HX Launches 2027/28 Season - Going Deeper, Not Just Further
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HX Expeditions and the University of Tasmania Expand World-First Education Program Beyond Antarctica, Beginning with the Arctic
Global rollout introduces university-developed pre-departure courses across all HX destinations starting in 2026.
30 October 2025 — HX Expeditions, the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company, today announced the global expansion of its pioneering education partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). The plann -
Sleep Like It’s 1896: HX Expeditions Launches Immersive Vintage Cabin Experience for Its 130th Anniversary
Launching from January 2026, the HX ‘1896 Cabin’ will be available exclusively aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen throughout the anniversary year. The experience allows guests to spend one unforgettable night in a meticulously recreated late 19th-century expedition cabin – complete with handcrafted period furnishings, authentic scents, and curated touches that capture the spirit of HX’s earliest explorers.
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HX Expeditions Launches ‘Silent Science Boats’ in the Antarctic and Arctic to Reduce Underwater Noise
HX announces new ‘silent science boats’ powered by electricity. The two new MK 5 vessels are fully electric and feature RAD Propulsion’s RAD 40 drive system, the most advanced electric drives on the market. They will now be found on two HX ships, MS Fram and hybrid-battery powered MS Fridtjof Nansen, operating in the Arctic and Antarctic and predominately for guest science boats trips.
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HX Appoints Monty Halls as Official Brand Ambassador to Mark 130 Years of Exploration
15th September 2025 – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world's first and longest-running expedition cruise company, is proud to announce a three-year partnership with renowned broadcaster, explorer, author and marine biologist Monty Halls, who will serve as the company’s official brand ambassador during its landmark 130th year of expedition cruising in 2026.
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HX Expeditions Launches Theme Menus, Highlighting Crew Heritage
HX is introducing a new onboard theme menu concept to expand guest dining experiences with global flavours. On every voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, guests can enjoy a rotation of international menus at Restaurant Fredheim, the casual dining venue on HX’s two newest ships.
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One Year to Go: HX Expeditions Announces Guest Speakers for Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026
NASA, Space.com and Astronomie.de all confirmed to be part of a ‘out of this world’ speaker line-up for the August 2026 special cruise.
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HX Announces James McArthur, Chief Financial & Transformation Officer Has Decided to Leave HX For New Role
HX Expeditions, the world's first and longest-running global expedition cruise company, today announced that James McArthur, Chief Financial and Transformation Officer will be leaving the company for a new role.
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