Hurtigruten Cruise Line Health & Safety Protocols

Hurtigruten and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) prioritize guest safety, environmental responsibility, and medical readiness across their Norwegian coastal and remote polar voyages. Their health and safety framework emphasizes pre-voyage medical evaluations for extreme itineraries, robust shipboard sanitation, and specialized emergency care tailored to remote maritime travel.

• Mandatory Expedition Medical Screening: Passengers traveling on remote polar itineraries, including Antarctica, Greenland, and Northwest Passage voyages, must submit a completed Medical Screening Form reviewed by maritime medical specialists 4 to 8 weeks before departure to confirm fitness for remote travel.
• Medical Facilities and Staffing: Expedition vessels carry an English-speaking medical team-including a licensed physician and nurses?supported 24/7 by land-based medical advisors. Norwegian coastal ships feature first-aid capabilities and trained officers with swift access to mainland healthcare facilities.
• Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance: Guests embarking on remote expedition routes are strictly required to show proof of personal health and travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation and repatriation coverage.
• Shipboard Sanitation and Air Quality: Vessels undergo continuous cleaning and disinfection using hospital-grade solutions across all common areas and high-touch surfaces, supplemented by touchless hand-sanitizing stations positioned throughout the ship.
• Mobility and Pregnancy Guidelines: For safety in rough seas, passengers in their 24th to 36th week of pregnancy must provide a medical fitness certificate to board, while travel beyond 36 weeks is strictly prohibited. Guests requiring medical or mobility equipment must notify the cruise line in advance to ensure vessel suitability.

*Health and safety protocols change often. Contact us if you have any questions.