Hurtigruten Coastal AS |

OSM Thome Limited; Bergen; On-site; NOK 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Hurtigruten is seeking a Nature & Culture Guide aboard MS Finnmarken. You will host guests, deliver engaging lectures, and lead hikes and nature activities, reflecting Norwegian outdoor traditions. You will contribute to excursion sales and work with the Expedition Team to coordinate programs.

Fluency in German and English is required. Basic safety training under STCW is expected, with courses taken after joining.

Qualifications

• Experience in nature or adventure-based tourism is required.
• Good knowledge of the coast of Norway and Norwegian history recommended.
• Experience with guiding nature or culture activities.
• Willingness to take mandatory safety courses (STCW) after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Act as hosts and guide guests through activities and lectures.
• Deliver self-produced Hurtigruten activities in Norwegian nature contexts.
• Contribute to sales of excursion programs.
• Plan and coordinate programs with Expedition Team.
• Assist with language translations as needed.
• Maintain equipment and uphold service standards.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Sales & service mindset

Excellent communication

Multilingual ability (German & English

Education

Higher relevant education

Tools

STCW safety courses

Job description

Join our team and advance your maritime career today!

Embark on an exciting opportunity with OSM Thome as a Nature & Culture Guide aboard Hurtigruten’s iconic MS Finnmarken.

About Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is a Norwegian shipping and travel company that sails the legendary coastal route between Kirkenes and Bergen, often referred to as “the world’s most beautiful sea voyage.” In addition to the traditional route, Hurtigruten also offers signature routes such as the North Cape Line, the Svalbard Line, and Hamburg–North Cape, with a fleet of ten ships in total.

Since its inception in 1893, Hurtigruten has safely transported local passengers, essential goods, vehicles, and tourists to 34 ports along the Norwegian coast.

Hurtigruten is one of Norway’s largest maritime employers, with 1,500 seafarers and apprentices on board. The company collaborates with local suppliers to serve world-class local cuisine and offers selected excursions to its guests in partnership with local operators.

Environmental responsibility and sustainability are central to Hurtigruten. In 2009, Hurtigruten eliminated the use of heavy fuel oil, and the fleet now includes four hybrid ships. The goal is to operate an emission-free ship by 2030 through the ambitious Sea Zero program.

Expedition Team (ET)

• Expedition Leader (EL)
• Assistant Expedition Leader (AEL)
• Excursion Coordinator (EC)
• Nature and Culture Guide (NCG)
• Expedition Photographer (EP)

Every day, we immerse ourselves in unique themes that harmonize with the history of our upcoming port visits. From informative lectures in the lecture hall to informal conversations on deck about the passing landscape, the team enriches the guest's experience of Norway.

Nature and Culture Guide is part of the Expedition Team (ET) on board the ship and reports to the expedition leader (EL) on board.

Duties and responsibilities

• Act as hosts and guide guests through activities such as presentations and lectures
• Deliver Hurtigruten's self-produced activity program consisting of hiking in Norwegian nature in a safe and engaging way, based on Norwegian outdoor life traditions “friluftsliv”
• Contribute to sales and interest in Hurtigruten's excursion program
• Planning, organizing, participating, and coordinating programs and activities in cooperation with other members of the Expedition Team
• Assist with necessary language translations
• Control and maintenance of your team's equipment
• Ensure that the company's standards in relation to service and quality are met
• Nature and cultural guides report to the expedition leader

Qualifications/Experience

• Higher relevant education, relevant experience can replace the educational requirement
• Work experience in adventure- or nature-based tourism
• Good knowledge of the coast of Norway and generally good knowledge of Norwegian society and history
• Experience with nature guiding
• Good physical shape
• Good computer skills
• All employees must have Basic safety course for seafarers STCW AV/1-1, 1-2, 1-1, 1-4, Crowd and Crises management course STCW AV/2, and approved health certificate from authorized seafarer doctor. There is no requirement to have completed the courses before applying, but you must be willing to take them.

Personal qualities

• Very good communicator and lecturer
• Sales- and service-oriented
• Generous, fearless and outgoing
• Solution-oriented and stress tolerant. Being able to handle unforeseen events.
• Good communication and cooperation skills
• High security focus

Language requirements

Fluent in German and English

We offer

• Opportunity to convey and develop new and exciting experiences for our guests from near and far
• A challenging position, where you work with one of Norway's strongest brands together with good colleagues
• Varied working days with Norway's most beautiful view