Growing up in Bergen - the spiritual start of the Coastal Express - Andrea would spend evenings listening to her aunt talk of adventures to Antarctica and exploring the world onboard expedition ships. Some years later, she stepped onboard MS Fram as part of a school trip and her eyes were opened to the possibilities of a life at sea, as a member of the Expedition Team, could bring - since that day it was her dream to join us onboard.

She joined the Hurtigruten family onboard MS Trollfjord (Sister ship) as part of the Restaurant and Housekeeping team. Sailing the Original Coastal Express gave her a deeper understanding and passion for nature and wanderlust, inspiring her to explore destinations further afield. In 2020, she moved to Hurtigruten Expeditions and joined MS Fridtjof Nansen on her inaugural voyages around the British Isles. Then in December 2021, she ticked the second thing off her 'Hurtigurten bucket list' with a visit to Antarctica, getting to meet some of the estimated 20 million penguins that call the continent home.

Moving across to join the Expedition Team onboard MS Maud she has stayed a bit closer to home exploring the British Isles, Norway, and Svalbard. Whilst she has a passion for exploring the world, she takes great comfort in showcasing the very best of the British Isles to our guests and helping them discover the natural beauty that can be found on your doorstep.