Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) announced the cancellation of two Alaska cruises aboard the Roald Amundsen due to delays related to the ship’s scheduled drydock.
The company communicated to the booked guests that the expedition vessel, constructed in 2019, is undergoing planned maintenance at a shipyard in Central America. HX disclosed that unforeseen technical repairs required during the planned drydock stay in Panama would prevent Roald Amundsen from arriving on time for the scheduled expeditions.
As a result, HX stated that it made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming expedition trips scheduled to depart on May 12 and 28, 2024. The company expressed its regret, “We understand and share your disappointment with this news and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
The canceled cruises were to travel one way between Seward and Vancouver over 12 nights and visit various locations in Alaska and British Columbia, including Alert Bay, Misty Fjord, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, and Haines.
HX has offered guests the option to reschedule their reservations to new dates. The company expects the Roald Amundsen to resume service by June 10, 2024, when it is scheduled to depart from Vancouver for a 12-night cruise to Alaska and British Columbia. Additionally, in late August, the vessel is slated to embark on a 26-day Northwest Passage expedition from Nome, Alaska, to Halifax, Canada.
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