyages took first place in the "Sustainability" category at this year's "Fair Play Awards" organized by the "Cruise Initiative" sales association in Hamburg. The award honors shipping companies that have distinguished themselves through particularly cooperative and transparent collaboration with sales partners and tour operators.
Havila Voyages strengthens its management team with the hiring of Mette Øyen as their new CMO. At the same time, Aleksander Røynesdal starts in the role of new CFO.
Havila Kystruten AS (Havila Voyages) released its results for the fourth quarter of 2023 on Wednesday evening and can also report historically low food waste on board its ships.
Due to a storm warning with gusts of up to hurricane force in Hustadvika on Saturday, the coastal route ship Havila Pollux cancels the sailing Trondheim - Bergen - Trondheim. Havila Capella also cancels parts of its northbound route.
Strong winds and bad weather along the Norwegian coast will impact the departures of Havila Voyages in the coming days.
During the traditional Grand Travel Awards in Oslo on Thursday, Havila Voyages received a prestigious award, voted for by employees of Norwegian travel agencies.
Due to the weather conditions along the coast, Havila Voyages has decided not to proceed with the voyage Trondheim - Bergen - Trondheim for Havila Capella.
Aleksander Røynesdal has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Havila Voyages. Røynesdal will start in his new position on March 1, 2024.
The coastal cruise ship Havila Castor is facing technical issues and will stay in Ålesund until the issue has been resolved. The reminder of the ongoing round-trip is therefore cancelled.
In December 2021 Havila Voyages started sailing the most environmentally friendly ships on the Norwegian coast between Bergen and Kirkenes. We sail through narrow fjords and on the high seas, past steep mountains and weathered islets, under the Northern Lights and the midnight sun.
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