(Kristin Irz) We introduce you to their exciting destinations of Svalbard and West Africa. Hurtigruten Expeditions has the longest history and strongest legacy in polar waters, drawing on more than 125 years of pioneering experience. Their purpose-built expedition ships offer a friendly, small-ship ambiance and function as a comfortable base camp at sea. Being the world leader in expedition travel and world’s largest expedition cruise company, they believe that comes with great responsibility, and why they have chosen to lead by example, aiming to raise the standards for the entire cruise industry. As a company focused on innovation and technology, sustainability is at the core of their operations and inherent in every detail of Hurtigruten Expeditions.