EXPEDITION CRUISING PIONEERS SINCE 1896

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Sustainable exploration powered by science. Discover Antarctica, the High Arctic, Greenland, and the Galápagos Islands aboard the world's most advanced hybrid battery-powered expedition ships.

A CENTURY OF EXPLORATION

Scientific Curiosity Meets Sustainable Maritime Luxury

For over 130 years, HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has navigated the world's most challenging polar waters. In 2019, HX made maritime history by launching the world's first hybrid battery-powered cruise ship, the MS Roald Amundsen, cutting carbon emissions by 20% and gliding silently through pristine fjords on pure electric power.

At the core of every HX vessel is the state-of-the-art Science Center—an interactive laboratory equipped with research-grade microscopes, geological sampling stations, and touch tables where guest scientists collaborate directly with travelers on active research projects for NASA, Happywhale, and Oxford University.

“With HX, you are not merely a spectator of nature; you are an active contributor to the scientific understanding and conservation of our planet.”

THE HX DISTINCTION

Why Travel With HX Expeditions

Onboard Science Centers

State-of-the-art laboratory spaces where travelers analyze plankton, study glacier ice cores under polarizing microscopes, and engage with visiting scientific researchers.

Hybrid Battery Propulsion

Purpose-built ice-class ships utilizing hybrid electric battery propulsion to sail silently through polar bays, minimizing acoustic disturbance to marine mammals.

All-Inclusive Inclusions

Every voyage includes all daily shore landings, expedition jacket to keep, hiking poles, all onboard gratuities, unlimited Wi-Fi, and house wines and beers with meals.

Citizen Science Projects

Participate in global research initiatives including cloud observations for NASA, penguin colony censuses, and marine debris monitoring.

FEATURED EXPEDITIONS

Iconic HX Wildlife Voyages

WHITE CONTINENT

Antarctica Highlights Expedition

12 Days • Hybrid Electric Vessel • Daily Landings

Zodiac cruise through icebergs, kayak with minke whales, step foot among thriving penguin colonies, and camp overnight on the Antarctic snow.

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EQUATORIAL SAFARI

Galápagos Islands Expedition

7 or 10 Days • MS Santa Cruz II • Carbon Neutral

Encounter marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and blue-footed boobies with certified Galápagos National Park naturalist guides and glass-bottom boat excursions.

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HIGH ARCTIC

Svalbard: Realm of the Polar Bear

10 Days • Circumnavigation • 24-Hour Daylight

Sail above 80 degrees North to track polar bears on sea ice, marvel at towering bird cliffs in Alkefjellet, and discover historic Arctic whaling stations.

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Enjoy our direct Price-Parity Guarantee plus exclusive $150 to $250 per cabin Shipboard Credits, priority cabin assignments, and international flight coordination.

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