More than a century after Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen skied across Greenland, Hurtigruten is celebrating his polar endeavours with a second hybrid expedition ship named after him – and what a beauty she is. A near identical twin to sister ship Roald Amundsen, the stylishly-designed ship offers adventurous itineraries and expertly-led expeditions. 

Last month the 530-capacity ship operated three ‘showcase’ sailings around the British Isles before her maiden voyage was stalled by the coronavirus pandemic and a global pause in cruise operations.

Read all about the ship in my reviews for The Daily Telegraph and Silver Travel Advisor.