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Cruise Critic Live! Explore the Remote World with Hurtigruten

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👁️ 1K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 57:42
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

those trips were some of the most memorable i've ever done in my life real bucket list stuff

we have citizen science programs so you can actually participate in active scientific research

the northern lights promise you do get to return the following season for a free cruise to come back and try it again

it's very educationally focused very science focused our guests want to be well educated about the destination

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book now through May 5th for $200 onboard credit per adult on expedition cruises
Check the website for the most up-to-date health and safety information
Don't turn off the northern lights announcement button on your cabin phone

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What will the health and safety protocols be on my cruise?Go to the Hurtigruten website for the most up-to-date information, as protocols change frequently in response to the COVID-19 environment

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho is Hurtigruten?
QWhat are the health and safety improvements on board?
QHow much English is spoken aboard the ship?
QWhat is the best time to see the northern lights?
QHow would you describe the on-board experience compared to large US-based cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconExcursions4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bergen4 Happy Bacon
Little Corn Island4½ Happy Bacon
Svalbard4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Cruise Critic's Managing Editor UK Adam Coulter sat down with Hurtigruten, the leader in adventure cruising, to learn about the places & experiences you didn't realize you could enjoy by cruise. Joined by Senior Product Specialist, Jonathan Tramontana, and Senior Guest Relations Advisor, Laura Walters, we peek into the line's newest ship updates -- including new health & safety practices -- as well as new destinations & excursions coming soon. Watch until the end for a special Q&A with questions submitted by our Cruise Critic users!