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  • HX Launches 2026-2027 Season, Celebrating 130 Years of Exploration

    HX Launches 2026-2027 Season, Celebrating 130 Years of Exploration

    New Itineraries Unveiled for Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, Norway, and the Galápagos—The Best Destinations, Done Better Than Ever


    London, UK (September 17, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world’s largest expedition cruise company, today unveiled its 2026-2027 season lineup, marking its upcoming 130th season of exploration. As the pioneers of expedition cruising, HX introduces

  • Henrik A Lund, Managing Director of the HX Foundation, accepts ‘Expedition Cruise Initiative of the Year’ award at annual Seatrade Awards

    HX Foundation Launches as Dedicated Charity and Invites Global Communities to Apply for New Grants


    The evolution of the Foundation signifies HX's commitment to the 250+ destinations it explores globally
    Call to action for coastal communities and charities to apply for Foundation grants ahead of November 1, 2024 deadline
    London, UK (September 12, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) is proud to announce the launch of the HX Foundation, a dedicated charity supporting local communities

  • HX Names Industry Leader Alex McNeil as Inaugural Chief Expedition Officer

    HX Names Industry Leader Alex McNeil as Inaugural Chief Expedition Officer

    London, UK (July 15, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world’s leading expedition cruise company, has today announced that Alex McNeil will take on the newly created position of Chief Expedition Officer (CXO). This new c-suite role underscores HX’s commitment to sustainable and immersive adventure travel, enhancing its legacy of almost 130 years in expeditions.
    As CXO, McNeil will overs

  • National Audubon Society Selects HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) as Exclusive Travel Partner

    National Audubon Society Selects HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) as Exclusive Travel Partner

    Unveiling Ten initial Audubon Voyages in the Galápagos Islands, Antarctica, and Alaska


    Seattle, Washington (July 9, 2024) – National Audubon Society, a leader in bird conservation across the Americas, and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), renowned for its commitment to sustainable expedition cruising, are proud to announce an exclusive partnership that offers unparalleled travel experiences

  • Air Greenland CEO, Jacob Nitter Sørensen, and HX CEO, Daniel Skjeldam, at the partnership ceremony alongside MS Fridtjof Nansen in Nuuk

    HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Announces Strategic Partnership with Air Greenland for 2025 Itineraries


    London, UK (June 20, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world's leading expedition cruise operator, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Air Greenland, enhancing the travel experience for its guests. This pioneering collaboration marks HX as the first expedition cruise company to invest in such a partnership, aligning with Greenland's developing tourism economy.
    From

  • Gebhard Rainer Appointed as CEO of HX.

    Gebhard Rainer Appointed as CEO of HX

    World leading expedition cruise company HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) proudly announces the appointment of Gebhard Rainer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rainer's extensive experience and strategic vision will drive HX into its next phase of growth and development. With two autonomous management teams in place for HX and Hurtigruten, current Group CEO and CEO for HX, Daniel Skjeldam, will trans

  • HX Announces Partnership With Ocean Bottle to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

    HX Announces Partnership With Ocean Bottle to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

    Launched ahead of World Oceans Day, the initiative will provide complimentary reusable Ocean Bottles, which fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic, to every HX guest

    London, UK (June 6, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world's leading expedition cruise company, has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a social impact and reusable water bottle brand turning the tide on oce

  • With the ‘Northern Lights Promise,’ HX ensures that if the aurora doesn't appear, guests can enjoy another opportunity to witness this natural wonder on a future voyage

    HX Unveils New Norway Expedition for Winter 2026


    Inspired by Friluftsliv, the art of open-air living, this immersive seven-night journey spent entirely above the Arctic Circle explores Norway's natural wonders and cultural heritage

    London, UK (May 9, 2024) – HX today unveiled a new Northern Norway itinerary, set to launch in January 2026 at the peak of the aurora season: "Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition Under the Northern Light

  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) publishes ESG Report 2023: Calls for more transparency in the global travel industry

    HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) publishes ESG Report 2023: Calls for more transparency in the global travel industry


    London, UK (April 30, 2024) – HX, the leader in expedition cruising, proudly announces the publication of the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing remarkable achievements in emissions reduction, environmental conservation, community engagement, and advancements in the people sector; all of which underscore HX's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardshi

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    Hurtigruten Foundation Invites Sustainability-Focused and Environmentally Conscious Non-Profits and Projects to Apply for Funding with New Grant Opportunities

    Oslo, Norway (March 27, 2024) – Since its inception in 2015, Hurtigruten Foundation has supported more than 150 projects in 23 different countries with a total of over 10 million NOK (nearly 1 million USD). Ahead of its 1 May 2024 deadline, the foundation is inviting non-profits and projects to apply for funding which align with the Foundation’s three areas of focus: preserving endangered wildlife

  • HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), World Leader in Sustainable Expedition Travel, announces Alex Dichter as New Chairman

    HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), World Leader in Sustainable Expedition Travel, announces Alex Dichter as New Chairman


    Travel Industry Veteran & Strategist Strengthens Formidable Leadership Team, As Global Expedition Operator Splits From Coastal Operations & Positions Itself For Further Growth
    London, 19 March 2024: HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) today announced the appointment of Alex Dichter, Leader of McKinsey’s Global Travel practice, as their new Chairman of the Board. The appointment follows HX

  • HX guests exploring Antarctica on a zodiac

    HX Redefines the Expedition Experience Launching All-Inclusive Offering Across Its Fleet

    London, United Kingdom (March 18, 2024) -HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the global leaders in expedition cruising, have announced plans to further enhance their onboard guest offering. As part of a phased approach, starting with Antarctica & Galápagos expeditions departing in October 2024, they will be introducing an ‘all-inclusive’ offering as standard across the whole fleet from November 2024

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