HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has announced the return of MS Maud to service in April 2024.

The purpose-built expedition ship recently underwent necessary repairs following weather-related damage in late December.

In mid-April, MS Maud will set sail for an expedition around the British Isles with beloved Scottish weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who’ll engage guests with insightful talks and Q&A sessions while sailing from Douglas to Dover. 

In July, MS Maud will then head to the Arctic, with expeditions to Greenland and Iceland, before venturing south to Antarctica in October for a series of new, immersive expeditions that that include the 17-day Chilean Patagonia and Antarctica expedition. In addition, MS Maud will embark on 23- and 24-day voyages that explore South America, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, all in one.

All MS Maud sailings from April are part of HX’s current Wave Season offer, featuring an inclusive flights package, onboard credit, and an additional discount for members of the HX loyalty program. This campaign extends to HXs entire fleet, including all expeditions to Alaska, Galapagos, Northwest Passage, Antarctica, Greenland, and Iceland.

For Passengers Impacted by Service Disruptions

HX has curated a range of options for passengers originally booked on MS Maud from Feb. 3 to March 16, 2024. Mirroring its Northern Lights Promise, guests can now choose to experience the same Northern Lights itinerary on MS Spitsbergen (subject to availability). Moreover, guests have the flexibility to rebook another voyage between January and April 2024. This includes select Norway sailings with sister brand, Hurtigruten, such as the North Cape Express, a Classic Roundtrip voyage from Bergen, and sailings from Hamburg on MS Otto, with the option to retain their original cabin category choice where available.

Guests affected by these changes also have the option to receive a future cruise voucher to book a new expedition at a later date or a full refund.

For more information visit HXexpeditions.com.

Source: Travelweek