Fleet report card
Hurtigruten Expeditions
Grade
C-
54
out of 100
Score breakdown
How the fleet scores
Quick facts
- Fleet tier
- Large Fleet
- Average ship age
- 30.8 years
- Total capacity
- 7,868
- Ship classes
- 4
- Years operating
- 133
This grade is calculated from five key fleet metrics: fleet age, fleet size, passenger capacity, fleet diversity, and recent innovation. Each scored metric contributes equally to the overall score. Figures use valid recorded observations; missing records can affect comparisons between lines. Coverage across 17 active ships: 17 build years, 17 passenger capacities, 17 tonnages and 17 ship classes. Methodology v1.3, 2026-09-08.
Fleet detail
Age, size and range
Fleet age
30.8
Average age (years)
2020
Newest ship
1956
Oldest ship
Newest ships
Fleet size and capacity
17
Ships
8K
Total capacity
463
Average capacity
1,000
Largest ship
Largest ships by tonnage
Fleet diversity
4
Ship classes
1
Size categories
Size categories represented
- Small
Ship classes
- Coastal
- Classic
- Expedition
- Explorer
Innovation and growth
0
Ships launched (last 3 years)
No
Has mega ships (200K+ GT)
Innovation is measured by recent ship launches and mega-ship operations, which signal investment in modern amenities and passenger experience.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is Hurtigruten Expeditions's overall fleet grade?
Hurtigruten Expeditions received an overall fleet grade of C- (54/100) based on 5 of 5 fleet metrics.
How old is Hurtigruten Expeditions's fleet?
Hurtigruten Expeditions's ships with recorded valid build years have an average age of 30.8 years. Among these ships, the newest was built in 2020 and the oldest was built in 1956.
How many ships does Hurtigruten Expeditions have?
Hurtigruten Expeditions operates 17 active cruise ships with a recorded passenger capacity of 7,868 across 17 ships with valid capacity data.
What types of ships does Hurtigruten Expeditions operate?
Recorded ship sizes: Small. 4 ship classes are recorded.
Has Hurtigruten Expeditions launched new ships recently?
Hurtigruten Expeditions has 0 recorded new ships built in the current calendar year or previous three calendar years, earning an innovation score of 30/100.
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