{"id":5258,"date":"2024-12-09T07:16:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T07:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=5258"},"modified":"2024-12-23T09:39:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T09:39:21","slug":"hxs-ms-fridtjof-nansen-starts-service-in-antarctica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/hurtigruten-expeditions\/hxs-ms-fridtjof-nansen-starts-service-in-antarctica","title":{"rendered":"HX&#8217;s MS Fridtjof Nansen starts service in Antarctica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The MS Fridtjof Nansen has returned to service for HX (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/hurtigruten-expeditions\">Hurtigruten Expeditions<\/a>) following the cancellation of one tour due to a mechanical issue.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement released by the firm, the 2020-built ship will welcome guests back on November 28, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Following successful repairs onboard and our expert team working hard to resolve the issue, we&#8217;re excited to confirm that your voyage will go ahead as planned,&#8221; HX stated in a message to booked customers.<\/p>\n<p>After departing from Ushuaia, the Fridtjof Nansen now offers a ten-night expedition voyage that includes a four-day trip to Antarctica.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 offset-lg-3\">\n<div class=\"articles-video-new\">\n        <iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"hide\" frameborder=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cFAVSsozNjU?rel=0&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;modestbranding=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Along with the Roald Amundsen and the Fram, the 530-guest vessel will offer a variety of routes in the region during the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n<p>In mid-November, the deployment was disrupted by an isolated problem onboard the ship, resulting in the cancellation of one voyage for repairs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A confined technical issue happened on our vessel, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/ms-fridtjof-nansen\">Fridtjof Nansen<\/a>. &#8220;The ship continued its planned journey safely and arrived in Ushuaia today, Nov. 18, 2024,&#8221; HX stated at the time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We can confirm that all passengers and crew are safe and accounted for,&#8221; the business said, adding that the event had no impact on the vessel&#8217;s safety or integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Technicians were quickly dispatched to rectify the issue, HX added, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of guests and workers remained key priorities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We sincerely apologize for the unexpected disturbance. &#8220;We understand the emotional impact this has, especially since many of these trips are once-in-a-lifetime experiences,&#8221; the business stated.<\/p>\n<p>HX also stated that it would provide full support to affected guests, including organizing flights, transfers, and accommodations, as well as compensation offers.<\/p>\n<p>The Fridtjof Nansen, a sister ship of the 2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/ms-roald-amundsen\">Roald Amundsen<\/a>, was built at Kleven Verft in Norway to conduct voyages in remote and polar regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MS Fridtjof Nansen has returned to service for HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) following the cancellation of one tour due to a mechanical issue. 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