What’s black, white and red but green all over? The new eco-friendly ship from Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten, that’s what.
I joined the 530-passenger Fridtjof Nansen, named after a polar explorer, as it sailed from London to Liverpool on the first of three ‘showcase’ trips ahead of its official maiden voyage from Hamburg on April 1.
Not only does the expedition ship run on a combination of battery and diesel power, saving up to 30% on fuel, but there is not a piece of single-use plastic on board.
Cabins are supplied with reusable water bottles that can be refilled at ‘hydration stations’ on each deck. And if you feel your room doesn’t need a daily clean, simply hang a ‘we stay green’ sign on your door and Hurtigruten will donate
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