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Havila Voyages Partners with Ocean Bottle: A Sustainable Bottle for the Norwegian Coastline

14.8.2026 12:36:59 CEST | Havila Voyages | Press release

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Havila Voyages has launched a collaboration with the award-winning B-Corp certified company Ocean Bottle. Guests traveling aboard the environmentally friendly coastal cruise ships can now purchase a specially designed, Havila-branded Ocean Bottle in the onboard shop. The bottle's design celebrates the historic coastal route, featuring a detailed map of the Norwegian coastline that displays key landmarks and all 34 ports of call from Bergen to Kirkenes.

Big impact: this bottle prevents a thousand plastic bottles from ending up in the ocean / Copyright: Havila Voyages

Global Plastic Protection Meets Norwegian Coastal Care: every purchase of this exclusive edition funds the collection of 1,000 plastic bottles in weight (11.4kg) before it reaches the ocean. Since Havila Voyages has already completely banned single-use plastics across its fleet, this partnership allows guests to actively support the protection of the world’s oceans while using a functional, long-lasting souvenir. The bottle is 100% dishwasher safe, crafted from 90% recycled stainless steel, and features a smart dual-opening system.

“At Ocean Bottle, our mission has always been clear: to prevent plastic from reaching the ocean while driving real impact for people and the planet. The alignment between our values and those at Havila Voyages meant this partnership felt completely natural. Together, we have an opportunity to make reuse a central part of the travel experience while creating tangible impact for coastal communities and the ocean,” explains Will Pearson, Co-Founder at Ocean Bottle.

“Many of Ocean Bottle’s roots are in Norway: our bottles were designed with Scandinavian precision and built to last. I’m also half Norwegian, and my love for the outdoors and connection to the water sparked while growing up here. We’re inspired by the power of collective action and look forward to scaling our partnership with Havila even further, helping more people experience the magic of Norway’s incredible coastline while playing their part in protecting it,” Pearson says.

Closing Loops and Value Creation

The collaboration is deeply rooted in Havila Voyages’ core environmental strategy. It goes beyond simply avoiding waste; it focuses on actively closing circular loops. By utilizing recycled materials and intercepting new plastic waste along global coastlines, the partnership generates genuine, measurable value creation for the environment and the local collectors who gather the plastic. The Ocean Bottle serves as a daily companion for a cleaner future—both on board the low-emission Havila fleet and far beyond.

A Strong Signal for Maritime Tourism

"Our ships glide through some of the most vulnerable ecosystems in the world, and we carry a profound responsibility to protect them," explains Lasse A. Vangstein, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Havila Voyages.

"Sustainability is not a solo project. Together, we can achieve more, and this cooperation with Ocean Bottle proves that tourism can act as a catalyst for positive global change. Our guests don’t just take home memories of the world's most beautiful coastal voyage; they take home a tool that can make a real difference for the planet," Vangstein concludes.

About Ocean Bottle:
Ocean Bottle manufactures reusable drinkware that directly impacts the ocean plastic crisis. Every bottle purchased funds the collection of 1,000 plastic bottles in weight (11.4kg) before it reaches the ocean. Find out more about their initiative at Ocean Bottle.

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More than just a souvenir: coastal protection as part of the customer experience / Copyright: Havila Voyages
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About Havila Voyages

Havila Voyages is a Norwegian shipping company that sails the classic coastal voyage between Bergen and Kirkenes with the Norwegian coast's most environmentally friendly ships.

The four new ships are loaded with one the world's largest battery pack ever installed on passenger ships and can sail for up to four hours without noise or emissions through vulnerable areas. The batteries are charged with clean hydropower at shore, and when the batteries are low we switch to natural gas which cuts CO2 by around 35 %.

The hull is specially designed for maximum energy efficiency, and excess heat from cooling water and sea used for heating on board. On the menu are locally made dishes from local producers, and all unnecessary plastic is avoided. We are already exceeding the authorities' requirements for cutting emission, and we have set sail with zero emissions as the future target.

Havila Voyages is part of the Havila Group that dates back to the 1950s. It all started when the founder, Per Sævik, bought his first fishing boat in his teens. From fishing and herring fishing, Havila is now a group operating in shipping technology, offshore, transport and tourism.

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